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ONLY FIRST-CLASS WORK, Beg to call attention to their splendid exhibit of the leading makes of Pianos and Organs Including the famous ESTEY ORGAN, WEBER, DECKER BROS., ESTEY, FISCHER, AND IVERS AND POND PIANOS. Also a full line of Sheet Music, Music Books, and Musical Instruments of all kinds, including Violins, Mandolins, Banjos, Guitars, Cornets, Autoharps, &c. SANDERS & STAYMAIM, 13 NORTH CHARLES ST., BALTIMORE, MD. 93* F STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Music Sent "On Selection." Catalogues Free. We are Sole Agents for the Wonderful "VEOLIAN," an Orchestra in Your Own. Parlor, With You as Musical Director. f REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE. ADVERTISEMENTS. Irving College, For CJoung Ladies. A Lutheran School for Lutheran girls. Chartered 1856' Confers degrees of A. B., and M. E. L. Experienced Fac-ulty. French and German spoken. Music—full conserva-tory course—piano, organ, pipe organ, violin, guitar, voice. Specialist in elocution and physical culture. Fine brick building, splendidly furnished, steam heat. Pupils carefully drilled sociably. Course high, thorough. Twenty minutes' ride from Ilarrisburg. Art a specialty. The only Lutheran school for girls in Pennsylvania. Synchronized time. Elec-tric bells. Send for catalogue. PROF. E. E. CAMPBELL, A. M., President, Mechanicsburg, Pa WEBE-R & CO. Drawing Materials and Drawing Instruments DRAWING PAPER, PENCILS, &C. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF DRAWING MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS. J. WOODFIN MINIFIE, Manager, No. 5 NORTH CHARLES ST., BALTIMORE, MD. Special Attention to Orders by Mail. Main Office, 1125 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. PlTZEt* HOUSE. A temperance house. Pleasant and home-like. Teams and Guides to all points of interest on the battle-field. REASONABLE RATES. 127 Chambet«sburf East Carver, Mass. Bro. Ed. J. Wolf, of the Seminary, preached at Steelton, and Bro. R. B. Wolf at Mount Holly, the 5th inst. Bro. J. M. Francis, '88, is getting along splendidly in his new pastorate at Columbia City, Ind. Bro. Stenger, of Allegheny, made our Chap-ter a pleasant call recently. Bros. W. D. Scot and C. H. Melcher made a visit among their many friends here some time since. ALPHA TAtj OMEGA. Bro. F. Menges, Ph. D., received a notice several weeks ago that he was elected a mem-ber of the Society of Chemical Industry, of England. Bro. F. M. Bortner, '93, is the editor of the American Home Journal, a new monthly jour-nal to be published in York, Pa. Bro. J. C. Reichert, of Mill Roy, Pa., paid his parents in this city a short visit recently. Bros. Nicklas, '94, and Bikle, '92, were home to vote at the recent election. A number of the boys enjoyed a pleasant drive to the home of Dr. Menges, Saturday, Nov. 18th, 1893. Alpha Upsilon Chapter now takes its meals at the Fraternity boarding-house, at Miss Eliza Walters', Baltimore Street. ATHLETICS. HENRY E. CLARE, Editor. OCTOBER 28th our foot-ball team played Washington and Jefferson College, at Harrisburg, Pa. It was expected that this game would be a well-contested one, the Washington team holding the championship of Western Pennsylvania. The expectations were full)- realized when the teams met on the field of contest. The Western champions put up a remarkably strong game, and suc-ceeded by their excellent playing, along with indifferent playing on Gettysburg's part, in running up a score of 16 to 6 in the first half. Up to this point nearly everything favored Washington and Jefferson, and to them and many others their success seemed certain, but those who knew the Gettysburg team were not misled by appearances. They knew that Gettys-burg had been playing far below her standard, and that the second half would afford a reve-lation of latent strength. Elation was pictured on the countenances of the W. and J. men as they left the field at the end of the first half, anything but discour-agement on those of Gettysburg's boys. Washington and Jefferson's elation was of short duration, for, when the second half be-gan, Gettysburg braced up and went to work with so much determination and vim that Washington and Jefferson themselves would not have been able to withstand their fearful onslaughts. Gettysburg's opponents fell on all sides, and twice, amid the wildest excite-ment, Gettysburg carried the ball across the goal. At times, when Gettysburg would make exceptionally brilliant plays, such as Reefer's long runs or Byers' effective bucking, the crowd would fairly rend the air with their shoutings. The playing of Gettysburg in the second half was certainly worthy the much applause it received. To say the least, it was superb. Those witnessing the game pro-nounced it an unusually interesting one. Gettysburg was somewhat weakened by the loss of left half-back, Aukerman, who was unable to play on account of injuries, but she nevertheless proved more than a match for her opponents. Had the team played in the first half with half the vim they exhibited in the second, the score would have been about 24-12. But, considering the strength and skill of our opponents, a score of 18-16' is quite a creditable one. Forty-five and thirty-minute halves were played. Umpire, F. Snodgrass, ex-Lafayette ; referee, H. Jennings, ex-Andover. In commenting upon the game, the Harris-burg Telegraph of October 30th, whose sym-pathies are naturally against Gettysburg, falsely attributed the result of the game to the interference of the crowd. The falsity of this statement can in no way be better attested 136 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. than by the readiness with which disinterested parties who witnessed the game denied the assertions. The Morning Call, whose affinity for the truth is better established than the Telegraph's, said : " Gettysburg won the game fairly, as time was up at least three minutes before the referee called it." And again, in refutation of the Telegraph's assertion men-tioned above, said : " This party failed to state that the crowd interfered as much with Gettys-burg. The teams had an equal chance, and Gettysburg won the game by better playing in the last half." From the testimony of the better element of the spectators there can be no doubt that our boys won the game by fair means and superior playing, and, as a Harris-burg paper says, " Had they played their team differently in the first half they would have won it more easily." At last the long-wished-for day arrived. Promptly at 1.40 p. to., November 4th, the Dickinson foot-ball team marched upon our foot-ball grounds with the desperate determi-nation to retrieve the defeat inflicted upon them by our team on their grounds October nth. The humiliation felt over this defeat and the comments passed incited them to most faithful and painstaking practice and preparation in order that they might cover their defeat with victory. Spurred on by this determination, they impatiently awaited the coming of their rivals. They had not long to wait, for soon a hearty and prolonged cheer announced their approach. With no less con-fidence and determination they enter the arena and confront their antagonists. As the teams line up all is eagerness to see how Gettysburg will withstand Dickinson's much-practiced flying wedge. Quickly, as the ball is put into play, Gettysburg is alert, and before the ball has gone 10 yards it is downed. By rapid playing and steady gains the ball is carried over the 15-yard line. Here Gettysburg sees the necessity of better playing, and stubbornly prevents the ball from advancing farther. Dickinson loses it in the fourth down, and Gettysburg, by a few very fine plays, carries it within 10 yards of the goal-line. Fortunately for Dickinson, the ball is fumbled at this criti-cal moment. Dickinson succeeds in forcing it back some distance, but again loses it on the fourth down. Again Gettysburg brings it within a few yards of the goal-line, only to fumble it, very easily done when the ball is covered with mud. Thus the playing con-tinues until the end of the half, being almost continually within Dickinson's territory. The second half begins with the ball in Get-tysburg's hands. Within six minutes they carry it across the goal-line, amid the wild roars of the excited crowd. During the rest of the half the ball is kept almost entirely upon Dickinson's territory, more than once being dangerously near Dickinson's goal. Thus the game ended, with a score of 4-0, in Gettys-' burg's favor. November 1 Ith, the Sophomore and Fresh-man foot-ball teams met in contest. The game showed some hard struggling and consider-able science. For over 28 minutes the Fresh-men prevented the Sophs from making a touch-down. In the second half the Sophs succeeded in making two more touch-downs, and one safety, but failed to kick goals. The Freshmen deserve praise for playing at this time, their team being considerably weak-ened by the loss of Aukerman, Culp, and Smith. Score—16-0, in favor of Sophomores. At a recent meeting of the Athletic Asso-ciation A. R. Aukerman, Physical Director, was unanimously elected manager of Field Sports. At the same meeting Mr. Emmert, '97, was appointed assistant foot-ball manager by Manager Kloss. Messrs. Kump and Witman were elected as members of the Advisory Committee. The foot-ball season will close Thanksgiv-ing Day with a game at York. A few more class games would enliven the rest of the season and prove profitable to the A. A. To those students who are so intensely in-terested in the College game, the advertise-ment of Spalding Bros, in this issue will be very interesting. TOWN AND SEMI/MTVRg, ROSCOE C. WRIGHT, Editor. TOWN. ON Saturday evening, October 21st, Hon. M. J. Fanning, of Michigan, delivered a lecture in the Court House on temperance and labor reform. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 137 Miss Kugler, our missionary at Guntur, Tndia, has been a guest of Mrs. Wolf for some time past. Secretary of War Lamont was in town No-vember 4th. He visited the battlefield, and was well pleased with the work done. He will recommend the marking of the Confeder-ate lines. United States Commissioners have pur-chased from the heirs of the late Gen. Craw-ford the tract of land at the foot of Little Round Top, including the Valley of Death and Devil's Den. Consideration, $700. Adj.-Gen. Greenland and Col. Frank Ma-gee, of Eighth Regiment, were here recently looking for a site for the National Encamp-ment next year. Several regular army or-ganizations will probably encamp here at the same time, and President Cleveland and the Sec-retary of War will probably be the guests of Governor Pattison during the week. Rapid progress is being made on the Church of " The Prince of Peace," situated on corner of Baltimore and High Streets. The interior will be finished in brick and tiling. The Sunday-School of Christ Lutheran Church has instituted a series of monthly sociables. The first was held on Tuesday evening, November 14th. The Penn Tile Co., of Bendersville Station, recently put a tile floor in the banking room of the First National Bank. Mrs. Eichelberger was stricken with paraly-sis November 1st, and died November 9th. At the recent election, the Democratic County of Adams gave the Republican State ticket 150 majority. The Republicans elected two-thirds of the county officers. The Adams County Female Bible Society held special meeetings on Sunday evening, November 12th, in the St. James' Lutheran and *M. E. Churches. Rev. Black preached in the former and Professor Klinger in the latter. One of the main features of the serv-ices was the singing by a chorus of 60 voices. The iron cannon balls at the High-Water Mark have been replaced by bronze ones, at a cost of $ 1,000. Col. Bachelder superintended the work. The Christian Endeavor Society of St. James' Church held its anniversary meet-ing on Sunday evening, November 26th. Rev. E. H. Delk, of Hagerstown, delivered the principal address. The Orphean Quartette, of Gettysburg College, which has participated so acceptably in the entertainments given by Phrena. Literary Society this term, rendered several selections. SEMINARY. Rev. Albert O. Mullen, class of '94, at-tended the National Convention of the Inter- Seminary Missionary Alliance which met dur- , ing the middle of the month at New Haven, : Conn. Mr. James B. Guiney, of the Middle Class, has published a booklet entitled, Pocket Companion 1 for Soul-Winners. Dr. Richard wrote the in-troductory chapter. It is an excellent aid. Thursday, October 26th, was " Campus Day " at the Seminary. The students trimmed the shrubbery and repaired the tan walk lead-ing to town. Messrs. Anstadt, Lohr, and Rosenberg have ; entered the Senior Class. Mr. Rosenberg is a ■ native of Vienna, Austria. Mr. John C. Grimes, of the Junior Class, disappeared rather mysteriously a few weeks ago. He asked for, and received permission to go to his home at New Cumberland, Pa., but as he did not arrive there, his parents at once communicated with friends at Gettys-burg. A search for him was at once instituted, but up to date there are no traces of his whereabouts. At a joint meeting of the Col-lege and Seminary Faculties, with the Junior Class of the Seminary, a committee from the Junior Class was appointed to assist in the search for their classmate. Rev. G. Albert Getty, of the Senior Class, preached an excellent sermon in College Church, Sunday morning, November 12th. Work is progressing on the new building. It will be erected on the vacant lot between the Seminary and Dr. Valentine's .residence. Excavations for the cellar are completed. In addition to the building now in process of erection, another one will be erected north of the old building for dormitory purposes. 13* THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Rev. W. E. Main, who has been conducting an elocution class at College, will organize one in the Seminary in the near future. At the. recent meeting of the Missionary Society, Hoick, '94, was elected President, and Kline, '96, Secretary. Many Seminarians went home to vote on November 7th. Rev. Dunlap, '94, preached at Manheim, November 19th. By the death of Mrs. Eichelbergcr, of Get-tysburg, the Seminary receives $22,000. LITE-RAT^ SOCIETIES. WALDO D. MAYNARD, Editor. IN our last issue mention was made of inter-collegiate debates and oratorical contests. We would urge the two societies to have a joint meeting to decide upon some definite plan of action. The societies have lectrned, since they have been rendering their special programmes, that the interest in society work-has greatly increased, and the work done is of a somewhat higher order. Therefore could we not awaken a still greater interest if something of more importance Were under-taken ? The societies have been doing excellent work thus far. But most of the work is done by a comparatively few men. The majority give very little time, if any at all, to preparation. Not only does the society suffer, but the individ-ual is neglecting the most important part of his drill. The most of us have not sufficient ability to perform our part satisfactorily with-out thoroughly informing ourselves before-hand. Some not only put off prepara-tion until just before the meeting of the society, but even wait until the society con-venes. If men of this class are to debate, they often do not think upon the subject until their opponents begin their arguments. It is said of Webster that he was accustomed to spend as much time in considering what his opponent was likely to produce as upon his own argument. Yet some of the would-be Websters of the present day never give much thought either to their own or their opponents' argument. It is this class of men who gener-ally are complaining that the society is not what it ought to be. They seem to have forgotten that cardinal principle of organizations, that their success or failure depends upon how well each individual member does his share of the work. How can the chronic kicker expect his so-ciety to be anything if he never performs his duties ? When he joined the society he prom-ised to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws. He implied by this act that he intended to do thorough work, and not to get out of doing his share by simply paying a fine. If, instead of talking about what others should do, he would do something himself, the society might come up to his ideal. But as long as he de-pends upon others to accomplish all that is attained, neither he nor any of the other mem-bers will ever be satisfied. No organization or society can secure the best results obtainable unless every one of its members recognizes his duty and then faith-fully performs it. Then If there are failures and mistakes made in conducting the so-ciety, no ""single member can justly be cen-sured, for every one has done his best. The importance of society work is shown by the fact that nearly all of our exchanges urgently impress upon new men the claims of society work and the advantages to be de-rived from it. PIIlI.o. NOTES, Mr. Friday, '97, has been elected a member of the society. A committee has been appointed to 'con-sider the advisability of devoting some of the meetings to the discussion of great musi-cians. The society extends a cordial invitation to all her old members at the Seminary and her many friends in town to attend her meet-ings. PHRENA. NOTES. Messrs. Glazier, '96, and Stockslager, '97, have been initiated into the society. Owing to the re-cataloguing of the library, no more books will be allowed to be taken out at present, and it is requested that those who have books out return the same at once. ADVERTISEMENTS. Wanamaker's. What makes Wanamaker's so dis-tinctively Wanamaker's is the spirit that actuates the merchandising—all the time striving to serve our customers better and better, shortening the road from producer to consumer and saving to patrons every possible penny of cost. How well we have done it is a matter of history, how well we shall do is what concerns us. The look is always ahead. Every part of the store shows points of unusual interest. Sporting Goods. Things for wear. Things for home helping. And there are lower-than-ever prices on many of them. JOHN WANAMAKER. SEND FOR CATALOGUE OF C$nruriai to date. The illustrations are perfect. It contains a grouped picture of the Graduate Advisory Committee: Walter Camp, of Yale; 1'. I). Beattys, of Yale; Alex. Moffatt, of Prince-ton; J. C. Bell, U. of P. It also contains a picture of last year's Yale football team, as well as individual pictures of W. L. Wheeler, of Princeton; F. A. Hinkev, of Yale; Harry A. Mackey, U. of P.; L. T. Bliss, of Yale; II. Wallis, of Ya'e; E. O. Smith, of Wesleyan; Waters, of Harvard; Newton, of Wesleyan; Trenchard, of Prince-ton; Schoff, Capt. U. of P.; W. C. Winters, of Yale; F. E. Gordon, of Wesleyan; H. D. Thayer, U. of P.; Poe, of Princeton, and Hallowell, of Harvard. The publication is the most valuable foot-ball guide ever issued to the public, and will be sent to any address in the United States for 10 cents, by the American Sports Publishing Co., of 241 Broad way, New York. DnTTLEriELD LlVERT. Rear of Washington House, Opposite W. M. R. R. Depot. GETTYSBURG, PA. m^. ' All Kinds of Teams. Good Riding Horses. -:o:- The Battlefield a Specialty, With First-Class Guides. w£ DAVID McCLEARY, Prop.

Cover -- Front Matter -- Contents -- I PREFACE -- Preface -- II INTRODUCTION -- Introduction -- III RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS -- Evaluation of the Fast Track Initiative for the Department of Defense SBIR Program Summary of Findings -- IV PAPERS -- Fast Track: Is It Speeding Commercialization of the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research Projects? -- An Assessment of the Small Business Innovation Research Program in New England: Fast Track Compared with Non-Fast Track Projects* -- Patterns of Firm Participation in the Small Business Innovation Research Program in Southwestern and Mountain States -- Does the Small Business Innovation Research Program Foster Entrepreneurial Behavior? Evidence from Indiana -- An Assessment of the Small Business Innovation Research Fast Track Program in Southeastern States -- Evaluation of the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research Program and Fast Track Initiative: A Balanced Approach* -- Role of the Department of Defense in Building Biotech Expertise* -- Estimates of the Social Returns to Small Business Innovation Research Projects -- Statistical Analysis of the National Academy of Sciences Survey of Small Business Innovation Research Awardees: Analyzing the Influence of the Fast Track Program -- Evaluating the Small Business Innovation Research Program: A Literature Review -- V ANNEX -- Annex A Research Team Biographies -- Annex B Participants -- Annex C Case Study Template -- Annex D Description of Department of Defense SBIR Fast Track Program -- Annex E Bibliography.

RELIABILITY OF MEDICARE HOSPITAL DISCHARGE RECORDS -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION -- SPECIFIC STUDY OBJECTIVES -- Chapter 2 STUDY METHODS -- SAMPLING PLAN -- Initial National Sample of Hospitals -- Subsample of Hospitals for Abstracting -- Sample of Medicare Records -- Retrieval of Medicare Claim Forms -- RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS -- Abstracting Form -- Information Checklist -- FIELD WORK -- CONFIDENTIALITY -- DATA PROCESSING -- Chapter 3 ANALYSIS -- TOTAL FREQUENCIES OF DISCREPANCIES -- ANALYSIS OF DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION -- Reasons for Discrepancies -- Admitting vs. Principal Diagnosis -- Influence of Diagnostic Groupings -- Diagnostic Specific Discrepancies -- Influence of Multiple Diagnoses -- ANALYSIS OF PRINCIPAL PROCEDURES -- ANALYSIS OF CLAIMS INFORMATION -- Principal Diagnosis -- Principal Procedure -- INFLUENCE OF DIAGNOSTIC DATA RELIABILITY ON UTILIZATION STATISTICS -- Influence of Hospital Characteristics -- Chapter 4 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- Appendix A BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Appendix B SAMPLE LETTER TO HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR -- Appendix C DIAGNOSTIC CODES INCLUDED AS COMPONENTS OF THE SAMPLE OF MEDICARE RECORDS -- Appendix D IOM RE-ABSTRACTING FORM -- Appendix D GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD TEAM -- Appendix D SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR IOM RE-ABSTRACTING FORM -- UHDDS DEFINITIONS -- MEDICARE DEFINITIONS -- MEDICARE CODING OF PROCEDURES -- Appendix E INFORMAL CHECKLIST -- APPENDIX F RELIABILITY OF FIELD WORK -- Methods -- Analysis -- Summary -- Appendix G PERCENT OF ABSTRACTS WITH NO DISCREPANCY FOR EACH DIAGNOSIS INCLUDED AS A COMPONENT OF MEDICARE RECORDS -- Appendix H NET AND GROSS DIFFERENCE RATES IN DESIGNATION OF PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS (BASED ON FOUR-DIGIT COMPARISONS OF SPECIFIC….

Non-Heart-Beating Organ Transplantation -- Copyright -- Preface -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Senior Special Experts -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Transplantation Supply and Demand -- SUPPLY -- DEMAND -- IMPROVING SUPPLY -- 3 Background -- THE HISTORICAL NHBD -- NEUROLOGIC CRITERIA FOR DEATH -- 4 The Modern Non-Heart-Beating Donor -- THE CONTROLLED NHBD -- THE UNCONTROLLED NHBD -- CURRENT STATUS OF THE NHBD IN TRANSPLANTATION -- 5 Survey of Organ Procurement Organization and Transplant Program Policies -- INTEREST IN OPO NHBD PROTOCOLS -- PROTOCOL STATISTICS -- IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL DONORS -- APPROACH TO FAMILY FOR CONSENT -- OPO AND PROCUREMENT TEAM INTERVENTION BEFORE DEATH -- MEDICATION -- WITHDRAWAL OF LIFE SUPPORT AND DECLARATION OF DEATH -- UNCONTROLLED NHDS -- CONCLUSION -- 6 Analysis, Findings, and Recommendations -- GENERAL PRINCIPLES -- POLICIES AND OVERSIGHT -- MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS AND ETHICS -- CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- DETERMINATION OF DEATH -- FAMILIES -- References -- Appendix A Letter to the Institute of Medicine from the Department of Health and Human Services -- Appendix B Agenda and Summary of Workshop on Medical and Ethical Issues in Maintaining the Viability of Organs for… -- AGENDA -- WORKSHOP SUMMARY -- Federal Government and Political Considerations -- UNOS: Procurement, Allocation, and Data Collection -- Organ Procurement Issues in the Context of the NHBD -- Scientific Issues and Medical Perspectives -- TRANSPLANT COORDINATION -- NHBD Supply, Results, Projections, and Other Information -- Consumer Concerns of Donors and Recipients -- Scientific Issues and Surgical Perspectives -- Ethical Concerns -- Determination of Death -- Interventions to Promote Organ Viability -- Conflicts of Interest -- Conclusion.

I The College Mefcufy. VOL. IV. GETTYSBURG, PA., OCTOBER, 1896. No. 6. THE COLLEGE MEfiCURY, Published each month during the college year by the Students of Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) College. STAFF. Editor: ROBBIN B. WOLF, '97. Associate Editors : LEWIS C. MANGES, '97. ED. W. MEISENHELDER, SAMUEL J. MILLER '97. CHARLES T. LARK '98. JOHN W. OTT, '97, CHARLES H. TILP, '98. E. L. KOLLER, '98. Alumni Association Editor: REV. D. FRANK GARLAND, A. M., Baltimore, Md. Business Manager : HARRY R, SMITH, '97. Assistant Business Manager: JOHN E. MEISENHELDER, '97. -TWT,™,. /One volume (ten months), . . . $1.00 1ERMS-\Slngle copies, 15 . Payable in advance. All Students are requested to hand us matter for publication. The Alumni and ex-members of the College will lavor us by sending information concerning their whereabouts or any items they may think would be interesting for publication. All subscriptions and business matters should be addressed to the business manager. Matter Intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor. Address, THE COLLEGE MERCURY, Gettysburg, Pa. CONTENTS. EniTORIALS, • - -- .".-.-- 82 A SUGGESTION, - - - - - 84 LIST OF NEW STUDENTS. - - --- 84 COLLEGE LOCALS, -- - - - - - ' - - -85 THE PENNSYLVANIA CHATAUQUA, - - - - - 89 ALUMNI NOTES, .--89 TOWN AND SEMINARY NOTES, 92 FRATERNITY NOTES, .-.--.---93 LITERARY SOCIETIES, --.-.--94 ATHLETICS, - 95 EDITORIAL. WELCOME ! boys of 1900. Words more fit-ting to open the first column of this issue, could not be found. So much enthusiasm in the reception of a class has not been shown since the advent of the class of '93. Seniors, Juniors and even "those Sophs" vie with each other in saluting the Freshmen. We welcome them because of their number, their manly ap-pearance and finally their gentlemanly de-meanor. Their memorable battles with the Sophomores are over. The war was conducted on the same lines as last year, viz: the banner fight and the class rush. The history of the banner fight is brief. The Sophomores hung theirs on a high sycamore on the campus and surrounded the tree. The Freshmen raised their banner on the college cupola and blocked the stairway. Great excitement ensued. Each class fixed their eyes on the enemy's flag and recognized the impossibility of capturing it. The struggle, as usual, ended with Dr. Mc- Knight and Gov. coming on the scene and re-moving both flags. It is about time for this child's pla}r to stop. The class rush was, beyond a doubt, won by the Freshmen. The Sophs were completely out-numbered and they could not keep to-gether as well as the enormous mass of Fresh-men. This, too, is a practice that could be dispensed with. Several boys came near losing their lives. One of them, a good foot-ball man, sustained a compound fracture of the collar bone. Often neither class bears off a de-cisive victory and even when the victory is de-cisive, it amounts to nothing. The classes had much better show their superiority to one another by base-ball and foot-ball games. * * * THE foot-ball season is again here and that 83 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. with far better prospects than we had last year. Several very heavy men fill up the vacancies in the lines created by the exit of the class of '96, and some strong active men the places be-hind the line. Nearly all our good players were graduated in '96, but the captain, man-ager and last but not least, "the trainer," are doing faithful work to put a victorious team into the field. For only the second time in the history of Gettysburg foot-ball we have a trainer. Nothing is more essential to success in foot-ball than to have a graduate from one of the university teams drill our eleven. Who-ever the captain may be, he is looked upon by the players as one of themselves and they fail to render implicit obedience, but they readily listen to the coach because they recognize his superior knowledge of the game. Mr. Best, the coach, hails from Mechanicsburg, Pa. He played left end and end rusher on the Lehigh University team for two years and not only bucked up against some very strong teams, but also had the advantage of training under such coaches as Graves, Heffelfinger and Hartwell. He possesses all the attributes of a good trainer and the effects of his work are fast becoming manifest. Mr. U. A. Jump, the former coach, brought out the best team we have ever had and doubt-less Mr. Best will do equally well. IT is humiliating to chronicle the fact that one of the students has turned thief. During the class rush one of the Freshmen had sixty-nine dollars of hard earned money stolen from his room. The thief was evidently acquainted with the room and its occupant and since he took the money and left a gold watch, we are forced to the painful conclusion that it was one of our own number. The student body has taken the matter in hand and will do every-thing to detect and punish the scoundrel. There have always been boys in college who stole books, stick-pins, etc., but this is the first considerable robbery that has ever occur-red. The business staff of the MERCURY is con-strained to give the subscribers a broad hint about the payment of their dues. We do not mean that you should pay for several 5'ears in advance, but pay your back dues. A few sub-scribers are in arrears for three years. If you continue delinquent after kindly advice, we shall have to use a more effectual method. * * * ALL new students should subscribe for the MERCURY, and not only should they subscribe for it, but they should give it their support all around. Hand in some article of interest to students or alumni, or forsooth a few verses of poetry. The paper is published solely by the students and all members of that body are ex-pected to give us their hearty co-operation. * * * COLLEGE never opened under more favor-able auspices. Sixty-one were enrolled as Freshmen, while two men joined the Sopho-more class and one the Junior. The dormi-tory is literally filled to the brim. The Pre-paratory Department also opened with a larger number than ever before. A list of the new boys will be found on another page. * * * AT a recent meeting of the Athletic Asso-ciation, it resolved upon pwe athletics. This was brought about by the refusal of Dickinson and other colleges to play with us as long as we had outside men on our teams. It is an excellent move on the part of the boys and cannot be too highly appreciated. Ever since the advent of inter-collegiate athletics, we have had non-collegiate men on our teams, and while they strengthened the teams, they put a damper to the college spirit. Students refused to support a team which was not a college team and the athletic interest was rather low. The movement was not intended as a slight to the town boys who have helped us win many games, but was simply to meet the demands of our sister colleges. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 84 A SUGGESTION. The small attendance at the Alumni meet-ings of the past three or four years has forced itself upon the notice of the General Associa-tion and caused the appointment of a commit-tee to devise a more popular entertainment for those who revisit their Alma Mater. It is un-fair to able speakers to ask them to prepare careful addresses and then confront them with thin audiences in Brua Chapel. Perhaps a formal and more distinctly social affair would have better chances of success. I have a pro-posal to offer which may be taken for what it is worth. The plan is substantially that which has been incorporated at Yale University. The thing essential to good fellowship is a dinner, or cold lunch, not expensive, but suf-ficient to constitute a comfortable repast. It ought to be at an hour near enough to the usual hour of dinner to take the place of that meal. One o'clock immediately after the com-mencement exercises, or possibly after the ora-torical contest would be a suitable time. The day on which most graduates from abroad can be present should be chosen. First of all should come the graduates seated by classes and assigned to places of honor ac-cording to seniority of degree. Those who have received honorary degrees should, of course, be included. The members of the Board should by all means be present, whether bearing degrees or not. Many of them are eminent benefactors of the college and their attendance could not but be inspiring. A few distinguished guests from outside would add in-terest and dignity to the occasion. The presiding officer should be either the President of the College or the President of the Board. He should have the privilege of calling for brief speeches from the best after-dinner speakers present. Special efforts should be made to encourage class reunions at the third, fifth, tenth, fifteenth, twentieth, and other quinquennial anniversaries. When once it is known that at these intervals one is cer-tain to meet a considerable number of his sur-viving classmates the motive for coming at such times will be very strong. At these re-unions each class might choose some one to represent them at the general alumni dinner and might notify the presiding officer to call upon them in their proper order. The tone of the speeches should be such as will conduce most to the good humor and gratification of those present. While the graver interests of the college need not be for-gotten they must not be intruded so as to in-terfere with the absolute enjoyment of the oc-casion, which should be, as far as possible, a time for renewing the care-free and generous associations of youth. It fell to my lot during the past summer to compile a brief history of the college. I was impressed as never before with the dignity and honorableness of its past, with the rank and respectability of its graduates, and with the extent and degree of its usefulness to many of the churches, to society and to the nation. More than a thousand men of power and dis-tinction, three-fourths of whom survive, are enrolled as graduates, while several thousand are indebted to it for less complete training. Surely it is worth while to strengthen by all proper means the tie that unites us and to give one another the encouragement that comes from the consciousnesss of union in a great in-stitution. J. A. H. LIST OF NEW STUDENTS. FRESHMEN. B. Baker, Lititz. R. Bechfol, Lockhaven. A. Bennett, Thurrnont. S. Bottiger, ITazelton. A. Brandt, Lebanon. E. Bregenzer, Baltimore, Md. F. Carver, Hanover. B. Cessna, Bedford. B. Claney, Allegheny. D. Clare, Abbottstown. T. Cole, Altoona. Dale, Lemont. N. Diehl, Cashtown. J. Dietrich, Frackville. C Dougherty, Gettysburg. W. Dress, Steelton, A. Dustman, Gettysburg. J. I. Humer, Middaghs. C. Hurst, Mechanicsburg. R. Z, Imler, Bedford. Miss A. M. Keith, Gettysburg.! Miss M. L. Keith, Gettysburg.! J. F. Knittel, Catawissa. F. E. Kalb, Allegheny. J. S. Kohler, Glenville. H. G. Koppenhafer, Millersburg. S. I. Lafferty, Altoona. W. G. Lawyer, Westminster, Md. J, C. McCarney, Arendtsville. J. G. Mcllhenny, Gettysburg. W. N. McNair, Middletown. J. C. Markel, Columbia. W. J. Miller, Philadelphia.! W. R. Miller, Friesburg, N. J. 85 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. R. H. Ebcrly, Mechanicsburg. H, D. K. Ebersole, Hummelstown. F. H. B. Ernest, Elizabethville. J. II. \V. Fahringer, Catawissa. A. Miss C. G. Frey, Gettysburg. E. W. Frey, York. W C. L. Gates, Gettysburg. M A. D. Gilbert, Friesburg. F. K. E. Good, Gettysburg. G. C. H. Gunter, Pierson, Fla. L. J. K. Hamaeher, Steelton. C. J. F. Hcilman, Harrisburg. W 8. A. Hitchner, Friesburg. G. C. Howard, Gettysburg. H. {Special. SOPHOMORES. W. R. Edwards, P. of Rocks, Md. W. J. Klinei'elter, Glenville. . W. Schwartz, Red Land. P. Shoup, Greensburg. L. A. Sieber, Gettysburg. T. Smith, Johnstown. S. Stalnaker, Hanover. , H. Stiefel, Allegheny. . Stock, Hanover. M. Traub, Bloomsburg. D. Weaver, Newry. A. Weigle, Mechanicsburg. Wendt, New York. , C. Williams, Gettysburg. C. Wisotzki, Gettysburg. N. Young, Anselma. JUNIORS. J. A. Singmaster, Allentown. PREPARATORIANS. Annrick, H. G., Koser. Annrick, J. B., Leffler, Buehler, Lightner. Miss Blocher, Loudon, G. W., Bordy, Loudon, C. B., Bower, Mehring. Burns, Miller, Miss Carrie Brown , McClean, Miss Cora Brown, Munro, Crouse, Key, Culler, O'Neal, Currens, Miss Peters, Deatrick, Peters, Miss Diehl, Perriod Evans, Renner, Eveler. Roscnsteel, Earnshaw, Swope, D., Easterday, Swope, C, Eckert, Stonesifer, Fredericks, Snyder,' Fite, Sharp, Gates, Miss Sieber, Grenoble, Taylor, Gladfelter, ■ Tawuey, Hageman, Trostle, Hegeman, J. L., Van Dorn.' Hegcrman, R. L., Miss Warner, Hoffman, Weber, Kahler, 'Miss Ziegler, Ziegler. COLLEGE LOCALS. EDMUND W. MEISENHELDER and E L. KOLLER, Editors. "Pearlie" says that we seniors study politi-cal economical. Mr. K., '99, asked Dr. M. whether he could be excused from taking German because he could converse in Pennsylvania Dutch. It has been learned from an ex-member of '99, that Mr. M., '96, is going "out there to the reverend school." For almost a week '99 had boasted of her physical powers. She had tired all the stu-dents with the boasts of what she would do to the "baby Freshies" in the class rush. On the night of Sept. 8th, different sounds were heard coming from the "Prep." campus. 1900, after some delay, had mustered together their forces and at 9.45 P. M. sent forth their }Tell of defiance. '99 responded in good time, and also with an almost full class. At no time during the evening was '99 in it, but they were pushed around the field from time to time, at the will of 1900 until about 11 o'clock, they decided to play "quits." We are sorry to add that during the course of the evening several men wore pretty badly hurt from being tram-pled upon ; but we are also happy to add that all are now recovered from their injuries. Dr. B., "How many declensions do we have in Latin ?" K., '99, "six." Mr. S., '97, Dr. there are cobwebs on the end of the telescope.'' Dr. N., "They must have come off of your brain." Dr. N., (to Mr. W., '97, who has been play-ing with some of the astronomical instruments) "Mr. W. you would make a good Freshman." Mr. L-, 1900 thinks that the foot-ball team is going to travel in style since he heard that they thought of getting a coach. Mr. C, '98, thinks that there is a certain Moral Freshness in "As You Like It." Prof. H., "Mr. K., do you know what a buss is?" Mr. K., '98, "No sir." "Kitzy" has forgotten it, that is all. He knew what it was at one time. Mr. H. '98, (in Latin) "I thought it meant to perpetrate the memory of the dead.'' Dr. B., "Doubtless you mean perpetuate." Mr. F., '98, thinks that the Sphinx of Egypt is a wasp. Mr. K., 1900, does not like the sulphur water he gets here. The Biological Course is at last a reality and we are glad to see such a large number of students take an interest in it. It is elective for those only who have the study of medicine in view, and the benefit derived by those from such a department is infinite. From the odors and sounds proceeding from THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 86 the room set apart for this purpose, it bids fair to excel our chemical laboratory. The MERCURY extends the heartiest wishes for the success of the department. Contrary to the usual custom of placing a class flag on the dormitory, '99 placed theirs in the top of a tall tree on the campus; giving for their reason for so doing that they did not care to have the college property injured in any way. "A poor excuse is better than none" and this departure from the time hon-ored custom was looked upon as a cowardly piece of work by the upper classmen, especially since one of the ' 99 class was stationed on the tree. This rendered the capture of the flag absolutel)' impossible. 1900 now ran up their flag on the top of the dormitory and uttered their cry of defiance, Neither class moved to tear down the ban-ner of the other and the whole affair was end-ed in a manner satisfactory to both by the ap-pearance of Dr. McKnight. As is the custom on these occasions, the Freshmen should have answered the challenge of the Sophomores instead of running up a flag of their own. Altogether it was a disgraceful proceeding from beginning to end. This college has had brought into its notice one of the most despicable deeds of which a collegeman is capable; the theft of money from a fellow student. This is the most cowardly act that has occurred for some time and the miscreant, if he is able to be found,-will and should be treated with the utmost severity. Such things must cease, since the property of no student is safe so long as there is a thief in their midst. We are glad to make note of Pearl's mous-tache. We were afraid that nobody else would. Pearl says "it is home-raised." The foot-ball team has again been organized and quite a number of new men are enrolled as applicants. A coach has been hired and the boys are working hard. Let those who do not play give the players their encouragement, for it is only by this means that the team will be a success. Our boys cannot win every game and we hope that the student body will realize this. Do not discourage the players with any unfavorable remark. Foot-ball is not play, but the hardest kind of work. Let class teams be organized, for class spirit makes college spirit and that is what we need most of all. This year's Freshman class is the largest in the history of the college, and we hope that among its numbers may be men who will do their utmost for the promotion of all college interests. Men are needed in the Y. M. C. A. in the societies, class-rooms and foot-ball field. Let each and every member of 1900 work his best in these departments. The class of '98 has always been and always will be a prominent factor in the history of this college. Her classical men have already started upon their scientific career, and won-derful discoveries are being made. The first one was made by Herbert, who discovered that Lab. matches can be ignited only on the box. The second was made by "Zim," who discovered that some of his Lab. supplies had mysteriously disappeared. The question in which most upper classmen are concerned is, "Who shall we bum for this 01 that since George L., '98, has left us? " The '98 Spectrum is now under way and contributions are solicited from the different classes. Every man in college, aside from general appeals for support to the students as a whole, should be personally and privately interested in the Spectrum. Let the Spectrum receive the hearty support of the classes, and we are sure that '98 herself will not forget the aid she has received and will, in turn, assist in every way possible succeeding Specbums. "Sister," '97, is preparing to astonish the the world with his new water cycle. The first attempt was not very successful, the only re-sult obtained being a suit of wet clothes. We would suggest that "Sister" wear a bathing suit when riding along a mill race. This would save him the trouble of borrowing another suit from an obliging farmer. One of the redeeming features of the new men is their extreme politeness. A Freshman unintentionally rubbed against a Soph, the night of the rush, and immediately begged his pardon. H., 1901, is also very polite. In the game at State College, he remarked to his opponent: I beg your pardon sir, but don't you know you daren't hold me? Y., 1900, on the return trip from State Col-lege thought he would ride on a pullman car. When the porter came round for the money, Y. told him he was traveling with the foot-ball team. THE MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS.—We are 1 glad to see that the musical clubs have com- 87 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. menced work so early ; this is always an ad-vantage and insures good concerts all through the season. The clubs have practically the same members as last year—two having drop-ped out of the Octette. CLUB. Second Tenor, White, '97. GLEE First Tenor, Nicholas, '98. Ott, '97- First Basso. Second Basso. Roller, '98. Manges, '97. Lark, '98. VIOLIN QUARTET. Erdman,'98; Lark,98; Smith,'99; Manges,'97. The voices of a number of applicants for the Glee Club were tested recently and Armstrong, '97, for second tenor, and Lauffer and Mussel-man, '99, for second basso, were selected on trial. Mr. Manges, who so ably managed the clubs last year, was re-elected, and under his management there is no reason why the clubs should not have a brilliant and successful sea-son. POLITICS.—Just at this time, when there is so much discussion about Bryan and McKinley, Free Silver and Gold, the students of Gettys-burg College are manifesting their political views. Beginning with the first morning, and perhaps earlier, the Silverites with their Bry-an hats, were observed arguing earnestly with the Gold bugs. But, since the most conclu-sive argument is that of voting a "straw vote" was held, which resulted as follows :. McKinley, Bryan, Palmer, - Levering, - This shows pretty nearly the sentiment of the fellows, although this isn't exactly it, for quite a number agreed to vote for "Billy" Bryan "just for fun." THE Y. M. C. A. RECEPTION.—One of the pleasant things for the new men, and one that helps to relieve, or abate for the time be-ing, their homesickness, is the annual recep-tion to new Students, given under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. This year it was held Friday evening, Septem-ber 4th, in Philo hall, and was well attended. Excellent addresses were made by Dr. Mc- Knight, Prof. Klinger and Dr. Huber. The second part—held in the historic ' 'sweat-box'' —seemed to attract most of the fellows. Ice cream and cake were served to all. It is an 108 34 18 10 excellent custom and one that should be con-tinued. JOIN A LITERARY SOCIETY !—We cannot urge too strongly upon the new men the ad-vantage of joining one of the two literary so-cieties— either the Philomathean or the Phren-akosmian. The training given by these so-cieties is helpful throughout the course and in after life, and one who is not a member of either of the societies will only realize what he is missing when thrown into contact with those who are members. Join a society ! THE TWO FIRES.—There were two fires lately, occurring in the same week, and of in-terest here because the students of college con-tributed a large share in saving property. The first was a barn north of college, struck by lightning and considerable live stock burned. The other, occurring on a cold and windy Sat-in day night, was the barn and stable of Mr. Sheads, proprietor of the unfermented wine establishment on Seminary Ridge. The fire burned fiercely for quite a while, and it was only through the efforts of the students, who were there in full force, that the house, ad-joining the burning barn and stable, was saved. Mr. C, 1900, (in History)—"At this time the Dutckess of York .'' Dr. M. (interrupting)—"I guess you mean the Dutchy of York." Now, what is the differ-ence between a duchess and a dutchy t Mr. C.—"A dutchess is a woman, and a dutchy is a man ! '' Dr. M.—"You are evidently being misled by a popular nickname. It is not the dutchy the boys sometimes call me ! " The Juniors were in Lab. learning the sym-bols of the elements, and Dr. B. said: Mr. T. what does Ba stand for?" The class, evi-dently thinking of B. A. T., roared. There are two songs—and two only—that seem to be the favorites around college: "Just Tell Them That You Saw Me," and "She May Have Seen Better Days." Morning, noon and night you can hear the soul inspiring strains of one of the two songs either sung, whistled or played on Webby's flute. Can't we have something new. "B. A. J. T.," '98, says that only the dum-mies in the Junior class take Anglo Saxon and that the ones who take the Biological course are even worse dummies because "they got their legs pulled for five dollars." He takes Calculus. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 88 L., 1900 (in History) Henry VIII tried to •'get a pull with the Cardinal, so that" Dr. M., "Mr. E- what did you say?" E., "Why Henry VIII tried to get on the right side of the Cardinal.'' F., 98, recently electrified the class by the startling statement that "in this year there were about twelve months !" Herbie always was noted for original sayings. We have been reliably informed that R., '99, received a large size turn down from a fellow traveller on the train while coming to Gettys-burg. When a free-silver Sophomore gets to arguing with a sound money politician and lawyer of Philadelphia, he is very much like the man who fell out of the balloon. Some freshmen are green, others are ver-dant; but about D., 1900, there is a delightful woodland freshness that is amusing. He was persuaded to hand in to the Athletic Associa-tion a written application to catch for the Col-lege base ball team. We have also heard that he wants to try for the Glee Club. F., '98, says "Co-operation is the thief of time." Next thing you know he'll be writing a revised version of Proverbs. "Kitzy" wanted to hear Nick give "Push along my honey, push along," on the micro-scope. Although Nick can imitate almost any-thing, he admitted that that was one too many for him. New yells lately heard : Bargains ! Bargains ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Cohen Brothers! Gettysburgia ! Klink, Klank, Klunk, Klink, Klank, Klunk, Psychology, Psychology, Watch us flunk. Ninety-eight. Biological! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Ninety-eight, Gettysburgia. K., '99, had numerous sad experiences with some of the ladies who were here with ' 'The Lancers." One told him that she was tired of talking to kids. Another told him she could not dance with him, and pointed to her sleeve to show that she was in mourning. K., then said, "is your sleeve ripped? I can soon fix that." Again when he was happily talking to one of them, her mother came up and drove him off. We regret that he had such hard luck in his maiden effort in courtship. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. It must be gratifying to every man who loves the work of Christ, and especially de-sires its success among our students to see"the interest taken in it by the new men. The very first meeting saw many of them give themselves to the Association, entering with spirit into its aims, and manifesting an unus-ual sense of its importance in the college life. We look forward to a year of earnest, devoted, successful work. To those who have not yet joined us we say come with us, we need you, we need your thoughts, your prayers, your ability to labor for Christ. At the latest business meeting Prof. O. G. Klingc was elected treasurer of the building fund in place of Dr. H. L. Baugher resigned. The Association feels grateful to Dr. Baugher for his careful husbanding of the Association's funds, and we are sorry to have lost him. We hope he will still visit us and help us in our meetings. The Association has this year taken up a new line of work in this department, suggested in part by the Northfield Conference, where the importance of the Bible Study Department of the college association was dwelt upon at considerable length. The Freshman and Soph-omore classes will have what is termed ' 'perm-anent courses," with the student leaders as has been customary; the former studying the Eife of Christ and the latter the Eife of Paul. The Juniors and Seniors will have Professors for leaders and will, together with their lead-ers, choose their own line of work; Prof. Himes taking the Seniors, and Prof. Breiden-baugh the Juniors. These classes, it should be observed, are entirely separate from the college curriculum and are adopted solely for co-operative, devotional study. A short time ago "Simon," '98, jumped out of his bed about midnight and rrapped at his own door in order that he might get in and retire. During the heavy storm on Sept. 29, '96, Dr. Nixon is said to have been on the roof, whether to find out the velocity of the wind, or to keep the roof from blowing away is not known. The '98 Bible class called on Dr. Baugher on the eve of Oct. 1, '96. 89 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Mr. K., '99, recently explained the familiar saying of "bench, bar and pulpit," in the fol-lowing manner : "The bench is the bench of justice; the bar is the bar-room, and the pulpit is where the preacher stands." Dr. B., "What is arsenic acid." A. B. Buun, '98, "Vinegar." Dr. M., Translate, il a soi xante millions de francs. D., 1900, "He has 60 miles of France. In a student's college course there come few such pleasant times as the class of '97 enjoyed with Mr. Wolf at his home on the evening of September 16. Great were the anticipations of the boys, but they were far surpassed in every particular. As they approached his home they found the grounds beautifully lighted with Chinese lanterns, while the novel '97 pumpkins delighted everyone. Mr. Wolf was assisted in receiving by his father and mother, his sister and Miss Nicholson, of Phil-adelphia. A large number of Gettysburg's most charming young ladies, together with some who were visiting from Washington and Philadelphia, graced the occasion. Delight-fully interesting games were provided and the happy hours sped oidy too rapidly. The cat-erer's art was well tested that night, for from oyster pate through the various courses to cof-fee, everything was excellent and most daint-ily served. Later in the evening the college songs at the piano and the sweet strains of the beautiful guitars and Spanish mandolins on the veranda, lent their charms to the tete-a-tetes and moonlight strolls. For it was moon-light, and such moonlight as the girls call "divine." It was a perfect evening in every respect and everyone left grateful to Mr. Wolf not only for his most pleasant entertainment, but for one of the brightest memories of our college days. "THE PENNSYLVANIA CHATAUQUA." The usual inter-collegiate oratorical contest was held on the 29th of last July at Mt. Gretua, under the management of the Penn-sylvania Chatauqua. Gettysburg was represented for the first time and acquitted herself in a way that dem-onstrated the thoroughness of training she gives her students. Several colleges were represented, Lehigh, Franklin and Marshall, Haverford, Gettys-burg, Dickinson, Ursiuus and Muhlenberg. Ursinus received the prize, a silver cup, and Franklin and Marshall came in second. Gettysburg, .the judges decided, was supe-rior in composition. Let us take an interest in this contest and determine that next year the palm will be ours. ALUWINI. L. C MANGES and CHARLES H. TILP. Editors. '42. Rev. Geo. Parson, D. D., of Sunbury, Pa., is recovering from a severe illness. '42. Rev. A. J. Weddell, D. D., pastor em-eritus of Trinity Lutheran church at Norris-town, Pa,, died suddenly at his home in that city on September 14th. '46. Rev. A. M. Geiger, D D., spent a por-tion of the summer on the great lakes. He is now the guest of his brother, Dr. H. R. Gei-ger, Springfield, O. '57. The volume of the Lutheran Commen-tary, by Rev. H. L. Baugher, D. D., is now in the press. '57. Rev. J. A. Earnest, D. D., of Mifflin-burg, Pa., was married on Sept. 8th, to Mrs. Maria Louisa Cronmiller, of the same place, by Rev. M. L. Shindel. We extend hearty congratulations. '58. Rev. S. B. Barnitz, D. D., the Western Secretary of the Board of Home Missions, re-cently spent a Sunday at Beloit, Kansas, win-ning golden opinions from his hearers. '62. Rev. J. B. Keller of Smithsburg, Md., has resigned. '62. By the will of Miss Sarah Acker, lately deceased, St. Paul's Lutheran church, Lion-ville, Pa., of which Rev. F. Klinefelter is pas tor, becomes the recipient of the interest of $1,000; one-half for the benefit of the congre-gation, and the remainder to be used for the cemetery. '63. Dr. Davis Garber, Professor of Mathe-matics in Mnhlenburg College, died recently at his home in Allentown. '68. Rev. Lee M. Heilman'schurch at Har-risburg, was recently the recipient of a fine THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 90 two manual pipe organ valued at $1,800. The donors, Rev. E. Dason, a retired Lutheran minister, and his wife, are members of Rev. Heilman's church. '70. Rev. E. Manges, of Felton, Pa., as-sisted Rev. H. H. Flick at his Harvest-home communion, at Fisherville, Pa. '71. Rev. S. A. Weikert was presented with a handsome nickle-plated Victor bicycle by the clergyman's friends. '71. Rev. Chas. E. Hay's translation of "Luther's Theology," by Koestlin, is now in press. '72. Rev. Jno. Brubaker was elected a direc-tor of the Seminary, by the Allegheny Synod, at its recent meeting. '72. Rev. B. B. Collins, of Meyersdale, Pa., was a delegate to the large K. of P. convention at Gettysburg, last mouth. '73. Rev. Wm. S. Freas, D. D., of St. Paul's Lutheran church, of York, was pleas-' antly surprised by his devoted people on his return from his vacation. The pastor's study had been attractively repapered and renovated. '73. Christ Second Lutheran church, of Al-toona, of which J. F. Hartman is pastor, cele-brated its twenty-fifth anniversary from the 4th to the 9th of September. '74 The new Lutheran church at New Mill-port, Pa., Rev. M. O. T. Sahm, pastor, is to be dedicated on October 18th. It is a hand-some edifice and cost nearly $7,000. '75. St. John's Lutheran church of Lewis-town, is to celebrate its centennial anniversary from October 18th to 25th. The pastor, Rev. M. S. Cressman, has arranged ah interesting program. Dr. S. A. Ort is to speak on Sun-day morning, and after a week of interesting services, the closing sermon is to be preached by Rev. J. M. Reimensnyder, D. D., of Milton. '75. Rev. M. L. Young, Ph. D., has enter-ed upon the 13th year of his pastorate at Meyersdale, Pa. '76. Rev. Wm. A. Shipman, of the First Lutheran church of Johnstown, Pa., spent part of his summer vacation in Gettysburg. '77. Hon. H. M. Clabaugh, Attorney Gen-eral of Maryland, recently paid the college a visit. He was accompanied by Governor Lowndes, of Md. He takes a great interest in his Alma Mater. '77. Rev. W. M. Baum, Jr., of Canajoharie, New York, spent his vacation in Philadelphia, Pa. '77. Rev. Charles S. Trump, of St. Johu's Lutheran church, Martinsburg, W. Va., has returned from his trip to California. '78. Rev. Adam Stump, of York, Pa., since his return from the West, is delivering a series of interesting lectures on the condition of the West at the present time. '80. Rev. Prof. L. B. Wolf, of Guntur, In-dia, has a book in press entitled, "After Fifty Years," or a history of Foreign Missions in the General Synod. '80. The work of Rev. C. W. Heisler, of Denver, Col., at the late meeting of the Rock River Chatauqua, is very highly spoken of by the press of Sterling, 111. '81. Rev. J. W. Byers, Ph. D., D. D., of Nevada, Ohio, has been appointed one of the Board of School Examiners of Wyandot county, Ohio. '82. The session of Mount Amoena Semi-nary, Mt. Pleasant, N. C., opened on Septem-ber 10th with a large and flattering attendance of young ladies, and others have entered this week. Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher is still at the head of the institution. '82. Rev. A. R. Steck, pastor of St. James Lutheran church of Gettysburg, spent his vacation at Stewartsville, N. J. '83. At a recent meeting of the Allegheny Synod Rev. W. W. Austadt was elected as a delegate to the General Synod and also direc-tor of the Seminary. '83. Rev. Prof. H. G. Buehler and wife, of Lakeville, Conn., have returned from their European trip. '83. Rev. P. Livingston has entered upon the seventh vear of his pastorate in St. Mark's York, Pa. '84, Rev. F. L. Bergstresser was elected a director of the Seminary to serve an unex-pired term of one year. '85. Rev. H. M. Heilmau, of Bethany Luth-eran church, Altoona, Pa., spent a portion of his vacation at Cape May, New Jersey. '86. The corner-stone of Whitemarsh Evan-gelical Lutheran church, near Fort Washing-ton, was laid on Sept. 27, in the presence of a large number of people. The exercises were 91 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. in charge of the pastor, Rev. J. Eugene Diet-terich. He was assisted by Rev. U. S. G. Rupp, '90. '86. M. G. Motter was recently elected as-sistant Prof, of Anatomy in the Biological de-partment of Georgetown University. '87. A very good photograph of Rev. H. C. Alleman, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, Chambersburg, Pa., appeared in the Valley Spirit, of that city, recently. '88. F. E. Metzger, professor of Ancient Languages in Lutherville College, Md., and Miss Martha Thomas, Eckhart Mines, Md., were married at Frostburg, Md., on Septem-ber 10th. '88. Rev. D. Frank Garland, pastor of the Church of the Reformation, Baltimore, Md., has tendered his resignation in order to accept a call to Taneytown, Md. He will begin at the latter place in October. '88. Rev. Luther S. Black, of the College church, Gettysburg, Pa., goes to Johnstown, N. Y., October 1st. '88. Rev. S. D. Daugherty, of Sharpsburg, has accepted a call to Grace Lutheran church, Altoona, Pa. '89. Morris W. Croll has gone to Cleve-land, Ohio, to resume his duties as teacher of English in the University School where he taught last year. '89. Prof. Ira Tipton has accepted a pro-fessorship in the Hill School, of Pottstown, a private school that prepares students for Yale College. We are informed that his duties will be to teach Latin and English. '89. Burgess R. E. Wible delivered the ad-dress of welcome to the Annual State Conven-tion of the Jr. O. U. A. M., which was held in the M. E. church of Gettysburg. '91. Mr. Schmucker Duncan has returned to Yale College to take up some special studies. '91. R N. Hartman, Ph. D., has charge of the Quant. Chem. Lab. of Tufts College, and will do investigation work under Prof. Arthur Michael. He expects to enter a German uni-versity next year. '91. Rev. C. L. Ritter was one of the speak-ers at the large gathering near Middletown, Md., on August 29th. '92. Rev. George Beiswanger, of Calvary Lutheran church, Baltimore, Md., has issued a neat card of topics of his sermons for the next 6 weeks. He will by special request preach a series of sermons on "What is Mar-riage?" "Is it a failure?" "Whom to Marry," "When to Marry," "How to Marry." '92. The newly erected church at Saddlers, near Shrewbury, York county, Pa., Rev. H. E. Berkey, pastor, is to be dedicated on the first Sunday in November. The church is a union one. Rev. H. H. Weber, of York, Pa., is to preach one of the sermons in German and raise the amount of money necessary to dedi-cate free of debt. '93. Virgil R. Saylor has been elected prin-cipal of the Salisbury schools at Elklick, Pa. '93. Rev. John C. Bowers, of Jefferson, Md., has accepted the call to St. Mark'sLuth-eran church, Washington, D. C. '93. Rev. A. A. Kelly, pastor of the Luth-eran church near Mechauicsburg, and Miss Mary C. Bushman, of this place, were married at the home of the bride's parents on Balti-more St., on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Rev. A. R. Steck, pastor of St. James Lutheran church, of this place, assisted by Rev. W. C. Wire, pastor of Lutheran church, of Littles-town,, performed the ceremony. '93. Rev. G. W. Enders, Jr., was installed as pastor of the Lutheran congregation at Argusville, N. Y., on Sunday, Aug. 18. Dr. G. W. Enders, of York, Pa., and Rev. A. S. Hardy, of Seward, N. Y., officiated. '93. W. H. Deardorff, M. D., who gradu-ated from Jefferson Medical College in June, has been elected resident physician at the the Methodist Hospital of Philadelphia. '93. Rev. E. E. Parson was ordained to the ministry by the Allegheny Synod at its recent meeting in Altoona, Pa. '94. H. A. Allison has accepted a professor-ship in Susquehanna.University. '94. Charles Piper has opened a gent's fur-nishing store in Tyrone, Pa. '94. C. F. Kloss will take a post graduate course in Philosophy at Yale. '94. Frank E. Fickinger, Principal of the Chambersburg, Pa., schools, was here for a few days looking up his old friends. '93. Fred. H. Bloomhardt spent a few days with the boys in college before returning to the University to resume his studies. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 92 '94. Elmer E. Stahl has been elected prin-cipal of the Glenville Academy. '94. Clyde B. Stover is Dr. Breidenbaugh's efficient assistant in Chemistry. '94. We are grieved to hear of the sad death of Samuel B. Sorrick. '95. John H. Diehl and Robert L. Meiseu-helder have entered the Junior class of the Seminary. '95. Rev. L. H. Waring was ordained to the ministry by the Allegheny Synod at its re-cent meeting. '96. D. E. Rice is an assistant professor in the Harrisburg High School. '96. G. O. Ritter has gone to Selinsgrove to enter the Theological Department of the Susquehanna University. '96. A. C. Carry has entered Mt. Airy Sem-inary, Philadelphia. '96. The following have entered the Junior class of the Seminary : Fred. J. Baum, W. G. Brubaker, I. O. S. Moser, Charles O. Shaar, H. D. Shimer, W. C. Spayde, G. Z. Stup, J. O. Yoder. '96. L. P- Eisenhart is tutor in mathematics in the Preparatory Department. '96. Mr. Norman Heindel has returned to •New York city to resume his studies in the law department of Columbia University. He remarked before leaving that he would be home to cast his first vote for McKinley at the coming election. TOWN AND SEWIINARY NOTES. S. J. MILLER, Editor. The work on the new High School building is being pushed rapidly. It will be known as the Meade High School and proves to be both attractive and convenient. The St. James Lutheran church has been beautified with a coat of paint, the brick work red, the wood work olive. The Rev. L. S. Black left for his new field of work at Johnstown, N. Y., on the 10th of September. Rev. H. A. Alleman, of Chambersburg, filled the pulpit of Christ Lutheran church, both morning and evening, on Sept. 13th. The game of base-ball which was played on the college athletic grounds, Saturday, Sept. 12th, by the Gettysburg and Hanover teams, resulted in a score of 13 to 5 in favor of the former. The Gettysburg team has the reputa-tion of winning every game played this season. Rev. A. R. Steck, of St. James Lutheran church, preached his second anniversary ser-mon on Sept. 13th. About 40 uniformed firemen, accompanied by the G. A. Band, attended the centennial celebration of the Columbia Fire Company on Sept. 23, 24 and 25. The veteran Bucktails of the 150th Penn-sylvania Regiment held their Biennial reunion at this place on the 24th and 25th inst. They held a business session for the purpose of elect-ing officers, at which time it was decided that they hold their next Biennial meeting here, and also that an effort be made to have a bri-gade instead of a regimental reunion. It was in this regiment that the memorable John Burns fought and saw hard service, all the regimental officers being wounded in the fight. The 37th Annual State Session of the Jr. O. U. A. M., which met here recently, was at-tended by over six hundred delegates. The principal contest of the session was for the office of State Vice-Counselor. The successful candidate was Dr. M. P. Dickeson, of Rock-dale. The following official program was ren-dered : Tuesday afternoon—Parade. evening—Illustrated lecture on Cemetery Hill. Wednesdajr evening—Memorial Services. Thursday evening—Band Concert. From now on the electric cars will run only on special occasions. The seventy-second annual convention of the West Pennsylvania Synod convenes Wed-nesday evening, Oct. 14, in the St. James Lutheran church, this place. The veterans of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, (Rush Lancers) and their friends, arrived here on the 26th, making their ninth annual pilgrimmage to this historical place. As usual, they held a camp-fire in the evening which proved very interesting. Their tour included Gettysburg, Baltimore and Washington. Capt. Long acted as their guide while here. Teachers' County Institute, which will be held in Gettysburg from Nov. 23rd to 27th, 93 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. promises to be a grand success. Prof. Thoman has made arrangements for the following en-tertainments: Monday evening, Dr Y. M. Philip, of Penn'a. Tuesday "' Col. Geo. W. Bain, of Kentucky. Wednesday " Hon. H. W. J. Ham, of Georgia. Thursday " Hon. M. W. Howard, of Alahama. Friday " The Torbet Concert Company. SEMINARY. Seminary opened Sept. 13th, with about its usual attendance. The class which entered thisjyear numbers nineteen. The dormitory was damaged slightly by the recent storm. The trees along the path from the town to the Seminary were twisted around considerably, some having their limbs broken, others being uprooted. Rev. E. J. Wolf, D. D., preached the ser-mon at the corner-stone laying for the new Lutheran church at Spry, York county, on Sept. 6th. Rev. John C. Bowers, of Jefferson, Md., has accepted the call of St. Mark's Lutheran church, in Washington, D. C. Rev. Bowers graduated from the Gettysburg Theological Seminary in the class of '96. On the 27th of September, Rev. J. E. Hein-dle preached at York Haven. Rev. Dr. Richards assisted Rev. A. R. Steck in the administering of the Holy Communion in the St. James Lutheran church, Sept. 27th. FRATERNITY NOTES. PHI KAPPA PSI. Our institution was recently honored by a visit from two loyal Phi Psis, the Governor and the Attorney-General of Maryland, Lowudes, '64, Pa. B, and Clabaugh, '77, Pa. E. C. S. Duncau, '82, was elected President of the Alumni Association last commencement. H. P. Sadtler, '88, of Baltimore, paid us a flying visit a few days since. We were delight-ed to have him with us. We had the pleasure of having with us for a few days at the beginning of the term, W. F. Lutz, '94; A. C. Carty, '96; W. R. Reitzell,'96. W. F. Lutz, '94, is engaged in journalistic work in Bedford. H. M. Witman, '63, is now in attendance at Yale Divinity school. A. C. Carty is now enrolled in the Lutheran Seminary at Mt. Airy. W. R. Reitzell, '96, is studying law in Hagerstown. White, '97 and Lark, '98, are members of the newly organized Musical Clubs. George D. Weaver was initiated June 13. PHI GAMMA DELTA. Bros. J. A. Singmaster, '73, and E. G. Mil-ler, '85, were present at the opening of college. Bro. D. F. Garland has moved to Taney-town, where he has taken charge of the Trin-ity Lutheran church. Bro. H. C. Alleman, '86, preached in the College church on the 13th ult. Bro. F. H. Knuble, '93, returned from Ger-many on the 5th, ult., and recently spent a few days with us. Bros. DeYoe, '85; Blint, '89, and Fickinger, '94, paid us flying visits last month. Bros. Baum, '96, and Shaar, '96, have re-turned to the Seminary, and Bro. Rice, '96, is teaching at Harrisburg High School. Bro. Lichtner, of Ohio Wesleyan, was in town during the Jr. O. U. A. M. Convention. Bro. Fite, '98, and Stiefel, 1900, played on the foot ball team at State College and U. P. Bro. W111, J. Miller, Jr., was initiated the 13th, ult. . • SIGMA CHI. Dale, Lemont, Pa.; Loudon, Altoona, Pa.; Rosensteel, Johnstown, Pa., were initiated Sept. 5th. Fredericks and Monroe, of Lock Haven, Pa., were initiated on the 12th ult. We have had pleasant visits from the follow-ing Brothers: Shipman, '74; McKee, '88; Fox, '89; Fisher, Alpha Kappa, '94; Hays, Omicioh, '94; Deatrich, '94; Loudon, '96; Heindel, '96; Bixler, W. H., '98; Bixler, A. M., '99- Loudon intends entering the Medical De-partment U. of P. Heindel will continue his course in law at Columbia University. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 94 Dale, Lawyer and London represent us on the foot-ball team. Hersh, '91, has elegant prospects of being the next District Attorney of Adams county. PHI DELTA THETA. C. S. Smith was initiated Sept. 5th. C. W. Leitzell, '94, spent the summer in Gettysburg. B. R. Lantz, '94, supplied the charge at Kittinger, Pa., during the summer. L. S. Black, '88, has resigned as pastor of Christ Lutheran church and accepted a call to Johnstown, N. Y. We wish him success in his new field. C. W Ziegler, '96, spent his vacation in Gettysburg. J. W. Ott and J. E. Meisenhelder accom-panied the foot ball team to State College on the 26th of September. ALPHA TAU OMEGO. W. H. Menges, '96, was with us during the opening days of this term. A. R. Warner, '96, paid the Chapter a short visit recently. W. O. Nicklas, '94, has been admitted to the practice of law at Chambersburg, Pa. E. S. Stalnaker, 1900, was initiated into the Fraternity Monday night Sept. 14th. J. P. Michler, '97, will enter the law depart-ment of the Washington & Lee University. LITERARY SOCIETIES. JOHN W. OTT, Editor. PHILO. The first of the series of popular "Author's Evenings," was given on Sept. 18. The sub-ject was Shakespeare. Our thanks are due Miss Wisotzki and the Misses Keith, for their assistance at the piano, which added greatly to the evening's program. Miss Leeds, of Washington, D. C, and Master Mark Eckert have also played for us. We were glad to have with us our old friend Bloomhardt, '94. Every new man, and some of the old ones, too, should have heard his speech on the benefits derived from literary society work. New members thus far initiated are Spayd, '99, Ney, McNair, Heilmau and Deitrick, 1900. Others have been elected. The officers now serving are: Armstrong, President. Smith, R. L-, Vice President. Fite, Treasurer. Tilp, Librarian. Miss Sieber, Critic. Kitzrneyer, Cor. Secretary. DeYoe, Rec. Secretary. The next special program will be rendered Sept. 23rd. PHRENA. Phrena Society began her year's work on September 4th with the prospect of an unus-ually prosperous year before her. A large number of the Freshman class are already members, having been initiated while in Prep. In addition to these Weigle and Hurst ot the Freshman class, and Bowers of the Prepara-tory, have been elected to membership. Sloop, '99, and Weigle, 1900, were initiated on September 25. The reading-room was put in working order at once. The new men are welcome to its privileges at all hours. Edward W. Meisenhelder, '98, is Editor-in- Chief of the class annual which is to be pub-lished by his class. Phrena holds the editorship of the MERCURY for this year. On October 9, the following special program will be rendered in her hall. The program will begin at eight o'clock. All are cordially invited. The program of the evening's enter-tainment is as follows : SUBJECT :-HARRIET BEKCHER STOWE. Music—Piano Duet, Misses Kieth Declamation—Longfellow's—"The Slave's Dream," - Lauffer Essay—Biographical Sketch, - - - - , - - Wolf Music—Plantation Melodies. Declamation—Longfellow's—"Quadroon Girl," - Fleck Declamation—Whittier's—"A Virginia Slave-mother's Fare-well to Her Daughter," - - E. W. Meisenhelder Music—Violin Solo, Manges Essay—The Story of Uncle Tom's Cabin, . Woods Declamation—Selection from Uncle Tom's Cabin. - Carney Oration—The Effect of Uncle Tom's Cabin, - - Duck Music—Piano Duet, - - Misses Keith Essay—Mrs. Stowe's Other Works, - - - Stockslager Oration—Harriet Beecher Stowe, - Bikle, Sr. Music—Plantation Melody. The following men hold the chief offices at present: Pres., Duck, '97; Vice Pres., E. W. Meisenhelder, '98; Sec'y, Hickman; Treas., J. E. Meisenhelder, '97; Critics, Bikle, Sr., '97; Bikle, Jr., '99; Woods, '98; Stockslager, '97. Want of space forbids the names of the minor officers. 95 THE COEEEGE MERCURY. ATHLETICS. CHAUI.ES T. I,ARK, Editor. What a bright outlook for the athletics of our institution ! The large crowd of new students contains many athletes of no mean ability. Matters look decidedly encouraging. The present interest in foot-ball is unparalleled in the history of our institution. Our coach, Mr. Best, ex-Eehigb, is exerting himself to the utmost to bring our team up to a high standard-of excellence and his efforts are being rewarded. Of the men who com-posed our last season's team, but five returned to college this fall. It is on this account that the work of developing a good team is a very difficult task, as the men with whom Mr. Best has to deal, are almost all inexperienced play-ers; however, the improvement of the team since it is under his hands, is very marked. Among the contestants for the team who are training hard, are the following : '97—Man-ges, Ott, Schriver, Sheely, Wolf, Smith; '98— Nicholas, Tholan, Krafft, Briner, Kephardt, Fite, Kuendig; '99-Roehner, Herman,Spa3'de, Brumbaugh, Smith, J. M., Smith, C. H., Doty, Cumbler, Trimble; 1900—Young, Good, Steifel, Wisotzki, Koppenhaver, Dale Brandt, Eberly, Williams; 1901—Hagerman, Burns, Kohler, Eoudon. The opening game of the season was played at State College. This institution has one of the heaviest and strongest teams in the State. Our men played against opponents averaging 15 pounds heavier than they were. Had it not been for the fact that we are not in the habit of canceling games, this one would have been declared off on account of the poor phys-ical condition of our men. For the above rea-sons and as this was our first game, the result caused no surprise. Gettysburg on several oc-casions had the ball dangerously near their op-ponents' goal line, making repeated gains but fumbling at critical moments. The playing of this game was of great value to our numer-ous unexperienced men. The result was : Gettysburg, o; State, 40. Captain Burns has been looking up material for our next season's Base Ball team and is much encouraged with the prospect. Among the valuable additions for the nine are: Dale, 1900; Hagerman, 1901; Hurst, 1900; Glad-felter, 1900; Carver, 1900; Stallnecker, 1900; Ney; 1900; Heilman, 1900, and our coming catcher, Deitrick, 1900. At a recent meeting of the Athletic Associa-tion, it was decided that hereafter all our Ath-letic teams be composed of strictly college men. At the same time the Association, recognizing the excellent services rendered by Armstrong, '97, as Manager of our last season's base ball team, re-elected him for the coming season. Lark, '98, was elected Assistant Manager. We would urge on all students who have not already done so, the necessity of their uniting themselves with the Athletic Association. The joining of this Association is not only your privilege but it is a duty which you owe to the Athletics of your institution. We are more than proud of the record made by our team on Sept. 30th, against the strong-est eleven in the country, that of the Univer-sity of Pennsylvania. It is very much to the credit of our men that their team could score but four touch downs in two twenty minute halves, three in the first and one in the second. Their star half-back, Morice, helped swell the score very materially by kicking two goals from the field in the second half. Dale and White did the best work on our part. Dale kicked very well and went around the end for 8 yards, while White went through tackle for 6 and gained 8 by circling the end. In all we gained, by carrying the ball, about 25 yards and captured it twice on downs. Their touch-down in the second half came near riot count-ing, as time was up while the man was run-ning with the ball. Our fellows well deserve the rousing recep-tion the}' received on their return home for, by playing the game they did, they added much to the athletic prestage of our institution. The men composing our opponents' team, such as Wharton, Woodruff, Morice, Dickson, etc., played their positions as they should be played. The line-up was as follows : GETTYSBURG. • POSITIONS. PENNSYLVANIA. Doty left-end Boyle Nicholas left-tackle Uffeuheimer Hagerman left-guard Woodruff Steifel centre Overfeild Koppenhaven right-guard Wharton Ott, Tholau right-tackle Farrar, McCracken Young right-end B. W. Dickson Lawyer quarter-back A. K. Dickson White left-half-back Gelbert Williams, Sheely right-half-back Morice Dale full-back Jackson Score—Pennsylvania, 32 ; Gettysburg, o. Touchdowns—Jack-sou, 3; Boyle, 1. Goals from field—Morice, 2. Substitutions— Tholan for Ott, Sheely for Williams Goodman for B. W. Dick-son, McCracken for' Farrar. Referee—George W. Brooke. Umpire—Dr. Charles H. Schroff. Linesman—Geo. W. Wood-ruff. Time of halves—Twenty minutes each. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 96 The fact that no foot ball team can stand three hard games in one week, was very forci-bly presented to us on Oct. 3rd, when our boys were defeated by F. and M. to the tune of 24 to nothing. State College, U. of Pa., and F. and M., is decidedly too much of a program for one week. Our team was considerably broken up by the games with State and U. P., and played by no means in their usual form. "The game was noticeable for the small amount of kicking indulged in by either side and the gains were principally made through tackles and around the ends. For Gettysburg, White and Sheely played a star game, while Cessna, Hosterman and Eocher, made brilliant plays for F. and M." We expect to return the compliment on the 17th, at which time we meet F. and M. on the home grounds. Manager Wheeler has had some difficulty in arranging dates but has finally secured the fol-lowing fine schedule: Oct. 10—Open. Oct. 17—F. and M. at Gettysburg. Oct. 24—Ursinus at Gettysburg. Oct. 31—Swathmore at Harrisburg. Nov. 7—Open. Nov. 14—Lehigh at Bethlehem. Nov. 21—St. Johns at Gettysburg. Nov. 26—Dickinson at Carlisle. "BRE'R JOHNSON'S" SERENADE. "Oh, kum kiss me ma honey ! Kum kiss me ebery minit. 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An undated letter from Hyozo Omori to Jacob T. Bowne. In the letter, Omori apologizes for his scholastic performance in the preceding academic year and talks about his new job as a gardener in a country house in Woodstock Ct. He aso talks about the house's isolation. Finally he expresses excitement for the Japanese government's support of The Physical Culture Society in Japan in the form of $5,000 dollars annually for 5 years. ; The house in Woodstock Ct. was the home of Annie Shepley, the eventually wife of Hyozo Omori. Hyozo Omori was born in Okayama Japan on March 14, 1876. After attending Stanford University, Omori went to the International YMCA Training School, now Springfield College, and graduated with a B.P.E. (Bachelors of Physical Education) in 1907. Through a summer job in 1906 as a cook and gardener, he met his future wife in his employer, Anne Shepley. After their marriage, they moved back to Japan where Omori introduced and popularized Basketball and Volleyball in the Tokyo YMCA. He was the head coach of the first Japanese Olympic team that participated in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. With his wife, he created a boys shelter and a social welfare service in Tokyo called Yurin-en House (house of the friendly neighbor). On his way back from the Stockholm Olympics, Omori died of Tuberculous. Annie returned to Japan, carrying on his vision and their social work until her death in 1941.

Blood and Blood Products: Safety and Risk -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- I Current Risks of Disease Transmission -- Blood and Blood Components: How Safe Are They Today? -- Viral Inactivation of Blood Products: A General Overview -- TRANSFUSION PLASMA -- BLOOD CELL CONCENTRATES -- RED BLOOD CELL CONCENTRATES -- PLATELET CONCENTRATES -- II Guarding the Blood Supply -- The Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study: Rationale and Methods -- Demographic and Serologic Characteristics of Volunteer Blood Donors -- CDC Surveillance of Donors -- DISCUSSION -- Surveillance of Recipients -- DISCUSSION -- CDC Surveillance of High-Risk Recipients -- DISCUSSION -- CDC Surveillance for Unknown Pathogens -- DISCUSSION -- III New Ideas for Safety and Monitoring -- Information Technology and Blood Safety -- Strategies for Dealing with Potentially Infected Recipients -- IV Risk Tolerance -- Beneficial Aspects of Surgical Transfusion -- Trade-off of the Risk of Hepatitis and the Benefit of Clotting Factor Concentrates in the 1970s and 1980s -- DISCUSSION -- Examples of Risks That We Tolerate -- DISCUSSION -- V Risk Communication -- A Mental Model Approach to Risk Communication -- DISCUSSION -- Risk Communication: Building Credibility -- ROLE OF INFORMATION -- THE ROLE OF RISK NUMBERS -- THE ROLE OF RISK COMPARISONS -- SOURCES OF CONFLICT -- DISCUSSION -- Attitudes Toward Risk: The Right to Know and the Right to Give Informed Consent -- DISCUSSION -- Patients, Informed Consent, and the Health Care Team -- DISCUSSION -- Communication of Risk and Uncertainty to Patients -- DISCUSSION -- VI No-Fault Insurance -- Administrative and "No-Fault" Systems for Compensating Medically Related Injuries -- The Colorado and Utah Models of Compensating Patient Injury -- DISCUSSION -- VII Concluding Remarks -- Henrik H. Bendixen -- Appendixes.

Intro -- Final Acts: The End of Life, Hospice and Palliative Care -- Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- SECTION 1 Professional Applications in End-of-Life Care -- CHAPTER 1 Existential Empathy: Caregiver Understanding of Patients' Religious Beliefs at the End-of-Life -- CHAPTER 2 Attachments and Losses: Individual and Global Perspectives -- CHAPTER 3 The Private Worlds of Professionals, Teams, and Organizations in Palliative Care -- CHAPTER 4 Honoring Relationship in Pediatric Palliative Care -- CHAPTER 5 Meeting the Stress Challenge -- CHAPTER 6 When Birth and Death Collide: Best Practices in End-of-Life at the Beginning -- SECTION 2 Facing End-of-Life and Its Care -- CHAPTER 7 To Be is To Be, and the Do-ing Should Follow -- CHAPTER 8 Stepping Through the Looking Glass into "Cancer World" -- CHAPTER 9 The Psycho-Spiritual Side of Palliative Care: Two Stories and Ten Transformations Toward Healing -- CHAPTER 10 "And the Sun Refused to Shine" -- CHAPTER 11 The Experience of Dying in Prison -- CHAPTER 12 The "Other" Kind of Pain: Understanding Suicide in the Context of End-of-Life Care -- CHAPTER 13 The End of Life: Two Perspectives -- SECTION 3 Cultural Considerations -- CHAPTER 14 Palliative Care is a Human Right -- CHAPTER 15 Spirituality in End-of-Life Care: A Roman Catholic Perspective -- CHAPTER 16 Grief and the American Indian -- CHAPTER 17 "It Will Do When I Am Dying": Navigating the Nuances of Fundamentalist Christianity's Understandings of Death and Dying -- Contributors -- Index -- Back Cover.

(rphe bettysbttf Metcufy. OCTOBER, 1897. ©OJSfTEJSTTS: [ILTON'S "COMUS," . ->IRT, IIGHER EDUCATION IN GERMANY, DURNALISTIC EVOLUTION AT GETTYSBURG, 'A LEARNED PROLETARIAT," MEMORIAM—HARRY SMITH, EDITORS' DESK, . ATHLETICS,. . SUNSET, 15 16 19 25 27 30 32 33 GETTYSBURG: STAR AND SENTINEL PRINT. I News Depot & Subscrlptiorn Agent MAIN- ST., QETTYSBDBO, PA. : Sole Hmtficturer of Dr. Tylor's Coogh :•: SAMUEL FABER. FlBB SlGA^S -AINJD-SMOKER'S A$TK Chumbersbur;/ Si., OETTYSBVl R. H. j EM- H. BfllNNlCH, l^FlNI^NCl El^ Manufacturer, Wholesaled Retail Dei.- ^ —— *v? CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM, Merchant l | not surprising then, but rather to be expected that a certain| unity of ideas become apparent in Milton's poetry. Dealing asil does with moral truth, we may naturally look for a single chiefl tendency, a permanent presence of one dominant conception ij all his poetical self utterances, epic, lyric and dramatic. Milton's inner life, of which his poetry was the expression,! was an unceasing tendency from evil to good, from base or coral mon to noble; a perpetual aspiration and struggle towards moral greatness. Mr. Dowden in the Fortnightly Review has drawn il most interesting and truthful comparison between the ideals ol Milton and Goethe. "Not less than Goethe, Milton studied self-1 culture. But while Goethe with his deliberate Hellenism ma man an end to himself, Milton, over whom the Hebrew spirt! kept jealous watch, considered man as the creature of God. 1 THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. the hierarchy of human faculties, Milton assigned the place of supreme authority, as Goethe never did, to those powers which lie upon the Godward side of our humanity; to those perceptions md volitions which are concerned with moral good and evil. 1he impartiality of Goethe's self-culture was undisturbed by any vivid sense of sin. No part of his being seemed to him in ex-treme peril from spiritual foes; no part appeared to him the ob-ject of fierce assault. It was easy for him to transfer his atten-tion serenely from this side of his nature to that, while with reso-lute and calm persistence, he strove to attain completeness of self-levelopment. To Goethe the world was a Gymnasium or Acad-emy, and life a period of higher education. The peculiarity of lilton's view was that before him the world lay as a battlefield; ife was a warfare against Principalities and Powers, and the good nan was a champion of God. The sense of sin never forsook him nor that of a glorious possibility of virtue. What Milton [feared above all was disloyalty to God and to him nature in its aost significant aspect was but the scene of an impressible, un-jceasing antagonism between good and evil. In spite of his classical culture, and his renaissance sense of beauty, he not less than Bunyan saw as the prime fact of the world,—Diabolus at odds with Immanuel. He as well as Bunyan beheld a celestial ity, and a city of destruction, standing remote from one another vith hostile rulers. Milton added, as did Bunyan, that final vic-tory must be on the side of good and right, that is, he asserted eternal Providence. There is a victory which is God's, not ours; it is our part to cleave to the Eternal One; His part to achieve the triumph on our behalf. Here it is that we pass to the dominant idea which governed ae inner life of Milton, and the dominant idea around which re-volved the cycle of his poetical works, as that of his prose works revolve around the idea of liberty. In illustration of the noble idealism of Milton we have chosen jfor a brief analysis, his "Comus," the work of his young man-hood, composed when he was 26 years of age. From its first scene to its last, the drama is a representation of the trials, diffi-culties and dangers to which man's, self-restraint and purity are ex-posed in this world and of the victory of the better principle in jthe soul, gained by strenuous human endeavor aided by the grace THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. of God. The glory of virtue tried and triumphant is its motivJ and theme. That form of drama called "The Masque." to which Conrol belongs, was introduced from Italy and England early iu thJ reign of Henry VIII, and found great favor among the nobilittl and royal family. Its characters were taken by lords and ladiel The performers wore peculiar costumes and also covered theij faces with masks. Conms was first produced on the 29th of September, 1634, ill the great hall of Ludlow Castle, where then resided the Earl i Bridgewater, who was then Lord President of Wales. The masquel was intended to celebrate his entrance on his official residence! A large concourse of the neighboring nobility and gentry were! present. The younger members of the Bridgewater familvl thought that among the hospitalities of the occasion, there shoul!| be included some striking musical and poetical entertainment-masquerade in short. Milton at the request of his friend, Hennl Lawes, who taught music (at the Castle) in the family, wrote tlit| poetry, and Lawes set it to music. Of course there were nvi and shepherds and enchanters in the machinery and the plot.I The two sons, aged respectively 9 and 12 years, and Lady Alice,! the daughter of the Earl, took the principal parts in the Masquel —the incidents of which were drawn from a recent adventure oil their own. Passing through Haywood forest on their way | Ludlow Castle they were benighted, and the Lady Alice was I a short time lost. The incident related to Milton became the! foundation of the beautiful Mask he composed, in which he was true to the highest sense of his vocation as a poet, while he satis-fied all demands on his skill. The masque must include music! with a special song for Lady Alice—dances and entertainingI masquerade. It must appeal to local felling, must refer, also,I with direct compliment to the new Lord President, and must pro-1 vide fit parts for the three youngest children of the family, the! Lady Alice and her brothers, John and Thomas. Ludlow Cas-J tie had in former years been a seat of much wild revelry, adl something of this Milton may have known when he madel his masque a poet's lesson against riot and excess. The rev-1 erence due to youth, Milton maintained by causing his childI actors to appear in no stage disguise but simply as themselves.! THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. There was on the stage a mimic wood, through which the childred passed on their way to their father and mother who sat front, and to whom at the close of the mask they were pre-sented. As they traversed this wood, typical adventures rose about them, and gave rise to dialogue, in which the part given to Lady Alice made the girl still speaking in no person but her own, a type of holy innocence and purity, while the elder brother fersomfied faith, and the younger distrust and doubt. The whole framework of the poem is most skilfully designed ! meet its purpose, while the melody of the verse and the beauty ' thought, have excited the highest admiration of the most udicious critics. "Comus," says Taine, "is perhaps Milton's nasierpiece and is simply a eulogy of virtue." "In Comus,"says Shaw, "Milton has given us the most perfect and exquisite speci-nen of a masque, or rather he has given a kind of ennobled and glorified masque. The refinement, the elegance, the courtly ■ace and chivalry -all are there, but there is something in Comus better, loftier and grander than all this—something which no other masques with all their refined and scholar-like, and airy ■egance have ever approached, a high and philosophic vein of Tiorality : "Divine philosophy. Not harsh ami nigged as dull fools suppose, Bin musical as Apollo's lute." Jpacaulay says-"Comus is the noblest performance of the kind vhich exists in any language. He made his Masque what it ought to be, essentially lyric, and dramatic only in semblance. The speeches must be read as majestic soliloquies, and he who reads them will be enraptured with their eloquence, their sub-limity and their music." "I should much commend," says Sir Henry Wotten in a letter to Milton, "the tragical part, if the yncal did not ravish me with a certain Doric delicacy in your ongs and odes wherunto I must plainly confess, I have seen yet nothing parallel in our language.'' | It is high time that we let the poem speak for itself. "We are n Heaven at the first dash," says Taine. A spirit descended in « midst of the wild woods opens the drama with a prologue of great dignity. This ode : "Before the starry threshold of Jove's Court My mansion is, where those immortal shapes Of bright, aerial spirits live ensphered In regions mild of calm and serene air THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. Above the smoke and stir of this dim spot, Which men call earth ; and with low thoughted eare Confined, and pestered in this pinfold here, Strive to keep up a frail and feverish being, Unmindful of the crown that virtue gives, After this mortal change, to her true servants, Amongst the enthroned gods on sainted seats , Yet some there be that by due steps aspire To lay their just hands on the golden key That opes the palace of eternity. To such my reward is, and but for sucli I would not soil these pure, ambrosial needs With the rank vapors of this sin-worn mould." —Liim 1-lt. And thus the soliloquy of the guardian spirit of innocence in thisl dangerous neighborhood continues, until it hears "the tread ofl hateful footsteps," and then makes itself viewless. Comus enttiJ with a charming rod in his hand, his glass "of pleasing poison"! in the other. With him a rout of monsters headed like suiidnl sorts of wild beasts, but otherwise like men or women, their ap-1 parel glistening. They come in making a riotous and uiiruhj noise, with torches in their hands. The Enchanter Comus, so: of Bacchus and Circe, the sorceress is the inheritor of a two-fok vice; a personification of sensual indulgence. His haunt anil palace is in this dreary wood, and the night is the chosen seasonl for his revelries and drunken orgies. It is the hour Comus sings:[ "When the sounds and seas with all their finny tribe Now to the moon in wavering morris move And on the tawny sands and shelves Trip the oert fairies and the dapper elves." The son of Circe dances and shakes his torches amid the clamorl of men transformed into brutes. The noisy dance is interrupted] by the sound "some chaste traveller benighted in these woods. At their leader's word the attendant revellers retire from view,| and the enchanter awaits the approaching wanderer. It is a noble and beautiful lady, separated from her two broth-1 ers, who now strays "Thro' the perplexed paths of this dreary wood The nodding bower of whose shady brow Threats the forlorn and wondering passenger." (Lines 38-39.—The figures, nodding, bowet and brows give a intensity to this passage that makes it hyperbolical. It is intel-| lectual rather than imaginative. An analysis of the thought wil develop its vagueness.) She hears from afar savage cries and turbulent joy and at first til troubled by a sense of loneliness and danger. wama^m THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. "What might these be? A thousand fantasies Begin to throng into my memory Of calling shapes, and beckoning shadows dire And airy tongues that syllable men's names On sands and shores and desert wildernesses." But against her thronging fears she is doubly armed in her sense I of innocence and heavenly guardianship. "These thoughts may startle well, but not astound The virtuous mind that ever walks attended By a strong siding champion, conscience. (> welcome, pure eyed faith, white handed hope; Thou hovering angel girt with golden wings, And thou unblemished form of chastity ! I see ye visibly, and now believe That He the Supreme (food, to whom all things ill Are but 11* slavish officers of vengeance. Would send a glistering guardian, if need were. To keep my life and honor tmassailed." _ /.,■"," ;"_.,,, KThe sounds of revelry have died away, and the Lady thinks how ■best she may signal to her absent brothers aud call them to her Bide. Her voice is not strong enough by ordinary sound to pen- Kate the depth of the woods, but perhaps some soft, sweet notes ■f song may awake the echoes and reach the ears for which they are intended. The song that follows is a call to "Sweet Echo that lives within ■ier airy shell," and is a lyric gem of the finest mould : "Sweet echo, sweetest Nymph, that liv'st unseen Within thy airy shell By slow Meander's margent green And in the violet embroidered vale Where the love lorn Nightingale Nightly to thee her sad song mourneth well Canst thou not tell me of a gentle pair That likest thy Narcissus are? 0, if thou have hid them in some flowery cave Tell me but where, Sweet queen of parley, daughter of the sphere, So may'st thou be translated to the skies And give resounding grace to all Heaven's harmonies." Lines 230-21,3. (Note the melodious construction of the song. The trochaic verses 234 and 239 are very effective. There is a continuous flow of imagery.) The watching spirit afterwards describes the music of this song. "At last a soft and solemn breathing sound Rose like a steam of rich distilled perfumes Aud stole upon the air, that even silence Was took ere she was ware, and wished she might Beny her nature." -Lines B55-S60. THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. Compare the first three lines of this beautiful passage with the| following opening lines from Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night:" "That strain again : it haund the Gettysburg MERCURY." The true ing ! It can be done, it should be done, it must be done. The proper development of superior literary taste among the students requires stimuli additional to those ordinarily applied in formal courses of study and creditable manifestations of literary effort need every possible practical encouragement. The successful publication of a college literary journal would assuredly present ;i ftnstant incentive—and one of the best—to careful expression of [original thought. The annual Spectrum has been taking excel-lent care of one form of college representation and the Gettysbiug-wi is admirably adapted for the dissemination of college news. Each of these publications requires considerable literary taste and ability in its successful arrangement and management, but, after all, its editors are not called upon for the manifestation of special literary attainment. The same may be said in respect to the MERCURY as it was. 1 The MERCURY certainly should be the journal above all others :o particularly encourage the production of a literature worthy of the student body and the college. "There is a feeling abroad " quoting from Prof. Klinger's call to arms, "that the failure to write is an indication either of a dearth of ideas or a want of the power of expression; perhaps of both." If this general surmise 1 to be changed to a necessary, universal acknowledgment of the fact, to which all of us can bear witness and which has recently been formally attested by such a high and impartial authority as Dr. Stuckenberg, that Gettysburg College students, "in thought power are the equals of those in any other college in the coun-try ' surely some material expression of the literary ability our students do undoubtedly possess must constantly as well as pub-licly be made. Nearly all of our sister colleges have literary journals, but Gettysburg has had none. "Why not?" may be ne query and what answer can we give? If the mistaken belief ows that we can not maintain a literary journal, that the college oes not stimulate its students to genuine literary expression, can words m necessarily half-hearted explanation of conditions at ^ettysburg satisfy those who note the continued lack of material ry eV1dences? The conclusion suggested, on which of course 24 THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. "'the college must suffer from a suspicion of blame," is indeed a natural one and one we cannot allow to prevail. It points us earnestly to the fact that, if our college is to grow not only at Gettysburg but also before the world, this stumbling block in the I way of a public opinion destined to be more and more favorable to her must be entirely removed, some "medium for the expres-sion of creative thought" must be supplied, some direct incentive I to student literary endeavor must be furnished. A journal dedi-cated to the literary idea, and that idea alone, ought to succeed. deserves to succeed, and the MERCURY, we predict, will soon take a leading place on the list of Gettysburg and general college I publications, steadily growing in excellence, in usefulness and in I popularity for years to come. The Spectrum devotes itself largelyI to illustrating what may be seen among the students at Gettys-1 burg. The Gettysburgian is concerned mainly with what alumni and the students do. May the MERCURY ever be theI special medium for expression of Gettysburg student and gradu-ate thought. Each journal thus assumes a recognized sphereo its own. Each advancing proudly the most praiseworthy am lofty aims. All devoted earnestly and constantly to Gettysburg. | A noble, worthy, laudable trio—prosperity to them all. The students, in the emergency which lately has arisen, haveI acted in a way to deserve the strongest commendation. TheI greatly desired consummation of one project has not been heed-lessly enforced to the annihilation of another. Student clelibera-1 tions, in which college loyalty has been the one and the control ing spirit, have resulted in patriotic conclusions, Instead i planting thorns in the path of the Gettysburgian or, on the othi hand, of giving the swelling literary wave full sweep to thede truction of the tottering MERCURY with a substitution of "some-l thing else," the weekly receives the plaudits and the support that! all positive endeavor in Alma Matet's name deserves, whilst netl blood has been transfused into the veins of the senescent montlil)'| and its existence thus continued on indefinitely. The arrival" is nourished, greatly strengthened—rejuvene sprightly as the old. Nothing is lost, each is saved, progress" lumes and brightens both. Negative spirits, with all * "negativism" implies, have fallen to the rear, while all """I boys," grouped loyally around the banners of the Spectrum ml THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. the Gettysbmgian, are earnestly beckoning to alumui and to friends, and calling all to "Rally round the Gettysburg MER-CURY, rally round the Orange and the Blue." A happy time, in-deed for Alma Mater. All honor to the students and their grand endeavors. Improvement ! Advancement! Progress ! The gladdening in-luence is seen and felt on every side. Earnest endeavor in the name of Alma Mater has come to be the general theme of student thought and talk, and aroused, awakened, truer loyalty, the spirit of alumnus and of friend. Graduate, student, friend—be true to Gettysburg College now, be hers most constantly in all the days i come. Let's all unite in one, long, perpetual "Rally round the Orange and the Blue," each of us striving always to carry orward with all our might her every interest, her every aim, her hopes, her claims, her all. WILLIAM J. GIES, '93. New Haven, Conn., October5, i8gj. "A LEARNED PROLETARIAT." The increase in the number of colleges and of students who at- •nd them has alarmed some persons with the idea that we are bout to have a "learned proletariat," by which they mean a ass stuffed with the love of books but helpless to supply itself vith the means of life. Unquestionably there is a limit to the number of those who can am a living in the three learned professions. If these increase ' the same percentage as the growth of population, the supply will be equal to the demand; but there is large room even here for thoroughly educated men so long as these professions absorb the large proportion they do of the imperfectly trained. Every movement to require a more liberal culture of those who aim at ie ministry, the law, and medicine conduces to the security re-spectively of the church, the state and the physical welfare of society. But there is an ever-growing demand for broad-minded, well-rained men in the editorial chair, at the teacher's desk, and in tne various lines of business. Here we need an increase far be-oncl the percentage of increase in population. College graduates 26 THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. as teachers in high-schools should be the rule rather than the ex* ception. Many kinds of enterprise profit by having men of lib-1 eral in addition to specific training, and especially from our larger colleges an increasing number are devoting themselves to what is loosely called "business." There is consequently a very fair prospect that an educated man will be able to use his knowledge to gain a livelihood for himself. Of course foresight will always! be needed to keep out of crowded places and professions,; great wealth or high office can by no means be promised; but toI a man of character and good sense competence is almost a cer-1 tainty. If education unfits a man to earn a living, causes him to des] the humbler grades of service and makes him a burden on hisl family or the community, then he is better without education. Better that he should be an illiterate toiler than an impracticable! dreamer, unable to take care of himself. The clearest evidence I that a man is meeting the end of his creation is his usefulness to| those about him. It by no means follows, however, that a man must use hisac| quired knowledge directly in procuring a livelihood, or that i less he does this such knowledge is of no service to him. Man's| highest function is not to gain a living but to make a noble useo life. And yet, unless he can get a living, there is nothing be yond. If his whole energy is absorbed in getting a living, there| is likewise nothing beyond. But the conditions of life arec often so hard, and the necessity of supporting it may be made in-l cideutal to the attainment of intellectual and moral excellence.! The former of these will enable him to understand the purposed his creation, the latter to adapt himself to that purpose. Tol know the meaning of life, to feel the sublimity and beauty ofmj hire, to appreciate the majesty of the human soul and its adapt! edness to the great universe is what we should make our affll Whatever will aid us in this should be pursued with all energyj Is a man to be shut out from this higher life because heis>| farmer, a mechanic, or even a more humble laborer? Are Ik subtleties of mathematics, the wonders of science, the beauties' classic literature to be the possession only of certain classes, a»i theirs only for the sake of getting an easier livelihood ? Are toes! merely the tools of certain workmen, as the saw, the plane ami THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. 27 the chisel are the tools of the carpenter ? If so, let us lay aside 3ur cant about the nobility of knowledge and admit the wisdom Df the lazy student who is unwilling to carry about with him an ■muce more of learning than will serve his immediate purpose. But if there is something good and divine about knowledge, let as assume that it is an ornament to the hearer as well as to the preacher, the laymen as well as the lawyer, the patient as well as hie physician, the pupil as well as the tutor. If "fifty years of Jurope" are better "than a cycle of Cathay," they are so only to ie man who knows how to get out of the life of Europe what is there. For this let every youth strive to acquire the best training finds possible. Encourage every one who is intellectually apable to take a college course and expect happiness instead of .isaster as the consequence of such a spread of learning. H. IN MEMORIAM. "I sometimes hold it halfa sin To put in words the grief I feel; For words, like Nature, hall reveal And half conceal the soul within.1 it is impossible for one who has known Harry Smith constantly ' intimately, and has had the delightful experience of his riendship, not biased activities tlso in his short, M Seminary, to | words the high-sweetness of depth of a Df the rose's predicate certain ftt susceptible- to Wise, was Har-lad its own pe-only in the multi-of college life, but though earnest life enfold in suitable born thought of his character and personal grief. fragrance, one can qualities, but it is analysis ; so like-ry's character. It .1 • I, - \c_umliiaair iqjuuaciliiituieeas. 1I.n11 ■nis vacant chaff well meant for grain," we would epitomize the story of his life and pay our tribute to his noble nature Henry Rouser Smith was born at Thurmont, Md., March 14, 74- Ten years later his family moved to Chambersburg, Pa., ere Harry was graduated from the public schools in 1890. In 2g THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. 1891 he entered the Chambersburg Academy, from which he was graduated in 1893. He entered college with the class of '97 and was graduated last June. A month ago he enrolled himself as a divinity student in our Seminary. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, he died suddenly while returning from a picnic held at the Springs Grove by the Belmont Sunday School, of which he was superintendent. This summary, with a change of names and dates andacir-cumstance or two, might be all that could be written of many a life, but not so with Harry Smith. His life in its formative period was influenced and shaped into its later beauty by devoutly Christian parents, (only those who have been permitted to experience the rare spirituality of his home life know its impress on his life) and when he came to col-lege, he, too, exerted an influence for good upon those who were attracted to him by his uncommon personality. This influence has not ceased with his death, for like the tulip tints of an Octo-ber twilight that linger long after the sun has gone down and makes the earth beautiful, so it will linger in the lives of those who knew him best—only it will never fade away, but merge into a hoped-for radiance of an eternal dawn. Bright, cheerful, good, he was all these and more. During his college course, he held positions of trust in his class, Philo So-ciety, Y. M. C. A., and other college organizations. He was elected president of his class and business manager of the class annual published in their junior year. He was chairman of last year's successful Y. M. C. A. lecture committee; an enthusiastic supporter of athletics and, without disrespect to his predecessors, he was the most successful business manager THE COLLEGE MERCURY ever had and his loyalty to it never fagged. Asa student, he labored with the keen consciousness of his opportuni-ties and obligations. He was fitting himself exceptionally well for the work which he had chosen. The successful termination of his college course—-for he was a commencement platform speaker—his deep sympathy for men, his enthusiasm for the life-work he had planned, his affectionate disposition, his pure per-sonal character, his life of deep, earnest faith in Christ—these and other qualifications promised a successful service in the Masters vineyard. THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. 29 t While a senior in college, he became interested in country Sunday school work, and faithfully and acceptably taught a class in the Belmont school, two miles from town. He was the only college man who attended this school and often when the snow lay deep, or the cold rain fell, or the cold wind blew in gales, he would yenture a journey to his friends in the Seminary who had charge of the school, in order that he might not be absent should they make their usual journey. Sometimes too, when they wen willing to remain indoors, he, with fearless faithfulness, would urge them to perform what he considered a blessed duty. When upon returning to school, a month ago, the Sunday school was re-organized for another year's work, Harry was elected superin-tendent. As we walked to the picnic the day of his death his heait was filled with happy anticipations of the work for the year, fend his mind busy with plans for strengthening the school * Fidelity to every interest intrusted to him, he considered a acred duty, and it is inexpressibly sad that he should be called away so early in life. We may, after years of intimacy, say of ferry Smith. "He was without pride; without envy; without selfishness ; without vanity ; moved only by good will and spirit-ual amb.tions ; responsive even to the touch of God and every nobk impulse; faithful, fearless, magnanimous." W. A. K., '95. KESOUTIONS. Jng our lasting love and / iendshi? '™°W"00 made our lives happier win- 1 exceptionally ZLnlfvT^? ° b>' "" taIents^e promise of becoming vates us uy the powor IZZZSfSZZS Vmeyard; aUd Wh°- 6Ven ta WS death e" m:BT::x^^^^^owo 8ineere sympathy a,,d ** be publisn dX^^T*"* t0 th S- J- Miller, Committee. 3° THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. EDITORS' DESK. THE proposed memorial statue of Dr. S. S. Schmucker is a I worthy recognition of the services of the leading spirit among a number of enterprising citizens engaged in the founding of Penn-sylvania College. Such memorial is evidence of our pride in our | history and in the development of the life of our college, honoring Dr. Schmucker we honor our college and its work give ourselves an incentive to larger and better work. A general participation and prompt contributions willgiveal speedy success to this enterprise, which has originated with the| Gettysbwgian. It has the best wishes and support of the MER-CURY. * * * WITH this number of the MERCURY, we attempt an advance step in the history ofjournalism in Pennsylvania College. We | have had in our midst since last February, a newspaper, Tk Weekly Gettysbwgian, a bright, attractive, up-to-date publication, which has absorbed the former news function of the MERCURY, and leaves it free to enter more full}' the field of literature, science! and art. * * * THE Alumni of Penn'a College are an honorable and learnedI body. Her students, young men and women, are eager for cul-[ ture and knowledge, such knowledge as her Alumni can to a large! extent supply, knowledge of the kind of education and training I needed for life, knowledge that will aid, quicken, couusel and de-light us. * * * THE student bodies in Stevens Hall, in College, in Seminary, need some means by which they may get their literary productions | before a critical public. What brighter idea could be conceived than the publication of a magazine, purely the product of theseI several classes of men—students, faculty, alumni, all united by the common tie of love for Alma Mater. * * * THIS is the idea that impels us. We believe that our under-1 taking will supply a want. Will you do your part to meet by«l a hearty approval of the merits of the paper and a personal »J operation to remedy its shortcomings. THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. 31 ALUMNI, have you in the crucial times of your life discovered ■the element of your mental or moral make-up which has preserved you intact and unchanged ? Have you a thought that may sug-gest a happy solution of the political, social and economic ques-tions of to-day ? Can you add to the sum total of human knowl-edge? Have your senses been delighted, your mind ennobled, your soul sanctified by the beautiful, the true, the good, in nature, in literature, in art, in the experiences of your own inner self? Let not these things perish, but give them to each other and to 111. Student, are there not in you ideas and powers of expression latent, unknown, which by an attempt to exercise them will be nade manifest ? Is there not in you a yearning, yea a high re-solve, to acquire as far as possible mastery over your mother tongue, sufficient to express clearly, easily, and elegantly the unhackneyed thoughts of your vigorous untamed intellect in no-i) le English—the medium of the world's advanced civilization ? * * * I THE October-November issues of the MERCURY will be sent to nany alumni who have hitherto not been subscribers. We trust they will find that they cannot afford to be without it and will be-come friends and supporters. While your contributions and aid as-sist us directly, everything which advances and enlarges the in-fluence of the College, increases the value of her diploma and heightens the honor of those who hold it. Contributions earn-stly solicited. Merit is the test of publication. _ WE hope the changed form will commend itself to all. This fact and the recent change in the editorial staff account for our delay. We expect to publish hereafter soon after the first of the month. Our November issue is well under way and will be an excellent number. Watch for our announcement of contributors ! The two surviving members of the class of '39 show their loy-alty by a contribution to the first number. Rev. Harris, now past "e eightieth mile-stone, writes briefly, but promises more in the u ure. We hope to have some reminiscences of Penn'a College in its early days for publication soon. 32 THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. ATHLETICS. The record of the foot-ball team up to this time has not beena good one, and yet considering the causes of such a record, we cannot find fault with the work of the team. Playing again-t teams averaging twenty to thirty pounds more in weight, having better training, and our team being without a coach, and having men injured at critical times or who could not accompany the team, are in brief the reasons why the games have not resulted in our favor. Of the three games played, the team showed up the best in the game with State. The first half, State scored twenty-six points and in the second but six points. This score shows Gettysburg's characteristic way of playing a loose game during the first half and of putting up a strong game during the second half. The game with the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia was a surprise to all college men. No one thought the Univer-sity would score over forty, and a number believed that the score would be about the same as the last year's score of 32 to o. The reason it was a surprise was because no one realized that the University has such an excellent team this year. From the smallness of the score which Penn'a had run up against Bucknell and Washington and Jefferson, we supposed that our score would also be small. But it is a noticeable fact about the Penn'a team] that it does not round into form until the season is well on, since our team met them when they were almost up to their usual | standard, the large score of 57 to o, resulted. On the same day Princeton defeated Rutgers by the score of 53 to o, and the fol-lowing Saturday, Oct.-g, the University beat Lehigh by the score I of 58 to o, scoring 46 points in the first half. These large scores | against other teams in our class show that we should not be dis-couraged on account of the score against our team. The Susquehanna game was the most disappointing of That we could beat Selinsgrove everyone was sure, and it was I only a question of how large a score our team would make. Con-trary to expectation Susquehanna University beat us 4 to 0. This [ touchdown was made five minutes after play had been started n the first half. The remainder of the first half the contest wasicI the middle of the field. In the second half our team would Iiave| THE GETTYSBURG MERCURY. 33 scored had it not been for a fumble. Our team was at a great disadvantage. Captain Dale who was injured in the University \ of Penn'a game was unable to play, and this was a serious blow to the team. Losing the captain is a more serious circumstance than losing any other player, for on the captain great responsi-bility rests, as he is supposed to know the ability of each player, the best method of advancing the ball and of resisting the oppos-ing team. We were also handicapped by the loss of Lawyer and Hagerman who had to be carried off the field after the first few minutes of play. Yet against this crippled team Susquehanna was able to score but one touchdown. Now that we have as coach Mr. Roy Thomas, who played 'quarter on the Orange Athletic Club's foot-ball team last year, we are sure that the team will develop quickly and win the majority of the games yet to play. The result of the game with the York Y. M. C. A., was dis-couraging. We thought that the team would win by one touch- . down at least, but when the score of 28-0 was heard, everyone wondered what was the cause of such a large score. It was on account of the holding of one man by the York players, when York had the ball ofwhich holding the umpire took no notice, and I also the careless and indifferent playing of our team. Captain Dale is now at Jhis old position, and Manges is now playing right guard until Hagerman is in condition to play. White will play his old position at half back. The team will be strengthened by their old players and we are sure that Saturday's lame with Maryland University will result in our favor. AT SUNSET. Above our heads the clouds are dark and gray, But in the distance, where the purple hills Rise up to meet the sky, the dying day Has left a glow that all the evening fills. The clouds are parted there; a bit of blue, A streak of crimson and a touch oi gold, A flood of sunset glory streaming thro' The cloudy curtain looping fold on fold. The wearied sun is lost in viewless rest, But all the clouds, aglow with after light, Reflect his image in the mirrored West, And flash across the hills a glad "Good night.' 34 THE GETTYSBURG MERCtTKV. What tho' above our heads the clouds be gray ? What tho' the shadows deepen into dark ? We gaze upon the sunset iar away And from the glory catch a faint, dim spark. Perhaps around thy life the shadows are, Perchance no brightness cheers thine onward way, Oh, turn thine eyes unto the West afar, The glow of sunset comes- at close of day. A. R. W., '99: Young Lady (on the grand stand—The umpire calls a foul, but I don't even see a feather. Her Escort—But you must re-member that this is a picked nine. We contemplate additional departments some of which will ap-pear in our next issue. Subscribe for the MERCURY. 3/ott u>t'// /i'nct a fu/f f/rto o/~ ZPure *Drutjs dc 3*ene ^Stationery ^People*s %)ruy Store, J. A. TAWNEY fs ready to furnish clubs and boarding houses with at short notice and reasonable rates. Cor. Washington and Middle Sts., Gettysburg, 'David TJroxetj DEALER IN.«. FINE GROCERIES AND NOTIONS. M?York Street.^) (gO TO^ ^ *M0TEL GETTYSBURG-* M«I mm. Centre Square. B. M. SEFTON. -^TIPTOK & BARBEHENN* In the Eiglo Hotel, Cor. Uais and WuMigtn Sli. MUMPER & BENDER, FURNITURE, Cabinet Making, Picture Frames, Baltimore St., - - GETTYSBIT.I;, 1'A SIMON J. €OD0fif —DEALER IN— BEEF, PORK, LIMB, VEAL, SAUSAGE. York Street, Gettysburg .^-Special rates to clubs. Subscribe for SZ> Settysburg Vhc penury. A6GUMULATED WEALTH. Laying up of riches isn't the only thing n life, for frequently a sour disposition is he result. You want to take comfort in life as you to along, one of the best ways to take com-fort is to buy well-fitting clothing. My Fall Styles are now here and the selection is large and varied. > Suits made to your order from $12 up. : Pressing and Repairing doiie at short no" Jtice. J. D. LIPPY, Merchant Tailor, . 43 Chambersburg St., - - BoHyabarg, Pa. ©.E.SF>AJYQLEF?, Successor to J. W. Eicholtl & Co. DEAI.KIt IN PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, STRINGS, Etc. YORK STREET First Square, Gettysburg. iios CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA ''right's Gngraving Jfouse £AS become the recognized leader in VPV , ■ n l'"N«RAVIXHS MV\ STATION- »r"J. i' f''11'"1 ('"'»ss-IJayInvitations,en- ?ruierl and printed from steel plates; Pro- •,ti;S; ;"""■ Weddil nutations, Announcemen>8ts,anetdc ReetcceptEioxn K'hcrc1CeS ft',Ul MyleS bef0re orderin8 OViniting Cards from New Engraved Plate $1.00. ERNEST A. WEIGHT yehestnut Street, - PHILADELPHIA. JOHN L. SHEA 1),S, NEW CIGAR STORE Next doot to W. M. Depot, Gettysburg, Pa. P- F. HENNIG, 0EHU.R \n— Bread, Rolls, Pretzels and Crackers YORK STREET, GETTYSBURG. I ^-Reasonable Rates to Clubs. L. D. N|ILLEit 19 Main St., Gettysburg, Grocer Confectioner f and Fruiterer. ICECREAM and OYSTERS IN SEASON. GETTYSBURG, I'A. Main St. '-''—■' ■ - MO4IIUj^PEF?, Pfi©t©gr©ntp© Square. The Carlisle Street Grocer, Who always has on hand a full line of fine Groceries. HOTEL * gETTYSBOK I Locate.! on Centre Square where K^J Ian Houae formerly stood, OETTYSBVSG, /'A.V.V.i RATES $2 P£TRD/|y It is the acknowledged Lea* Hotel of Gettysburg Hal throughout with S eold Baths; corni I in- : Dinin ity, aX); has excellence. Head League of American n'Mri Headquartei elers. Headquarters, itiilitan civic societies. Kn from till trains. H, 4 D. K. MILLER, PROPI E

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Full Dress Suits, ■ $25.00 Up. Trousers, . $4.00 Uf. Frock Suits, - • $18.00 Up Overcoats, ■ • ■ $18.00 Up. JOnN M. KEELER, S N. Calvert St. Baltimore, Hd, "Suffer no longer the extortions of local tailors Correspondence Solicited With Responsible Parties Desiring to Act as Agents. OEM'S AGME HALL (JMIEE IUfflEItt, ^ ruitrmtm 5 and 7 W. Baltimore Street, Annex 6 and 8 S. Charles St., BALTIMORE, MD. NEW SPRING STYLES Of Suits and Overcoats now ready at 20 to 30 per cent, under com-petitors' prices. Write for Samples and Price List. WILLIAM SMALL, DIM DQOR nniER AND Doon DUIDEH 6 WEST MARKET STREET, YORK, PENNA. w. s. SCHRODER, DEALER IN Hats and CaPs? Boots and ShogS? No. 6 Balto Street, Gettysburg. ADVERTISEMENTS. p. D. SCHRIVER, Draper, • • Importer, • • fl^D JVterehant Tailor, 23 Baltimore Street, GETTYSBURG, PA. The College Mercury. Vol. I. Gettysburg, Pa., November, 1893. No. 7. THE COLLEGE MERCURY, Published each month during the college year by the Students of Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) College. EBITO-RIAL. STAFF. Editor: JULIUS F. SEEBACH, '94. Associate Editors ; FREDH. BLOOMHARDT,'94. FRANK E. FICKINGER, '94. HENRY E. CLARE, 95. WALDO D. MAYNARD, '95. PAUL \V. KOLLER, '94. ROSCOE C. WRIGHT, '95. WJLMEK A. HARTMAN, '95. Alumni Association Editor : D. FRANK GARLAND, Baltimore, Md. Business Manager : BENJAMIN R. LANTZ, '94. Assistant Business Manager : CHARLES F. KLOSS, '94. rr f One volume (ten months), . . . . $1.00 lERMS:i Single copies, 15 Payable in Advance. All Students are requested to hand us matter for publication. The Alumni and ex-members of the College will favor us by send-ing information concerning their whereabouts, or any items they may think would be interesting for publication. All subscriptions and business matters should be addressed to the Husiness Manager. Matter intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor. Address, THE COLLEGE MERCURY, Gettysburg, Pa. CO/N TENTS. EDITORIALS, . 107 THE MOST PRECIOUS THING IN THE WORLD, . . . log COLLEGE LOCALS, no ALUMNI, 114 FRATERNITY NOTES, . 116 ATHLETICS, 117 TOWN AND SEMINARY, 120 LITERARY SOCIETIES, .,,,.,.,.,,. 12.1 ]\I EVER in the history of the institution has * there been as much enthusiasm displayed in athletics as this year. From the very be-ginning the interest has never once flagged, and each struggle of our foot-ball team with its rivals has but strengthened the feeling. But, notwithstanding this encouraging feature, there have been serious drawbacks to the highest development of athletics, especially this season, and the blame lies on the students in general. First in order stands the lack of an athletic field. We have been expecting material aid from some of the patrons of the college, and rightly; but there is no need of looking for the consummation of our wishes until we apply ourselves actively and individually to the task. Such an effort was to be made last year, and all the members of the Athletic Association were asked to canvass, but the plan fell through. Whose fault was it ? Next in order stands the throat enthusi-asm of many that makes them utterly oblivious of the fact that they have pocket-books. This was noticeable at the home game with F. and M. If there is one thing sure, it is that foot-ball cannot be carried on by faith and noise. Money is needed, especially the money of those who forget to pay. Self-respect, if not love for their college, should prevent such action on the part of those to whom this applies. The third hindrance is the lack of system in the business methods of the Associa-tion and the committees in charge of the finances. This is not a fault peculiar to our-selves or to athletics alone. To judge from the various comments of exchanges, it is general, but what we want is a remedy here. It is folly to expect the interest of athletics to ioS THE COLLEGE MERCURY. move on smoothly without careful planning, attention to details, and observance of the time set aside for the business meetings of the Association. Let there be more interest taken in these things. Personal, individual responsi-bility has been the lack so far—let it be so no more. THERE has been much said at different times to the effect that the future success of our college depended on better equipment and a more diversified course of study. It is true that, in these times of progress, the col-lege with the greatest number of courses, the most complete departments, and the largest corps of instructors forges ahead of her rivals in a material sense, but such advancement does not always measure the success of an in-stitution. While all these things are necessary, and must be kept up to the highest notch of efficiency, there is another, still more neces-sary, that touches the student-body more nearly. The equipment may be never so per-fect, but, if there is lack of earnest application on the part of the students, its full efficiency is lost. What is needed then is a greater sense of obligation, for present opportunity is very present duty, and duty neglected is a debt un-paid, an account dishonored. It speaks ill for the morality of the young man whose parents keep him at college, laboring under the fond delusion that he will be an honor to them, to find him scattering their money and hopes like so much sand. That young man is common enough, but he is a credit to no one and a bane' to his college. The fewer there are of such creatures within college walls the better, and the more we strive to prevent the increase of such an clement here the brighter will grow the fame of our Alma Mater. It is worth the effort, for in its wake will follow the full regard of our superiors, with that will come sclf-respect, and after these will come, as a neces-sary consequence, that much to be desired state af affairs — student self-government! j Can we not push the venture to a glorious end ? if * p\0 we not want a well-organized Press Association here ? It would add greatly to the name of our Alma Mater, and help us to bring her more prominently before the public. There were the beginnings of one last year, and its work was very encouraging, but the time has come for thorough and permanent organization. By it the various influential dailies and weeklies can be brought to publish accurate news of our doings, and thus many misconceptions be removed from the public mind. It is well known how our news is ac-credited to other colleges of almost similar name. Let a number of the students organize themselves, correspond with the city and their \ county papers, and thus rouse an interest in their own college in all parts of the State that will never die, but keep on increasing. Who- ; ever will take the initiative will surely succeed and his shadow will never grow less. * * * IN a late issue of The Wittcnberger appeared I the following resolutions passed by the Faculty, together with an expression of the appreciation of the students under its training: Resolved, That, during this college year, examinations be dispensed with, with the proviso that any student who fails , to reach a grade of 80 per cent, will be required to take ex-aminations ; andprovidedfurther, That absences which arc I not made up, and failures to recite, shall seriously detract from the term grade. Resolved, That this action shall not interfere with the right of a professor to give any class a test at any time. The editors of THE MERCURY feel sure that they voice the sentiments of the students in asking the Faculty to consider this action with I a view to adopting something similar. Vari-ous plans of this kind have been tried at many of our larger institutions with great success, and, if there is any good thing in the educa-tional line, we do not want to fail to lay hands on it and " hold fast." Under the present sys-tem, with a large class of the students, little THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 109 study is done until the close of the term. The other system will offer an incentive. May we not expect some definite action ? THE MOST PRECIOUS THING IN THE WORLD. '""TIME," Webster says, " is a particular part of duration, whether past, present, or future." This is manifestly true ; but what is the significance of " duration " here ? Turning the leaves of the dictionary we find this : " Duration ; continuance in time." Now we are back to our starting point, and have de-scribed a circle, the emblem of eternity. Evi-dently, even Webster found it a hard task to define time. We all know what it means, but have difficulty in expressing ourselves. This subtle thing that so resists all definition has a peculiar property of increasing in worth as it is used wisely; time, improved, so en-riches the possessor that all succeeding time will bring him more for its exchange. It is equally true, that time, misused, is continually falling in value, until, at last, it is exchanged at a rate much below par. Time is commonly divided into past, present, and future; but the mystic line that separates one from the other is hard to determine. Even while we say, " This is the present," it joins the past and the future takes its place. Noise-lessly, often without observation, the great j changes are made. " Still on it creeps, each | little moment at another's heels." Sometimes it passes with the speed of electricity; again, . every moment seems burdened with a weight of lead. Not only our conditions, but our characters affect the passage of time. " Time-travels in divers paces with divers persons." The past is constantly growing, and increas-ing in value. We can learn lessons from its mistakes and trials, its successes and joys. 1 But we must bear in mind that it is gone for-ever and past all recall; therefore, let it bury its dead. The future, though indefinite and intangible, ' has a special charm. It is so delightful to dream of what may come to pass in that far, sweet sometime. But day dreams, though be-witching, do not count for much in this matter-of- fact world; and, for every-day practice, " The Future is to be made, and the Present is the time to make it." We are selfish creatures, and use everything for the gain we imagine it secures. If pos-sible, we mean to gain something every day. The intention may be almost unsuspected in ourselves, but it is there, nevertheless. We constantly have a choice of many things in exchange for our time, and we take what we consider the most valuable. This is not say-ing that we always choose the best. Often our judgment is at fault; sometimes we are perverse and look no farther than present • good. This idea of choosing the best is im-portant. We cannot have all things; there-fore, we do well, if we think carefully, and then take only the best and greatest. At times we are so placed that there is little choice. Only one way is open, and we are obliged to do our unpleasant tasks, day after day. The only choice then is between fretting for what is withheld out of God's wise care for us, and patient doing whatever He gives. The drudgery that duty requires, when cheerfully done, has its own reward in the way of a special blessing. Time is used, misused, and not used. One who does not use his time is like a miser, keeping his gold hidden in a chest, and not allowing a starving beggar even a peep at its yellow brightness. He who misuses his time may be compared to a spendthrift, thinking only of the present, and regardless of the morrow. But the one who uses time is like an economical man, who buys only what he really wants, and always remembers that " A penny saved is two-pence earned." Some people, while meaning to use their time well, manage to waste a great deal of it. There is such a thing as economy of time, and it is just as important as Political Econ- no THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Dili}-. It is a sad thing to waste time, for it never, never comes back again. Surely, time is the most precious as well as the most slippery thing in the world. It is valuable, for everything that any one ever has is received in exchange for time. It is " legal tender " for knowledge, pleasure, money; for crimes, heart-aches, and tears. Some set a higher price on it than others; we know this by the different methods people have of spend-ing their days. Unlike many precious things, it is not amount, but use, that makes us rich in this treasure. " Part with it as with money, sparing; pay- No moment, lint in purchase of its worth; And what it's worth, ask death-beds; they can tell." The fact that different ones place different values upon their time is illustrated every-where, but perhaps most forcibly among a body of students. The four years of a college course are a blessing that few possess. Some of the favored few treat it in a way that at last can bring nothing but regret; some carelessly, just letting the days drift on, and some, wisely, as a sacred opportunity. There are the stud-ents who go to college because they are sent, and who are sent because something must be done with them. Perhaps they remain four years and then go home, with what? Has there been gain in knowledge? Has there been development, physical, mental, or moral ? Has some weaker brother been helped to re-sist temptation ? No. It would be better for all the rest of the students if that one had never come to them. Then there are students who study when they feel like it; who go to recitation unprepared, or worse still, prepared in a way that gives no benefit, if that suits them better; who please themselves and do not worry over anything, not even duty. Others go to the opposite extreme and study continually, forgetting that college life offers lessons which are not in books and can be learned only by personal contact with their fellows. But there are a few who are awake to ah opportunities. They not only study with their might, but take an inter-est in athletics, the work of the literary socie-ties, and, above all, each other. There is no telling what ideas revolve in your neighbor's brain until you interest yourself in him; then you may be surprised to find that he needs just you, with your help and sympathy. It is not best to work always. No one can work all the time, but some mistaken people are foolish enough to try. There is a vast difference between wasting time and playing. One of the best uses to which time can be put is to simply and heartily have a " good time," and it is not well to make the " good times " so few that we forget how to enjoy them. Every one who is living has time. It is a precious possession, and is given to us for a purpose. What is this purpose? Can it be that because of wrong doings in a former ex-istence we are given a chance for improvement here? Are these days of grace? Or is it because we have tried- to do our poor little best somewhere else that we are given this happy world in which to do better and to help others on ? Ah! there is the secret; if we only help some one else, though it be but a little, our time is well spent. God only knows why time is given to us; sometime we may learn. " Look not mournfully into the Past, it comes not back again ; wisely improve the Present, it is thine; go forth to meet the shadowy Future without fear and with a manly heart." E. M. L, '96. COLLEGE LOCALS. FRED H. BLOOMHARDT and WILMER A. HARTMAN, Editors. THE month of October usually brings with it some occasion which lingers long in the memory of the Gettysburg student. A few years ago, Comte de Paris and the sur-viving generals of the battle held a reception in Brua Chapel. Last year the " Corn Ex-change Regiment " visited the college in a body. None the less enjoyable was the re-ception tendered to the Columbia Club, of THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 111 Philadelphia, in Philo. Hall, October 7th. As the distinguished party reached the " Tiber," the campus became aglow with fire-works, while the welcome of the boys, ex-pressed by their " yells," nearly drowned the music of the Grand Army Band. Mr. Harry Olewine, '97, of Hazelton, opened the programme with a piano solo. President McKnight, in a very pleasant address, spoke the words of welcome. Mr. C. O. Shaar, '96, of Steelton, then sang a solo, after which Mr. W. H. Sellheim, '94, of Philadelphia, for the students, presented to Mrs. John Wiseman, who donated the splendid Howard clock in the tower of Recitation Hall, a large basket of roses. Mr. R. O. Moon, of the Philadelphia Bar, responded in fitting terms to the compli-ment. Other speeches were made by Corporal J. L. Smith, Director of Public Safety A. M. Beitler, Councilman Franklin M. Harris, John E. Hanifen, Dr. Lehman, and David Watts. Director Beitler was presented with a paste-board revolver with which to arm his police-men, and Corporal Sm'th with one of "Wood-ward's " famous inkstands, to be used when he writes a new volume of the history of the " Corn Exchange Regiment." Frequent inquiries have led the editors to seek information concerning the probability of securing electric lights in college. An arc light will soon dispel the darkness on the campus, but none will be placed in the build-ings and rooms, much to the disappointment of the student body, which, if allowed to de-cide it, would, we believe, to a man declare for electric lighting. The extra expense would be borne cheerfully, for then there would be no more worry and trouble with lamps. Rumor also says that a portion of the beau-tiful new power-house will be devoted to the use of the college for a course in electricity, but nothing authentic can be obtained about it. The lecture course committee of the Y. M. C. A. has been extremely fortunate in securing the " Ollie Torbett Concert Co." for October 31st. This company, it will be remembered, gave a concert here last December. In addi-tion to the Swedish Sextette, the company consists of Miss Ollie Torbett, the violinist, and Mr. Moquist, the pianist. The programme, we understand, will be given entirely in Eng-lish, or nearly so, if desired. The popular prices, 50 and 35 cents, will be charged. Every person who can do so should embrace this opportunity of hearing one of the most famous concert companies be-fore the American public to-day. We trust that they will be greeted with even a larger audience than last year. The final selection of members for the Glee Club was made on Thursday, October 19th. They have all been assigned to their respective places, and regular practice is the rule they have promised to observe. The following is the list as it stands: First Tenors. W. H. NICHOLAS, J. C. NICHOLAS, C. G. BIKLK, N. S. HEINDEL, I-'. E. FlCKINGER, W. B. DUTTF.RA, M. J. KLINE, ~\. C. BOWERS, J. W. OTT, C. J. STEI'HENSON. Second Tenors. C. NICHOLAS, W. O. IUACII. First Bass. W. A. KUMP, A. C. CARTY. Second Bass. H. R. SMITH, D. E. RUE, E. GAIil I . W. H. Nicholas has been elected leader of the Glee Club. Already the members have made great strides forward under his efficient leadership, and we are1 assured that this year's work will surpass last year's in many ways. We may congratulate ourselves on this bright outlook. Another addition has been made to the Guitar Club in the person of Stable, '97. All of the clubs are now filled. The opening concert of the season will be given November 24th, in Brua Chapel. By a notice on the bulletin-board we learn that the Prohibitionists of College are to have a preliminary oratorical contest preparatory to a grand final with the choice speakers of the various colleges of the State. Let all take part, and may the best one be chosen to rep-resent our own " Gettysburg." The Literary Society of the Preparatory Department has taken measures to establish a reading-room and library in the near future. This is a step in the right direction, and one that cannot be commended too highly. On Thursday evening, October 5th, Rev. W. E. Main, Teacher of Elocution, of Hagers- ti2 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. town, gave a free lecture on " The Chained Giant, How to Release Him." There was a fair-sized audience in Brua Chapel, which listened attentively to the many excellent points brought out by the speaker. Mr. Main desires to form a class in college, which should be largely attended. We are pleased to see the boys' old friend and janitor, Mr. Gwinn, again on the campus, after a severe attack "of malarial fever. Mr. Harlan E. Glazier, of Dryden, N. Y., formerly of Union College, is the latest acquisition to the Sophomore Class. Dr. Bikle attended the sessions of the Maryland Synod, at Baltimore, a short time ago. Miss Anna C. Karcher, of Germantown, and Miss Mary H. Cruwys, of Bryn Mawr, will be guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Nixon for several.months. Our campus is a favored spot. Dr. Breidenbaugh and Rev. L. S. Black-were enthusiastic spectators of the Dickinson- Gettysburg foot-ball game, while attending Synod at Carlisle. Dr. Day, of Africa, conducted Chapel exer-cises, Monday, October 9th. After these exercises an opportunity was given for asking questions concerning his work, which was fully used by the students. Mr. B. R. Lantz, '94, spent the week October 9th-16th at his home in Hagerstown, Md. He saw everything at the " great and only fair," and insists that the "Columbian Exposition of 1893 " is not in it with Hagers-town. " Matt " Kemp, the erudite manager of the observatory, wishes to announce to " all whom it may concern " that he receives visitors on Thursday night only. At a recent meeting the Class of '95 elected the following officers: President, W. A. Hart-man;' Vice-President, E. H. Wert; Secretary, J. E. Byers ; Treasurer, W. E. Apple, and Historian, F. M. Keffer. Prof. B.—" What is the meaning- of ' spor-tula'?" ' K., '95—" I think it means a picnic." " Socio" (translating "fuhr bergari wie bergufiter)—" And they rode the hill up and they rode the hill down." S., '94 (disgusted with Hardy)—" He ought to have his head rubbed before he tries to write solid analytics. Perhaps he would make it a little pla(i)ner." Prep, (translating Vergil)—" Three times—I tried to—cast—my arms about—her neck— that is as far as I got, Professor." Prof. K.—" I think that was far enough." " Sweitzer's " new instrument for measuring the moisture in the air is the " chronometer." His time in playing on his mandolin is also run by this same instrument. Dr. N. must have taken a course in poetry at Johns Hopkins besides his Ph.D. This is his latest: "And this is the force which we'll talk about later, Which piles up the water about the equator." Prof. H. to Mr. G., '94—" Mr. G.,What is a ' One-Price Store'?" Mr. G.—"A Jew store." Mr. W., '95, was engaged the other day in hunting the precipitate among the bottles. Mr. E., '95, on the evening of the reception to the Columbia Club, asked " Where that derfiVati.on was from ?" One of the " co-eds " of '97 inquired the other evening, as she went down the carnpus, "Why they never light the lamp-post any more?" We wonder who would be able to tell her? Dr. M., to a bright Junior—" With what did you acidify that ?." Junior—" ' Hydraulic ' acid." A chest of rice was received on Baltimore Hill, Friday evening, October 6th. Particulars will be given to any one calling at 17 Middle. M.*S. Q. K., '94 (imparting knowledge to a coming orator) —" In using monosyllables, you must always accent them on the first syllable." A Senior, who is quite a prodigy in natural philosophy, announces the startling informa-tion that a " horse power " is the " power of a horse." THE COLLEGE MERCURY. i r Who was the man that put a nickel in the collection-basket and took out four pennies ? Mr. N., '94, in sanitary science—" Boiling kills the life out of these here bacteria." We clip the following from the Harrisburg Telegraph: "John Hofferand , both of Harrisburg, have been taken to the State Lunatic Hospital here." Anxious student—"Shall we have Greek j to-day?" " No ; Dr. Baugher has gone away to attend j his funeral." The reading public is informed by F., '95, that the Bigloiv Papers are written in " verse and poetry." S., '94, to K., '94—" Say, Matt, where's the transom instrument ?" Pres. "Plainfield" (in society)—"We will now have a piece of music consisting of the Misses Keith and Overdear." S., '96, wants to know if the Old Testament is the only Hebrew that is extinct. Dr. H. (in Biblical)—" Who was Samuel's mother ?" R., '96—" I don't know ; but Eli was his father, and his mother used to take him a little coat eveiy year." L., '98—" If ever I join a fraternity, it will be that one with the blue and orange flag for a badge. It seems to be the biggest one around here." Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Our Y. M. C. A. continues in its usual un-obtrusive manner to keep before the minds of the students the importance and pleasure of being in the service of the Master. The topics discussed at each meeting are purely Scriptural ones, which elicit remarks from numbers of young men present, and the prayerful discus-sion of which cannot be otherwise than helpful in spiritual growth. There are now in the hands of the students, copies of the annual letter from Rev. John Aberly, the " Students' Missionary to India." The desire is there earnestly expressed that the Students' Missionary be supported en-tirely by the students, which can be done only " by co-operation and systematic, regular giving." All students will be given an oppor-tunity to aid in this most laudable undertak-ing, and it is hoped that our standard in mis-sionary work, heretofore somewhat low, may be considerably raised during the coming year. The Bible classes which have been organized meet regularly each week, and it is believed much profitable work is being done in this way. There is still ample material for addi-tional classes. At a recent business meeting three delegates were elected to represent the Y. M. C. A. at the State convention soon to be held at Wilkes- Barre. The sum of $25 was subscribed for State work. Good music is now, as ever, a prominent feature in our Y. M. C. A. devotional meet-ings. Let all students attend and help to make it better. It is a matter of comment that the new stu-dents have not been systematically canvassed to obtain their applications for membership. This is unfortunate, especially at the begin-ning of the school year, and it is hoped that the committee will soon begin and complete a thorough canvass of the building. GENERAL COLLEGE NEWS. On September 1st the thirty-fifth anniver-sary of the founding of Missionary Institute, Selin's Grove, was celebrated with appropriate exercises. The faculties of the various colleges of the land seem determined to do away with " haz-ing" altogether. Nearly every daily paper contains an account of some expulsion or dis-missal. At Princeton, three students were dis-missed and cannot enter any other college, three expelled permanently, two until January 1st, and two until March 1st, for hazing a Freshman. Professor Josiah Jackson, who has taught higher mathematics in State College for 15 years, died suddenly, October 10th, at Chester, while on a leave of absence. The college journal is an opening to the field of practical journalism, and yet there seems to be an inherent disposition on the part of most of our students to M4 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. neglect the college journal, never con-tributing anything unless almost compelled to. Such should not be the case. Students who have a college paper to support ought to take enough interest in it at least to keep it alive without being continually asked and coaxed to contribute. By mutual consent all old stale articles should be debarred from a college journal; there is certainly enough [ originality in most schools to furnish four or five literary articles a month. Fellow-students, please take notice and prepare something now, that you may be ready to answer " yes " when the hustler comes around.—The Midland. In a college in Western Pennsylvania it is customary for the Junior Class to furnish music for the Senior address. On a recent occasion as the Senior Class was marching to the plat-form headed by the President of the college, the Juniors began, " See that mighty host ad-vancing, Satan leading on."—Ex. Of President Cleveland's cabinet officers, Gresham graduated at Bloomington Univer-sity; Lamont'and Morgan, Union; Smith, Union, Ga.; Olney, Brown; Herbert, Univer-sity of Virginia; Bissell, Yale; Carlisle re-ceived a common school education.— The Occi-dent. Last year the United States spent $155,- 000,000 for education, while great Britain spent S}5,000,000, and France only $25,000,000.— Ex. HORSE POWER. 'Tis strange, to say the least, In this advancing hour, The grinding mill of college Is still run by horse power.—Brunonian. Two Chinese women have taken the exami-nation for admission to the medical depart-ment of the University of Michigan.—The (Occident. Freshman year—" Comedy of Errors." Sophomore year'—" Much Ado About Nothing." Junior year—"As You Like It." Senior year—"All's Well that Ends Well." —Ex. Nearly half of the men who have graduated at Monmouth College have selected their j wives from the girls who were with them in > college.—The Occident. ALUMNI. FRANK E. FICKINGER, Editor. '39. The children of Loysville Orphan Home are gathering funds for the purpose of erecting a monument to the founder of the Home—Rev. Father Willard. They have al-ready contributed $10 themselves, and will be very grateful for every assistance ren-dered them. Address Charles A. Widle, Superintendent, Tressler Home, Loysville, Perry County, Pa. '41. Rev. Dr. E. Miller has resigned the Lutheran pastorate at Shrewsbury, Pa., to take effect April 1st, 1894. '41. Rev. Dr. M. J. Allcman recently dedi-cated a neat little church near Roundtown, York County, Pa., which he is serving as pas-tor pro tern. The church is in a live Lutheran community, and ouglit to flourish. '53. Rev. P. Bergstresser, D. D., is now to be addressed at Rockwood, Pa., where he located a few days since. '55. Dr. Huber will preach on next Sunday at the dedication of Messiah Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, Pa., of which he was formerly the pastor, and of which Rev. M. H. Valen-tine, '82, is now the pastor. Dr. Valentine, '50, and Prof. Charles H. Huber, '92, will also take part in the ceremonies of the week. '57. Dr. H. L. Baugher assisted, on the 22cl ult, in the dedication of the new Lutheran Church of the West Fairview charge, near Harrisburg, Pa., of which Rev. Nicholas is pastor. '57. Rev. J. A. Earnest, D. D., of Mifflin-burg, Pa., was elected president of the Central Pennsylvania Synod, at its recent session at Bellefonte, Pa. '60. Rev. George U. Wenner, D. D., of Christ Lutheran Church, New York city, celebrated the silver jubilee of his ordination and the twenty-fifth anniversary of his pas-torate on October 22d. A reception was tendered him by his congregation on the fol-lowing Monday evening. '63. Rev. Dr. Wolf delivered the address at the laying of the corner-stone of the St. James THE COLLEGE MERCURY. ii5 Lutheran Chapel at Frederick, Md., on Sunday afternoon. '67. The Lutheran Board of Publication have extended a call to Rev. Charles S. Albert, 1). D., pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, of Baltimore, to become Literary Editor. Dr. Albert has accepted the position and resigned his present field, to take effect January 1st. '69. At Penbrooky a few miles northeast of Harrisburg, Pa., a new congregation has been organized by Rev. W. L. Heisler. A lot has been secured on which it is proposed to erect a $5,000 brick church. It will only be a matter of a few years when Penbrook will be part of Harrisburg. '70. Rev. J. M. Reimensnyder and family, of Milton, Pa., are greatly bereaved by the I death of their daughter, Miss Anna C, who was taken from them recently. Dr. Baugher officiated at the funeral ceremonies. '72. Rev. John Brubaker, while his wife has been lying- ill in Gettysburg, has been serving the Mt. Joy congregation near town. '72. Rev. J. H. Leeser presented strong petitions to the West Penna. Synod for restor-ation to the ministry, from which he has been deposed, but Sjmod refused to reinstate him. '74. The Rev. C. M. Stock, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, of Hanover, was recently surprised by a gift from his congrega-tion of a purse containing money to defray expenses to the World's Fair. '74. Rev. J. A. Wirt, of Hughesville, Pa., has enlarged his lecture-room and dedicated the same on October 22d. Dr. E. J. Wolf, of the Seminary, took part in the dedication cere-monies. '75. Rev. M. L. Beard, for the last six years paster of the Boonsboro' charge, Md., has been elected pastor of the Middletown charge in the same State as successor to Rev. P. Bergstresser, D. D. '75. Rev. J. Milton Snyder has resigned as pastor of the Funkstown (Md.) charge, resig-nation taking effect October 1st, 1893. '75. The First Lutheran congregation, of Altoona, Pa., of which Rev. E. D. Weigle is pastor, has been offered $45,000 for their pres-ent church property. They own a lot on another street, and will probably build a new church next summer. 'jy. Mr. Benjamin K. Miller, Jr., Esq., of Milwaukee, Wis., has declined the offer of the professorship of English ' and American law in the Imperial Japanese University at Tokio. 'JJ. Rev. C. S. Trump barely escaped being elected President of the Maryland Synod of the Lutheran Church, recently in session in Baltimore. 'jy. Rev. J. J. Young, D. D., pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, New York city, has entered upon his duties there and was installed on Sunday, October 22d. Receptions were held on Monday and Tuesday evenings following. '']']. Rev. H. B. Wile, of Carlisle, is now, and has been for quite a while, preaching to the Indians of the Indian Training School every Sunday afternoon. 'So. Rev. J. A. Metzger, of Hanover, was elected Secretary of the West Penna. Synod, which convened a short time ago in Carlisle. '82. Rev. H. H. Weber, General Secretary of the Church Extension Board, took ill at the meeting of the Central Pennsylvania Synod at Bellefonte, Pa. '84. M. D. Detweiler, Esq., of Harrisburg, Pa., was complimented by the Grand Jury of the September Quarter Sessions as follows : " District-Attorney Detweiler by his skill and ability, energy and perseverance in bringing criminals to the bar of justice for prompt trial, his untiring industry in the methodical ar-rangements and management of the multitude of cases that are pressed upon the attention of the court and grand jury, by which time and expense are economized, has gained for him-self, not only our thanks but the gratitude of the public." '85. Rev. H. M. Heilman has taken charge of a new Lutheran Mission in Altoona, Pa. '86. Rev. Prof. O. G. Klinger, of the Pre-paratory Department, took a trip to the World's Fair about the middle of October. '87. Rev. Sydney E. Bateman's congrega-tion, All Saints' Lutheran Church, of Phila-delphia, Pa., are about to erect a beautiful and commodious chapel on their lot recently pur chased. n6 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. '88. Rev. Leander Goetz, of Newberry, Pa., was married lately to Miss Rebecca Lucas, of East Carver, Mass. '89. Rev. C. B. Etter, of the Second Church, of Akron, O., has already a membership of 62. '89. Rev. W. L. Rutherford, who resigned as pastor of St. Mark's, Steelton, Pa., is re-considering the step, as his congregation unanimously refused to accept his resignation. '89. Rev. John VVeidley has been doing ex-cellent work as pastor of Bethany Mission Church at Pittsburgh, Pa., constantly increas-ing his membership. '90. Chas. Fager is filling the position of Professor of Chemistry and Physiology in the Harrisburg High School. '93. Mr. A. C. Hain is teaching Latin at Hartwick Seminary and at the same time pur-suing a course in theology in the same insti-tution, and is not assistant professor of Ger-man as stated in our last. We beg the gentle-man's pardon. '93. J. Ranson Plank and W. H. Deardorff are attending Jefferson Medical College, Phil-adelphia. '94. John Rice is employed in Altoona, Pa., on the City Passenger Railway. '95. Mr. Ivan Hoff, now studying law at Westminster, Md., spent a few days in our midst recently, witnessing the F. and M. foot-ball game on Saturday, October 14th. '95. Mr. Luther H. Waring left New York September 30th, on the North German Lloyd steamship, " Elbe," for Bremen. He expects to remain abroad two years, studying at Leip-sic University and traveling in Great Britain, France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Egypt, Palestine, etc., and hopes to cover Germany itself pretty thoroughly. F-RATE-RNITy MOTES. PAUL W. ROLLER, Editor. PHI KAPPA PSI. Bro. Garrett B. Levan, of Harrisburg, spent a few days recently in our midst. Bro. Horace Witman left school to take in the sights of the World's Fair for several weeks. Bro. Carroll Graff, '97, was initiated October 12th. . Bro. Howard Sadtler, of Baltimore, paid us a flying visit not long ago. A new walk has been placed in front of our chapter-house, and interior improvements will begin shortly. Bro. Bowers, '93, has returned to Seminary Our chapter now numbers nine active mem-bers. PHI GAMMA DELTA. Bro. Madara, '95, has entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore in-stead of the University of Pennsylvania, as stated in our last issue. Bro. G. Baum, '93, is pursuing a course in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Bro. Chas. S. Albert,'67, of Baltimore, Md., has been elected editor-in-chief of the Luth-eran Publication Society. Bro. Huber, '92, preached in the Messiah Lutheran Church of Philadelphia, on the 15th in st. Bro. Herr, '97, recently passed a few days with friends at York, Pa. Bro. Anstadt, '90, was licensed by the West Pennsylvania Synod at its recent session. The marriage of Bro. Blint, '90, to Miss Emma A. Munro took place in the First Bap-tist Church at Lock Haven, Pa., on the 26th inst. We" were pleased to see Bro. Garland in our midst recently. The National Convention of Phi Gamma Delta was held at Minneapolis, Minn., on the 18th inst. SIGMA CHI. Our chapter has been greatly strengthened by the addition of four brothers : Monath, '97; Bixler, Jr., '98; Sigafoos, '94, and Olewine, '97- Bro. M. V. Miller, '95, is studying medicine under a physician at Gilberts, Pa., preparatory to entering the Medico-Chirurgical Institute, of Philadelphia. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 117 Bros. McPherson, '83, and Loudon, '96, represented the local chapter at the Congress (if College Fraternities at the World's Fair. Bro. Stuckenberg, '96, has engaged in busi-ness at Cincinnati, O. Bro. Fox, '95, of Washington, D. C, spent a few days with college friends at the opening of the present term. Bro. Hays, Dickinson, '94, and Manager of the Dickinson Foot-ball Team, was the guest of Bro. McPherson on Saturday, October 7th. Bro. Humrichouse, '97, has entered the business firm of his father at Baltimore. Bro. H. M. Wolf, '84, of Mifflinburg, Pa., visited the family of Bro. Bikle last month. Pro. Monath recently spent a few days with friends at Hagerstown and his parents at Chambersburg. Bros. Bixler, Jr., and Bixler, Sr., and Ole-wine spent Tuesday, October 17th, in Balti- j more. Bros. McPherson and Zeigenfuss,'66, assisted in re-habilitating the Alpha-Rho Chapter of our fraternity at Lehigh University on the evening of September 14th, 1893. Bro. Frank Hersh, '92, who has been spend-ing his vacation at his home in Gettysburg, has returned to his duties at Pittsburgh, Pa. PHI DELTA THETA. Bro. Shaw, who did not return at the begin-ning of this year, paid a visit to our chapter recently. Bro. Ehrhart, '93, has been engaged to lead the Mandolin Club. Bro. Van Camp, '94, and Eckels, '95, paid a visit to the Dickinson chapter September 30th. The convention which was to have been held this month at Syracuse, N. Y., has been postponed one year at the request of the N. Y. Alpha, owing to its financial stringency. ALPHA TAU OMEGA. Bro. G. M. Brown, '85, paid the chapter a short visit recently. Bro. Brown has been seriously ill during the summer, but has re-gained his health again. Bro. Bacon, '94, now of the firm A. D. Bacon & Co., Harrisburg, Pa., recently spent a day in Gettysburg, looking up old acquaint-ances. Bro. George Kyner, attorney-at-law, Cham-bersburg, Pa., made a short business call in Gettysburg recently. Bro. W. H. Menges, '96, was royally enter-tained by the N. Y. Beta Theta Chapter at Cornell while on a visit to Ithaca with the foot-ball eleven; also by the Penna. Tau Chapter at the University' of Pa. ATHLETICS. HENRY E. CLARE, Editor. THE College foot-ball team opened its. season very creditably, September 30th, by a well-contested game with Cornell Uni-versity, at Ithaca, N. Y. The Cornell players expected a hard contest, but they did not ex-pect the Gettysburg team to plow repeatedly through their heavy rush-line, making at times gains, of 10 and 15 yards. This was " the revelation of the surprising strength of their opponents," as the Cornell Daily Sun puts it, and necessitated, as the Ithaca daily journal said, " the hardest kind of work to prevent them from scoring." The team played with a vim and determination that surprised the spectators and brought forth repeated ap-plause. The game was called at 3.13 P.M. Gettys-burg put the ball into play, and advanced it about 20 yards into Cornell's territory. Here the ball was lost and forced back. The ball then passed from one side to the other, some-times being in Cornell's territory, and then again in Gettysburg's. Several times it looked like a touch-down for Gettysburg, but each time excellent tackling on Cornell's part pre-vented it. Then Cornell having the ball, passed it to Robbins, who tried to run around the end. He was tackled by Moser, who re-ceived such an ugly gash above the eye that he was partially stunned, and was unable to hold him. Thus, having a clear field, he made Cornell's first touch-down at the end of 23 minutes. Goal was kicked. In the second half, Cornell succeeded only by the most desperate work in making two touch-downs. Probably it was this work that ixS THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Harper s Weekly referred to when it said: " Cornell was called upon to do actually desperate work to keep the Gettysburg team ' from scoring." They failed goal on one of the two touch-downs, making the score 16-0. Twenty-five minute halves were played. The team was well pleased with its delightful trip, and the treatment received while at Ithaca. The result of the Cornell game sent a thrill of enthusiasm through the boys, and all those who love their Alma Mater and have her welfare at heart. All were proud that it had been so conclusively proved that Gettysburg College could, in some respects, rank with the best institutions of the land. The feeling of those days of elation are beyond description. But the joy and pride were all short-lived and destined to be blasted. The Faculty of that institution, the Seminary, which we have lately learned to regard with awe, issued a decree which caused dismay throughout the camp. It was to the effect that no Seminarian would be allowed to play foot-ball on the College team. Coming as it did on the eve of one of our hardest contests, it was doubly disastrous to our hopes: Three old experienced players, the captain, quarter-back, and right guard, were compelled to leave the team, their places being filled by inexperienced players. The prospects, which before seemed so auspicious, now assumed a far different aspect. Not-withstanding this disastrous set-back, the team decided to fulfill all its engagements, and re-organized at once. The next game scheduled was with the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, Fa., October 14th. The game was called at 2.30 P. M. From the beginning, the 'Varsity team had things its own way. The Gettys-burg team, in its crippled condition, was no equal to a team whose average weight was easily 30 pounds more than its own, and one that had been in training for several months. Nevertheless they made a stubborn resistance, and forced the 'Varsity team to work hard for what they got. The 'Varsity team succeeded in running up a score of 74-0, which result may be ascribed to the action spoken of in the previous paragraph, namely, the Seminary de-cree. Thirty-minute halves were played. Umpire, Buehler. Referee, Schoff. The next game on the schedule was the one with Dickinson, at Carlisle, October 1 ith. The team left here on the morning of the nth, and played the game in the afternoon, begin-ing at 2.30. The Dickinson boys turned out in great crowds to see the game, expecting this contest to be Gettysburg's Waterloo. They counted only on the crippled condition of Gettysburg's team, forgetting the determina-tion and endurance of the " High-Water Mark " men, although wounded. The Gettys-burg team went into the contest with that spirit which has characterized all its games. They knew that Dickinson had been espe-cially preparing for this game, and to this end had procured outside help. But, notwithstand-ing this, and the disadvantage of playing on a strange ground, the Gettysburg team, by its superior playing and training, rolled up a.score of 24 to 14, in their favor. Nothing could have been more of a sur-prise to the Dickinson boys. They had been confident of success, and were totally un-prepared for anything else. A more despond-ent lot of fellows than they could scarcely have been found as they, thoroughly crest-fallen, wended their way in groups to their re-spective hiding-places. Not only were the Dickinson boys humiliated, but all their sym-pathizers, and on the following morning Dr. Reid, their president, strictly charged the students, assembled in chapel, that if they did not defeat Gettysburg in the return game on November 4th, the team would not be allowed to play any longer. We certainly pity the boys, and would be a little easy with them in the return game, but we have a reputation to sustain, and therefore warn them not to come over here with as much confidence as they evinced on the nth. By taking our advice their disappointment will not be so keen. A royal reception awaited the team on its return. When the news of victory reached Gettysburg, the students at once prepared a glorious welcome for the victors. As soon as the train stopped, they were carried to a con-veyance and hauled in triumphal procession through the town to the music of the band. Drs. McKnight and Bikle delivered speeches on the occasion. October 14th witnessed a far different scene. It was the first game played on the home grounds this season. The Franklin and Mar-shall team came here with the expectation of rolling up a nice score, but they also were destined to feel the pangs of disappointment. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 119 The game was an exceptionally hard one, the ball being kept near the centre of the field throughout most of the game. Gettysburg succeeded in keeping it on F. & M.'s side of the centre line most of the time. F. & M. scored a touch-down in the first half by what the spectators said was a forward pass, but this was not recognized by the umpire, an F. & M. man. In the second half, the ball was kept almost continually in F. & M.'s territory, and several times the ball was dangerously near its goal, but was fumbled. Gettysburg scored one touch-down making the score 4-4. The F. & M. boys were glad to escape with this, as it looked very bad for them in the sec-ond half, and several touch-downs for Gettys-burg were only prevented by unfortunate fum-bles. The game was very interesting and showed up some fine playing. A very strong second team has been organ-ized by Captain Emmert, which promises to do some exceljent work. The excellent work of the team this season can be attributed to the efficient coaching of Mr. Harry Buehler. He certainly deserves the thanks of the college for his interest and labors. Although much interest is manifested by the students in foot-ball, yet the support which it receives falls far short of what it should be. If the home games arc not better supported by the students, this season will be, financially, a failure. Two-thirds of the crowd on the field October 14th were there without tickets. None should be allowed on the field without a ticket. One who claims to be interested in athletics should be ashamed to show his face on the grounds without one. Let each one lend his aid in making this a profitable season. The action of the West Pennsylvania Synod, asking that the students of the college be pre-vented from playing foot-ball, caused not a little surprise when it was announced. Coupled as it is with several other recommendations, and passed at a time when a full vote of the Synod could not be had, it is not such a sur-prising thing. It is a satisfaction to us that its advocates did not dare to bring it up earlier, but chose a time when all such measures are rushed through, when only a partial vote can be had. Again it is a satisfaction that they so openly evinced their hostility to all modern im-provements and movements which have brought this college abreast with the times, and not only to foot-ball. The surprising feature of the request is that the ministers of this Synod should for a mo-ment suppose the students of this age to be satisfied with the sports ©r so-called sports which they delighted in while at college. The carrying of calves to the third and fourth stories of the dormitory and letting them jump out the windows, raids on farm-houses, and carrying away wagons, fodder, etc., and plac-ing them in the halls of the building, the blow-ing up of professors, and other puerile sports too numerous to mention are above the dig-nity of the student of 1893. Again, it is surprising that these ministers with their broad scope of vision should fail to see the advantage derived from foot-ball, both for the college and for the student. Numerous benefits could be enumerated, but they are all so apparent to the mind disposed to be reasonable that it is unnecessary. In conclu-sion, we will say that no fear is entertained for the perpetuity of foot-ball at this college. The students of the institution have too much con-fidence in the intelligence and reasonableness of the Board of Trustees to suppose for a mo-ment that they would do anything detrimental to the college or anything which would reflect on their judgment and wisdom. A game of foot-ball was played with the Bucknell University team, Saturday, Septem-ber 21st, at Lewisburg, Pa. The teams lined up 10.30 A. M. Bucknell won the toss and took the ball. By repeated runs around the ends and through tackles, the Bucknell boys succeeded in making a touch-down in a few minutes. One more touch-down was made by them in the first half, making the score 12-0 in their favor. In the second half, Gettysburg took the ball and forced it almost to the goal-line, where it was lost by fumbling. Several times Gettysburg carried the ball near the goal, but it was lost each time through the careless playing of some of the team. In this half Bucknell made another touch-down. About four minutes before the end of the half, Buck-nell had the ball near the centre. Smith took it and kicked it near the goal-line, but here it was fumbled again, and Bucknell secured the ball. Smith again received the ball, and made a drop kick from the field as time was 120 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. called. Thus the score stood 23-0 in favor of Bucknell. Owing to the crippled condition of the team. Manager Kloss had canceled this game, but the Bucknell manager protested so vehe-mently, and so many at home were dissatis-fied, that the only thing to be done was to go and do as well as possible. The two half-backs had been sick the whole of the previous week, and, for the same reason, the line was broken up, leaving the team without practice. This sad condition would not have prevented them from scoring against Bucknell, or prob-ably winning the game, had not the ball been fumbled so frequently by several of the players. This became a feature of the game, and discouraged the better players. Only the six first points were really earned ones for Bucknell, the others being given to them by this careless playing. Bucknell's team was probably 15 pounds heavier on an average than ours, yet in bucking the line our team : was the superior. The team is being changed somewhat, and better results are looked for on the 28th. TOWN AAJTD SEMINTVRg ROSCOE C. WRIGHT, Editor. XOWN. REV. JOEL SVVARTZ, 1). D" has resigned as pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, in which charge he has labored faithfully for 12 years. Action will betaken on his resigna-tion at the congregational meeting in January. The Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church convened in the Reformed Church of Gettysburg, Rev. T. J. Barkley, pastor loci, on October 17th. The Synodical sermon was preached by Rev. J. G. Noss, of Silver Run, Md. On Sunday evening, (Ictober 8th, Ur. Day, our missionary from Africa, gave an excellent address in the College Church on the work which is being done in the African Mission field. Dr. Day sails for Africa the last of ()ctober. The members and friends of the 6th Penna. Cavalry visited the field of Gettysburg, Sep-tember 30th, in charge of General Leiper. In the evening a camp-fire was held in the court-house, at which a programme consisting of songs, addresses, and humorous recitations was rendered. Captain Long conducted the party over the field. Geo. J. Benrier, Esq., and Hon. David Wills, attorneys for Win. H. Tipton, the battle-field photographer, have filed a plaintiff's statement claiming $10,000 damages against Gen. Daniel E. Sickles. The claim grew out of the diffi-culty caused by Tipton's attempt to photo-graph some New York regiments last July, when Sickles interfered. S. McSwope, Esq., has been retained as counsel by General Sickles. The case will come up at the November court. On October 5th a large flag-staff was dedi-cated at General Meade's headquarters, on Cemetery Ridge. The pole is the tallest in the State, being 150 feet high. It is made of Oregon pine, and was turned at Cramp's ship-yards, Philadelphia. The services were held under the auspices of the Loyal Legion Commandry of Pa. The following programme was rendered. Salute—Light Battery C ,. 3d U. S. Artillery. Music—"Hail Columbia," ' . G. A. R. Band. Prayer—Chaplain, H. C. McCook. Address Brevet-Major-Gen. D. McM. Gregg. Address, . . Governor Pattison. Unfurling of flag by Master George Gordon Meade, grand-son of General Meade. Salute, Light Battery C. After the dedicatory services the veterans and visitors visited the battle-field in charge of Captain Minnich, returning to Harrisburg in the evening. The members of the 21st Penna. Cavalry arrived here October 5th, from their reunion at Chambersburg. They dedicated a monu-ment on the Baltimore Pike, at which Major Robert Bell delivered one of the addresses/ Work on the power-house at the corner of Washington and Railroad Streets, which was suspended for some time, has been resumed. Arc lights have been put at all street cross-ings, and in many of the stores. Electric cars leave the town for Round Top every half-hour. The opposition to the road which was manifest last spring has subsided, and the electric rail-way is now looked upon in its proper light as an improvement to the village of Gettysburg. The old veterans have not torn up the road as THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 121 some apparently misguided persons wished them to do, but rather consider it a great privi-lege to visit the historic battle-field for a sum much less than that charged during the past years. Rev. Harpster and wife, late of Canton, Ohio, visited friends in Gettysburg the first of the month. Rev. Mr. Harpster resigned the pastorate of the Lutheran Church of Canton, to enter the India Mission Field. SEMINARY. Rev. Archibald E. Dietz, a member of the class of '92, and at present pastor of the Luth-eran Church at Rhinebeck, N. Y., was mar-ried October 18th, to Miss Carolien Wells Secor of that place. THE MERCURY extends congratulations. Dr. J. G. Morris will give his lectures on Science and Revelation this fall instead of next spring. The contract for the new ' building will be given out October 21st. The number of students this year is 74, as compared with 68 last year. This' is the larg-est number in the history of the institution. All of the rooms in the dormitory are occu-pied, many of the s'tudents rooming in town. At the recent session of the Central Penn-sylvania Synod held at Bellefonte, Messrs. John M. Axe, Ed. Wolf, Frank Snyder, Samuel Ulrich, W. C. Dunlap, and Bruce Wolf were licensed. Rev. McGill of the class of '93 is studying law in Louisville, Kentucky. The following gentlemen were licensed at the recent session of the Maryland Synod: G. Albert Getty, A. Pohlmann, A. O. Mullen, C. L. Ritter, W. G. Slifer, Henderson Miller, Henry H. Sloop, and A. C. Stup. Revs. J. F. W. Kitzmeyer, of Davis, W. Va., and W. H. Minnick, of Middletown, Md., were ordained. Rev. George H. Reen, of Mansfield, Ohio, was married October 18th, to Miss Ida Bell Gilbert, at the home of the bride's parents, Captain and Mrs. Calvin Gilbert, on Cham-bersburg Street, Gettysburg. May happiness attend them ! August Pohlmann, of the present Senior Class, has been accepted by the Board of Foreign Missions to go as a missionary to Africa. He has taken up his residence in Bal-timore in order to attend medical lectures in the University of Maryland, and will read his last year of theology in connection with it. Dr. Day now has the promise of the helper he asked for while here. The Seminary Faculty has adopted the plan of marking attendance at chapel exercises in the morning. It would not do to give the reason for this action, but there is »a con-spicuous absence of the we-can-do-as-we-please air from the faces of the theologucs. The contracts have been awarded for the new Seminary building, and ground was broken on Thursday, October 26th. The building surpasses every one's conception in its completeness and adaptability. In addition to the chapel, library, and other rooms, it is to contain what has long been wished for, a gymnasium and its bathing adjuncts. LITE-R7VRLI SOeiETIES. WALDO D. MAYNARD, Editor. A GREAT deal of interest is now mani-fested in certain colleges in inter-collegi-ate debates and oratorical contests. In various colleges in Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin it is considered a greater honor to win a debate than to be victorious in an athletic contest. The University of Wisconsin has two socie-ties which have had men training all summer for a joint debate. Why would it not be a good plan for Phrena. and Philo. to pursue some such plan as this ? By taking the best debaters for the contest, it would have a tendency to arouse greater interest in debate on the part of those who are inclined to disregard this branch of society work. The societies might have one of these joint debates each term or oftener if they proved a success. We have an oratorical con-test, why not have a joint debate? We think, judging from the experiences of others, our efforts could be turned in this direction with a great deal of profit. Why could we not have in this State an inter-collegiate debate? Harvard and Yale 122 THE| COLLEGE MERCURY. have such a contest each year, and likewise many of the Western colleges. The interest in athletics, which seems to be the predominant spirit in colleges of to-dav, might be replaced during this season of the year by something which would tend to awaken a greater interest in literary pursuits. We often hear the statement made that the true purpose for which one goes to college is lost sight of. We fear that often there are sufficient reasons for such remarks, and there is among a certain class no little prejudice against sending a young man to college. We think that some of this opposition might be overcome if the educational part of college life was brought more directly before the public. We have a number of smaller colleges in the State, and provision could easily be made for such contests. They have been found to accomplish wonderful results in other States.- Why shall not the literary societies of Gettysburg College be the originators of an inter-collegiate debate? If we cannot extend it throughout the whole State, let it be con-fined to those colleges which are a compara-tively short distance from each other. PHENA. NOTES. The first of Phrena.'s series of meeting's for the consideration of historical subjects was held October 6th. The hall was filled both by the students and a goodly number of people from town. All were well pleased with the pro-gramme and the manner in which each per-formed his part. The subject on this occasion was " The American Revolution." The following is the programme : (Iration—" The Sowing of the Seed," . . MUSIC. Essay—" Lexington—its significance," . Recitation—" The Declaration of Inde-pendence, . S. C. Burger. Essay—" Washington at Valley Forge," . . H. W. Shinier. MUSIC. Recitation—" Resistance to British Aggres-sion," L. C. Manges. Oration—" Arnold, the Traitor," . Lafayette—A Character Sketch, . MUSIC. Essay—" Franklin at the Court of France,1 Recitation—" The American Sailor," . . Oration—"Our Heritage," MUSIC. R. C. Wright. I. O. Moser. W. D. Ernest. E. M. Stahl. W. C. Spayde. P. D. Hoover. J. W. Ott. Messrs. Ireland and Turnbaugh, '97, have been elected members of the society. The following were recently elected officers of Phrena.: President, Lantz, '94; Vice-Presi-dent, Wright, '95 ; Recording Secretary, Moser, '96; Critics, Bell, '95 ; Stahl and Barndt, 94; Librarian, Leidich, '95 ; Assistant Librarian, Ott, '97 ; Monitor, Biklc, '97 ; Chaplain, Bru-baker, '96. A committee has been appointed to re-cata-logue the books in the Library,. PHILO. NOTES. On September 29th, the society rendered its second programme in its series of American Author's Evenings. Those who participated in the exercise did credit both to themselves and the society. Philo. is to be congratulated upon the success which has characterized these special meetings. They are not only entertaining but there is a great deal of instruction and information to be gathered from them. We give below the programme rendered at that time. Whittier was the author under consideration. Vocal Solo, C. F. Wiest. Selection—" Proem," C. II. Brosius. Essay—" Effect of .Religious Faith and Training on Whittier's Career," . . . . M. Kemp. Essay—" Mo.'g Megone," N. C. Barbehefm Selection—'!' Toussaint L'Ouverture," . . R. W. Mottern. Selection—"The Hero," . U. K. Apple. Piano Solo, H. Olewine. Essay—" The Pennsylvania Pilgrim," . . C. F. Wiest. Selection—" The Hive at Gettysburg," . . C. W. Loudon. Essay—"Snow Bound," E. H. Wert. Selection—" Barclay of Ury," W. H. Sellheim. Selection—" My Soul and I," M. G. Rietz. Criticism of Whittier, J. S. English. Flute Solo, H. R. Smith. Debate. instrumental Duet, Messrs. Erb and Ibach. October 13th Philo. elected the following officers: President, Bloomhardt, '94; Vice- President, Rietz, '95 ; Recording Secretary, Manifold, '96; Corresponding Secretary, Criljy, '95 ; Marshal, Abel, '97 ; Critics, Miss Himes, '94, Sigafoos and Allison, '94. The following gentlemen have been elected members of the society: Auckerman, '97; Beltzhoover, '97 ; A. B. and C. R. Coble, '97 ; Wheeler, '97, Witman, '95, and Keffer, '95. The re-cataloguing of the Library has been completed. Under the new system, one can learn at once if the Library contains the book for which he is looking. ADVERTISEMENTS. Wanamaker's. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. What makes Wanamaker's so dis-tinctively Wanamaker's is the spirit that actuates the merchandising—all the time striving to serve our customers better and better, shortening the road from producer to consumer and saving to patrons every possible penny of cost. How well we have done it is a matter ! of history, how well we shall do is what concerns us. The look is always ahead. \ Every part of the store shows points of unusual interest. Sporting Goods. Things for wear. Things for home helping. And there are lower-than-ever prices on many of them. JOHN WANAMAKER. 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The College Mefcufy. Toh. iv. GETTYSBURG, PA., MAY, 1896. No. 3. THE COLLEGE MEfiCUfiY, Published each month during the college year by the Students of Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) College. STAFF. Editor: D. EDGAR RICE, '96. Associate Editors : EDNA M. LOOMIS, '96. GRAYSON Z. STUP, '96. ;IENRY W. BIKLE, '97. WEBSTER C. SPAYDE, '96. ILLIAM E. WHEELER, '97. HERBERT D. SHIMER, '96. ROBBIN B. WOLF, '97. Alumni Association Editor: REV. D. FRANK GARLAND, A. M,, Baltimore, Md. Business Manager: WILLIAM G. BRUBAKER, '96. Assistant Business Manager: E. A. ARMSTRONG, '97. m™™. /One volume (ten months). . . . $1.(10 limns. |slngiecopies . . . .15 Payable in advanco. Ml Students are requested to hand us matter tor publication. The Alumni and ex-members or the College will tavor us by fending Information concerning their whereabouts or any Items hey may think would be Interesting tor publication. &U subscriptions and business matters should be addressed to he business manager. {Matter Intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor Address, THE COLLEGE MERCURY, Gettysburg, Pa. CONTENTS. DITORIALS, 32 JEED BUT NOT FREE, 35 ETURN OF PERSEPHONE. 37 HAD TO Go, 38 OLLEGE I.OCALS, 38 LUMNI NOTES, 41 THLETICS, 42 MATERNITY NOTES, 43 OWN AND SEMINARY NOTES, 44 ■ITERARY SOCIETIES, - - - • 45 EDITORIAL. With this number of the MERCURY the pres-ent staff completes its editorial work, and gives it over to its successors. Although the duties of our position have at times been trying, and there is a feeling of relief comes with the thought of being freed from them, yet the pleasure and profit connected with the position have been great, and the training and experi-ence have been well worth the trouble. We can hardly hope to have pleased all in the discharge of what we have considered our duty, but whatever failures of this kind may have been made are not chargeable to an ab-sence of the desire to please. Neither have we measured entirely up to the standard we had placed before us, and yet considering the small support which the staff receives from the student body, we believe they have done all that could reasonably be expected of them. The greater part of our support has come from members of the lower classes, and we hope that those who have begun to take an interest in the MERCURY will not grow weary, but will make even greater efforts in behalf of the new staff. The MERCURY, it must be remembered, is almost the only representative of the college among our alumni and other colleges, and to make a creditable showing it requires the hearty co-operation of all. * * * THE recent cowardly attack on two of our students, in which both were seriously injured, the one possibly being permanently disabled, is but an extreme case of the danger and in-sults to which we are daily exposed on the streets of Gettysburg. The students never molest any of the people of the town nor make themselves disagreeable in any way, and yet it is a very common occurrence for them to be 33 THE COEkEGE MERCURY. made the objects of insulting language, and sometimes even of personal injury. In winter, when there is snow on the ground, they are constantly made the targets of the small boy with his snow ball, and it becomes absolutely dangerous to walk along the streets, even when the supposed guardians of the peace are in full view of all that is occuring. The students expect nothing more of the town officials than protection in their rights to walk the streets unmolested, and if the authorities are too careless to guarantee these rights, it is time that strong steps be taken, and an example be made of some one. It is to be hoped that the perpetrators of the recent outrage be punished with the full penalty of the law, and that the rough element of the town be shown that even though only stud-ents, we yet have rights which the authorities are bound to protect for us. We do not de-sire to incur the enmity of any one, but we feel that our rights should be defended, let the consequences be what they may. * * * As we look forward to the end of the term, the query presents itself, what kind of a com-mencement will we have. It is a fact which must be admitted, that for the last several years there has been a noticeable lack of in-terest in the exercises of commencement week. Fewer of our alumni attend, than were present on former occasions, and some who come on special business, leave again before the final exercises. The students who remain feel more as if the college were closed for some sad occasion than that they are celebrating the close of another year's work. It is rather hard to acconnt for this lack of interest, but we are inclined to believe that it is due, in part, at least, to the regretable want of harmony which exists in the church in re-gard to Pennsylvania College. For one who is not very familiar with the inner workings of the matter it is by no means easy to see the good which is being done by this division of opinions, and even less easy to decide who is in the right. Of one thing, however, we feel quite certain, and that is that the sooner a compromise of some kind is effected, the better it will be for the college. Our institution is not in a condition at the present to remain un-injured by a conflict which is so fundamental, and the small attendance at commencements is not the greatest of the evils which arise from it. Another possible reason which may be of-fered as explaining the decline in the interest of commencement has been the lack of spirit of our students. All seem to be content to move along in an uneventful way, without an effort to enliven things. There are hopeful signs, however, that we are gradually awakening, and we believe that the students will do what they can this year to add to the pleasures of the week. Preparations are being made for field day sports, and the outlook is quite en-couraging. And in this connection we would again suggest that arrangements be made by the alumni to have several class reunions at that time. We have received several letters from alumni, urging this matter strongly. THE sixty-fourth annual catalogue of the college has recently been issued in its usual good form. The enrollment shows a very en-couraging increase, and we believe it is only twelve less than the highest enrollment we j have ever had. The college and graduate de-partments have the same number as last year, with an increase of ten in preparatory, making the total 227. As the Senior class this year is less than half the size of last year's class, the prospects are that next fall the number of | students will be greater than ever before. A noticeable improvement in the catalogue I is that the street address of students living in the town is given, instead of simply the name of the family with which they live. We would also call special attention to the description of the new course in anatomy under Dr. Stanley, which has been added during the last year. We are pleased to see that the MERCURY has I THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 34 [for the first time received a notice in the cata-logue. CONSIDERABLE dissatisfaction has been ex-pressed among the students with the careless way in which our athletics are being con- I ducted. Of the three games of base ball we have played thus far, we have succeeded in winning but one, and that was almost en- Itirely through the work of our pitcher, who [did so well as to leave the fielders very little to do. Of course, defeats are to be expected, and i are excusable when suffered at the hands of stronger teams, but when it is plainly seen that they are the result of want of practice, jthey are not excusable. The principal cause of complaint is that the practicing of our team is not done at all sys-tematically. Instead of being arranged in their positions, and required to do regular ' work, the players are allowed to do almost as they please, and only the better players get the practice, while those who need it most are being neglected. If the team wants the sup-port of the students, it must get down to work, and at least show that it is making its best ef-forts. Then if defeat comes it will be excus- ! able. About the same criticism is applicable to the [relay team which was sent to Philadelphia on ; April 25th. The general sentiment of the students before the race was that we had very poor hopes of winning, and the reasou for thinking so was that the team did not have sufficient practice. Since the race we are in-formed that if better preparation had been made, we would have had good prospects of winning. It may be consoling to think that, [but we feel that it shows very poor manage-ment to go to the expense of sending a team [to the contest, when we were conscious before-hand that it had not had as much practice as it might have had. It surely does not help our reputation much to enter the contest and Icome out in third place. It would have been much better to remain out entirely. If our athletic association would have a full treasury, it might be able to furnish these lit-tle pleasure excursions to its members, with-out seriously noticing it, but with the heavy expenses of our new athletic field on our hands, and when all our students are doing what they can to remove the debt, it looks like extravagance to incur the expenses of the relay contest, when no one expected our team to win. It is little wonder that the students are unwilling to make sacrifices for the athletic field, when so little economy is used in dis-pensing the funds contributed. We think that until this debt is paid, the management should be careful that every cent goes where it will do the most good. * * * IF an)' one has, from any reason, gone through college with an inadequate prepara-tion, it is his duty to warn others against this evil. Some may plead lack of time and money,' but let them think long before they enter upon any work for which they are not fully pre-pared. It will be done with small profit and less pleasure. What is the aim of a college course ? Is it to get through as quickly as possible or is it to know something ? The years of preparation are the ones that tell all through college life and all through the life afterwards. Two years of good drill when beginning the languages are worth more than two years of extra reading afterwards, without the drill. And the preparation in other branches is no less important. A good preparation is the key ; it has the power to unlock all the treas-ures of learning. Slight any other part of the course rather than this. L- * * * THE advantages and disadvantages ofexam-inations have been discussed until the ques-tion is an old one. But, to a body of students, the question is one, that, though old, is ever new. Examinations are, to some extent, a test of scholarship; but they are not the test that they might be. In many cases, over work and excitement unfit the student for his task 35 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. and he cannot do himself justice. At the end of the term, he is compelled to do an extra amount of hard work; and, when examinations are over, he is worn out, mentally and physi-cally. Besides this disadvantage, nothing af-fords such a temptation to dishonest work as examinations do. Too often, the idea is to "get through," and it does not matter much how it is done. So far as scholarship is con-cerned, any teacher usually knows from the daily recitations, about how his students stand. It may be said that the reviews pre-ceding examinations are valuable. This may be conceded, but might we not have the re-views, and with just as much profit, if they were not made solely for the sake of the exam-inations ? Some colleges have a system of examination that does not involve cramming for days and nights beforehand. The students never know when an examination is coming and so they never prepare especially for one. It may come any day, and so they do not leave all their work for the end of the term ; it is quite nec-essary to work regularly every day and it goes without saying that this is the work that counts. May it not be that examinations con-ducted in this way are a better test of scholar-ship, and better in every respect? It seems to us that if cramming and worrying and dishon-est work could be done away with, there would be a better chance of attaining the true end of examinations. L. * * * PRESENT REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION TO COLLEGES.—Not long since Prof. Ira Rem-sen delivered an address before the Johns Hop-kins university graduates, in which he took the ground that the present requirements for admission to our leading American colleges are too great, and should be modified. As at present, it is scarcely possible for a young man desiring to engage in one of the professions, to complete his course upon reaching his major-ity. A very few may, by reason of special ad-vantages in his life, be able to do so, but the many cannot. A young man will take his bachelor's degree at twenty-two. If he desires to fit himself for the medical profession, he must now pursue a further four years course, and should he desire special preparation, as many young men are ambitious to obtain, he will be close to the thirties before he is ready for his profession. The same is true of the law, and of the ministry. Might it not be well to require less in the number of subjects upon which examination is required for admission, and if possible, demand a greater degree of | thoroughness in preparation. Educators in general seem to agree in this, that our colleges are too much mingling with collegiate meth-ods university features, and so are raising the standard of admission too high for the average student seeking a collegiate education. The method leads to what is termed "coaching" for examination, which cannot be other than hurtful to the student. Preparatory work is all-important, but quality, rather than quan-tity, ought to be the aim. It is not the amount of Latin a man may have lead which ought to qualify him for admission to college, but the amount of Latin he knows. You cannot meas-ure knowledge by the yard-stick. A well-trained memory, thoroughness and accuracy— these are of the highest importance in the preparation for the pursuit of a collegiate edu-cation. G. FREED, BUT NOT FREE. Joel Chandler Harris, in one of his short stories called "Free Joe and the rest of the World," gives a short sketch of a freed negro | in ante-bellum days. Free Joe was shabby, poor, and almost friendless. Who cared for a ragged negro with a little dog trotting at his heels ? The better class of whites did not; they had their own negroes to care for, the I lower class were far above him because of their | color, and made him an exile. To them all, he was an object of suspicion. Poor, humble I Joe was freed, and, therefore, a subtle danger was lurking in all he did or said. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 36 One, only one, was a friend to Free Joe. iThat was his wife, and she belonged to a slave [owner who did not allow "free niggers" on [his premises. For a long time the two met in Ithe woods near the Calderwood plantation, (but Mr. Calderwood found this out and hur- Iried Lucinda off to the cit}' where he sold her. Free Joe knew nothing of this. Night after night he waited under the old tree, but his {wife came no more. His simple heart never doubted Lucinda, but he could not understand Bier absence. He consulted a wise fortune-jteller who gave him no encouragement. Once [more he went back to the old trysting place ; perhaps she would come this time. He was so Inear the Calderwood plantation that he could [hear the darkies singing, and he almost thought he could distinguish Lucinda's voice. [There he sat all night; morning found him in Ithe same place with his head bowed upon his [breast. Was he asleep, dreaming of the Lu- [cinda who never came ? A white man, pass-ing by, shook him roughly but he did not [waken. The story-teller says; "His clothes jwere ragged, his hands rough and callous; his Bhoes literally tied together with strings; he Iwas shabby in the extreme. A passer-b}', [glancing at him, could have no idea that such [a humble creature had been summoned as a witness before the Lord God of Hosts." What was Free Joe's freedom to him? He Iwas an outcast even from his own race while [white people looked on him as less than a elave. His only friend beside a poor little dog Iwas an enslaved wife, and she was separated from him forever. He was affectionate and [hopeful, but he was also ignorant and super-stitious. There was no opening for Free Joe; lie had no talents, no friends, no ambition. 3orn and trained in slavery, in freedom he vas helpless. Free Joe is a type of the great class of ne-roes who, at the end of the Civil War were ireed men, but not free. At the Atlanta Ex-position was a plaster cast, made by a colored San. It represents a powerful negro with tragments of chains clinging to his limbs, and it bears the legend: "The chains are broken, but not off." The Emancipation proclamation was only the beginning of freedom for the colored race. It was the breaking, but not the removal of their fetters. They had black skins, and woolly hair, they were Africans; they had been slaves; therefore, they were despised. Not one of them had ever known a home in the true sense of the word. Their families were not their own. Their work had always been done at the command of others; they had no habits of industry and no sense of responsi-bility. They were careless and happy, affec-tionate and emotional. They were a race born under sunny skies in a tropic land, trained in the school of slavery, and then sent out to make their way among energetic, educated white people. Was the negro lazy and im-provident ? Why should he be otherwise ? Was he ignorant ? Slaves had no use for learning ; not even as much as the "three R's." Behind these people were generations of heathen life in Africa and generations of slavery in Amer-ica. Before them, what? When they were freed, they had very crude ideas of what that freedom meant, while only a few of the white people cared what it meant. While they were slaves they had learned one thing, and that was to reverence the white man's God. The negro is and always has been, religious. Even when he was worship-ing idols in his old heathen home, he was nevertheless religious. Now, his worship has been turned in the right direction, and the ne-groes are not only Christians, but Protestant Christians. This much the white man has done for him. What else has been undertaken for the sake of his progress ? He has been given the ballot, but he has not been allowed • its free use. If politicians cannot get round the law in one way they can in another. "The negro is not fitted for the rights of citizenship," they say, when they fear he is about to vote with the other party. But other benefits be-side the negro's political salvation have been attempted. Some are taken back to Africa 37 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. and placed in settlements, when missionaries ; teach them how to civilize their wild brethren, j "Africa is their home" it is said, "and that is the only place where they can develop." Others are educated here, and that education is enough to make one groan. In some schools they are found studying higher mathematics, when they do not know arithmetic, and Greek and Latin, regardless of the fact that they do not yet comprehend plain English. This pleases them, of course. With all their love for display and aptness for imitation, they feel that they are having "white studies" now. Their friends think their advancement is mar-vellous: Their teachers—if their teachers had more sense and courage, the pupils would get what they need, rather than what they want. But some are beginning to see the needs of the colored people and are establishing schools for them on a diffeient plan. Schools where they are given a practical training for a prac-tical life. Where they learn to be mechanics, architects, and whatever else a community needs. . They learn to do all kinds of work, and, more than this, they learn how to work every day. -They learn English, too, and after that, as much more as they can and will. When the negroes were freed, they were like children, and they were at the mercy of the civilized and cultured, but often selfish, white race. In many instances nothing has been done in the way of training them. In most cases when anything has been done, it has been in the form of experiment. One plan after another has been tried until Booker T. Washington, himself a negro, has adopted this plan of practical education; of giving his peo-ple just what they need; both industrial and intellectual training. Despised, neglected, and ■the subject of experiment, is it any wonder that the average negro does not yet stand be-side the average white man ? He has borne much at the hands of the white man; the one whose duty it is to befriend and teach him. White men brought the negroes to these shores and made them slaves; in a great political crisis they were presented with freedom; thrown upon their own resources when they had no resources. We, whose fathers favored or permitted slavery, owe it to the freed slaves to give him what recompense we can. He cannot change the color of his skin and become a white man; neither can he change his nature to that of the white man. He must always be himself; but when that self has been trained and developed, it will not be the lazy, careless self of the present day. The past thirty years mark much improvement, even under great disadvantages. Leaders have risen from among their own race and the habits of slavery are disappearing. But they cannot be white people; they must develop in their own way and keep their own individu-ality. Thus, and only thus, can they rid themselves of their broken chains. But the chains are falling; and we may look for the day when the negro will step forth, no longer a freedman, but a free man, and take his place among the great and good of the nation. In the meantime, the least that we can do, is to see that we put no occasion for stumbling in our neighbor's way. E. M. L-, '96. ♦ ♦ ♦ RETURN OF PERSEPHONE. Demeter decks the wood in green To greet Persephone, She carpets with a verdant sheen Each meadow, lawn and lea ; And every field and forest scene She brightens, silently. She bids the tiny bud unfold, The merry robin, sing ; The violet forget the cold. The arbutus upspring; The crocus too, in cup of gold, Its sweetest tribute.bring. She watches, with an anxious eye. Each shifting shade and light, And scans the ever changing sky From morning until night; Now heavy clouds go floating by, And now the sun shines bright. Oh, for a breath of summer breeze. To wake the sleeping flowers ; Oh, for the shade of budded trees, The balm of April showers ; Oh, for the green of grassy leas, For "glad and golden hours ! Oh, Earth, no more in silence be, In deepest, darkest night; Break forth in streams of melody, THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 38 Press onward to the light, Then shall my lost Persephone Return, all fair and bright. Persephone, Persephone, For many dreary days My heart has wandered, seeking thee In dark and desert ways. Persephone, come back to me, And fill my life with praise ! I hear her foot-step on the hills, Her smile the flowers hold ; Her laughter ripples in the rills, Sunshine, her hair of gold. Her sweetness all the Springtime fills With beauty never told. She comes. Her footsteps press the grass. And flowers spring beneath, And bloom, a perfect, perfumed mass, Her queenly brow to wreathe. The wild birds greet her, as they pass. And sweetest carols breathe. Oh, Earth, bring all thy treasures sweet, The flowers of the lea, And scatter at her fairy feet Who cometh now to me. And sea and sky grow fair, to greet Returned Persephone. A. R.W.,'99. IT HAD TO GO. 'Twas late at night, the halls were dark. All Freshmen were asleep. When slowly through the darkened halls The Sophs were heard to creep. They slowly wound their way around Until they reached Joe's door, And then they stopped and listened long ; At last they heard him snore. A knock awoke him from sweet dreams To things more real iu life. He learned the object of their call He saw their sharpened knife. Disguised with masks, they made for him In such a " friendly " way, That made him shake though half awake And beg them not to stay. "Take what you will, I'll pay the bill," (Combined strength Joseph feared), "There's only one thing that I ask, And that is, save my beard." A smile passed round the gathered mob, Then came the verdict, slow : "Sir, we decided 'ere we came Your beard would have to go." Then quick the knife sped o'er his face Held firm by willing hands, And in the morn Joe found his beard Was scattered like the sands. H.M.C. I On Thursday, April 9th, Mr. Beaver, trav-eling Sec'y of the State for the Y. M. C. A., Iwas here looking after the interest of the work. COLLEGE LOCALS. GRAYSON Z. STUP and ROBBIN B. WOLF, Editors. you come so Hot weather. Spring fever. New MERCURY staff elected. Bums put much big curve on ball for In-dian. Musselman and Armstrong have the strong-est room in college. "Why, darling, why did late?" Kitzmeyer, '98, is confined to his home with sickness. The Juniors are working hard on their ora-tions for the oratorical contest. The ten speakers for commencement are as follows : Rice,"England's Policy in Turkey;" Eisenhart, Valedictor}^; Miss Eoomis, "Liter-ature of the Home;" Stup, Salutatory; Shinier, "Revival of Olympic Games;" Spayde, "Christianity and the Working Classes;" Shaar, "The Earth a Remnant;" Reitzell, "The Primacy of the United States in the Western Hemisphere;" Baum, "Municipal Reform;" Loudon, "Cecil Rhodes." The Octet and Violin Quartet are contem-plating a trip to Millersburg in May. They are prepared to give a good concert. A good job for an overworked student : Plucking the dandelions out. of the grass on the campus. Two Sophomores, cogitating over Dr. B.'s head, propounded the following conumdrum : Why is Dr. B.'s head like a hound ? Because it makes a little hair go a great way. E.,'99—Oh! Mr. F., the MERCURY says that if anyone has a dispute that cannot be settled amiably he shall call around to 29 W. He must have been thinking of the amiable girls. B.,'99—What are you reading? There, you are designating the Sabbath again ! S.,'99—Who is the author of Milton's "Par-adise Dost?" H., '97—' 'Shakespeare, of course.'' A., '97, While walking up the street dur-ing vacation, was reading Spectrum proof, and not noticing a shoot that was conveying coal 39 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. into a cellar he fell over it, breaking it down, and at the same time considerably disturbing his own equanimity. A passer-by said it was possible to hear the coal hustler hurl all sorts of expletives, dashes, and question marks af-ter the editor. Shortly after the term opened two Sophs overslept themselves on Sunday evening, and finding their appetites too strong they decided to call at the store and get some apples. They knew the girls would let them have them, so they went without collars. When they got there, however, the ladies insisted that they should come in, which they finally agreed to do until the apples were procured. While sitting there, with coat collars turned up, L. said : F., why don't you put down your coat collar ? This was too much for the modest young man, and he blushed. Mr. H., '99, believes in the motto that "Bet-ter the day, better the deed," having arisen one Sunday morning at 5 o'clock to study a declamation. The report is circulated that Mr. C.,'99, has been kidnapped by the Millersville authorities. We hope he may enjoy this experience better than his previous one. Mr. K.,'99, has been blessed with his third set of teeth, which he finds very troublesome, especially when he wishes to flirt. He had a slight experience in that line, recently. For further information, apply to Josey. Mr. E., Prep., recently astounded a young lady by the remark that his mother expected him to bring an American wife with him when he returned. Sammy is doing pretty well, but he must remember he is not yet ready to return to Persia. Mr. B., '99, would like meditetaneous speaker. Mr. S.,'99, during vacation remarked to some lady friends : "Oh, I'm naturally bright in languages, and I read French at sight. Dr. M. begs leave to differ. If "conceit were consumption" he'd be dead this long time. to become a good Mr. W.,'99, on account of his "lovely hair," has found favor in the eyes of the '99 co-ed. The "son of an eminent divine" has so far advanced in his manhood that he can now go around with a pipe in his mouth and not get sick. Bravo ! Luther. Nearly all the Seniors have taken leave of their moustaches. The object is to make the class appear as young as possible. Those who I kept their moustaches were afraid that they could never raise another one. Mr. H., '99 was seen, or rather heard, at a late ball game with a deaf .young lady. The conversation ran somewhat as follows: He— "Is'nt that a fine pitcher?" She—"No, I don't think it will rain." One of the Juniors, who had ruined his eyes the night before, by writing fine print, was unusually disappointed to hear that the exam-ination was excused. The committee appointed by the board of trustees in regard to Dr. McKnight's resigna-tion, met in the reception room of the recita-tion hall last Tuesday morning. Nothing is known as to their action. The Spectrum will be out in a few days. The publishers have had the material for some time and will send the books about the first week in May. There will be a few extra copies. If you have not subscribed, you should do so at once. Again work in gymnasium has been deserted. Tennis and base ball, how-ever, have more than replaced it. Tennis spirit is running high. Nearly seventy of the boys have entered the tournament. Baseball is also getting its share of enthusi-asts. Very exciting and close class games are expected. At noon on Wednesday, April 29th, Miss Margaret Grayson Valentine, daughter of Dr. Milton Valentine, professor of theology in the Seminary, was united in marriage to Mr. Henry W. Siegrist, of Lebanon. The cere-mony occurred at the home of the bride, and was performed by Dr. Valentine, assisted by the bride's brother, Rev. Milton H. Valentine. The bridal procession was composed of the groom and his best man, two bridesmaids, the maid of honor, and the bride, leaning on the arm of her brother, Sterling Valentine, and marched to the altar to the strains of Tann-hauser's wedding march. The room in which the ceremony was per-formed was decorated most beautifully with apple blossoms, producing a charming, as well as novel effect. The wedding was very largely attended, and the presents were especially numerous | and handsome. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 40 After congratulations were extended to the newly-married pair, most elegant refreshments were served to the guests. The bride and groom started on their tour on the afternoon train on the W. M. R. R. The MERCURY unites with their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. It is reported that a midnight flitting took I place at Prep, a few _ evenings ago. Some of the Preps, thinking that the attractions were too great for Mr. E., 1900, kindly helped him i to move. We are sorry to learn that the rooms sought for by Mr. E. were occupied, and Mr. E. was compelled to move back with all his possessions. The MERCURY extends its sympathy. At last things have come to an end, or, at least we hope so, in the line of fights. On Friday night, April 18, as Messrs. Smith, '98, land Spayde, '99, were returning to college, after having been up town for something to eat, they were stopped at the depot by three town fellows, who demanded "a dime to rush the growler." They were refused, when they followed our men down to and inside the col-i lege gates, where they made a desperate as-sault on them. One of the assailants, King, {by name, had a knife, and succeeded in cutting ;'both Smith and Spayde. Finally, the fight was ■ interrupted by the appearance of other college Imen on the scene, and the town men then withdrew. On account of not knowing the names of the assailants, warrants could not be issued as soon as needful, and King managed to escape for the time being. All three men jhave now been caught, tried and convicted. ■There is no doubt but that the}' will receive a |just sentence. On Friday evening, April 25th,- the last of a Ivery good course of Y. M. C. A. entertain- Imeuts was given. Dr. Willits was the speaker lof the evening, and his subject was "Sunshine, lor How to Enjoy Eife." Quite a large num- Iber of people were present, and the lecture ■was enjoyed by all. Dr. S. [in physiology]—Which is the bet-ter, Mr. B., to live upon a mixed diet all the time, or upon one consisting of the same kinds I of food ? 'Chummie" B.,'99—Why, Doctor, if you |iat the same kind of food all the time, you'll [die sometime, won't you ? Dr. B. [In Greek]—What is a man ? Mr. R.,'99 -Man is a quadruped. "Capt." D., famous as a '99 foot-ball player, is calling on a girl, when the college bell is heard to ring,— THE GIRE—Mr. D., do you hear, the bell for study hour is ringing. Mr. D.—Oh, that's all right, they'll excuse me. THE GIRE—Well, I'll excuse you, too, Mr. D. Mr. M., '99, of New York fame, while in Physiology, enumerating the different parts through which the food must pass before reaching the stomach, grew eloquent, men-tioning the throat, the pharynx, the gullet, the liver, the lungs, and would have included the heart and the brains, had Dr. S. allowed him. Dr. S. [in physiology]—Mr. E., what word in the English language do we get from bicus-pids ? Son-of-an-emineut-divine—Cuspidor ! Dr. M.—How are consonants at the end of the words pronounced ? Mr. S.,'99—They are pronounced silent. Dr. B. [In Sophomore Botany class, hold-ing up a flower stalk]—Does this resemble grass ? Chorus, on back row—Yes, sir ; it's green. Dr. B.—There are other things besides grass that are green. Chorus, on back row—Yes, sir—Freshmen. Mr. F.,'98, in Greek class the other morn-ing furnished some entertainment by reading about Alexander and Meualaos fighting for "the woman with long spears." "Doc." E.,'98, recently convulsed several of his friends by referring to the spray, which he uses for cologne, as his "itemizer." Und no huts ihn gewunert fer was sie lacha ! Mr. S.,'99, on being told that the Odyssey treated of the wanderings of Ulysses, said he couldn't see how that could be, because his Mythology said that Homer wrote about the wanderings of Ulysses. These Freshmen are always so exact. Mr. H., '99, insists that coquette is pro-nounced croquet! Perhaps there is some re-lation between the two in the place from which he comes. Charles F., '98, has taken to chewing to-bacco, and if any fellow wants a chew he knows where to get it. Gold Rope, No Tax, Finzer's Old Honesty and Battle Axe are some -M THE COLLEGE MERCURY. of his favorites. We have heard it reported that he did not commence this detestable habit voluntarily, but that he was prevailed upon by his friends. One short sentence will tell the whole story. His sideburns arc no more. We all know who wore them; we all know who did the college the service of removing them; and we all know that we are very thankful. It is not necessary to add, that he looks a great deal better with-out them. What strange freaks of nature we do read about—worse than earthquakes and landslides. Mr. H., '98, the other clay in Bible astonished the class by saying that "the Taurus mount-ains flow westward into the Mediterranean sea!" "Jerry" F.,'98, recently in English litera-ture, made a slight mistake when he said that among the books of the Elizabethan period was one on "railways." Zullinger, '98, is at his home in Waynes-boro, suffering with a severe attack of rheu-matism. McAllister, '98, was also on the sick list for about a week and a half, but is again back to his work. The exhibition given by the Sons of Her-cules in the Gymnasium, Tuesday evening, April 21, was one of the best for some years. The audience, however, should have been much larger, and it is to be regretted that the fellows did not turn out as they should have done. The performance consisted mainly of mat work, with some work on the horizontal and parallel bars, and concluded with a three round sparring match between Bechtel, 1900 and Kahler, 1900. All the performances and figures were very skillfully executed, and the Sons of Hercules are to be congratulated upon their successful entertainment. "The floral tributes to the favorites were many and beau-tiful." Those who took part in the perform-ances are : Wiest, '95, Stup, '96, Krafft, '98, Fuss,' 98, Hermann,' 99, Brumbaugh, '99, Straw,'99, Kahler 1900 and Bechtel, 1900. The College Octette and the Violin Quartette furnished the music, which was well appreci-ated— especially by the gallery, who rendered their applause in a very vociferous manner when the Octette closed with "Away down South in old Virginia." /\LUw|Ni- II. D. SHIMER AND H. W. BIKLE, Editors. '68. Rev. L. M. Heilmau, D. D., pastor of the Lutheran church at Harrisburg, is deliver-ing a series of five illustrated lectures covering subjects of history, travel and science. '72. Rev. J. A. Koser will occupy the new-parsonage by May 1st, at Sioux City, la. '74. Rev. W. L. Remsberg, of Omaha, Neb., has been called to the Myersville charge in Frederick county, Md. '75. Rev. E. G. Hay, of Red Hook, N. Y., delivered his illustrated lecture on Gettysburg in Story and in Art, in the Lutheran church at Albany, Rev. Dr. G. M. Heindel, pastor, on April 29th. '75. Since Rev. E. D. Weigle, D. D., as-sumed the pastorate of Trinity Lutheran church, Meclianicsburg, January 1st, 1896, sixty persons have been added to the member-ship of the church, increasing the roll of mem-bers to over two hundred. '78. Rev. A. R. Glaze has changed his ad-dress from Gordon to Maple Hill, Pa. '80. Rev. G. W. McSherry, of Taneytown, Md., has resigned. This leaves one of the most important charges in the Maryland Synod vacant. '82. The second edition of "Practical Exer-cises in English," by Rev. Prof. Huber Gray Buehler, published some months since by Harper Brothers, is now going through the presses. The author is at present engaged in the preparation of another book of an educa-tional character. '82. Rev. H. H. Weber, General Secretary of our Church Extension Board, immediately after the last meeting of the Board, suffered a relapse, and is now at his home, unable to leave it. It is thought the heavy work before Eas-ter is the cause. '82. Rev. H. L. Jacobs has resigned his charge at Hanover. His many friends and acquaintances will regret to lose him as a citi-zen, while his congregation must doubly re-gret their loss of a gifted pulpit orator and a faithful and earnest pastor. Mr. Jacobs will l go to Tyrone. '83. Field Secretary Rev. H. L. Yarger, of j the Church Extension Board, is visiting all ■ the churches of the General Synod in Califor- I nia. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 42 '84. Rev. Geo. E- Faber, A. M., has pub-lished in tract form, a patriotic discourse, which he delivered before Wayne Council, No. 46, Jr. O. U. A. M., Nov. 24, 1895. Thesub-j jectof his discourse is "Four Horns and Four [ Carpenters.'' '88. Rev. D. Frank Garland, pastor of the Church of the Reformation, Baltimore, Md., has published a neat card of his special servi- Ices now being held. '91. Rev. Chas. Ritter, of Fayetteville was recently in town visiting H. T. Weaver and family. '91. Rev. W. G. Slifer, of Idaville, has re-ceived and accepted a unanimous call to St. John's Lutheran church of Davis, W. Va., j and will take charge in the near future. '91. Rev. August Pohlman, our medical [missionary-elect to Africa, was graduated from the Baltimore Medical College on commeuce- Imentday, April 22d. He had the honor of having been chosen class valedictorian. '91. Rev. Stanley Billheimer preached in [Bethlehem Lutheran church, Harrisburg, on Sunday, April 12. '93. Rev. W. H. Ehrhart, of the Gettys-burg Seminary, has been called to Silver Run, [Md. '93. Rev. John C. Grimes has been asigned Jto the Greencastle charge, Greencastles, Pa., [by the Central Pa., M. E. Conference. '95. Ivan L- Hoff has been admitted to the Ibar of Carrol county, Md., and is building up a good clientage. ATHLETICS. WILLIAM E. WHEELER. Editor. The base ball season was opened April 17th, by the game with Washington and Jefferson, Ion the home grounds. The game was quite Ian exciting one on account of the opportune jbatting on both teams. W. and J. made two |runs in their half of the third inning, and by a nome-run hit of Tate, Gettysburg tied the score in the second half of the third. Two nore runs were added to each nine in the fifth inning, and again enthusiasm ran high. W. and J., by bunching their hits in the sixth and seventh, added five more runs, and this lead IGettysburg was unable to overcome, and al-though adding three more to their favor, they were defeated by a score of nine to seven. The make-up of the home team was somewhat uncertain until the day for the game, and their playing was very good, only two errors being made. Rogers, for W. and J., pitched the better game, allowing Gettysburg but six hits. For the "blue and orange" Sheely and Tate led at the bat, while Heisey and Eicher carried off the honors for the visitors. Being the first game of the season, a large crowd was present, and between innings the Gettysburg band played appropriate strains. The following is the score in detail : GETTYSBURG. R H PO A White, 3b 0031 Sheel}', lb 1260 Leisenring, ss. 3 o o 6 'rate, c 1270 Wolf, e.f 0110 Hartzell, l.f. 0060 Huttou, r.f 0020 Wisotzski, r.f. 1 1 o o Courtney, p 1003 Licht'b'rg'r^b 0020 w AND j. R Nesbit, ib 2 Hughes, ss 1 Heisey, rf 2 Eicher, 3b 1 Moore, cf o Rogers, p o Thomson, c. . 1 Beason, 2b o Gamble, If 2 Totals 9 13 27 14 7 lotals 7 6 27 10 2 Earned runs—Gettysburg, 4; W. and J., 7. Two-base hits- Gettysburg, 1; W. and J., 1. Three-base hits—w. and J., i- Home runs—Gettysburg, 1. Stolen bases—Gettysburg, 5; w. and J., 6. Double plays—Hughes, Beason, Nesbit. Struck out—by Gettysburg, 6; by W. and J., 8. Passed balls—Thom-son, 2. Time of game—2,30. Umpire—Donald McPherson. The home team was again defeated on the 18th of April, at Lancastei,by the Franklin and Marshall team, by a score of nine to noth-ing. Inability to hit F. and M.'s pitcher, a State League man, was the cause of defeat. Gettysburg put up a pretty game in the field, and supported Burns in fine style. The latter struck out fourteen men, creating for himself an enviable record against F. and M.'s hard hitters. He allowed them but eight scattered hits. Harr did the best batting for F. and M., and Sheely and Leisenring for Gettysburg. The game was without any distinguishing fea-tures, since both teams showed considerable weakness at the bat. Cremer and Kready did the best fielding for F. and M. The fol-lowing is the score : GETTYSBURG. White, 3b Sheely, ib Leisenring, 2b Mulhall. c Diehl, cf Wisotzki, ss. Wolf, r. f Burns, p Hartzell, 1. f. R H PO Oil 013 o 1 3 o o 14 F, & M. R H PO A Hambright, 3b. 1 o 2 2 Cremer, c 2193 Sheckard, p I 1 2 1 Barthol'm'w.ib o 1 8 1 Sheibley, 2b I o 3 1 Gillan, cf 2120 Harr, rf 0210 Helman, If 1 1 o o Kreads', ss 1 1 o 2 Total o 3 23* 7 4 Total 9 8 27 10 ♦Sheckard out-hit by batted ball. Earned runs—F. and M., 1. Two-base hits—F. and M., 3. Double plays—Sheibley aud Bartholomew. Base on balls— Gettysburg, 1 ; F. and M" 6. Hit by pitched ball—Gettysburg, 1; F. and M., 2. Struck out—Burns, 14; by Sheckard, 8. Passed balls—Mulhall, 1. Time of game—2.05. Umpire—Mr. G arwood. 43 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. The third game of the season resulted in a decided victory for Gettysburg, whose oppon-ent was the strong nine from the Carlisle In-dian school. As is usual in all games with this institution, a large and appreciative crowd was present. The grand stands were filled. It was an ideal clay for base ball, and both teams entered the game with a de-termination to win. Stung by the two previ-ous defeats, Gettysburg made every effort to retrieve lost reputation at the expense of the Indians. But seven innings were played, to enable the visiting team to catch a train for home, and in that time Burns had them en-tirely'at his mercy, allowing the Indians but three hits. His ups and downs and deceptive, ins and outs were too much for the heavy hit-ters from Carlisle. Seventeen men fanned the air in vain attempts to hit the ball. Both teams played a pretty game in the field. Tate led at the bat for Gettysburg, getting three out of the five hits made. Jamison and Shelafo were the only ones able to touch Burns. Score in detail : GETTYSBURG. White, 3b 1 Sheely, ib o Leisenring, ss. 0 Tate, c 1 Wolf, cf 1 Hnrtzell, If o Licht'b'ger, 2b. o Hums, p o Mutton.rf o R II PO A 18 I 5 2I INDIANS. R H TO A Pierce, ib 0050 Roger, cf 0030 Shelafo, p 1203 Archiquette, If o o 2 o Jamison, 2b. o ] jackson, rf o Yrobe. ss o Louis, 3b o o Spenser, e o o o o o 1 Total. Earned runs—Gettysbnrg, 2. Total 1 3 18 7 3 Two-base hits—Indians, I" Stolen bases—Gettysburg, 2; Indians, 2. Double plays—Louis. Jamison, Pierce. Base on balls-Gettysburg, 3. Hit by pitched ball—Gettysburg, 1; Indians, I. Struck out—By Burns, 17; by Shelafo, 4. Time of game—1.55. Umpire-Paul Kuendig. The need of a good track team was clearly shown by the recent participation on the part of Gettysburg in the relay races held at Frank-lin Field, University of Pennsylvania on the 25th ult. With proper and sufficient training we could have undoubtedly won in our event; as it was our team secured third place. Many benefits are derived from such meets and the good obtained shows itself in subse-quent races. The meeting with the college athletic world, the exchanging of plans and purposes by the different men and coaches are of an inestimable benefit to any team, and es-pecially to our own team. Track work has hitherto been a minus quantity at Gettysburg and only an occasional spur would cause any-thing like a revival of the true athletic spirit. The result of this, our first participa-tion in relay racing, should not be disregarded, but all energy and power exerted to put into 1 the field a strong representative track team. This is the intention of the management and it should meet the hearty co-operation and sup-port of the students. Arrangements are now being made for a "field day" during com-mencement week. Further notice and needs will be made known. The prospects for our foot ball team next i year are now engaging the attention of the management. During the next few weeks the i old men as well as new ones will get out on i the field and practice kicking, running and I falling on the ball. This practice is absolutely I necessary for a successful team, and though a I little earlier than usual, means a great deal I toward the success of the eleven There is good material now in college and, with prom-ised accessions, our prospects for a winning team were never so bright. The manager is now arranging the schedule, and a number of dates have been secured. The drawings for the tennis tournament have not yet been made, but will be done in a few days. A greater number of entries have been secured this year than ever before. Manager Lark is working hard to make this tournament more successful financially and otherwise than previous ones; and from the entries and possible drawings a goodly number of close and exciting games will be witnessed. All tennis players should enter this tournament and uphold the record made by former players. FFJATERNHY NOTES. PHI KAPPA PSI. We were pleased to have among us recently for a few days, Rev. J. L. Smith, D. D., '62, ofPittsburg, Pa. F. G. Turner, '93, is studying law at the University of Maryland. Rev. J. G. Goetman, D. D., attended a com-mittee meeting held here several days since. Eisenhart and Reitzell, '96, are two of the ten speakers at the coming commencement, Eisenhart receiving the appointment of Vale-dictorian. E. W. Smith, '93, intends pursuing shortly a course of medicine at U. P. Paul F. W. Kuendig, '98, has been elected official umpire of the Cumberland Valley League. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 44 PHI GAMMA DELTA. Bro. Walter H. Stifel, of Allegheny, Pa., was initiated on Tuesday, April 28th. We had the pleasure of entertaining Bros. Beason and Logan from W. and J. during the visit of their base ball team, Apr. 17. Bro. Swartz, '81, until recently pastor at Wilmington, Del., accepted a call to Pough-keepsie, N. Y. Bro. Fichthorn, '84, will sail from New York, June 24, on the Friesland, for a two months tour of England and Germany. Bros. Seabrook, '77, Gait, '85, and Anstadt, '90, were welcome visitors in Gettysburg re-cently. The following brothers were in town attend-ing the Siegrist-Valentine wedding last Tues-day : Hocker, '80, Valentine, '80, Stahler, '80, Valentine, '82, Alleman, '84, Fichthorn, '84, Kausler> '84, Miller, '85, DeYoe, '86, Garland, '88. Bro. Herr, ex-'97; is one of the performers [in the U. of P. "Mask and Whig" Club. Bro. Smith, '97, recently took a trip to Phila. on business in the interest of the Spec- : hum. Bros. Rice, Shaar and Baum are speakers chosen for Commencement. Bro. Norman Gait, '85, of Washington, D. C, was married to Miss Edith Boiling, at Wyethville, Va., Thursday morning, Apr. 30. Bro. H. R. Smith was recently elected Busi-ness Manager of the MERCURY for the coming I year. ALPHA TAU OMEGA. Rev. C. G. Bikle, '92, of Glen Gardner, N. J., paid the °hapter a visit, recently. Geo. A. Kyner, '89, of Chambersburg, Pa.,- was in Gettysburg some time ago. M. R. Zulliuger, '98, who was compelled to go home on account of sickness, has improved and will be back in a few weeks. Ralph L. Smith, '98, has gone home and will not return this term. W. E. Wheeler, '97; C. B. Erb, '97, andH. F. Grazier, '98, who were members of the relay team, report a fine time while at Phila-delphia, through the courtesy of Penn. Tau. F. S. Emmert, ex-'gs, has graduated from 1 Bellevue Hospital, New York, and is practic- | ing his profession there. Chas. H. Spayde, '99, was home for a few days, recently. PHI DELTA THETA. O. H. Melchor, '76, spent a few days in town recently. C. E. Reinewald, '85, paid us a visit on April 29th. J. C. Hughes and Alex. Eicher, of Penu'a Gamma, were the guests of the Chapter on April 17th and 18th. J. E. Meisenhelder,' 97, and J. W. Ott, '97, have been elected to positions on the MERCURY staff, the former as assistant business manager, and the latter as an associate editor. SIGMA CHI. . Emory L. Loudon, '87, of Altoona, Pa., paid the Chapter a Welcome visit April 29th. E. W. London, '96, was. one of the repre-sentatives from this college in the relay races at the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadel-phia, April 25th. He has also been chosen as one of the ten speakers for commencement. Frank Leisenring, '97, spent Saturday, 18th ult, at Lancaster, with the base ball team. TOWN ^D SEWIJNARY NOTES. WEBSTER C SPAYDE, Editor. TOWN. Among the bills passed by the New York Legislature and sent to Governor Morton for approval was one appropriating $25,000 for an equestrian statue at Gettysburg to Major Gen-eral H. W. Slocum. It is not at all. likely that the bill will be vetoed. Before many years the field will be dotted with works of sculptors. . The Senate has concurred in the House bill to improve the roads within the National Park at this place. Another observation tower is to be erected this summer. Sunday trains will likely be put on the Ship-pensburg, Carlisle and Gettysburg divisions of the Reading Railroad, again about the middle of May. The repair hands are getting the electric road in condition for operation. 45 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. The Union League of Philadelphia will be here on the 23rd and 24th of May on their an-nual excursion. At the oratorical contest between members of the Prohibition Club of the Seminary and College, held in the Court Room, Thursday, April 23d, J. S. Huddle, of the Seminary, was chosen to represent the association in the State contest, which will take place in Philadelphia, May 8th. The judges were Revs. T. P. Ege, Hugh Gilchrist and A. R. Steck and Wm. Arch McClean and D. P. McPherson, Esqs. The able and eloquent sermon of Rev. Dr. Billheimer in St. James Lutheran church on Sunday evening, April 26th was attended by over 100 members of Gettys Lodge of Odd Fellows in a body, and by an audience which crowded the spacious audience room. At a meeting of the Board of School Direc-tors Monday evening, April 27th, it was de-termined to buy from J. Emory Bair and Calvin Gilbert the tract of land which forms the triangle between the Chambersburg pike and the Springs road, from the railroad east to the monument. The price fixed is $1,500. Several architects have been notified of the in-tention to build, and plans are requested for a handsome, two-story brick building. SEMINARY. Rev. W. S. Oberholtzer, who was ill for quite a long time, is well again, and left for his home on Monday morning, April 27th. We extend to him our best wishes for the future. On Sunday, April 19th, Rev. Ervin Diet-erly preached at Greenvillage in the morning and at Fayetteville in the evening. Rev. L. H. Waring returned lately from Bloomington, 111., where he spent several weeks in mission work. Rev. L. B. Hafer preached for Rev. Jas. Guiney, at Cold Springs, Sunday, April 12th. On Sunday, April 12th, Rev. J. T. Huddle preached at Germantown, Pa. Rev. Charles P. Wiles has accepted a unan-imous call to the Rossville charge, York county. Rev. E. E. Neudewitz filled the pulpit for Rev. Weigle, at Mechanicsburg, on April 19. The joint council of the Myersville, Md., Lutheran charge has extended a call to Rev. Wilson L. Remsburg, of Omaha, Neb., to be-come their pastor, and it is understood that he will accept the call. Rev. Remsburg was graduated from the Gettysburg Seminary. The following Seminarians were out preach-ing on Sunday, April 26th : Rev. E. E. Par-son in the Messiah Lutheran church, Harris-burg ; Rev. C. P. Wiles at Rossville, York county, Pa.; Rev. A. A. Kelly at Mechanics-burg, Pa.; Rev. M. J. Kline in the Bethlehem Lutheran church, Harrisburg; Rev. L- F. Myers at Frederick, Md.; Rev. J. M. Guss in the Second Lutheran church, Carlisle ; Rev. J. C. Bowers at Lutherville, Md.; Rev. J. F. Crigler at Newport, Pa.; Rev. A. J. Rudisill at New Bloomfield, Pa.; Rev. Flavius Hilton at Martin's Creek, Pa., and Rev. W. H. Erhart at Silver Run, Md. LITERARY SOCIETIES. EDNA M. LOOMIS, Editor. PHILO. On Friday evening, April 17th, the Senior members of Philo Society, arra37ed in their gowns and mortarboards, followed the custom instituted by the class of '95, and rendered their valedictory program. Notwithstanding the great warmth of the evening, an unusually large audience assembled, and apparent^ were much pleased with the performance. The program was as follows : Instrumental Solo, - - - Miss DIEHL. Greeting, --- BADM. Roll Call, - RITTER. Essay, "Oratory as a Factor in Education," - - RICE. '96 on the Campus, REITZELL. Vocal Solo, - - - STOT. Poem, --- Miss LOOMIS. Oration, --- EISENHART. Retrospect, --- - MENGES. '96 on the Carpet, - ' - - - - CAKTY, Vocal Solo, - - - - - - REITZELL. '96 in I,ab., --- I,OUDO!(. Prophecy, --- YODER. Piano Solo, --- Miss DIEHL. At the close of the program, Mr. Stup, on behalf of the Senior members, presented the society with an excellent portrait of Dr. E. S. Breidenbaugh. The following men were elected to positions on the MERCURY staff for the ensuing year: Business Manager, H. R. Smith, '97; Asso-ciate Editors, S. J. Miller, '97; L- Kohler, '98; C. H. Tilp, '98; C. T. Lark, '98. The following officers were elected on Fri- THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 46 day evening, May 1st : Pres., Abel; V. Pres., Lark; Cor. Sec, Fuss; Rec. Sec, Herman; Treas., Fite; Critic, Miss Sieber; librarian, Englar; Ass't Librarian, Tilp; Subscriber for papers, Armstrong. PHRENA. On Friday evening, May 1, Phrena ren-dered the following special program before a large and attentive audience : Essay, "The Functions of the Farmers' Alliance,' Essay, "Woman's Eights," Essay, "The Complaints of the Populist Party," Music—Violin and Guitar, - - - - • - Recitation, "The Ship of Faith," Essay, "The Glory of the Democratic Party," Oration, "Why I am a Republican," Oration, "Why I am a Prohibitionist," Music—Violin and Guitar, - :- Oration, "The Know-Nothing Party," "Tang-an-ang-jeera," - Kline,'!!!) Finch,'98 0tt,'97 Manges Bros. Hickman,'99 - Spayde,'9C Shimer,'96 Brubaker,'9C Manges Bros. Woods,'98 - Weeter,'99 LITERARY QUESTIONS. Is Thomas Hardy now-a-days ? Is Rider Haggard pale ? Is Minot Savage ? Oscar Wilde ? And Edward Everett Hale ? Was Lawrence Sterne? Was Herman Grimm? Was Edward Young? John Gay? Jonathan Swift ? and old John Bright ? And why was Thomas Gray ? Was John Brown ? was J. A. White ? Chief Justice Taney quite? Is William Black ? R. D. Blackmore ? Mark Lemon? H. K. White? Was Francis Bacon lean in streaks ? John Suckling vealy, pray ? Was Hogg much given to the pen ? Are Lamb's tales sold to-day ? Did Mary Maple Dodge in time ? Did C. D. Warner ? How ? At what did Andrew Marvel so? Does Edward Whimper now ? What goodies did Rose Terry Cook ? Or Richard Boyle beside ? What gave the wicked Thomas Payne ? And made Mark Akenside ? Was Thomas Tickell-ish at all ? Did Richard Steel, 1 ask ? Tell me has George A. Sala suit? Did William Ware a mask ? Does Henry Cabot Lodge at home ? John Home Tooke what and when ? Is Gordon Cumming ? Has G. W. Cabled his friends again ?—Ex. DISAPPOINTED. T'd heard about the palisades ; One minute was enough To see that they were after all But one enormous bluff. —Yale Record. "My daughter," and his voice was stern, "You must set this matter right ; What time did the Sophomore leave, Who sent in his card last night? 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The College Metcufy. VOL. IV. GETTYSBURG, PA., NOVEMBER, 1896. No. 7. THE COLLEGE MEftCUfiT, Published each month during the college year by the Students of Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) College. STAFF. Editor: ROBBIN B. WOLF, '37- Associate Editors : LEWIS C. MANGES, '97. ED. W. MEISENH ELDER, SAMUEL J. MILLER '97. CHARLES T. LARK '98. JOHN W. OTT, '97. CHARLES H. TILP, '98. E. L. KOLLEK, '98. Alumni Association Editor: REV. D. FRANK GARLAND, A. M., Baltimore, Md. Business Manager: HARRY R, SMITH, '97. Assistant Business Manager: JOHN E. MEISENHELDER, '97. Tvi>»a. J0ne 1EKMS volume (ten months). -\Slngle copies Payable in advance. $i.no .15 All Students are requested to hand us matter for publication The Alumni and ex-members or the College will lavor us by sending information concerning their whereabouts or any items they may think would he interesting for publication. All subscriptions and business matters should be addressed to the business manager. Matter intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor. Address, THE COLLEGE MERCURY, Gettysburg, Pa. CONTENTS. EDITORIALS, - - - ■ - 97 "GETTYSBURG CLUB" AT YALE, - 100 "PREP," 103 COLLEGE LOCALS, . - 104 BOOK REVIEW, . 106 ALUMNI NOTES, -.-. --- 107 ATHLETIC NOTES, 109 TOWN AND SEMINARY NOTES, --- no FRATERNITY NOTES, m LITERARY SOCIETIES, . --- . - 112 EDITORIAL. IN the Franklin and Marshal Weekly for October 21st, appears a caustic criticism on the Gettysburg vs. F. and M. foot-ball game. It is anonymous, but it was evidently written by one who saw nothing of the game and knew less. It starts with saying, "Our team made an obstinate stand and brave fight against G. College as a whole." A huge faori-cation to start with. Fleven men only opposed them. No one except players and officials were allowed within the lines. "As a whole" maj' insinuate something bad concerning the officials. If any official showed partiality, it must have been their own man. Mr. Kump, the Gettysburg umpire is a conscientious and upright man, a student in the Theological Seminary, and there is no one who could have filled the position more honorably or more im-partially. "The 'Varsity was the constant mark of offensive derision and extreme disre-spect at the hands of many of the spectators and the substitutes on the side lines." This is a great exaggeration. No team ever re-ceived more gentlemanly treatment on our field. Cessna was the only F. and M. player that was guyed and he well deserved it. Another imaginary statement was, "Gettys-burg played a game which was characterized by holding, slugging and off-side playing." This was evidently copied from some dime novel and sounded well, so the writer put it in to fill up. Then, too, it said, "We condemn that reckless spirit which will resort to indecent and unsportsmanlike methods to accomplish its end." So do we. Such a thing would never be tolerated by the students or the Fac-ulty of Gettysburg College. We claim to be decent and gentlemanly, and denounce and re-press anything indecent or ungentlemanly. The article is so inconsistent with the talk of 98 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. the F. and M. players themselves. Manager Garhard personally thanked our Manager for the excellent entertainment. Hosterman, their injured player, will never forget the tender care given him, which was forsooth the cause of his speedy recovery. While we believe in manly emulation, we are grieved to think that college men have not realized the fact that both teams can not win. Rather let defeat be an inducement to gain the victory next time. * * WE publish this month the article entitled, "Reminiscences of Prep," sent us by a man signing himself "An Alumnus." There will hardly be space to publish an account of his whole college career. While we may be glad to publish portions of it, we can and will not do it unless he sends us his name, not neces-sarily for publication. He may write over a nom deplume, but it is against editorial rules to publish anything unless the author is known. The article was published this month ex gratia but we will delay all others until the name is known. * * * COMMUNICATIONS sent us this month by Alumni as to their whereabouts were wel-comed. It is to be hoped that many others will imitate them. It is impossible for the ed-itors to know of the movements and fortunes of all the Alumni. If you have any personal items send them on. * * *. WE unwittingly neglected to mention the new professors in our last issue. Rev. Oscar G. Klinger, Professor of the Greek Language, Clyde B. Stover, assistant in the Laboratory, and Luther P. Eisenhart, instructor in Prep. All of them are graduates of our Alma Mater and are giving general satisfaction in their re-spective positions. The MERCURY wishes them success in their work. THE recent action of the leading Medical Universities, requiring an applicant for admis-sion to be an A. B., is well worth notice. The main object of this action is to keep office boys out of the profession, that is, to have only thoroughly educated men as doctors. Physi-cians are not held in the same estimation to-day as they were formerly, and this is largely due to the fact that the authorities at the vari-ous colleges and universities have been too lenient, granting diplomas, etc., ex gratia. Boys who have not been able to keep up with their classes in colleges and academies, go to medical schools, receive their diplomas, and then undertake to cure all the ills that flesh is heir to. Few things are more sacred than this office and every advance which tends to place this work in the hands of only competent men is to be commended. BY the time this copy of the MERCURY reaches you, the next President of the United States will have been elected. Very little en-thusiasm is shown hereabouts this year, com-pared with other presidential elections. This is probably due to the great sound money ma-jority among the college boys. Perhaps it is partly due to the fact that most of the boys are minors. There are so few silverites here that there is not as much cause for party spirit. The students used to hold political meetings, make eloquent speeches and make various lu-dicrous bets. Perhaps the spirit is latent, daily increasing, ready to break forth in all its glory when the result is known. * * * THE foot-ball game between Lafayette and University of Pennsylvania on the 24th, strik-ingly illustrated the disastrous effects of over confidence. Self reliance is one of the noblest attributes, but over confidence is sure to work injury to any cause. The U. P. team was so sure of victory that they thought practice was unnecessary. Compelled to practice, they merely went through the form, being sure of their positions on the teaiji and confident that Lafayette would be "easy." Lafayette, on the other hand, knew they must play a hard game THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 99 and therefore practiced faithfully. The game was played and the University team, represent-ing several thousand, succumbed to the team representing a college of several hundred. Our team should take note of this and profit by their example. OUR foot-ball enthusiasts might learn a needed lesson from their neighbor at Carlisle. Our first team is willing to practice, but often there is no second team out. We are told that from thirty to fifty men in uniform are on the field every night at Dickinson, and from them is picked a team well worthy to cope with the first "eleven." OUR LARGE ADDITIONS.—In these times of financial distress throughout the country our college is to be congratulated on the large ad-ditions made to the student body at the open-ing of the scholastic year. Reports from the various colleges throughout the land indicate a reduction in the number of recruits—some colleges having only about the usual number, while others report less. On the contrary this will be the banner year for Pennsylvania Col-lege, having the largest Freshman class in her history and the largest number in the Prepar-atory Department ever registered at the open-ing of the year. Midland, too, and Carthage have larger additions than ever before and Wittenberg holds her own. All this speaks well for the education of our Lutheran boys and for the •colleges of the Lutheran church. Our people believe in the higher education o'f their sons and they have faith in the colleges of the church. G. * * PRINCETON UNIVERSITY.—So we write it now, for the name of the great institution has been changed. Princeton has just passed its sesqui-centennial, which attracted the atten-tion of the entire world of letters. The great scholars of Europe crossed the sea and joined with the great men of America in doing honor to this institution of learning. Perhaps never before in the history of America has there been gathered such a body of distinguished men. There were men from England, Ire-land, Scotland, France, Holland, Germany and Greece^ Some of the leading educators, governors, literateurs and editors of this coun-try were present. Mr. Cleveland also was a distinguished guest, and the chief speaker of the occasion. His theme was, "The duties and responsibilities that college men owe to the cause of good government." President Patton reported the gifts, on this occasion, to the institution to be more than a million and a quarter dollars. It is worth}' of note that un-der present conditions the cause of education should be so generously supported. A rather long list of celebrities were honored in the con-ferring of degrees. In the list were some of the great men of Lutheran Germany. We ex-tend our hearty congratulations to Princeton University and trust that long before Pennsyl-vania College has reached her sesqui-centennial year Princeton will have the pleasure of re-turning congratulations to Gettysburg Uni-versity. G. # * * "THE ETHICS OF WORK."—Work has an ethical element. It is not something to be shunned. It is not an evil to be avoided, but a privilege to be accepted. It is a part of the Moral law, "Six days shalt thou labor." Idle-ness degenerates—work develops manhood and womanhood. It is not as some write, "a badge of inferiority," but it is a sign of super-iority. Christ, who came as the highest rev-elation of the Father, took his place at the work-bench in the carpenter-shop at Nazareth. Out of the necessity of work are begotten un-told blessings both to the race and to the indi-vidual. It is therefore a serious mistake to court idleness and to seek to be "saved from work." There seems to be in our day a wide-spread anxiety to escape from work. Too many are asking for "the minimum of labor for the maximum of remuneration." Thou-sands seek the "short-cut road" to riches and to the rewards of work and effort. Too few ioo THE COLLEGE MERCURY. are willing to tread the slow and weary road our fathers trod to success. This spirit of "short-cut" search for treasure has effected our educational work. Here, too, is mani-fested anxiety to get the maximum of reward for the minimum of toil. Too many seek the short-cut road to graduation and the diploma, in their anxiety to be saved from work. Too many take the short-cut road to the prepara-tion of lessons and "ride" into the recitation hour. They save themselves the drudgery of toil, but they lose the blessings of work and carry with them at graduation, too much of diploma and too little of true learning. "Hon-est toil" is the thing needed most in educa-tional methods. The men whom the world honors most are the men who have toiled hardest. The leaders in thought and in en-deavor are. the men who have not sought to be "saved from work" but who have cheerfully and honestly accepted the righteousness of God's command, "Six days shalt thou labor." G. " GETTYSBURG CLUB " AT YALE. • NEW HAVEN, CONN., NOV. 2, 1896. To THE EDITOR OF THE MERCURY : The October issue of your journal, if you will allow me to comment upon it, was found to be unusually interesting and, I am satisfied, has been read with more than ordinary pleas-ure by all of your patrons, in the college as well as out of it. The welcome news con- [OUR readers are to be congratulated on hav-ing presented to them, in this issue, the fol-lowing very readable letter of Win. J. Gies, '93. He is at present pursuing a special course of studies at the Sheffield Biological Department of Yale University, and is well-known as a true Gettysburg College man. He was instrumental in the change of the name of our college and in the betterment of our ath-letics. It is to be hoped that other alumni will follow his example and favor us with in-teresting contributions. —ED.] veyed by the "List of New Students," and by your enthusiastic editorial references thereto, has indeed been of a most gratifying character and suggests the hope that the numerical strength of the classes at Gettysburg will steadily increase, year after year. Every member of the class of '93 is very, very proud (pardon our egotism) of the distinction which membership in that largest, let me say most famous, of Gettysburg classes confers, but each of us, I believe, has long since gladly bowed his acknowledgments to the bright, brawn}', brainy Jioys of 1900 and will, here-after, constantly hope that, in their course through Gettysburg, the present Freshmen, as a class, will establish an unprecedentedly brilliant record in every line of commendable activity and, on the whole, make an impres-sion, upon the history of the college, so deep and so decided as to completely subordinate all the great achievements of the class of classes -93- Your editorial reference to the recent action of the Athletic Association in regard to the resolution upon "pure athletics" at Gettys-burg, reopens and, at the same time, an-nounces the satisfactory settlement of a ques-tion often heretofore discussed, but never be-fore so commendably acted upon. Are we to attribute to the advent of the class of igoo the influence which has brought about this great advance in the athletic polic}' of the student-body at Gettysburg ? If so, we weaklings of '93 will have to gracefully bow again. Let me be one of the first to congratulate you all upon this decided step in the right direction, and to express the hope that there will never, for any cause, whatever, be a reversal of the present creditable policy. The reports appearing in the MERCURY, and in the newspapers, in regard to the work of the foot-ball eleven are indicative of a very laudable earnestness on the part of the men constituting the team, as well as of the hearty enthusiasm of the entire student-body sup-porting it. This is indeed a very happy state of affairs. The recent defeat of Franklin and THE COLLEGE MERCURY. IOI Marshall, at Gettysburg, particularly, affords intense satisfaction to those of us who delight in noting the repeated supremacy of our ath-letic teams, and that the present season of foot-ball will prove to be eminently more success-ful than any over which Gettysburgians have had occasion to rejoice in the past, is doubtless the earnest wish of ever}' friend of our Alma Mater. All honor to the brave fellows who, under the dashing leadership of Captain White, '97, are struggling so manfully and so successfully to advance, to the very forefront, the athletic standard of Gettysburg College. Collectively, as well as individually, they are deserving of the highest and strongest praise, and it should certainly be openly and cheer-fully accorded them. The "suggestion" made by "J. A. H.," in the preceding issue, is one of the most im-portant general communications ever presented in the columns of the MERCURY,-and, if fol-lowed in detail, cannot fail to be productive of the happiest results. The plan suggested to bring about a more general interest in, and larger attendance upon, the annual Commence-ment exercises and Alumni meetings, as inti-mated, "is substantially that which has been in operation at Yale University," and those of us who are familiar with the brilliant success attending the annual gatherings of graduates here at Yale can enthusiastically endorse any plan of the same general character as that now proposed by "J. A. H." for the special pur-pose of inducing a greater personal interest in the affairs of commencement week at Gettysburg. The suggestion is assuredly worthy of a trial. The plan proposed succeeds gloriously at Yale. Why should it not eventually effect similar happy results at Gettysburg? It is to be hoped that the committee appointed by the General Alumni Association "to devise a more popular entertainment- for those who revisit their Alma Mater" will give this important suggestion the consideration it deserves and, if possible, put the proposed plan into prompt practice next June. The writer takes great pleasure in announc-ing that a permanent association of former Gettysburg students has lately been organized at New Haven. It is known as the "Gettys-burg Club" and its main objects are practi-cally the same as those of the General Alumni Association. As a permanent organization it proposes to stand by Gettysburg College and its affairs with unswerving loyalty at all times and, in every way within its influence, con-tribute to the success and advancement of our Alma Mater, and to the furtherance of the varied interests of her students in college. The "Gettysburg Club" will always cheer-fully extend the right hand of good-fellow-ship to all Gettysburgians desirous of continu-ing their studies at Yale, and all who come to New Haven from .Gettysburg will find the members of the club ever ready and willing to systematically assist them, and besides, always anxious to make their stay here as agreeable and pleasant as possible. Mr. Arthur H. Brown, '96, (Yale, '97), resident at 150 Shelton Ave., is the club's Corresponding Secretary. The first formal action of the club to indi-cate the attitude it intends to assume, in rela-tion to the affairs of the students now at Get-tysburg, was the unanimous adoption of a res-olution requesting the Spectrum editors for the privilege of representation with suitable cut, etc., in the '98 annual, at the club's expense. This action is designed primarily to give to the Spectrum editors the encouragement that those who earnestly and unselfishly labor in the name and for the interests of the college, as the '98 staff is now doing, should mani-festly receive from all. The following very brief accounts of some of the more important facts in the recent history of each of the eleven Gettysburgians now in New Haven are presented in the belief that they may be of general interest to the readers of the MERCURY : '90. SANFORD BOUCK MARTIN. B. A., (G., '90; Y., '94). B. L., (Y., '92). M. A., (G.,.'93)- M. L., (Y., '93). (Phi Gam-ma Delta.)—Left Columbia Law School, '91, to enter Yale Law School; received degree B. 102 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. L., June, '92. Pursued post graduate studies in the Yale Law School, '92-'93, receiving M. L., magnet cum laude, June, '93. Entered Senior class of Academic undergraduate de-partment in '93 and graduated with honors with the class of '94, receiving degree B. A., June, '94. For the past two years Mr. Martin has been practicing law in New Haven and has already earned a very enviable reputation. The exceptional ability he displayed, as assist-ant attorney for the defense in the widely pub-lished Lee murder trial, elicited universally approving comment among the people of New Haven and the acquittal of the defendant was due in large part to the masterly efforts of Lawyer Martin. '91. SCHMUCKER DUNCAN. B. A., (G., -9i). M. A., (Y., '94). (Phi Kappa Psi.)— Pursued undergraduate work in English and Philosophy in the Academic department, '92- '93. Continued work in same subjects as graduate student, '93-' 94, and received degree M. A., June, '94. After a year's absence from New Haven, Mr. Duncan has again resumed work in these same lines as a graduate stu-dent. '93. DANIEL FLOYD CULLER. B. A., (G., '93)! M. A., (Y., '96).—Entered Yale in the fall of '96 as a graduate student of Modern Languages; received degree M. A., June, '96. Has resumed work as a graduate student in the same department. '94. CHARLESFRONEFIELDKLOSS. B.A., (G., '94).—Has just entered Yale as a gradu-ate student and is pursuing studies in Political and Social Science. '94 REV. JEREMIAH KNODE COOK. (Phi Delta Theta.)—After graduation from Berkeley Divinity School, Middletown, Conn., June, '95, was given charge of Christ Church at East Haven, serving the congregation there from date of ordination to diaconate to end of October of present year. Was ordained to priesthood in Trinity church, New Haven, October 11, '96. Is now curate at Grace Church, Baltimore, Md., having taken charge there on All Saint's Day—Nov. 1. During the two years of his work in East Haven, Rev. Cook made a very favorable impression upon all who knew him, and the members of his congregation part with him now most re-luctantly. During the academic year, '95-'96, Rev. Cook took a post graduate course of lect-ures in the Yale Divinity School. '95. HARRY LESLIE MORRIS HOFFMAN. (Phi Gamma Delta.)—After the close of his Sophomore year at Gettysburg, Mr. Hoffman, in the fall of '93, entered the Freshman class of the Yale Academic department and has since continued a member of '97 in good stand-ing. In '95 he received one of the class hon-ors conferred annually upon the "high stand" Juniors on the basis of exceptional work done during Freshman and Sophomore years. Dur-ing his course at Yale he has been paying par-ticular attention to courses in the department of Music and in the Art School. He has been one of the most prominent and successful members of the Yale Gymnastic Team for the past two years, during that time having won three first and two second prizes in contests open to all members of the University. Mr. Hoffman has been one of the mainstays of his class base-ball team and is a popular member of many of the leading college organizations. '95. HORACE MONTGOMERY WITMAN. B. A., (G., '95). (Phi Kappa Psi.)—Has just begun the studies of the second year in the Yale Divinity School as a member of the Mid-dle class, after having finished the work of the first year in the Gettysburg Seminary. '96. ARTHUR HALLECK BROWN.—Entered Yale in the fall of '94 from the Sophomore class at Lafayette and became a member of'97 in the Academic department. He has continued to be a regular member of the class since then, having received one of the Junior honors based upon good work done upon his studies during Sophomore year. Mr. Brown has been mak-ins; special study in the Political Science courses. '96. ADELINE SOPHIA BROWN and SALETTA MERCY BROWN.—Both ladies have been re-siding with their parents in New Haven since the summer of '94. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 103 The writer, the eleventh on the list, at pres-ent is a graduate student in the Biological de-partment of the Scientific School and an as-sistant in the Biological Laboratory. WM. J. GiES, '93. "PEEP." To those who enjoyed the privileges of a life at "Prep.," the recollections of those em-bryonic days vie in interest with the later ones at College. It is for this reason, and with the hope that the incidents here narrated may bring to others in reading them, the same pleasurable recollections they have brought to me, that I now give these reminiscences of "Prep." It was on a dark and stormy September night in the seventies, that I first set foot upon the sacred soil of Gettysburg; a night not es-pecially conducive to cheerfulness; when the rain drops reminded you of falling tears and the winds sang funeral dirges. I felt strangely in accord with nature that night, and the ba-rometer of my feelings pointed to "rain." The first glimpse of my future school home was more reassuring than my introduction to the town had been. After stumbling along over the uneven pavements, stepping now and then in puddles of water, and again, feeling the bricks gently give way beneath my step, the appearance of the Preparatory building with its windows all brightly lighted and the hospitably open door, seemed to promise that which I received—a hearty welcome. As I crossed the portal, I ran against an outstreched hand, and this I immediately seized and shook most vigorously. My victim informed me during the exeicises that he was Mr. H., the Principal. Afterward, the boys completed the introduction by stating that every one called him by his official designation, "Pete." Soon after my arrival, I was introduced to my future chum and immediately began a covert study of him in the endeavor to weigh the probabilities of future peace or war. The result of my inspection was decidedly in his favor and during our association together, the verdict reached at this first meeting was never reversed. Dick G. was a tall, good-natured fellow, with a bright, smiling face and a hap-py- go-lucky air about him, that argued more for his companionship in frolic than in study. One point of difference settled, we managed to get along in perfect harmony. Dick was an inveterate tobacco chewer, and it was only af-ter many remonstrances that he could be per-suaded, in expectorating, to select other and more worthy objects than the stove and furni-ture for his deadly aim. At that time he was about seventeen years of age; just the period when youth to female charms is most suscepti-ble. Night after night, yielding to the mag-netic influence of the beautiful girls of G., he would throw hat, coat and boots out of the window, and then, in dressing gown and slip-pers, go down for water. If that water was needed before midnight, it was generally nec-essary for me to carry it up myself. Though not registering many perfect recita-tions, in every trick or escapade my chum stood easily, the first. When, with an intuition amounting almost to a certainty, our irate Principal would sharply question him concern-ing some especially audacious mischief, Dick, with a face of most cherubic guilessness would evince the greatest interest, ask the particulars and lie in a manner most convincing of his in-nocence. He was also musical, was chum, and, to gratify his artistic taste in this direction, inaugurated midnight symphony concerts. After Pete's light had been extinguished a sufficient time for slumber to have wrapped him in her mantle, white robed figures might be seen quietly stealing through the corridors; suddenly from every corner and recess of the building there would issue a succession of un-earthly and most fiendish howls; these would increase in volume and then as quickly cease, while their echoes, slowly dying in the mid-night air, seemed like the wail of lost and tortured spirits. By this time could be heard the pushing back of bolts; and the scurrying of feet and slamming of doors which followed io4 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. the suspicious sound, plainly indicated the presence of an enemy in the field. The quiet which then so suddenly succeeded pande-monium, rendered distinctly audible the soft and cat-like tread of our • Preceptor. Nearer and nearer it would come, pause for a moment at the door and then as quietly move away. All this time we had been listening with bated breath and hardly yet dared breathe too freely for fear we might receive a second visi-tation. After a silence of several minutes had sufficiently reassured us, preparations would be made for new renditions. Not always was, however, the danger we had run so quickly over; for, frequently the pause before our door -would be succeeded by a number of light, sharp taps, which, receiving no attention, (for at such times we were heavy sleepers) would increase in force, while Pete's voice trembling with anger, would demand admit-tance. Finally, with a deal of grumbling at being thus so unceremoniously aroused, some one would turn out and let poor Pete in. The angry charges of our much abused preceptor, would be met by our aggrieved and equally indignant -protestations of denial. All had "been most soundly sleeping and no noise had -been heard except what he had made by bang-ing on our door. No one could sleep with that infernal din and how did he expect us to get up and .study out our morning's lessons •when thus our rest had been so rudely broken. •Vanquished but not convinced by our re-proaches, the almost invariable result was an admonishment followed by the withdrawal of our discomfited and unwelcome visitor. Fif-teen minutes was considered ample time for him to get in proper frame of mind for more music and' in this manner, for weeks in suc-cession, would the poor man be driven to the verge of distraction. When it was seen that our attentions were beginning to prey upon our dear Preceptor's health, with generous consideration, a cessation of hostilities would be voted until he had recruited. I wonder if poor Pete, whom we really liked, has forgiven his former pupils the many sleep-less nights they caused him. I most sincerely hope he has, for malice was not the main-spring of our actions, but simply, well, simply the desire to keep the procession moving. "AN ALUMNUS." COLLEGE LOCALS. EDMUND W. MEISF.NHELDER and E L. KOLLKR, Editors. One of the Freshmen does not eat grapes be-cause he says he is afraid of getting pe) itonitis, F., '98, (reading in German) "And all the people were clothed in their vestal garments. F., '98, (in Lab.) "Why this crucible weighs only five centi-meters." This metric system must be a queer thing, anyway. Prof. K., (in Greek) "Mr. S. it seems that your feet are.too long." Quite true, only S. thinks its his legs. H., '99, says that F., '99, "hadn't ought to dare play foot-ball according to doctor's ad-vice., "Herbie" F., 98, says that Minerva is the "goddess of fatness" and that "Zim" is her especial favorite. A few of Nick's puns heard lately : Upon being asked by one of the fellows for fire -from his cigar Nick replied, "Man, this is a good cigar, and you oughn't to make light of it. In Lab. some of the fellows were hotly dis-cussing the whereabouts of a piece of meat that was being used in the experiment, and which somebody had stolen, when Nick re-marked, "Fellows, it is not meet that you should make this disturbance." It is .said that those who are caught study-ing in Chapel are marked absent. According to this, on Psychology and Astronomy morn-ings it would seem that nobody is present ex-cept the Sophomores and Freshmen. At the urgent request of "Bobby" W., '98, we publish the following JOKE : "Why doesn't Mr. McKinley like mack-erel? Because there is too much brine (Bryan) about them." Those prostrated by this will please avenge themselves on "Bobby,'' not on the editors. "Meadow" L., '98, (translating in Ger-man)—" Very ungladly spoke the excellent landlord." THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 105 Dr. M.—"Yes, Mr. L.; now suppose you read it in English." There had been a discussion about the value of the training gotten at the music schools of the large cities, when D., 1900 remarked to S., 1900: "Say, don't you think if there's any music in a man those obse?vato?ies will bring it out ? '' It seems that mathematics is always useful. D., 1900, was writing to his especially dear lady friend, and in trying to prove to her that he does not spend his time in the society of the gentler sex of Gettysburg, used the fol-lowing : "Let D=myself and g=the Gettysburg girls. To prove that D does not go with g. Proof—There are no girls in Gettysburg. . D does not go with g." Cline, '98, is back, and is going rig'ht on with the Classical Juniors. It is reported that during the recent wind storm the carpet in the room of L., '97, was blown off of the floor and that the bed was lifted several feet. We can vouch for the ve-racity of all the items of this story, except con-cerning the carpet and the bed. "Doc." L., formerly of '98, Gettysburg College, is now at Susquehanna University. He reports that there are no horses in the in-stitution. He ought to know. Quite a number of the fellows went home to vote. It took some of them all Saturday, Sun-day, Monday and Tuesday, to attend to this. The members of the West Pennsylvania Synod, which was recently in session in St. James Lutheran church, visited in a body the College campus and buildings, Saturday after-noon, Oct. 17. The Glee Club is working hard on new pieces and expects to be in excellent shape for their engagement during Institute week at the Court House, and for their trips in the winter term. Some fellows apparently do not know that our Chapel is not ah Opera House or a Concert Hall, where they can groan, hiss, talk, sing or shuffle their feet at pleasure. It is a matter for congratulation, however, that those who are most inclined to do it, still have two years and one-half in which to learn better—that is if they finish their course. A straight tip to Freshies : Do not stand for more than half an hour at a time under the windows of the fourth floor on the front porch of middle division. It isn't "healthy." To find out why, try it. Mr. C. (in Latin) how that part reads." Remember what ? 'Dr. I can't remember G., chre ? Is a euchatist one who plays eu- On the evening of the visit of the Columbian Club of Philadelphia, A., '97, our proctor, was trying to devise all forms he could for giv-ing the visiting gentlemen a rousing reception, and said: "Say, wouldn't it be fun if we could get a whole crowd of fellows with those Kala-mazoos V' But then his ideas of the names of musical instruments are not as clear as some other things. It certainly is an unfortunate state of cir-cumstances for a man to say just before going into Psychology class, that he thinks "the les-son was quite easy this morning," and then to go in and flunk. Mr. F., '98, (one of "The Dummies," after having stumbled through the translation of an Anglo-Saxon sentence.) "Prof. I didn't get that sentence out very well." Prof. H. "I see you didn't, Mr. F.'' The Freshmen have recently gotten class hats. They are argent, with a narrow garnet band. Generally speaking they are attractive and it's a good idea. The biological course has recently been fav-ored with a very valuable gift from Charles Baum, M. D., Ph. D., of the class of'74. The gift consists of a collection of forty choice plates for the study of normal human his-tology, arranged by Prof. Geo. A. Piersol, of the University of Pennsylvania. The plates are silver prints and photo-micrographs giving at least five illustrations on each card and are invaluable aids in teaching this particular branch. Explanatory notes accompany the plates. This contribution is very thankfully received and the hope is entertained that many of our medical Alumni may remember the col-lege in a similar manner. Mr. C., '99, remarked that one of the early leaders of the church "died a martyr's life." Dr. H.—"What does the word Philistine mean." Mr. S., '99.—"High language." io6 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Have you subscribed for a '98 Spectrum? ' If not, why not? Now is the time to show your class and college spirit. The business manager will call on you in a few days. Give him encouragement in the way of subscrip-tions. The '98 Spectrum receives enough en-couragement in other ways-, now let it have it in this way. "Actions speak louder than words." Mr. S., 1900.—"Water is changed by elec-trolysis into two sightless gases." . Mr. I., 1900.—"Is the Columbia Club go-ing to have their exercises in Bureau Chapel ?'' On the afternoon of Oct. 21, '96, Mr. Pearl Schriver entertained the Senior Class at his home. It was a stag party. The ever genial host Pearl showed his class mates a royal good time, and after all had regaled themselves with cider and apples, they withdrew very well pleased with their entertainment and, need we add, wishing the host many happy returns of the day. Mr. F.'s '98, favorite expression, "Is that so, Doctor?" The students should remember that the local department depends, for its success, upon them. Let them give all the jokes to the edi-tors of this department. The latest reports tell us that Mr. K., 1900, is going to be a professional nurse. Of late, Jess has had some experience in that line. Let us have some class-games of foot-ball. Class spirit in the lower classes seems to be below par. Rouse up Freshmen ! The Soph-omores want to play. Dr. N. to Mr. K., 1900 (who is playing with some paper), "I guess you had better bring some pap along next time, Mr. K." Mr. W., 1900, (introducing himself to a certain town girl), "Good evening, my name's W., how did you like my father's sermon?" Dr M.—Translate "Ou mencz-vous la vache." B ) jgoo—■ 'When you have eaten a cow —. One Of the girls of the "Baltimore Normal School" asked Mr. D., '99 (who was making himself conspicuous by his noise), "To what class do vou belong ? Are you a Freshman ? '' Too bad, "Bobby!" Mr. K., '98, has been doing good work in Lab., having received, as he thinks, 96 per cent.' His note book was marked 10 | 9 | '96. Dr. B.—"Where do you find legiV Mr. N., '98—It is infinitive, passive, da-tive. Mr. H., '99, likes Marion Crawford, because he thinks she is a fine writer. Dr. B.—What is the syntax of auctoritate ? Mr. B., '98—Subjective of—. Mr. S., 1900—"Louis, XIV, was the great-est anarchy that ever lived." Dr. M.—"No, greatest monarch that ever lived. An anarchy is a kingdom over which no one rules." "Kopy"—"Dr. isn't an anarchy a kingdom over which an anarchist rules ?'' "Kopy" is making quite a hit in Gettys- I burg society. He tells us the girls here are i "dead easy" to catch; he himself having j caught the supposed daughter of one of Get- I tysburg's prominent citizens. Mr. S., '99, was calling recently. During the course of the evening the mistress of the house suggested that the pair should withdraw to the kitchen, where they, or rather the girl, properly belonged. There is a move on foot to invent a new col-lege yell. This is a move in the right direc-tion. Some of the things heard Halloween night : "What are you doing out so late at night ? " "It would do my heart good t^ catch some of them!" "Is that you, Doctor?" "Have you caught any one yet, Doctor ?'' BOOK REVIEW. Football, by Walter Camp and Lorin F. De-land: Boston, Houghton, Mifflin & Co., pp. 425. Price $2.00. The authorship of this book renders almost unnecessary any word of commendation for its manifold merits. It is certainly a most com-plete and interesting treatise on this most fas-cinating of college sports. Divided, as it is, into parts "For the Spectator," "For the Player" and "For the Coach," it recommends itself at once to all those who take any inter-est whatever in the game. Every college stu-dent will want a copy of it, but to the players and the coach it is indispensable. Containing a history of the game with full and clear de- THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 107 scriptions of all its various features, it cannot but add wonderfully to the prestige of inter-collegiate football which is gaining grouad so rapidly in this country. The publication of such a book is certainly most opportune and will be hailed with delight by all devotees of the "gridiron." ALUMNI-I*. C MANGES and CHARI.ES H. TILP, Editors. '42. Rev. M. Sheeleigh, D. D., read an orig-inal poem, entitled, "The Perkiomen," at the recent meeting of the Montgomery County (Pa.) Historical Society. '44. On Sunday, October nth, it was just fifty years since Rev. George A. Nixdorff, now of Frederick, Md., entered the active work of the gospel ministry. Rev. Nixdorff is in ex-cellent health and was in regular attendance upon the recent meeting of the Maryland Synod at Cumberland, Md. '47. On Monday, October 19th, the Luth-eran Social Union of Philadelphia, held its semi-annual session in the parlors of the Law-yers' Club in the Betz building, when inter-esting addresses were delivered by Rev. Luther E. Albert, D. D., '47, pastor of Holy Trinity, Germantown, and by Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Seiss, '40, pastor of Holy Trinity, Phila-delphia. '47. Rev. P. Sheeder died at his home near Gettysburg, on Wednesday, October 21, aged 77 years. He retired from the active ministry nine years ago. '49. Rev. Elias S. Henry, of Pine Grove, Pa., preached his 44th anniversary sermon in St. John's Lutheran church last month. This is his first and only charge. '54. Rev E. Unangst, D. D., has been actively and successfully engaged in the Gen-eral Synod mission field in India since Nov. 23, 1857. He is now resting from his life labors in California. '57. Rev. J. R. Dimm. D. D., president of Susquehanna University, is now president of the Central Pennsylvania Synod. '57. Rev. Dr. H. L- Baugher has been called to the pastorship of St. Paul's Lutheran church, at Baltimore. '60. The corner stone of Grace church was laid at East Stroudsburg, Pa., Sept. 27th, by Rev. B. F. Apple, pastor of St. John's assisted by Rev. William Ashmead Schaeffer, of Ger-mantown, Pa., and Rev. Theo. Heilig, of Stroudsburg, '61. Rev. H. C. Halloway, D. D., was elected as a director of the Seminary by the Central Pa. Synod. '64. Rev. Frank Richards, of Zanesville, Ohio, recently visited his old church, Trinity, of Chicago, 111., of which he was the first pas- : tor. '65. Rev. T. C. Billheimer, D. D., repre-sented Pennsylvania College, at the meeting of j the Central Penn'a Synod at Lock Haven, Pa. '67. Rev. Chas. S. Albert, D. D., of Phila-delphia, Pa., is visiting a number of Synods this fall in the interest of the Board of Publica-tion. '68. Rev. J. W. Richard, D. D., of Gettys-burg, Pa., occupied the pulpit of the Memorial Lutheran church, Harrisburg, Pa., on Oct. 4. '68. Rev. Lee M. Heilman, D. D., pastor of of the Memorial Lutheran church, Harrisburg, Pa., has gone to Manitou, Colorado, for his health. The rest of the summer did not help him much and a stay in the high altitude in the Rockies it is believed will be beneficial to him. '69. Rev. Jacob A. Clutz, D. D., of Mid-laud, College, Atchison, Kansas, will preach the dedicatory sermon for the new First Luth-eran church of St. Joseph, Mo. '70. J. L. Hill, Jr., Esq., has been confined to the house with rheumatism. '71. Rev. D. Z. Foulk, North Platte, Neb., j has returned from a much needed vacation j which he spent in Pennsylvania. '73. The address of Rev. J. S. Moser is ! changed from Riverside to 31 Van Ness Ave., Santa Cruz, Cal. '73. Rev. J. A. Singmaster, D. D., of Al-lentown, is one of the presidential electors on : the Prohibition ticket. '74. Rev. W. L. Remsberg, of Meyersville, Md , who prepared the Church Extension Service for the past two years, has prepared a Home Mission Service this year for Luther Sunday. '74. Rev. G. C. Probst was installed on September 13th, as pastor at Burlington, Iowa. io8 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Revs. Ortlepp and Bockelmann had charge of the services, '75. Rev. M. S. Cressman has been elected a delegate to General Synod by the Central Pa. Synod, and also to represent his Synod on the board of trustees of Susquehanna Univer-sity. '76. Rev. J. C. Jacoby, D. D., has resigned j as pastor of Newton, Iowa, to take charge of | the new mission of Webster City, Iowa, No-vember 1. Please address him accordingly j after Nov. 1st. '77. Rev. C. S. Trump, of Martinsburg, W. Va., was elected President of the Maryland Synod at its recent session held in Cumber-land, Md. '79. Rev. Luther Kuhlman has been made President of the Frederick, Md., Ministerial Association. '80. Rev. M. F: Troxell, D. D., has com-pleted seven years of most successful service as pastor of Grace Lutheran church, of Spring-field, 111. '80. At the Choral Recital, given by the choir of Ziou Lutheran church, Lebanon, Pa., in College church on Oct. 22, Dudley Buck's well-known song, "Fear not ye, O Israel," was well sung by Mr. S. G. Valentine. '82. Rev. C. R. Trowbridge, of Baltimore, Md., has resigned as president of the Balti-more Lutheran Church Extension Society. '82. Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, of Mt. Pleasant, N. C, recently preached a powerful sermon on "Christ's Descent into Hell," in St. James Lutheran church, Concord, N. C. '82. Rev. M. H. Valentine, of Philadelphia, was in Gettysburg on Oct. 22, visiting parents and friends. '83. Rev. W. W. Anstadt, of Bedford, Pa., has been called to succeed the late Rev. T. F. Reeser as pastor of the Lutheran church at Hollidaysburg, Pa. 83. Rev. Chas. W. Baker has been re-elected for another year, as the Conference Missionary Secretary of York county, Pa. '83. Rev. Prof. Huber Gray Buehler, M. A., English Master in the HotchkissSchool at Lakeville, Conn., has prepared a lecture on the battle of Gettysburg. '85. Rev. G. G. M. Brown, of Everett, re-cently preached a sermon pertinent to the is-sues of the day, a brief review of which was given in the Everett Republican of October 2. '87. Rev. H. C. Alleman, of Chambersburg, Pa., has accepted the call to College church and will begin his work here about December 1st. '88. It is hoped to dedicate the new church at Taneytowu, Md., Rev. D. Frank Garland pastor, in February next. '90. Rev. O. G. Gruver, pastor of First English Lutheran church, of San Francisco, Cal., recently gave the members of the mis-sionary societies of the First English Lutheran church of Oakland, Cal., and of St. Matthew's German church, San Francisco, a cordial wel-come to a joint meeting in his church. '90. Rev. U. S. G. Rupp, of Fort Washing-ton, Pa., has been called to succeed Rev. D. F. Garland, as pastor of the Church of the Reformation, Baltimore, Md. '91. Rev. John M. Axe, of Belleville, Pa., and a member of the Central Penna. Synod, is at present in charge of a school at Belleville. '91. Rev. E. J. Wolf, Jr., a graduate of our Seminary, is teaching school at Centre Hall, Pa. '93. Rev. J. M. Guss was marned on Oc-tober 28th to Miss Evangeline Dimm, daugh-ter of Rev. Dr. Dimm, of Susquehanna Uni-versity. The ceremony took place in the Lutheran church. '93. Rev. E. Er Neudewitz, of 228 West 10th street, New York, has organized an English Lutheran church in Jersey City. Dr. H. Louis Baugher, President of the General Synod, preached the opening sermon. '93. Virgil R. Saylor, Principal of the Elk Lick, Pa., schools, has been speaking at Re-publican rallies in various places in Somerset county. '93. Niels L. J. Gron has had charge of the Scandinavian department of the campaign which the Republican National Committee has waged in behalf of McKinley and Hobart. The Boston Herald of a recent date gave ex-tracts of his speeches and an account of his work. '94, Luckett A. Bush was licensed to preach the gospel at the recent session of the Witten-berg Synod held in Van West, O. Reciprocity Illustrated--Fall brings forth the foot ball game and a foot ball game brings forth the fall. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 109 ATHLETICS. CHARLES T. LARK, Editor. Gettysburg, 50—B. C. C, o. Gettysburg, 10—F. and M., o. Gettysburg, 12—Swarthmore, 4. What a most delightful task is mine, that of chronicling three very decisive conquests for the home team. Victory is always sweet and it seems doubly so when it comes after several defeats. It is almost a settled fact that when we play on the home grounds the orange and blue will wave triumphant over our opponents. It is then we can play the material we have, it is then, and only then, that dear old Alma Mater is represented in the field as she can and should be represented. The team and the en-tire student body feel most keenly the loss of the Seminarians from our athletic organiza-tions. One hears grumblings and questions on all sides to this effect, "other institutions can play their Sems., why can't we?" It is an undeniable fact, that Athletic pres-tige is a big drawing card for new students. The foot-ball season was opened Oct. 10th, on the home grounds—Baltimore City College vs. Gettysburg. In spite of the cloudy and threatening condition of the weather, a crowd of 300 people saw the game. Our opponents, though somewhat lighter than the home team, played a very plucky game. They were clearly out-classed, as our' fellows made gains almost at will. Captain White and Dale made some fine runs, and Sheely played in his usual ground-gaining manner. The playing of Doty and Wagner of the B. C. C. team, was of a high order, as they played to win and tackled very sharply. At no time was the Gettysburg goal in danger. Twenty-five and twenty minute halves were played in which our team scored thirty and twenty points respectively. The line-up was as follows : BALTIMORB C. C. Zollers Love. Boggs Winslow POSITION. GETYSBURG. center Stifel .left guard Hagerniau .left tackle Manges left end Doty Campbell right guard Koppenhaver Kequardt right tackle Nicholas Wagner right end Fite (Loudon) Cordell quarter-back Lawyer Phillips left half-back Dale Warner right half-back White Doty full-back Sheely Touchdowns—Sheely 3, White 2, Dale 3, Nicholas 1. Goals— Dale 7. Referee—Best. Umpire—Templeman. Linesmen—Ott and Wheeler. Timekeeper—Wheeler. Twenty-five and twenty minute halves. Franklin and Marshall had agreed to play us a return game on the home grounds Oct. 17th, but having won the contest when we visited them, feared defeat in case they should come here and so cancelled their engagement. Manager Wheeler through earnest and per-sistent efforts secured another date with them —Oct. 17th. Our team manifested the greatest activity in their preparation for this game and were determined to win it. Interest grew as the time for the game drew near. Finally the wished for day arrived and the stout set of fellows comprising the oppos-ing eleven came on the field confident of add-ing another to their list of victories. But alas ! they were doomed to feel the bitter pangs of disappointment. They met a stronger team than the one which they encountered on their grounds, since we can not take with us on trips some of our best material. Four of their players are students in the Theological Semi-nary at Lancaster. The two teams were very evenly matched in weight. F. and M. having the kick-off, sent the ball well down the field. It was, however, rushed back to the Gettysburg 50 yd. line, and for the first fifteen minutes of play was kept al-most in the centre of the field, changing hands several times on downs. The Lancaster boys then made their greatest gain of the game, that of a 15 yd. run around the end. The ball was then forced into F. and M. territory, gradually worked down the field and carried across the line, at the end of 20 minutes, by Byers after having made a 15 yd. plunge through the line. The punt-out failed. Our opponents again put the ball in play, when by a series of tackle and end plays and a 25 yd. run by White, it was taken to their 15 yd. line, at which point time was called. The first half thus ending : Gettysburg, 4; F. and M., o. In the second half F. and M. taking ad-vantage of the strong wind which had sprung up, resorted to a kicking game and gained con-siderable in so doing. They, at one time, captured the ball on our 20 yd. line but lost it on downs. Our fellows here took a very de-cided brace. Nicholas, Byers and Moser played as they are capable of playing. Dale made some fine runs. Sheely besides kicking very cleverly, hit the line hard and in a short time the ball was taken to the 20 yd. line at I (O THE COLLEGE MERCURY. the other end of the field. White then scored the second touchdown, from which goal was kicked. This gave us six more points making the score io-o. The ball was again put in play and was in the centre of the field when time was called. Enthusiasm was at a high pitch. The students formed a parade and marched through the town filling the air with college yells and songs. Thus closed the hottest, cleanest and most scientific exhibition of foot-ball which has ever been witnessed on the home grounds. The line up was as follows : F. AND M. POSITION GETTYSBURG. Cessna, (Capt.) right half .Dale Greenawalt right end Manges llertolet right tackle Nicholas High right guard Hagerman Guider center Stifel Hower left guard Kuppeuhaver Keiffer left tackle. Byers Schneder left end Moser Hosterman, McLaughlin left half (Capt.) White Metzeuthin fullback Sheely Locher quarter back Lawyer Touchdowns—Byers and White. Goals—Dale i. Time—25 minute halves. Referee—Garwood. Umpire Kump. Lines-men— Gerhard and Leisenring. In the presence of 400 people, on the 6th St. grounds, Harrisburg, Swarthmore' con-tested with the boys from the battle-field town. It was on this same field that they defeated us last year, 10-0, and our team went there de-termined not again to be conquered at their hands. The Swarthmore boys are a jovial, gentle-manly set of fellows and they played a very quick; snappy game of ball. Gettysburg started the game by kicking the ball well down the field. We seemed in the first half not to realize the strength of our op-ponents as our playing was not up to form, for it lacked life and spirit. Swarthmore steadily advanced the ball, losing it occasion-ally on downs but recovering it, scored at the end of 20 minutes' play. They failed to kick the goal. The ball was again put in play and was on the Swarthmore 25-yard line when time was called. Our team took their customary brace in the second half and their playing certainly was a marked improvement over that of the former half. Swarthmore kicked off and through a fumble the ball was downed on our 15-yard line. Our men forgot all about not soiling their new jerseys and got into the game with the greatest vim and energy. By taking the ball through the line and around the ends we scored and kicked the goal after eight minutes' play. The next five minutes gave us six more points. Swarthmore sent the ball sail-ing down the field. We had the leather on our 25-yard line, however, through a fumble we lost it but recovered it on our 15-yard line. White then carried the ball to their 50-yard line, and Dale immediately after took it over the line and kicked the goal. Time was called with the ball on our 40-yard line. A drunken mob of rooters from Dickinson made themselves very conspicuous during the first half but were not heard from in the sec-ond. The Dickinsonians manifested their love for Gettysburg by such characteristic yells as "Hity Tity," etc. Their conduct verified their reputation of former years. They doubt-less did much towards bringing about a friendly feeling between the two institutions. (?) The line up- was as follows : GETTYSBURG. POSITION. SWARTHMORE. Young, Fife .left end Patten Ott left tackle Verlender Koppenhaver .left guard Farquar Stifel center Booth Hagerman right guard Harper Nicholas right tackle Mears Doty right end Cahall Lawyer quarter-back Hollingshead White left-half-back Larison Dale right half back Way Sheely full-back Brownfield Score—Gettysburg 12, Swarthmore 4. Touchdowns—Sheely, Dale and Way. Goals—Dale 2. Time of halves—25 and 20 min-utes. Umpire—Tate. Referee—McCormick. Linesmen—Leis-enring and Hubbard. TOWN AND SENPNARY NOTES. S. J. MILLER, Editor. The lecture course for the forty-second an-nual session of the Adams County Teachers' Institute, to be held at Gettysburg, Nov. 23d to 27th, is as follows : Monday night, Dr. Y. M. Philips; Tuesday night, Col. Geo, W. Bain; Wednesday night, Hon. H. W. J. Ham; Thursday night, Hon M. W. Howard; Friday night, The Torbett Concert Company. Rev. Dr. H. L- Baugher has been called to the pastorship of St. Paul's Lutheran church at Baltimore. At the late meeting of the West Pennsyl-vania Synod, this place, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year : President, Rev. W. S. Freas, D. D.; Secre-tary, Rev. Amos Parr; Treasurer, Rev. Albert Bell. I THE COLLEGE MERCURY. in Rev. H. J. Alleman, of Chambersburg, has accepted the call tendered him by the Christ Lutheran church, and expects to assume his duties as pastor about Dec. ist. Revs. H. L, Baugher, D. D. and A. R. vSteck were among the lucky number elected to represent the West Pennsylvania Synod at the meeting of the next General Synod. The Sacred Concert given b)' the Lebanon Choral Society on the 22d ult., in Christ Luth-eran church, proved to be very delightful in many respects. The proceeds, which were very fair, will be used for the improvement of the church. Work on the telephone line is being pushed rapidly. Connection with Littlestown has been made and the instruments in use give excel-lent satisfaction. The company has leased the third floor of the Spangler building for the exchange. The Y. P. S. C. E. of Adams county will convene in St. James Lutheran church, this place, Nov. 20-21. The Battlefield Commission have removed the dancing pavilion, cook-house, swings and all other buildings from Round Top Park. Rev. C. H. Huber, principal of the prepar-atory department, was reliceused at the late meeting of the West Pennsylvania Synod. The Presbyterian congregation, this place, has extended a unanimous call to Rev. D. W Woods, of Lewistown, Pa. He is a very learned man, being a graduate of Princeton College and Seminary and afterwards studied abroad in Edinburgh and in Germany. SEMINARY. Rev. M. Valentine is one of the delegates elected to represent the Maryland Synod at the meeting of the General Synod which convenes at Mansfield, Ohio, next year. Messrs. Paul W. Kohler, J. Henry Harmes, G. C. Cromer and L. B. Hafer were licensed at the late meeting of the West Pennsylvania Synod. On Sunday, Oct. nth, Rev. A. Bredenbek preached in the St. Paul's Lutheran church, Baltimore. At the last session of the Maryland Synod, the following were licensed to preach: Messrs. Seebach, Hazeltine, Myers and Cross. A large number of students went home to vote. On Sunday, Oct. 25th, Rev. Paul Kohler preached in St. Matthew's Lutheran church, Hanover. A missionary class has been organized among the students of the Seminary to pursue a- course of Missionary study. Missionary Biography has been selected for the work of the fall term. Rev. R. W. Mottern preached in the Augs-burg Lutheran church, Harrisburg, on the 20th ult. Rev. C. H. Brosius preached at Cold Spring on Sunday, Nov. ist. The Sunday evening services in the College church have been conducted by members of the Senior class. FRATEFJNITY NOTES. PHI KAPPA PSI. Dr. Davis Garber, '63, professor of mathe-matics in Muhlenburg College, died recently at his home in Allentown. By his death we lost a loyal brother and a true Phi Psi. F. M. Keffer, '95, is studying law in Greens-burg. W. B. Keefer, '95, is playing quarter-back on the Reading foot-ball team. Eisenhart, '96, witnessed the game in Har-risburg on Oct. 31st. Kuendig, '98, recently visited his home for several days. Weaver, '99, and Weaver, 1900, were called to Washington last month on account of the death of their grandfather. Lark, '98, accompanied by White, '97, spent Sunday. Nov. ist, at his home in Mil-lersburg. PHI GAMMA DELTA. Bros. R. Z. Imber, 1900, and W. N; Mc- Nair, 1900, were initiated Oct. 5th and 17th respectively. Bro. Brewer, '83, represented us at the Phi Gamma Delta Convention, held at Chicago, Oct. 28-30. Bro. Alleman, '87, has accepted the call to College church and will officiate about Decem-ber ist. Bro. McConaughy, '80, has returned to his foreign field of labor. J 12 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Bro. Neudewitz, '93, who has started a mis-sion in Jersey City, has met with much en-couragement in his work. We wish him all possible success in the future. Bros. Neudewitz and Knubel, '93, were or-dained at the recent session of the New York- > New Jersey Synod. Bro. Wile, '77, preached in the College , church and Bro. Leisenring preached in the j Presbyterian church on the 18th ult. Bros. M H. and S. G. Valentine accom-pauied^ the Zion choir, of Lebanon, which gave | a concert in the College church. Bros. Buehler, '82, and Stahler, '82, were j among the spectators at the Balto. City Col- | lege foot-ball game. Bro. Stahler also attended I the F. and M. game. We were glad to have with us, during the past month, Bros. Garland, '88; Anstadt and ! Blint, '90; Kauffman, '90, and Fickinger, '94. Bros. Stifel, 1900, and Fite, '98, accom-panied the foot-ball team, playing F. and M. at Lancaster, and Swarthmore at Harrisburg. Bro. Smith, '97, and Shaar, '96, spent a few days at their respective homes. Bro.G. J. Benner was elected to Congress from the 19th Congressional District by a large majority. SIGMA CHI. The Chapter has had visits from the follow-ing alumni : Stock, '74, and Trowbridge, '82, who attended the sessions of the West Penna. Synod; Frank Hersh, '92, and Nor-man Heindle, '96. Leisenring recently spent Sunday with his parents in Chainbersburg. Rosensteel, who was compelled to go home on account of the serious illness of his grand-father, has again returned to college. Loudon spent Sunday with his parents in Altoona, several weeks ago. Several of the Alumni presented the Chap-ter with a beautiful painting of the fraternity badge. PHI DELTA THETA. J. Clyde Markel, 1900, was initiated Oc-tober 3rd. Hon. A. K. McClure, Philadelphia, was ' one of the speakers at the sound money meet-ing held in Gettysburg, Oct. 10th. Rev. A. Bell, '78, one of the founders of the Chapter, paid us a call during the sessions of the West Penna. Synod. He was elected Treasurer of that body. Revs. H. H. Weber, '82, and Theodore L. Crouse, '87, paid the Chapter a call during Synod week. Revs. D. B. Floyd and J. F. Frantz, Va Alpha, were welcome visitors of the Chapter. George H. Eckels, '95, spent a few days as guest of the Chapter. C. W. Ziegler, '96, of the Phila. School of Pharmacy, spent election day at his home in Gettysburg. F. W. Friday, J. E. and C. S. Smith and G. W. Sloop, spent election day at their homes. ALPHA TAU OMEGO. We have recently had our hall reno-vated and repaired, and it now is in very good condition. It presents an elegant ap-pearance, and is a great improvement over the old. Chas. H. Spayd, '99, who has been ill at his home for some time, is rapidly recovering and will soon return to college. William E. Wheeler, '97, at his home in Baltimore. C. W. Baker, '83, of York, Pa., paid the Chapter a visit during Synod. Dr. Franklin Menges, '86, visited the Chap-ter during the meeting of Synod. LITERARY SOCIETIES. JOHN W. OTT, Editor. The following new members were initiated during the past month: Culler, Schwartz, Knittle, Easterday, Traub and Stock. Philo rendered the second of this year's series of her "Author's Evenings'' Friday even-ing, Oct. 23. The following program was rendered : Introductory—The Modern School of Scotch Writers, Mr. Myers Reading Mr. Fite Sketch of Maclaren's Life Mr. Kohler Piano Duet Misses Wisotzki and Wible Reading Mr. Kitzmeyer fRecitation, Miss McMillan Violin Solo Mr. Gates Characteristics of Maclaren's Writings, Miss Myers Reading, , Mr. Wheeler "Auld Lang Syne," Philo Quartet tBy special requent of thfl committee. THE .COLLEGE MERCURY. "3 The following officers were inaugurated Oct. 30th: Pres., H. R. Smith; V. Pres., £. L. Kohler; Rec. Sec, C. H. Smith; Cor. Sec, C. T. Lark; Treas., C. J. Fite; Critic, G. F. Abel. PHRENA. Phrena society has initiated into her ranks the following : Edwards, Hummer Frey, Hurst and Bittinger. On Friday evening, Oct. 30th, the following were elected as'officers of the society : Pres., Woif; V. Pres. Briner; Sec, Clare; Chap-lain, Clare; Critics, Meisenhelder, E. W., Cline, Musselmau, Woods; Monitor, Bikle, Jr. On Friday evening, Nov. 6th, 1896, the so-ciety rendered the following special program : THE BATTLE) OF GETTYSBURG. : ]\1 tisic Essay—Account of the Battle, .-.■ Wheeter Declamation—On to Pennsylvania Reisch Oration—General Lee . Ott Music. Declamation—John Burns Roehner Oration—General Meade .'. Brhter Declamation—Jennie Wayde, Brown Music. Essay—College in Battle, Rnders Oration—Pickett's Charge, Manges Declamation—Heroes ot Gettysburg, Finch Music. 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The College Mefcuty. VOL. IV. GETTYSBURG, PA., APRIL, 1896. No. 2. THE COLLEGE MERCURY', Published each month -during the college year by the Students of Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) College. STAFF. Editor: D. EDGAR RICE, '96. Associate Editors : EDNA M. LOOMIS, '96. GRAYSON Z. STUP, '96. HENRY W. BIKLE, '97- WEBSTER C. SPAYDE, '96. WILLIAM E. WHEELER, '97. HERBERT D. SHIMER, '96. ROBBIN B. WOLF, '97. Alumni Association Editor: REV. D. TRANK GARLAND, A. M., Baltimore, Md. Business Manager: WILLIAM G. BRUBAKER, '96. Assistant Business Manager: E. A. ARMSTRONG, '97- """. (One volume (ten months). . . . $1.00 iMtMb. jSin.gie copies 15 Payable in advance. All Students are requested to band us matter for publication. The Alumni and ex-members ot the college will favor us by sending Information concerning their whereabouts or any Items hey may think would be Interesting for publication. All subscriptions and business matters should be addressed to the business manager. Matter Intended for publication should be addressed to the I Editor Address, THE COLLEGE MEECUKY, Gettysburg, Pa. CONTENTS. EDITORIALS, 16 THE LOVE OF FAME AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS, - - IS THE RELATION OF THE STUDENT TO THE PROFESSOR, - 20 OBJECTIONS TO STUDENT GOVERNMENT, 22 "To THAHARCHUS," 23 COLLEGE LOCALS, -"* - - ' - 23 LUMNI NOTES, - ._._-_- 25 ATHLETICS, - 27 RATERNITY NOTES, --- 1 28 TOWN AND SEMINARY NOTES, - - ' - - - - 29 LITERARY SOCIETIES, - - --- 30 EXCHANGES, - - - - - - - - -'--30 EDITORIAL. THE time has almost arrived when the elec-tion will be held for positions on the MERCURY staff. With a 3'ear's experience on the staff we wish to make a few suggestions which we hope will commend themselves to the literary societies as at least worthy of their consider-ation. In looking over our exchanges we find that in a great many of the college journals positions on -the editorial staff are honors worth striving for, and that to be elected to such positions the applicants must have contributed a certain amount of acceptable matter to the paper, or in other cases the3r are-subjected to competi-tive examinations. In Pennsylvania College, on the contrary, work for the MERCURY seems to be considered as a burden, and instead of there being an over-supply of applicants, it is occasionally a difficult matter to get enough students who are willing to devote even a small portion of their time to our monthly: Without making any personal insinuations, the natural result of this arrangement is that oc-casionally some are elected to positions oil the staff who have really no interest in their work, and consequently do not put forth a great amount of effort. Another apparent defect in our arrangement is that positions on the staff do not continue for more than one year, and thus an entirely new board may be elected each year. Of course, where seniors are elected this is neces: sary, but in cases where under-classmen" are chosen, if they show ability in' their work* the)' should not be subject to an annual change. By the time a new staff gets accus-tomed to its duties; and is just in good run-ning order, it is again about time for an elec-tion and its consequent changes. ■mBBBM^^HMI 17 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 1 We believe these defects mentioned could be remedied by following the example of many other college journals, and making positions on the staff the reward of a little special effort in journalistic work. We feel safe in saying that no outside work in the whole college course is more profitable than work on the col-lege journal can be made, and we are quite sure that there are men of ability among us, who are not thought of as available for jour-nalistic work, who would devote their best efforts to it if some competitive system were used in selecting editors, and who would take so much interest in their work, that the stand-ard of the paper could be decidedly improved. We feely deeply impressed with the neces-sity of adopting some plan by which a greater interest in the paper may be created on the part of the members of the staff, and believing that the competitive system is best calculated to secure that object, we most earnestly com-mend it to the serious consideration of the literary societies at their next joint meeting. *** FROM the reports received concerning the Oratorical Contest at Swarthmore we believe our representative compared very favorably with those from some of the other colleges. Although we did not come in for a share of the honors, we need not feel so badly over it, when we remember that we made as good a showing as Franklin and Marshall, whose lit-erary societies receive such well deserved praise, and which was so confident of winning. The result is indeed encouraging, and snows us that with a little more effort we may hope to be winners. It is a fact that the proper interest was not taken in the preliminaries this year. Those who were willing to go in probably did their best, but the fact that there were only two entries from one of the societies makes us feel that the contest in college might at least have been made much more close. Not one of those who were recognized as the best speak-ers from that society at the Junior Oratorical last year entered the preliminaries, and neither was the Junior Class represented. We would urge on both societies that next year a greater effort be put forth and that preparation begin in good time. If we wish to continue our membership in the Oratorical Union, it is the duty of all those who can speak to take an in-terest in the preliminaries and see to it that all the oratorical ability in the college receives a fair test. If we do this, and yet are not suc-cessful, we can at least have the satisfaction of knowing that we were not defeated on ac-count of our indifference. For fear we may be misunderstood, we wish to explain that no implication is made that we were not sufficiently well represented in the recent contest, but simply that more students should have entered the preliminaries, and es-pecially that there should be more next year. * * * ONCE more vacation is over and work is be-gun. Once more the records of the term's work have been received and commented on. Another term lies before us and its record is to | be made. Although good resolutions are pro-verbially broken, there is much in a good be-ginning. A good term's work must be good ill the beginning, the middle and the end ; good throughout. The duties of every day must be met and fulfilled. It does not pay to depend upon a fine examination to make up deficiencies in recitation. Examinations are uncertain at best ; there is no depending upon them, and the safest way is to let the tens in recitations make up for possible or probable deficiencies in examinations. It is very true that ambition to earn a fine grade is, in itself, a childish and a vain thing ; but, on the other | hand, why do students go to college? Sup-posably, at least, to get an .education. Hon-est work, regularly done, must be shown in I the grade ; the grade is not the measure of the man ; far from it. It is only a measure of one side of the man, but that side is not to be de-| spised. L. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 18 THERE is something interesting in the study |of class spirit and college spirit. On the one band, no class is so wonderful as our own be-cause we belong to it. No college is quite the Isanie as ours because that is our Alma Mater. |On the other hand, we are important because ve belong to such or such a class, and we [sometimes base our reputation on "Old Penn-sylvania." Yet, what gives a reputation to the class or the college if not its individual I members ? We give a reputation to the col-lege ; the college can not give us ours. Its [diploma may give us a start, but how little the [sheepskin is worth unless there is something jto back it up. If we have a real regard for our college ; if we have real college spirit, we |will take care that when we say "I am from Pennsylvania College" she will not blush to jclaim us. There is college spirit and again, jthere is college spirit. One kind is mere [empty talk and the other is what makes the j institution flourish. L. THE LOVE OF FAME AMONG} COLLEGE STUDENTS. That the desire for recognition exists in our college students, no one who has had even a slight acquaintance with them will deny. To understand fully the reason of this desire, it is lecessary first to consider the ultimate cause jof the love of prominence among men in gen-leral, viz: society. It is impossible to imagine how an individ-ual, alone, without intercourse with his kind, could advance far beyond his pristine condi-tion. To the formation of organized commu-nities, inducing an interchange of ideas, the riction of mental activity, do we owe the first larked advances in intelligence. From these communities have sprung nations, wealth, civ-ilization, learning, sympathy, reverence for the moral law, the spirit of leadership. As a rule, small communities and great cities are extremes which meet and agree in this: there is little incentive to achievement. In the one there is nothing to seek after ; in the other, every place has a host of appli-cants, and one is lost in the multitude. The peculiarity of college society is this: a com-munity not large numerically, but in which each member, since embarked upon the same voyage and stimulated by the same kind of activity, wears an exaggerated importance. Scarcely does a young man arrive at college before inquiry is made concerning him, his ac-quaintance sought, and his measure taken. There springs up immediately the desire to be of some importance, to command the respect of one's fellows, to be the object, at some time, of those exuberant bursts of applause of which the college students are so prodigal, no mat-ter how slight the occasion. The young man who can come to college and not feel well up within him the desire to become known in some sphere of college activity; who can be content to remain uuesteemed, insignificant, must be totally wanting in those qualities which characterize every noble human soul. Such a young man, we may safely predict, can never amount to anything anywhere. Despite the number of colleges which have sprung up over the enlightened world within the last fifty years, a thorough education is by no means a common possession. We have not yet reached that happy period when by an equality of opportunity every one who desires may get an education; later still will be the time when all shall desire it. Therefore, the world bows respectfully to the college student, acknowledging his superiority, and the student has accepted the homage as his due. The student is right; it is remarkable what a change takes place in the earnest student ; his development is not one-sided but complete in body and mind. Even on his return to spend his first vacation, do the parents and friends notice that he has changed; his manners are more polished, his speech can be weighty. It is strange that learning is not more com-mon. True, all have not the opportunity, but the majority do not possess it for mere want of effort. Of all the sins for which we will some day be required to answer, this one sin of lazi-ness is the most heinous. Placed here to de- MHHi^BiM^B 19 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. velop ourselves to the utmost, to enlarge the capacities of the mind and spirit for useful-ness ; how infinitesimal are the attainments of the many, how utterly unworthy of their powers ! It is the line of cleavage which sep-arates the successful and respected man from the worshiping multitude. For this reason is the student regarded with interest and treated with deference. Again, the association with exceptional men tends to develop a love for fame. Before the young man enters college, he bows with the multitude in deference to the learning and wisdom of his elders. At college he meets these men under the intimate relation of teacher and scholar. They slowly instruct him, give him the results of their thought and expe-rience, advise him, and later on acknowledge the value of his opinion. To the well-trained youth this familiarity is productive of the greatest blessings; while still reasonably ac-knowledging their superiority, his indebtedness to them, there has been begotten in him a cer-tain necessary degree of independence of thought and action, which shrinks not to en-ter whatever portal invites entrance into the kingdom of truth. Now will he be seen boldly, yet modestly, seeking the acquaintance of men wiser than himself, not fearing to hear them and ask questions. Familiarity, in its better sense, with learned and prominent men is one of the most useful of attainments, simply be-cause, other things being equal, it fits us for the same station with them, and produces the desire to occupy the position for which we are thus fitted. But while society is the ultimate cause of the love for fame, and the peculiar society found at college "tends to develop it, yet our best students, they who derive the most from their college course, are those who come impelled by a desire to rise into a higher sphere than the one in which they have been bred, and fill the measure of their usefulness in their gener-ation. Many, it is only too well known, are sent to college by parents who desire to get rid of them, or make something of them, whereas the youths themselves are indifferent and sim-ply allow their parents to do with them as I they please. These seldom make the most of their opportunities, but are simply carried along by the urging of others, content if they can secure a few temporary and empty lion-1 ors at college, and an easy means of living | afterwards. These two classes are nearly co-extensive I with two other classes into which students | may be divided, with the love of fame asfund-ameiitum divisionis, viz : Those who aim at I future and permanent distinction, and those| who desire merely present and temporary recognition. It is noteworthy how many of I our students are poor ; their education, ability, and earnestness are the only guaranty they have of future success, and they strain every nerve to attain that position to which these | alone can bring them. James shows that we may divide men into I grades according as they are influenced by considerations near or remote. The higher man ascends in the scale of intellectuality, the more he is guided in his thoughts and conduct by reasons which are more removed from pres-ent gratification. Undoubtedly, he alone is a true • student who looks forward to future achievement. He who is concerned only for his reputation among his fellows now, whether | in scholarship, athletics, or any other sphere, can hardly be said to possess a love for famel in the higher sense. And there is reason for! this difference of inclination ; it is the result of I that difference between men of which we I spoke above. The future recognition held up I as a goal to be attained, is so far distant that it requires perseverance, courage, confidence I in one's ability, in the favor of God and good I judgment of man, to keep a young man fromj fainting. Only a heroic spirit, one ready tol make sacrifices, ready to endure disappoint-ments and buffets, can ever hope to attain the| wished for success. The difference between these two classes | may be easily recognized. Few are the stu-dents who are so wrapped up in the desire tol THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Iknow, that they wear out their lives, dry up [their very heart's blood in the pursuit of [knowledge. This is often decried ; for fear {that a young man may go too far, he is urged too much the other way, and in excessive care-fulness for his physical well-being loses inter-est iu the pursuit of truth. It is an indubit-able mark of a noble spirit to wear away itself nn the thirst for knowledge ; to feel the over- [powering sense of limitation, and in the desire |to get free from restraint to mount on eagle's pings into the blue empyrean. But we do lave many young men who, while taking care lof the body, yet encroach upon their sleep and jburn the midnight oil. Of course, there is |some risk ; it may in a few cases be carried to the extent of bodily debility, but as a rule a lealthy young man seldom suffers from study-ing till midnight. It is still true, as Eongfel- |low said : , The heights by great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upwards in the night. iNever was there a time when success depended [so much upon extra work ; and the disposi-tion to do extra work is a characteristic of the imbitious and successful student. Probably the seekers after present distinc-tion are most easily recognized by their eager-aess for place while at college. It is marvel-lous how eager the least capable ones are to mold offices whether in the class, upon com- [mittees, or upon editorial boards. Athletics are a fruitful source of emulation. So luch is made of athletes, they are petted and courted, that to shine in athletics becomes lany a student's ideal, and the mirage carries aim away from those nobler pursuits and ngher aims which should alone dominate the pfe of a young man, especially of a student. Athletics have their proper place only when ^hey are regarded as of secondary importance. The difference in ideals manifests itself in the manners of their devotees. The earnest student usually is retiring, seldom demands recognition, does not obtrude his acquaintance, 3Ut lets his abilities speak for themselves. On the other hand, his opposite is bolder, more aggressive, more prompt to speak and act, seeking distinction among his fellow-students rather than the commendation of his instruc-tors. Here is one who seeks distinction as a base-ball, player, another seeks to shine as a singer, and so on as low as the aim to be known as a "sport" with a fine head of hair. Since youth, including the years spent at college is the formative period, the instructors may possess almost demiurgic power. This love for fame should be fanned and trained. Nothing makes study so pleasant, makes achievement so desirable, as a word of com-mendation. Our instructors owe a duty not to their scholars alone, but to the nation and world. Men look for great things from col-lege students, and society cannot afford to have those who possess the opportunity to educate themselves waste their abilities. Without the shadow of a doubt, the future of the world, its progress, its condition of freedom or of slavery, is in the hands of .its educated men. By all means then foster this love for fame, turn aside the inclinations from those objects which are not worth}' and enter them upon those paths which lead to greatness and use-fulness. G. F. A., '97. The Eslation of the Student to the Professor. The caption indicates that we have taken only the one part of an important question. The relation of the professor to the student we leave to be discussed by those to whom it be-longs. Therefore, whatever we say is from the student's point of view. When about to decide whether we shall at-tend one of the larger colleges, such as Har-vard or Yale, or some one of our smaller col-leges, such as our own, there is no stronger argument possible in favor of the smaller col-lege than that of the closer contact with the personality of the heads of the various depart-ments, afforded by them for their students. For it is in these institutions that the student may have the advantage of that peculiar trait— THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 1 the individuality of the teacher, whatever it may be, which distinguishes him from his fel-low man. Assuming that these chairs are filled by live and competent men, as there is no reason why they should not be, the student of such a college has at his disposal one of the greatest advantages offered by the best univer-sities of the day. It is the soul of the teacher that kindles the soul of the student ; and the nearer we can approach it the greater its in-fluence over us. The question is a grave one, and we fear that it must be answered negatively, whether the students of the smaller colleges recognize this opportunity. The conduct in our own college and that in others of a similar class seems to bear out the conclusion that they do not. Nor is it our purpose here to assign any reason for it that would take us beyond our subject. But it is only for us to say what, in our opin-ion, would be the proper deportment of the student in this particular relation. Is this ideal possible ? It is not an ideal ; but an actual possibility, a thing already real-ized by some, being realized by others and pos-sible for everyone. However, to accomplish this the student must see in his teacher a true friend, anxious to promote his welfare and better his condi-tion ; he must see in the subject pursued a means to some useful end ; and he must real-ize that his obligations to his teacher cannot be measured by money but are payable only by respect and gratitude, and that the careful and faithful prosecution of any subject will bring a return far greater than the time and energy spent on it. In short, the student must have his heart in his work. It is not so much his ability to learn as his love, which makes his relation to his professor a pleasant and a profit-able one. Let the student then love and re-spect the professor and be interested and de-voted to the subject studied and his deport-ment in this relation will not be far from right. "At the feet of Gamaliel," said Paul, speak-ing of his education, "Twas brought up." The very thought of one like Paul placing himself in such a position to his teacher ought at least arouse in us a profound respect and a | reverence for those who are our instructors. And so we find the best young men in the days I of Socrates willing to humble themselves be-fore him, despised and ridiculed by the leaders| of the city, in order that they might be in-spired by that same powerful influence which I distinguished Socrates from other men. The| objection may be made that we have no Gam-aliel and no Socrates these days ; but we have I those who are their peers ; for when was there ever such wonderful achievements in science as to-day, and when had the world ever a bet-ter knowledge of the classics than at present? The trouble is this : we are not looking for a Gamaliel or a Socrates, nor would they, if it were possible to'find them, be able to influence us even as much as some of our present teach-ers. For, sad as the fact is, a large number of | our students have developed a disposition al-most insensible to the most powerful influence I which the best teacher can exert. And what is this strange influence which deprives us of I our greatest privilege? Is it a thoughtlessj error, is it a legacy bequeathed to us by our predecessors, or is it pure indifference ? May it be hoped that it is one of the former, for the latter is worse than suicide, strange as it mayf seem. . Let it be what it may, it is the deadliest en-emy to the possible and complete efficiency of I our smaller colleges. Its presence in the class- \ room is as destructive as water in a powder I magazine. It forbids the instructor laying! aside the secondary matters in the class-room I and the concentrating of all the power and en-ergy of body and soul on the subject underI consideration. It refracts, distorts and almost! obliterates those rays of genius radiating from! the mature and master mind, which alone are! able to fire the dormant energies of the un-| tutored student. Will the students ot these institutions never | awaken to a proper appreciation of their owr interests and advantages until they are foreverl R0ffi> THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 22 lost ? Can generation after generation be nur-tured and sustained by a delusion? The life of an error may be long, but its death is cer-tain. So in this abuse which means so much to the success and life of the student a reform is inevitable. And may the time not be dis-tant when the students of these institutions shall again assume the proper relation to their instructors, and restore to these colleges in actual fact what is to-day only a cherished tra-dition. Let each student then ask himself these questions: How far have I unconsciously been led by this delusion ? What have I lost myself? What have I robbed others of? What is my duty? And let him be a man, who, when he knows his duty, has moral cour-age enough to do it. L., '98. OBJECTIONS TO STUDENT GOVERNMENT. In a recent number of the MERCURY there appeared quite an extended article on ' 'Stud-ent Government," in which mainly the de-sirable qualities were set forth. It may be of interest to those who are strongly advo-cating the system to give a moment's time to a few of the obstacles which will be in the way of the new system. But it may be added, however, that these hindrances are not of such a nature that they cannot be overcome. The main feature of this system of students' self-government, which had its origin at Am-herst College, is a student senate, the members of which are elected from the four classes by the entire student body. Just here is the first and greatest draw-back to the success of the system, viz., the election of the members of the senate. Among college students espec-ially, there are all classes and every tempera-ment. Among them can be found those who were "born with a silver spoon in their mouth," as also those born of the humblest parentage in the land ; those clothed in "soft clothing," who have all the luxuries and en-joyments that kind parents and wealth can give, and who consider it their great pleasure and privilege to deride and unsympathetically to embarrass their less (?) fortunate fellows, as well as those who wear plain yet neat attire and who, wholly unwilling to offend or dis-obey, put forth an honest endeavor to make the best of their great privilege, which has been bought with many years of hard manual labor. With such a difference the election of the members of the senate will always be one-sided. It will be a source of continual wrang-ling, and instead of uniting the student body it will only increase the ill-feeling among the different classes. Usually in setting forth the advantages and benefits of the system Amherst College is cited as an example to show that the system can be made successful. But here the senate ceased to act more than two years ago. It was not suppressed by action of the Faculty, but by the action of the students themselves it has been given up. And again the decisions of the senate are to be referred to the Faculty for approval or dis-approval. That the decisions of the senate will seldom if ever be reversed by the action of the Faculty is not quite so sure, since stu-dents are too much inclined to make their tasks as light as possible, whether it will be of most advantage to themselves or not. Measures have already been undertaken by the student body to induce the Faculty to yield to their de-sires, but in almost every instance nothing was gained thereby ; and it may be added that in many cases it would have been folly to grant the requests. Often the poor plea is made that under the present system the students' truth and honor receive so little recognition that there is very little occasion, if any, to preserve them. But certainly there is none whatever for breaking them. Can the Faculty be ex-pected to trust the students in the new system if they are unfaithful in the present ? Only he that is faithful in the least will be faithful in that which is greater. Our worthy president has given the students full opportunity to 23 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. prove themselves obedient and trustworthy. Has the recent attitude of the students been such as to warrant his full confidence in them ? If students' truth and honor are sacred enough to be kept in the greater are they any less sacred in the less ? Only he that is faithful in a few things will be made ruler over many. Gold is tried in the fire to test its quality. Only where the students are mature, manly and morally thoughtful, does such a system have any decided advantages. N. "TO THALIARCHUS. Behold the snow-clad mountains, and observe The force of frigid Boreas' driving sleet O'er all the landscape ; then divert Thy gaze into the forest where the trees Labor 'neath the burden of the snows. The river, too, is frozen, and instead Of sparkling liquid surface, which beneath The sun and moon doth oft transparent seem Thou seest a stream congealed, upon which oft The maiden and the youth in pleasure glide Upon the crystal ice. But coldness, too. Within my dismal chamber reigns supreme ; And bids thee, Thaliarchus, forth to bring The wood from its receptacle to feed The dying embers and thaw the nipping cold. Then bring forth,Jrom Sabiuejars, the ruddy Vine-juice, four mellowing summers old, 'twill cheer The dull despondent mind, and cause the soul To live in pleasure To the gods resign Whatever else there be ; for unto them The winds pay tribute ; quick at their command They cease to war on oceans or among The ash and cypress trees. In thought be young ; Nor think of doubtful future ; and when days Are in succession on thy life bestowed. Count them as favors worthy to commend. Despise not youthful loves, nor yet refuse To dance, to court, to love as long as age Withholds its grip from thee. Skip to the park And meet the girls; then through green lanes and pleas-ant walks. Where merry laughs betray them, let thy steps Conduct thee ; nor forget the whispered word Which often in their bosom does inspire Responsive love. Think of how the ring "Upon her dainty finger will attest And prove thy plighted love ; then think of how The bashful maiden will approve and smile, And, by an anxious look, ask for the day J. H. K./99. COLLEGE LOCALS. GKAYSON Z. STUP and ROBBIX B. WOLF, Editors. At last it came—the snow. In spite of all the vain wishes for a good sleighing snow dur-ing the Christmas holidays and the earlier part of last term it came not until all hopes were buried in the final work of the term. But just as the boys were getting ready for base ball and the campus walks fit to be trodden upon, along came the snow and spread a white cover-ing of about eighteen inches over our part of the earth. Then buried hopes revived and merry sleigh bells announced that the boys were making the most of the occasion. Not only sleighing but all the other features of winter sports were seen—snow ball fights, broken windows,' smashed hats and umbrellas. Then ye pestiferous town boys got in their licks. But they were soon careful enough at whom they fired, after one, a Senior, nick-named Eddie, displayed his foot-ball courage and skill. In the language of Eddie, "They were cooled." We all gloried in the lesson thus given. It is a shame that students can-not wear decent hats up town, nor use their umbrellas without some lawless pests pelting them with snowballs. It went too far and the boys can take care of themselves if necessary. With the great fall of snow came the cor-responding amount of mud, and now, though the campus walks are being constantly im-proved, we shall have to tread muddy paths until April showers shall be dispelled by May sunshine. Vacation gave us a chance to prac-tise on country roads and other places. We were peculiarly unfortunate in the latter part of the term in our entertainments. The last of the Y. M. C. A. course was postponed once, because of a failure to get Dr. Willitts, and finally by the sickness of Representative Howard. The lecture will be given this term, and if possible Dr. Willitts will be procured. The Sons of Hercules were equally disap-pointed by the inclement weather. The ex-hibition was postponed twice on account of the drifting snow. They were in good con-dition to give a first-class entertainment. But they have decided to give it early in the term and hope to do better than they would have clone before. There are thirteen in the crowd and every one has some specialties. The work on the mats and in pyramids will be especially good. It is encouraging to find so many tak-ing an interest in these manly contests. What is better than a sound mind in a sound body? In spite of the falling snow on Wednesday, March n, the Senior dinner, given by the President to the class, came off and was a suc-cess in every particular. The boys were afraid a chill would be put upon it by the blizzard, 111 e n 6 .; r( K lii ■1! it] ai ; •s. til 'CM x !ei Jut Kill ■ '' tain Tun tot: wa\ you THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 24 It when iu the genial presence of our host forgot the storm without. The dinner be-lli about 8.30 P. M., and every member of [6 was present. The affair was unique in §tny ways. The class, as a whole, was at- ■red in evening dress, and made a good ap pearance around the convivial board. The dinner was very tastefully served, in six R)iirses. The table was beautifully decorated With roses and evergreens. ■ At each one's place was a white carnation, and a card bear-ing his name, tied with a bow of the class col- H-s. After partaking of the .sumptuous ban-quet, the following toasts were responded to. ■Our Host' and Hostess," Ship ; "Ninety-six in Athletics," Moser ; "Our Sports," Menges ; "The Faculty," Reitzell ; "Our Future," Rice. Then Toastmaster Eisenhart called upon the Doctor to give his impressions of '96. It w:as then that we learned for a cer-tainty of his intention to leave the college in Tune. He spoke very tenderly of his relations to us as a class, and said that he would be al-ways interested in us as his youngest boys and youngest girl. We feel very sorry to know that the Doctor is going to leave. We also feel that we are quite fortunate in being al-lowed to sit at his feet and receive instruction. His generous hospitality to the class endeared us still more to him, and we shall often refer, in talking over reminiscences, to our days spent with Dr. McKnight. The dinner was a very pleasant occasion, and in the future when we shall look back over the dim past it will be an especially bright one among the many happy clays we spent together in '96. I The musical organizations have been doing faithful practice during the past term, and if it is kept up during this one, there is no doubt but that the commencement concert will be Rry good. I Now is the time for out-door sports. Every fellow who can play base ball ought to be out trying for the team. Let us get up an in-vincible one and have some exciting games on our new field. Tennis, too, should be made a great deal of. We want good contests, and, if possible, track athletics at commencement. I The fourth annual contest of the Pennsyl-vania Intercollegiate Oratorical Union was held at Swarthmore on Friday, March 20th, in the presence of a large audience. Swarthmore ffiad spared no efforts to make the contest a Success, and it was undoubtedly the best yet held. - The colleges represented, the contestants and their subjects were as follows: Swarth-more, F. Grant Blair, "The Function of His-tory; " Muhlenberg, John F. Kramlech, "Liberty and Revolution;" Franklin and Marshall, S. H. Stein, "Education Obliga-tory;" Lehigh, Ross N. Hood, "The Pre-server of Religious Liberty;" Lafayette, Ellis H. Custard, "What will Europe Say?" Ursinus, A. C. Thompson, "The Revival of American Patriotism;" Gettysburg, I. O. Moser, "Lafayette, a Champion of Liberty." The judges of the contest were Dr. J. Max Hark, President of the Moravian Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa.; Professor George Bible, Prin-cipal of the State Normal School, Strouds-burg, Pa., and Rev. Luther S. Black, of Get-tysburg, who awarded the first prize of twenty-five dollars to Swarthmore and the second of fifteen dollars to Muhlenberg. Who said that Eddie did not own college on Thursday evening, March 19th? The Fresh-men looked upon him with a holy awe, and wondered if they could acquire such bravery by playing foot-ball. No doubt we shall have a strong team next fall. J. S., '99' has a great desire for ladies' rings. Some time ago he received one, after assurance that he would not lose it or be un-true to the owner. Now he is in quite a pre-dicament, for he has either lost it or given it to another girl. But he has overcome all dif-ficulties by buying another and asking her to keep quiet about it. H., '99—"Do you know what you are? " S., '99—"I am in bed." He must have been in that semi-conscious condition which psychologists say we are when we are enter-ing the realms of sleep. If anybody is looking for trouble he wants to call around to fourth floor. West Div. There he will find F., '98, ready to settle all disputes. All that cannot be amicably settled will be mended as well as possible with the fist. E., '99, has a very flattering opinion of him-self. The other day he said that he would go with whatsoever girl he pleased, and stay as long as he wished. In that case I guess the girl doesn't have much to say. K., '99, said that Mercury's mother was Jupiter. Mythology must be revised. Mr. S., '97, who was playfully invited by a 25 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. lady to take a ride on a child's bicycle, said, in his dignified air: "Indeed, I would, but I'm afraid it would lower my humility." Z. '98, in English Bible, said that they were going to concentrate the spoils of war. F. '98, said that the Caspian Sea is south of Palestine. Mr. A., '97 (returning from a sleigh'ride). "I didn't get to Two Taverns." S. '99. "I suppose one tavern settled you." H., '99. "This Lutheran Quarterly costs pretty much." S.'i '99 (Looking at the price). " 'Tis rather steep." H. "Why, one copy alone costs seventy-five cents." S., '99- "More than that, there are only three quarters in a year." The Phrena reading room is completed and ready for use. It is quite an improvement over the former room. Both the Philo and Phrena reading rooms are now in first-class condition and the boys, whether members or not, should take care of them and keep them in good order. The popular electives for the spring term are Baseballology and Tenni(y)s-on. Never did the boys feel happier over the ap-proach of vacation than last term. The term was a long, dreary one, and the lessons were hard and kept the boys studying hard. There were no out-door sports, and gym. work is not very refreshing to young men accustomed to play foot-ball, base-ball, etc. All however look forward to this term with pleasure. It will be only ten weeks long, and will be at-tended with all the joys of spring and summer. Don't fail to attend the exhibition to be given in the gymnasium by the "Sons of Hercules." Go both for the merits of the ex-hibition and because the proceeds are for the benefit of the Athletic Association. We are sorry to hear that one of Dr. Nixon's brothers died during the vacation. The MERCURY extends heartfelt sympathy to him in his bereavement. The Pennsylvania College Alumni Associa-tion of Western Pennsylvania will hold their annual meeting and banquet at Pittsburg, on May 5th. The annual Pen-Mar Lutheran re-union will be held Thursday, July 23rd. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. At the final business meeting of last teniij March 26th, the following officers were elected! for the ensuing year : President, G. F. Abelf Vice President, R. W. Woods ; Corresponding! Secretary, E. W. Meisenhelder; Recording Secretary, A. M. Stamets ; Treasurer, C. J.l Fite; Reporter, W. R. Stahl ; Organist, W,| C. Spayde. The schedule for the term has been preparedl and can be obtained from members of the De| votional Committee. ALUWINI. H. D. SHIMER AND H. W. BIKLE, Editors. '41. Col. C. H. Buehler died on March 24th! at his home in Gettysburg, Pa. He had beeil for many years a Trustee of Pennsylvania Colj lege. '53. Rev. Peter Begstresser, D. D., has book in press entitled "Baptism and Feet! washing." '57. Rev. H. L. Baugher, D. D., Presideul of the General Synod, will preach the baccaj laureate sermon for Irving College, Mechanics] burg, Pa. '57. Rev. L. A. Gotwald, D. D., of Wit| tenberg Theological Seminary, we are please to learn, has rallied from a recent relapse and] is enjoying about the same degree of strengtt| as before. '57. Rev. D. M. Gilbert, of Harrisburgl Pa., was in Gettysburg on Mar. 26th to atj tend the funeral of Col C. H. Buehler. '62. Rev. M. L. Culler is having success; pastor at Apollo, Pa. During the summd about $1200 are to be expended on the churclj building of his charge. '64. Geo. M. Beltzhoover, whose son wasd member of the class of '97, is very much in| terested in Gettysburg College. He writes tj the MERCURY, and wishes to be' rememberei kindly to all his college friends. '69. Rev. G. F. Behringer, of the class ol '69 till the end of the Junior year, has a verf interesting article in the April Lni/if/ui Quarterly on Luther's pecuniary resources dull ing the Reformation, and the way heexpendef his income. '70. F. J. Kooser, Esq., carried his count!! MMM THK COLLEGE MERCURY. 26 (Somerset) by a majority of 1300 at the Re-publican primary election for Congressman from that district. '73. In looking over the Lutheran Woild for April 2, 1896, we found the portrait of Rev. W. S. Freas, D. D., president of the Board of Church Extension, York, Pa. '73. Rev. L. L- Sieber recently closed a series of meetings in St. John's Church, Steel-ton, Pa., which resulted in the conversion of some seventy persons. '74. Rev. F. W. Staley is a very energetic and successful minister at Middletown, Pa. During his pastorate at that place his good in-fluence ha3 been felt, not only in his congre-gation, but also in the town. '74. Dr. Geo. E. Titus writes to us from his home in Hightstown, N. J., that he is well and prospering, and extends a cordial invita-tion to his classmates and college-mates to visit him whenever convenient. He has not lost interest in them, or in the old college at Gettysburg, and does not wish any one to think that he has. '76. Rev. Geo. C. Henry has not lost inter-est in his class. In his last letter to us he writes: "I am hoping 'only that and nothing more' as yet, for a reunion of '76 at Gettys-burg this summer." '77. Rev. H. B. Wile has been pastor of the First Lutheran church, Carlisle, Pa., for ten years. During that time he has done a very encouraging work. '77. Rev. William M. Bamn, Jr., recently celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of his pastorate at Canajoharie. '78. Rev. A. R. Glaze was recently elected pastor at Maple Hill, Lycoming county, Pa., and has accepted the call to begin work April 5th. '80. Rev. G. W. McSherry, pastor of the Lutheran church atTaneytown, Md., preached his farewell sermon on Sunday, March 22d. '80. David McConaughy, of Madras, India, spent a short time in Gettysburg during last month. '83. Gov. Drake, of Iowa, lately sent to the Senate the appointment of Luther A. Brewer to be State Oil Inspector. The Senate in ex-ecutive session confirmed the appointment. '83. R. M. Linton, editor of the Somerset Democrat, delivered an address before the Pio-neer Lodge, K. of P., at Meyersdale, on the occasion of their fifteenth anniversary, March 25th. '83. Rev. H. L. Yarger, the efficient col-league of Rev. Weber in the Church Exten-sion work is doing excellent service as an evangelist among the western frontier mis-sions. '84. Rev. L. M. Zimmerman is a very en-ergetic minister of Baltimore, Md. He has lately prepared a series of "Stray Arrows," in the form of small cards, attractively printed, in several colors, for use among the discouraged, bereaved, convicted, etc. '86. Rev. W. F. Berger has been called from Camden, N. J., to Fairmount, Ind. '87. James S. Croll was in Gettysburg for a few days in the early part of March. '88. Rev. J. Milton Francis is now in Columbia City, Ind. Rev. Francis thinks that the MERCURY is a good tonic for his "home-sickness" out in that Wittenberg territory. '89. Rev. R. F. Fetterolf was installed as pastor of St. Paul's church of Millersburg, Pa., on Sunday, March 8. '90. We are glad to learn that Rev. L .T Snyder, of Orrstown, Pa., is getting along well, and doing good work. '91. Rev. M. L. Tate was married Thurs-day, March 12, to Miss Florence Heisler, of Harrisburg. Rev. Tate has just accepted a call to Millersville, Pa. '91. Prof. E. J. Wolf is the most popular Principal the schools of his native town ever have had. At the recent election for city councilmen he was elected to that body, re-ceiving the highest vote cast for any one on the ticket. '92. Rev. C. G. Bikle has changed his ad-dress from Hagerstowu, Md., to Glen Gardner, N. J. '92. E. W. Herman writes to the MERCURY from Annapolis, Md. We appreciate the kind interest he still has in our college paper, as well as in the college. '92. Rev. G. A. Getty has changed his ad-dress from Baltimore, Md., to East Schodock, N. Y. '93. Walter S. Oberholtzer has been seri-ously ill for some time. We are glad to re- ■■■■■■ THE COLLEGE MERCURY. port that he is getting very much better, and hopes to be out again in the near future. '93. William J. Gies is co-editor with Prof. Chittenden, of a biological magazine, recently established at Yale University. '93. Rev. Geo. Beiswanger, pastor of Cal-vary church, Baltimore, Md., is doing a noble work. The congregation was organized Sept. 22, 1895, with forty-six members, and one week later the Sunday school was organized with eighty-five scholars and teachers. There are now fifty-nine members of the congrega-tion, with a Sunday school of one hundred and eighty. The congregation recently purchased the lot on which the chapel is located for $4,000. The MERCURY extends to him its best wishes. '93. Rev. F. Hilton has accepted a call to Martin's Creek, Pa. He will begin his work at that place, some time in June. '94. C. F. Kloss is very much interested in Gettysburg College, and has paid us several visits this year. '95. Ivan L. Hoff is pursuing law at West-minster. '95. H. W. Shinier expects to take up a course of study in some western university next fall. '89. The success of Rev. J. F. Seibert in the organization of a church at Sedalia, Mo., is a source of much gratification to his friends. ■ During the recent meeting of the Kansas Synod an impromptu alumni banquet was held after one of the evening sessions. Those par-ticipating were Rev. H. L. Yarger, '83; J. N. Lentz, '84; J. F. Seibert, '89, and R. B. Wolf, '9i. ATHLETICS. WILLIAM E. WHEELER, Editor. The base-ball team and its prospects have been the principal topic of conversation since the opening of the term on April 7th. Some difficulty has been met and overcome, result-ing from the fact that several of the best ap-plicants have not permission to play. At this late date other players have been substituted and at the practice games during the past week, have shown up very well. A little weakness is noticeable in the infield, but this will be remedied by the time for the first game on April 17th, with Washington and Jefferson College. A good game is expected as both teams are about evenly matched, and this be-ing W. and J.'s first game at Gettysburg, each team will put forth every effort to win. Cap-tain Leisenring has the team out on the field each evening for practice and considerable anxiety is manifested as to the showing of the team. The field is being put in fine condition. The fence and backstop are being strengthened and the field rolled. The Athletic Association desired to enter the relay races to be held at Franklin Field,U. of P. on April 25th. A team composed of four of our best runners will represent us, and it is hoped that Gettysburg will make a good show-ing. Teams from the best colleges in the country will compete, and some surprises are looked for. Our team has been running daily, and the men are in fine condition for the race. This part of our athletics has not received the attention it should during the past, and the in-terest now manifested shows that the possibili-ties of a good track team are the very best. Tennis will soon become the leading event along a lighter athletic line. All the courts are being put in good condition, and several new ones are in course of forming and leveling. Manager Lark is now busy securing entries for the tournament, which will be held during the latter part of the term. These tournaments have always been a means of bringing out the best men and, at the same time, developed new ones. On the whole this season's work will without doubt be the best. Owing to a deficiency in the treasury of the association a plan was devised by several of the members by which money can and is be-ing laised. Weekly contributions, no matter how small, are paid by each college man. A man from each class makes these collections, and by the end of the term enough money will have been secured to place the association upon a sound financial basis. A new era is undoubt-edly dawning here along athletic lines, and from the interest taken in all measures to further the athletic spirit, there is no doubt that Gettysburg will be heard from oftener in athletic circles than ever before. "Prep" is filled with the athletic spirit to the extent that a base-ball team has been or-ganized, which promises to be an exception-ally strong one. Dates with other teams will be arranged if permission is obtained. Al-ready the prospects of a Prep track team and THIS COLLEGE MERCURY. 28 foot-ball eleven are being discussed. This is the true athletic spirit and speaks well for the [future college team. The exhibition which was to have been [given by the Sons of Hercules last term was : postponed, on account of the inclement weather, 1 to this term. A definite date has not yet been decided upon, but it will be given within the next few weeks. At a recent indoor contest, Grazier, '98, I broke the college record for the standing broad jump, making 10 feet 3^ inches. The interest manifested in cricket at Haver- I ford is shown by the contemplation of sending a team abroad this summer to compete with [the English public schools. A new feature of Harvard's foot-ball prac-tice will be inaugurated next fall. The eleven will line up for actual play but three times I a week, alternate days being given to some light form of exercise as different from actual [foot-ball as can be devised. Yale will send a crew abroad this summer to I enter in the Henley regatta which will be held |'on July 7, 8 and 9. T. Conneff, the champion mile runner of the world, has entered Holy Cross College. There are 230 men in training for Harvard's I track team. The University of Chicago will send a team feast this spring, and games have been ar-ranged with Yale, Princeton, Harvard, U. of 1. and others. FRATERNITY NOTES. PHI KAPPA PSI. ^ R. M. Culler, '98, visited Carlisle Indian School recently. L. P. Eiseuhart, '96, represents our chapter fat the Grand Arch Council, now in session at Cleveland, Ohio. F. M. KefFer, '95, also ex-pects to be in attendance. L. S. Weaver, '99, spent the vacation very pleasantly at Washington, D. C. E. C. Stiteley, '92, is studying law at the University of Maryland. C. T. Eark, '98, spent a day in Mechanics-burg, Pa., at the close of last term. PHI GAMMA DELTA. Bro. Neudewitz preached in Brooklyn on the morning of March 29th, and in St. John's Church, New York, in the evening of the same day. He also assisted his pastor in commun-ion on April 3rd. Bro. M. E. Young, Ph. D., had an article in the April number of the Reformed Quarteily Review on the subject, "Preaching Christ— the Theme and the Times." Bro. Fite visited Bro. H. L. Stahler at his home, at Norristown, for a few days during vacation, and with him spent a short time in Philadelphia and New York Bro. Baum reports a very pleasant time with friends in Harrisburg on his way back to col-lege. PHI DELTA THETA. W. G. Souders, Pa. Epsilon, Dickinson Col-lege, paid the chapter a visit the beginning of the term. G. W. McSherry has resigned the pastorate of the Lutheran Church, at Taneytown, Md. J. N. Lentz and R. B. WTolf are the Execu-tive Committee of the Luther League, of Kansas. E. J. Wolf is a candidate for Superintendent of the Public Schools of Centre county. Frank Barndt has been compelled to give up his studies at the University of Pennsylvania on account of his health. ALPHA TAU OMEGA. Charles B. Erb, '97, and William E. Wheeler, '97, were initiated into the Frater-nity March 14th. Charles W. Spayde, '99, spent part of his Easter vacation in Philadelphia. TOWN AND SEWJINARY NOTES. WEBSTER C SPAYDE, Editor. TOWN. A bill was introduced in the Maryland Legislature recently for the consolidation of the four electric companies that have secured the privilege of conducting lines between Bal-timore and Washington. The move for con-solidation is said to be part of the scheme for 29 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. the construction of an electric railroad system from Washington through Baltimore to West-minster, over the Blue Ridge, to the Cumber-land Valley and Gettysburg. Widener, El-kins and other capitalists interested in rail-ways are said to be connected with the pro-ject. Paul L. Levin, of Philadelphia, representing the Daughters of the American Revolution, was in Carlisle several weeks ago seeking per-mission to remove the body of Mollie Pitcher, which is buried there, to the Gettysburg battle field, where it is proposed to erect an expen-sive monument to her memory. Senator Cullom, of Illinois, introduced a bill on Friday, March 13th, appropriating $50,000 to the erection of a statue to Abraham Lincoln on the' battlefield at Gettysburg. The Secretary of War is authorized to con-tract for the erection of this statue, after a de-sign for the same and a suitable site on the battlefield have been selected. The selection of the design is entrusted to the Secretary of War, the commander-in-chief of the Army, the commander-in-chiefof the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Governor of Pennsylvania. In speaking of this bill, Senator Cullom stated that he thought there was no spot more suitable for a statue of the martyred President than Gettysburg. Rev. Dr. H. W. McKnight preached in Messiah Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, on Sunday morning, March 29th. It is said that the United States Battlefield Commission has notified the Gettysburg Elec-tric Railway that it holds no title to a part of the land on which its tracks are laid. A new route will have to be constructed, and the road may not be operated this summer. Mrs. Sarah Tawney-Robson will give an en-tertainment in Brua Chapel, "Angels, or the * Actress of Padua," a four-act play, by Hugo, under the auspices of the students of the Semi-nary, on April 16th. SEMINARY. On Thursday evening, April 2d, W. I. Red-cay preached at Watsontown, Pa. Rev. F. Hilton was assisting at the Cold Springs mission on Easter. Rev. J. M. Guss preached at Duncaunon, Pa., on Easter. Rev. H. E. Clare preached for his father, Rev. R. H. Clare, Abbottstowu, Pa., Sunday, March 29th. Rev. A. A. Kelly filled the pulpit of the Trindall Springs church, Mechanicsburg, Pa., on Easter. He confirmed 43 members. Rev. M. G. Richards preached at Round- Top, Sunday, March 29th. The Rev. Dr. Charles William Schaeffer, chairman of the faculty of the Lutheran Theo-logical Seminary at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, died at his home in Germantown on Sunday, March 15th, from heart disease. He was born in Hagerstown May 5, 1813. He studied theology at the Seminary in this place, gradu-ating in 1835. During his life he was presi-dent of the General Synod and also of the general Council of the Lutheran church. For a number of years he was a trustee of the col-lege. Rev. W. F. Bare, of York, has been elected pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran church, Steel-ton, Pa. A committee of the West Pennsylvania Synod, appointed at its last session, to devise means for the liquidation of indebtedness of the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, met recently in York. The members of this com-mittee are: Revs. W. S. Freas, D. D.; A. G. Fastuacht, D. D., of York; H. L. Baugher, D. D., of Gettysburg; D. T. Koser, of Arendtsville; Chas. M. Stock, of Hanover; Messrs. J. Burr Reddig, of Shippensburg, and J. L. Shelly, Mechanicsburg. A plan for the procuring of the necessary means was sub-mitted by Dr. W. S. Freas and after some dis-cussion it was adopted. The plan will be put into operation at once and it is believed will be very successful. The four speakers selected by the faculty from the graduating class of Gettysburg Semi-nary for Commencement day exercises to be held June 4, are: Revs. H. B. Stock, Car-lisle; M. J. Kline, Frederick, Md.; C. P. Wiles, Thurmont, Md., and J. T. Huddle, of Virginia. The graduating class consists of 23 members. Rev. A. J. Rudisill assisted Rev. Marion J. Kline in the Easter service at the Tabernacle church, Harrisburg, on Sunday, April 5th. Rev. E. H. Delk, of Hagerstown, will de-liver the annual address to the C. E. Society of Irving College, Mechanicsburg, on Sunday evening, June 7, and make the address before THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 30 fthe students, faculty and friends on Saturday [evening, June 6. [ Rev. A. R. Longanecker supplied the Shen-indoah charge, Virginia, on Easter. We are glad to hear that Rev. W. S. Ober-loltzer is convalescing. LITERARY SOCIETIES. EDNA M. LOOMIS, Editor. PHILO. The following members were initiated into Philo Society on Friday, March 13th : Albers, [99; Beerits, '99; De Yoe/'gg; C. H. Smith, [99; Weaver, '99. The Senior valedictory program will be jiven on Friday evening, April 17th. PHRENA. The reading room is now ready for use. It las been entirely remodeled, and presents a irery beautiful and attractive appearance. The bid carpet has been removed and the floor ptained. Wainscoting several feet in height aas been placed around the whole room. Ar-rangements have been made for better lighting ijy the introduction of Welsbach burners. With |he present system of arranging papers and periodicals, we think the reading room must Irove itself a very desirable and profitable place to the students. Phrena will render a special program in ibout two weeks. EXCHANGES. We are very sorry we have been unable to pay the attention to our exchanges which they deserve. We receive a large number of excel-lent journals, and enjoy reading them very luch, but want of both space and time pre-sents us from giving notices to even a limited lumber. We will try, however, to do so vhenever we are able, assuring all our ex-changes that they are highly appreciated. The Dickinsonian for March contains an _ litorial which strongly advocates the teach-ing of hypnotism in the regular curriculum. Another new exchange of considerable merit Is the Metceisburg Monthly, published at Mer-cersburg College. Among our new exchanges is the Holy Ghost College Bulletin, published by the stud-ents of Holy Ghost College, a Catholic insti-tution, located at Pittsburg. The article on Napoleon Bonaparte, which has been running in the College Student for several issues, strikes one as being just a little "heav5r" for a college paper. We have recently received a copy of the Waste Basket, a paper published monthly at Detroit, Mich. It is made up of contributions from writers who aim at journalistic work, but who do not yet show sufficient literary merit to have their articles accepted by the better mag-zines. The first number of the Orange and White has come to us from York Collegiate Institute. . If it is kept up to the standard of the initial number, the students of the Iustitue may feel well satisfied with their endeavor. The Wittcnberger of March 24th contains an excellent sketch of Pennsylvania College, by Prof. G. D. Stahley. WHAT HAVE I DONE? [Julie M. Lippmann, in The Sunday .School Times of April II, 1896.I Day after da}' Heaven, listening, hears men cry : "What have I done that such a fate as this Should follow me? What have I done amiss That clouds of Care should darken all my sky? That Pain should pierce, and that shrewd Poverty Should pinch me in that grievous grip of his, What time I tremble over the abyss, And long for death, yet, longing, dare not die? But when does Heaven, listening, hear men saj': "What have I done that in the blue-domed skies The evening star should shine, the spring clouds move, The world be white with innocence, that May Has set afield, and God in children's eyes, To win our hearts to wonder at his love?" NEATNESS. Without her leave he stole a kiss ; He did. Oh ! bliss ! A sharp command was promptly his, "Just put that back," I tell you this, "Where it belongs," spoke haughty miss. He did. Oh ! bliss. 3' THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Once a Freshman was wrecked on an African (70LLBGB OF coast, Where a cannibal monarch held sway ; And they served up the Freshman in slices on toast, On the eve of that very same day. But the vengeance of heaven followed swift on the act, And before the next moon was seen, By cholera morbus that tribe was attacked, For that Freshman was dreadfully green. PHYSICIANS i SURGEONS, 'Hast thou a lover," asked he, "Oh maiden of the Rhine?" She blushed in sweet confusion And softly faltered "Nein." He felt rebuffed, and knew not What best to say, and then A sudden thought came to him He pleaded, "Make it ten." THE EDITOR. The editor sat in his sanctum Letting his lessons rip, Racking his brains for an item, And stealing all he could clip. The editor sat in his class room As if he was getting over a drunk, His phiz was clouded with awful gloom For he had made a total flunk. His love, he said, was like the sea ; The maiden answered quick, She thought that he was right in that, Because it made her sick. Parvus Jacobus Horner Sedebat in corner, Edeus Christmas pie. Inserint thumb Extraxit plumb Clamarit, qui puer am I. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Balti-1 more, Maryland, is a well-equipped school. Four ses-sions are required for graduation. For full informa-tion send for the annual catalogue, or write to THOMAS OPIE, M. D., Bean, Cor. 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The College Mefcufy. VOL. IV. GETTYSBURG, PA., DECEMBER, 1896. No. 8. THE COLLEGE MEftClPRY, Published each month during the college year by the Students of Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) College. STAFF. Editor: ROBBIN B. WOLF, '97. Associate Editors : LEWIS C. MANGES, '97. ED. W. MEISEN H ELDER, SAMUEL J. MILLER '97. CHARLES T. LARK '98. JOHN W. OTT, '97. CHARLES H. TILP, '98. E. L. KOLLER, '98. Alumni Association Editor: REV. D. FRANK GARLAND, A. M., Baltimore, Md. Business Manager: HARRY R, SMITH, '97. Assistant Business Manager: JOHN E. MEISENHELDER, '97. ".". jOne volume (ten months). . . . $l.no iMiMS-\Siuglecoples, . . .15 Payable in advance All Students are requested to hand us matter for publication The Alumni and ex-members or the College will favor us by-sending Information concerning their whereabouts or any Items they may think would be Interesting for publication. All subscriptions and business matters should be addressed to the business manager. Matter intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor. Address, THE COLLEGE MEHCUKY, Gettysburg, Pa. CONTENTS. EDITORIAL, 114 DE ORATORE, - --. --- 117 AN ADVENTURE (Poetry), --- 118 AN APPEAL, "9 A LULL FROM THE HIVE (Poetry), --- 120 COLLEGE LOCALS, 120 ALUMNI NOTES, -- 122 ATHLETIC NOTES, 125 TOWN AND SEMINARY NOTES, 127 FRATERNITY NOTES, - --- '--128 SUBJECTS FOR "ROMAN LAW" THESES, 129 LITERARY SOCIETIES, --- . - - 129 EXCHANGES, --- 129 EDITORIAL. REVIEWS ! Examinations ! ! Vacation ! ! ! The stereot3rped program is about to be ren-dered. The term, on the whole, has been un-usually pleasant. Seldom has there been a fall session of so much charming weather. This has been conducive to good spirits with the professors as well as with the bo}rs. Sev-eral interruptions broke the monotony of col-lege work—the foot-ball games, the visit of the Columbian Club, Election day, Thanksgiving day, Institute week and several others. The work in the class-room has been very good, and this is somewhat surprising in the face of the great temptation to stay out-of-doors. The moral and spiritual work of the term is shown in the excellent results in the Y. M. C. A., alike in the meeetings, in the efforts among the non-members, and in the continu-ation of the week of prayer during the second week. Neither has athletic activity been neglected. The "gridiron," bowling alleys, gymnasium and tennis courts have been well patronized. After all comes vacation, especially desired by the Freshmen. The MERCURY extends to all its heartiest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. ' + * * INTER-COLLEGIATE ORATORICAL CONTEST TO BE HELD AT GETTYSBURG.—The annual meeting of the delegates composing the Com-mittee of Arrangements of the State Inter-collegiate Oratorical Union was held at the Windsor Hotel, Philadelphia, on Saturday, Nov. 21st. Fourteen representatives were present from the seven following colleges : Lafayette, Lehigh, Muhlenberg, Franklin and Marshal, Ursinus, Swarthmore and Gettys- "S THE COLLEGE MERCURY. burg. Our delegates were G. F. Abel, '97, from Philo, and R. B. Woll, '97, from Phrena. President Yetter, late of Muhlenberg, called the meeting to order. The unfinished business was then taken up and completed. The re-quest of Susquehanna University for admission was refused on the grounds that the Union is large enough and the University very young. After hearing the delegates, it was decided to hold the contest at Gettysburg on March 27th, 1897. Hon. John Stuart, of Chambers-burg; Hon. J. B. McPherson, of Harrisburg, and Hon. Rob't E. Pattison, of Philadelphia, were chosen to act as judges of the contest. The officers elected are: Pres., R. N. Hood, of Lehigh ; Vice Pres., W. E. Stoeckel, of Muhlenberg; Treas., G. F. Abel, of Get-tysburg; Sec, \V. H. Kready, of Franklin and Marshal ; Executive Committee, Blair, of Swarthmore; Shenk, of Lafayette; Wolf, of Gettysburg, and the Pres. and Sec. ex officio. A rotation system was adopted so as to have the contest held once in every seven years at each college. The contest will be held at Gettysburg, 1897; Lafayette, 1898; Lehigh, 1899; Muhlenberg, 1900; Ursinus, 1901; Franklin and Marshal, 1902, and Swarthmore, 1903. A communication has just been received from Muhlenberg asking Gettysburg to ex-change with her. The following considera-tions make such an exchange desirable : the expense and trouble attending the contest and the fact that our oratorical talent does not promise us the prize. The expense will be from sixty to one hundred dollars, even if we can overcome the trouble; but when Gettys-burg has the contest, she should have a fair prospect of the prize. The only objection to the exchange is that Muhlenburg has already had the contest there, while Gettysburg has never had it. No action has yet been taken on the matter. * * * IT is to be hoped that the article in our last issue, on the Gettysburg Club at New Haven, by Wm. J. Gies, has been thoughtfully read and pondered by the different Alumni. This is at present the only Gettysburg Alumni Club in existence, outside of the general associa-tion. There should be other clubs of this kind at such centres as York, Philadelphia, Balti-more, Harrisburg, Altooua and other places. Such organizations are not only pleasant for the members, but are beneficent to the institu-tion. One of the chief objects of the clubs should be to furnish recruits for the college. No doubt the motive which prompted the New Haven men to form a Gettysburg Club was their interest in their Alma Mater. There are few better ways of showing your interest in the college, than by the formation of such clubs. The New Haven men have already had let-ter heads printed. At the top of the page in large characters are the words, The Yale Get-tysburg Club, while to the left in small type is a list of the officers for i896-'g7. Pres., Wm. J. Gies, '93; Vice Pres., C. F. Kloss, '94; Historian, H. L. M. Hoffman, '95; Sec, A. H. Brown, '96; Treas., D. F. Culler, '93, * * * OUR RELATIONS WITH DICKINSON.—There has been considerable talk, throughout the present term, in favor of contracting friendly relations with Dickinson. Our neighbor has intimated that we ought to come on bended knees and uncovered heads and apologize for all the defeats which she has suffered at the hands of the Gettysburg athletic teams. Get-tysburg has too much dignity to submit to such conditions, but being eager to renew the annual games with Dickinson and desirous of being on friendty terms with her neighbors, the Gettysburg boys held a mass meeting and selected one of the professors to meet with rep-resentatives from Dickinson. So much for Gettysburg. What has been the response of Dickinson ? She sent fifty of her boys to Harrisburg on the day of our game with Swarthmore, who did their utmost to have Gettysburg defeated. The Dickinsonian in their issue of Nov. 7th, recog-nizing the disgraceful character of such be-havior, offers the following by way of apology: THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 116 "There were some men whose behavior at Har-risburg, had they been college men, would have disgraced Dickinson. The}7 were town boys and not students of the college, yet Dick-inson will, in all probability, get a bad repu-tation on account of the incident.'' This sounds plausible. But the facts are in evidence against it. Several of the Gettysburg boys, being fraternity men, went up and spoke with the Dickinson men belonging to their respect-ive fraternities and thus found out that the students had been doing all the mean work for which their Weekly blames the town men. But in glancing over the Dickinsonian, a second article is noticed. This was probably written by one of the associate editors, who was ignorant of the scheme to get out of the trouble. This article says : "Dickinson rooted lustilv for Swarthmore and we do not consider this in any degree objectionable. We do, however, think that the ungentlemanly con-duct and disgraceful language of a few of the students is deserving of the harshest censure. Just such actions as these are the cause of so much talk about college rowdyism." Let the readers form their own conclusions, from the two quotations, as to the attitude of Dickinson towards Gettysburg. * * * WE take pleasure in calling the attention of the readers to the publication of the '98 Spec-trum. The work is being pushed vigorously by the class, and judging from the present prospects, it will be an unusually interesting one. The men on the Staff are the leading members of the class and are exerting all their powers to make it a success. The Alumni department of which Win. J. Gies, '93, has been elected editor, will be one of the import-ant new features. The artist's corps is also very good as was seen in their work on the '97 Spectrum. Many new cuts will supplant the old ones which have been reproduced in nearly all the preceding issues. These and several other features point to a good book, one which deserves support. It comes only once a year. It need not be paid for till May, '96. Send in your subscriptions now and thus give them encouragement in their task. All suggestions which may tend to improve the publication will be very thankfully received by the Staff. * * * EVERYONE desires to enter the coming new year with a clean record for the past year. To this end, kindly pay your subscription fee to the MERCURY. Our treasury is very low and we, .too, would like to enter the new year with everything squared up for the old. If you are in doubt as to the amount of your ar-rears, consult the Business Manager. ' * * * FEVERISH HASTE.—Americans are always in a hurry. Proverbs on the foolishness of haste seem to have no influence. We work with one eye on the clock. Trains move too slow for us. Steamers are regular snails. We can "do" Europe in a month and he is a poor sight-seeing traveler who cannot see Rome in three days. We "run" down to the city. We "run" out west. We "rush" to conventions and "rush" through them as well. Every-thing must have the electric movement, in seeking wealth, in seeking pleasure, in ac-quiring an education and even in prayer and praise. We have gotten beyond the "long" sermon and there is no place in the liturgy of devotion for practical men and women for the "long" prayer. We sympathize with John Foster who longed for the power of touching men and women with the spell of "be quiet." No thorough work can be done in a hurry. No great picture was ever painted by contract against time. The author who writes the book that lives must have leisure, quiet and the seclusion of his stud}7, away from the rush-ing tide of busy life. The old "A B C" method may be slow but it is sensible. He is wise who takes time for thorough preparation for his life-work, who is willing to work and to wait. Feverish haste to get into college, feverish haste to get through and into the business or profession of one's choice is all a mistake, a costly blunder. The old proverb can be wisely applied to one seeking an edu-cation, "Make haste slowly." G. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. WILLING WORKERS.—There is always work awaiting the willing worker. He who puts his whole heart into his work will be success- ! Inl in it. He will always be wanted in his business or his profession. He who goes grumbling to his task will soon find himself going backward in his work until finally he may be "out of a job" altogether. In every business and in every profession we are told there is always "room at the top." Here at the top is where you find the willing worker. What an army of unwilling workers then there must be in the world. There are far too many workmen who throw down their tools where they stand on the instant the bell announces '•quit work" and who will wait next day. patiently for the signal to begin again. Where you find one man who magnifies his office, by throwing his whole soul in his work, and bending every energy to success in it, you must find nine or perhaps ninety-nine who work mechanically. Even in the ministry there are men who are forever haunted with the fear of doing unrewarded work. I sup-pose it is true in every profession that the few willingly work for the work's sake, and the many struggle along merely as a matter of business necessity. This characteristic of will-ingness to work is to be seen in student-life, where habits of work are formed and fixed. Many boys, and girls, too, for that matter, are in college merely to "finish" their education, as if that were a thing possible of achievement, or to get a diploma, to be graduated. The result is they "finish" when they get their diploma. They are at the end of advancement then, and have reached the limit of progress. For the remainder of life, as up to that time work pushes theni, they belong to the great army of Unwilling workers. But he, who comes to col-lege not to "finish," but to fit himself for life work, not to get a diploma, but to get a basis lor future growth and development, will prove himself in all his college work to be a willing worker. When he leaves the college halls he will join the army of willing workers who adorn their profession or their business, and who are a power in the world. May the army of willing workers inc. ease ! G. DE ORATORE. [In anticipation of the coming oratorical contest and in order to arouse more spirit in the society work, we publish in this issue an article, entitled "De Oratore," by Morris W. Croll, '89, Professor in the University School, Cleveland, Ohio. The article was taken from the University School Record^ There has recently been a noticeable revival of public speaking as an art. While we were deploring the decay of oratory, we suddenly found that we had a number of public men be-fore us who, whatever their failings, are at least successful students of eloquence. The platform, with its pine table and its semi-circle of influential citizens, has again become a feature of political campaigns, and the square-jawed orator once more receives, with his hand thrust between the first and second buttons of his frock-coat, the wild greetings of his fellow-citizens. There has been, moreover, whether it is or is not due to the revival of oratory in politics, a similar revival in some of the largest col-leges. Everyone who has read the news-papers must have noticed that the debating clubs of Princeton, Harvard, Yale and "the Tech" have taken a prominent position among the student organizations of their respective institutions. In most large colleges there are now two rival societies, which command the respect and enthusiastic support of the student-body by the direct, simple and convincing ex-temporaneous speaking of their members. In short, it is evident that the old-fashioned de-bate has become popular. This is a consummation which many of us have devoutedly wished. The debating-club was the school in which Americans of the last generation learned statecraft. And they learned not only that, but two yet more desir-able things—the power, namely, of thinking at once rapidly and logically, and the power of putting .thought readily into consecutive language. The=e ends are as desirable, surely, for us as they were for our fathers. It is useless, however, to insist upon the THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 118 profitableness of debating. That is obvious. It is as a form of amusement, as a sport, that debating I think, is not appreciated. "The spice of life," says Stevenson, "is battle." Who would compare the enjoyment of seeing the best horse in the world run against an invisible record with that of seeing six raw-boned trotters striving toward the line at a country fair ? And who would not go further to hear a subject tossed about between affirma-tive and negative than to hear the same sub-ject expounded by its most learned advocate ? There may be some pleasures of which rivalry is not an element, but the sum and substance of all that which we call sport is eager compe-tition. And, with this definition in mind, I venture to say that there is greater striving, closer application of the powers of a man to a desired object, a narrower watch for advantage, and a quicker grasp of opportunity in a lively debate than in a foot-ball match. Consider, for one thing, how much depends upon the manner of marshalling facts. When you have ended you know whether or not each one has fitted into its place and helped to strengthen the whole. You know whether or not they are real, significant facts, and whether, if they are not significant, you have made them seem so. You know, too, if it is a good, fair-and-square extemporaneous debate, what you have forgotten and where you lost your grasp and failed to make your point; and you squirm with eagerness to try again. But it is all over with you. You have had your chance and either won or lost with it. You must await patiently the decision of the judges, who sit, like the fair ladies in the tournaments of old, ready to award the prize to the better combat-ants. Here is sport enough in all conscience, and nothing said of the hundred details of the game—of the skill in anticipating the oppo-nents' plan of attack, of the incidents that oc-cur, so unexpectedly, diverting the fight to this issue and to that, of the fine fencing with the swords of rebuttal and rejoinder which be-gins after the opening speech. Is it not clear that success in the art—or, let us say the sport—of debating requires rare qualities ? Finally, like all good sports, debating demands a fine balance of temper, equal parts of spirit and good humor; and he will be most success-ful and win most judges who is "eager to fight, yet not averse to quarrel." M. W. C. AN ADVENTURE. While the western sun was sinking On that feast-day of the Fall, Through the corridors we wandered Of old "recitation hall." On Professor Bikle's blackboard, As through his room we did pass, We had written our initials For to morrow's I^atin class. We had viewed the halls where students Oft orating, raise their voice, "Phrenakosmian" was quite nice, but "Philomatheau" was our choice. On the walls the shadows, deepening. Plainly marked the close of day. Warning us we'd miss our supper, Should we longer dare to stay. Dearer joys there are than supper, (Leastways on Thanksgiving Day) So we tarried in the "Sweat-box" •Singing, "When I'm far away,'' "Sometimes you may think of me dear." And the old familiar song Had, to me, peculiar meaning As we sang it, lingering long. Groping then adowu the stairway, We were one and all quite shocked, On arriving at the entrance, There to find the door fast locked. We might shout from out a window To some passing boy or man, But, for several obvious reasons, We objected to this plan. In our minds there was strange mixture Of amusement and dismay, When we found to leave this prison There was but one other way. We must stumble up that stairway To the gloomy upper floors, Down the fire escape and exit Through two swinging iron doors. In this pleasant manner, took we, Down through tower dark and tall, Unconventional departure From the recitation hall. I will ne'er forget that visit, Neither do I think will you, To that building of the college Of the "orange and the blue." M. G. IK) THE COLLEGE MERCURY, AN APPEAL TO THE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE COL-LEGE FOR SUPPORT OF THE "SPECTRUM." The Junior class would respectfully call the attention of the alumni and friends of the col-lege to the Annual soon to be issued by its representatives, the '98 "Spectrum" Board. The "Spectrum" idea has always been cordi-ally endorsed by the Faculty ; the students in college are enthusiastically co-operating in the consummation of the special plans designed for the forthcoming Annual ; the class of '98 is unanimously as well as heartily supporting the work now devolving upon its chosen rep-resentatives, and the Staff of editors and man-agers itself is using every endeavor to publish a "Spectrum" that will be a lasting credit to the college and the class. That the Staff will be able to accomplish this desideratum, with the co-operation of the student body and the alumni, it feels entirely confident. Numerous decided improvements over former Annuals have been devised and several entirely new features will be presented. Sta-tistics and historical data in regard to college events of the past year and with reference to the classes, fraternities, societies, athletics, as-sociations, etc., etc., will receive special at-trition. Original literary contributions, of a character suitable for the "Spectrum," will be given the prominence they deserve. ' In order to make the '98 "Spectrum" of particular interest to the Gettysburg graduates a large section of the book will be devoted en-tirely to the alumni. This department will comprise all of the statistics, etc., given in the '93 "Spectrum," revised to date, and, besides, will comprehend many new and additional lads and features of interest and value to all who are in any way interested in the affairs of Gettysburg College. The Staff, in the arrange-ment and compilation of this department, have been fortunate in securing the kind assistance of an able and enthusiastic Gettysburg Alum-nus. The Staff feels assured that this part of the volume will be generally considered of special importance and no labor will be spared to make it the most complete and valuable alumni record issued within recent years. Suggestions in regard to this department as well as to any other matter relating to the book will be very thankfully received. General communications should be addressed to the Editor, E. W. Meisenhelder. The Staff earnestly appeals to the alumni for financial support of the "Spectrum." Prac-tically every student at Gettysburg has favor-ably responded to our solicitation for subscrip-tions and we respectfully urge every alumnus to do likewise. Many graduates have already placed their names on our subscription lists, but we hope to receive many more before the next term opens. Subscriptions given to any of the students during vacation will be promptly transmitted to the Staff. Business communications should be addressed to the Manager, S. M. Lutz. We hope to make the '98 "Spectrum" the very best annual ever published at Gettysburg. To do so, however, it is quite obvious that we must have the united support of the alumni. The student-body is doing its full share to aid us in every way. May we not hope that the alumni will freely give us the material assist-ance we need in order to publish an Annual that will be received by every friend of the college with a feeling of real pride and pro-nounced gratification? We mean to leave nothing undone to perform completely the part expected of us. Will the alumni do theirs ? We make an earnest appeal for unanimous support. May this sentiment now, and al-ways, receive universal approval and adop-tion—" Every Gettysburgian for the 'Spec-trum' and the 'Spectrum' for Gettysburg." THE STAFF. Why don't we have a few class games of foot-ball. Last year these were among the most interesting we had. Surely there is good material in all the classes—especially, the Freshman. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 120 A LULL FROM THE HIVE. Be earnest forever ! Be this our endeavor ! Be honest, be cheerful, be kind ! Making the spirit the test of our merit, To outward appearance blind. Our memory Will cherished be By teachers and class mates and friends If efforts are made towards these ends- Whenever you roam from the pales of your home In the bright sunny days of a spring, You see the bees gather from forest, from heather, Golden stores while they buzz and they sing. They nectar sip From lilies' lip Which gives to them food and good cheer When days become cold, lone, and drear. In the spring of our life, when earth's joyous and rife, And all things are happy and gay, When song birds are filling the air with their trilling, Your honey, O store, while you may ! When days of gloom And sadness come. The heart and the memory will hold Its treasures more precious than gold. W. H. B. C, '99. COLLEGE LOCALS. EbMUND W. MEiSE.NHEi.niiR and E t,. ROLLER, Editors. Dr. N. (to 190b Cadet who is verj' much in-teiested in something between himself and the board)—Mr. K., you had better take that to the window where you have better light. Mr. S., '99, recently went out after turkeys. After a walk of about four miles and a half, he arrived at the desired place. Cautiously walk-ing along a fence, he is surprised by the owner of the property who immediately begins to shoot. Walton now held up his hands and said, "I surrender." But when three men strive to tie him he makes a brave fight and finally succeeds in gaining his freedom. Now knocking two of the men down he makes a bold dash for the road. The men follow in hot pursuit and Walton falls over a plow. Never losing his presence of mind, he immedi-ately jumps up and runs into a brook. Hav-ing thrown the pursuers from his track by this piece of strategy he proceeds to a neighboring woods where he lies behind a log. till late at night. Finally he makes his way home where he is received with open arms by his worried com-panions. The MERCURY extends its sympathy to Mr. S. for injuries received. Dr. N. (to Mr. D., 1900, who is up at the board and holding a book under his coat), "You might injure your arm.by holding things so tightly under your coat." Mr. E., '99, tells us "many of our presi-dents had a very humble beginning, for in-stance, George Washington the rail-splitter." Prof. Van O., in Prep. Greek, to Mr. M.— "Have you Kelsey's edition?" Mr. M.—"No, sir." Prof. Van O.—"Who's have you?" Mr. M.—"Anabasis'." Mr. D., 1900, says that "James II, of Eng-land, w7as of a weak character because he chewed tobacco." Dr. B.—"Mr. M., what was the Koran ?" Mr. M., '97.—"An officer appointed by—" Class laughs and Mr. M. stops short in his explanation. Mr. R., '99, would like to know who Mr. Hastings is and what position Mr. Hastings is holding in Penn'a. Mr. K., '98, (translating German),—"My hat fell down confused." Prof. K. (to Mr. B., '98, who has been sleeping and has been rudely awakened to re-cite)—" Mr. B. you ought to feel refreshed after your little nap." Dr. B.—"If your eyes were shut how would you recognize Br." Mr. F., '98.—"By its color." Mr. B., '99, (in gymnasium and talking to Mr. L., 1900)—"M. L,. don't get on those mats with your feet." William Harrison Winfield R., of Prep., re-cently jewed a town storekeeper five cents on a broom. After a vain effort to jew him more he asked him, "Wouldn't you just wrap it up since I don't like to carry a broom along the streets ? " Mr. M., '99, (explaining the habitability of the moon)—"The moon revolves around the sun and has its own moon and is inhabited and the inhabitants revolve on their axes. Mr. G. 1900, wishes to borrow a horn, on which he wishes to increase his breathing ca-pacity ; Dr. S. having marked him minus. Every evening, about dark, G. will stick his head out of the window and look around to see if any one is near. If no one is near, he will blow a feeble blast on the horn and quickly withdraw, appreciating the joke hugely. We wish Mr. G. all success in his efforts. Mr. E., 1900, recites with great feeling and with good effect, "God bless the man who first invented sleep." I .'I THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Prof. K (to Mr. B., who is reading an es-say)—" The last sentence is not correct. Can you tell me why ? " Mr. B., 1900—"It is too much like a Soph-omore's writing." Prof. K.—"That's right. Quite a number of pretty words which mean nothing." Overheard at the W. M. R. R. depot from the lips of a young lady : "Well, Mr. A., I think you are the nicest man on earth." Ernie, '97, is strictly in it. Several bright Sophs intending to have some fun paid a visit to "Jess" K. the other night. Cayenne pepper was wafted about the room and burnt in the flame of the lamp. "Jesse" stood the test very well and . the "Sophs," after a short while, were compelled to leave. A more crestfallen crowd would, with difficulty, have been found. It was plainly a case of "the hunter hunted." Josey K., '99, who is a remarkable wit, said that "T., '99, received a ten for night work." Joe had reference to the Prep. fire. "Stocky" recently asked on what date New Year came last year. Mr. F., '98, has a new way of getting off from reciting Greek—he hides his book when the recitation period comes. Prof. Klinger is on to it, however. Prof. K. (in Greek, to Mr. B., '98, who has just flunked)—"Mr. B., I supposed you would have been better prepared to recite after your pleasant little nap." The back row in Lab. of the Classical Jun-iors have suddenly been deprived of the sober-ing effects of the presence of Mr. A. B. B. V. O., who departed for more peaceable climes about a week ago. "How can a fellow do sat-isfactory work, Mr. Stover, when there are a lot of bums banging around ? " The standard of the college is surely being raised, at least the standard of the Sophomore class, when a '99 man discourses fluently upon the Darwin theory—as was heard a few days ago. Truly we have "all sorts and conditions of men" around here, Darwinites, Silverites, Atheists and Preps. Mr. H., 1900, received quite a "moist" re-ception at the rear door of middle division lately. It always pays for a Freshman to "look aloft," especially when he has his Sunday clothes on, for the more moisture greens re-ceive the longer they will retain their verd-ancy. Mr. S., 1900, was lately giving his opinion about a certain "dramist." We suppose he meant "dramatist," but then he's only a Freshman and will learn. Prof. H., in teaching Anglo Saxon, has at last succeeded in impressing upon the mind of Mr. L-, of the Dummies, '98, that we get from the old English gumena our word grootn. "You may have occasion to use it some time." Mr. F., '98, (in Anglo Saxon)—"And he hastened about an ell.'' Prof. H.—"Mr. F., he wouldn't have has-tened very far in that case, would he?" A word about the College Musical Clubs. The very creditable manner in which they fur-nished the music for the recent Adams County Institute has again brought them before the people. The music this year, both of the Glee Club and of the Violin Quartet, has been very much better than any before given— simply the result of diligent and frequent prac-tice. The Glee Club has been rather unfort-unate in losing temporarily its second bass, Mr. Manges, whose larynx was injured in foot-ball practice, but his active and neces-sary work as manager has still continued. The clubs are in good condition now and the stu-dents in general will lose nothing by taking an interest in them—for they represent the col-lege musically, as the foot-ball and base-ball teams represent it in the capacity of athletics. The Juniors are writing plays for Prof. Himes. The whole college is awaiting the re-sult anxiously, for they will no doubt revolu-tionize the whole dramatic science. They range all the way from Adam and Eve to the Judgment Day. One of the sources of pleasure of the last month, was Dr. Everett's lecture on "Our Girls." A fair sized audience greeted him, which, however, should have been considera-bly larger, in view of the frequent announce-ments. The lecture was very entertaining, brim full of humor and anecdotes. We all , want to hear the Dr. again. Overheard in the Shakespeare recitation : T., '98—Say, Nick, what does "Gervinus" mean in the notes to the plays ? Nick, '98—"Why, that's the German for the author of the notes.'' S., 1900, seems to take quite an interest in the establishment of the Battlefield Photo-grapher. If he wants his pictures taken free, he is certainly going to lots of trouble. There i may be other reasons. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. This is about the time when the Sophomores ; are beginning to put on a little dignity. How- ' ever, they cannot overcome their little habit of giving their class yell every time they see a Freshman walk across the campus—just to show him how brave they are. Our society reading rooms are being mis-used by some of the fellows—especially by non-society men. They ought to realize that the rooms are for "reading," and that for this absolute quiet is needed. They were not fitted up for club rooms or places to play foot-ball. If everyone would individually realize this fact and respect the rights of his fellow student, it would certainly be better for all concerned. "Bobby" W., '98, has lately been quite at-tentive to the fair sex—one of them. This is quite surprising, viewed from our past knowl-edge of W., but then it must happen to them all, and Bobby has been captured. Congrat- | illations. During the recent convention of the Adams County Teachers' Institute some of the college fellows—especially those of the musical clubs— had the pleasure of associating with Prof. Park-er, of Binghampton, N. Y., and who conducted the music. He is a jovial good fellow, and took quite an interest in the boys, as did the boys in him. He sang several solos at the In-stitute. "Herbie" F., '98, recently in chapel one morning uttered quite a feminine shriek. It is said he "saw snakes" —one, anyway. The latest capture that the girls of Gettys-burg have made is "Albertus." Well, well, will wonders never cease ? We thought he was hardened. It is said, too, that the young ladies have been also inquiring earnestly after Fv '98. One of the fellows recently in German used the word "compar-able," accenting the second syllable. Dr. M.—"I would pronounce that 'com-par-able.' " "Since when ? Thats the first time I ever heard it pronounced that way." Dr. M.—"Well, you are not so old that you can't learn a few new things. There are many things happening continu-ally in and about college that would make very interesting items among the locals, but which never get there because they never reach the ears of the editors. It is the duty of the fellows, and to the interest of them all, that they hand such things in to the local de-partment, and thus increase its interest. Very few items are handed in and the editors have to do entirely personal work in getting such as do appear. We ask your assistance. The skillful investigation of scientific intel-lect, expanding in every direction, will ever bring to light new and wonderful discoveries. Following close on the disclosures made by the now famous Roentgen, which prove that cer-tain rays of light can be made to pass through even the obtuse head of a Sophomore, the an-nouncement now issues from the Chemical Lab. Dept., that the fruit of the genus Dios-pysos Virginiana of the natural order Ebena-ceae, commonly called "persimmons," may be obtained from the Platanus Occidentalis or syc-amore tree. This startling fact, like so many others in the scientific world, was chanced upon by the "Professor" quite accidentally, but that makes it none the less interesting. Samples of the delicious fruit recently secured, and a full explanation showing with what ease and rapidity it is digested, may be obtained upon application. Be sure that vou are not faked. ALUMNI-I. C. MANGES and CHARLES H. TILP, Editars. '41. St. Paul's Lutheran church, of Steel-ton, Pa., and the new church at High Spire, Pa., are to be formed into one charge. Rev. E. Miller, D. D., will be the pastor. '44. Rev. Peter Anstadt, D. D., of York, Pa., is considering the question of publishing a biography of the Rev. Doctor Ezra Keller, '35- '45. Rev. J. F. Probst has left Asbury Park, and will spend part of the winter at Ashville, N. C. His health has not improved to such an extent that he is able to resume the active work of the ministry. '46. Rev. Conrad Kuhl, D. D., prepared the history of the Central Illinois Synod for the 50 years of its existence, that was read by Dr. Rhodes, at the convention held at Hills-boro, 111., in October. '48. Many requests have come to Rev. P. Born, D. D., especially from former Theolog-ical students, to have his Inductive Bible Study ot the Old and New Testament issued in book form. Now that he has retired from active work as professor the call comes louder than l-?l THE COLLEGE MERCURY. ever. The work will compose a volume of about 300 pages. '50. Dr. M. H. Valentine's new book on "Ethics," will be out before Jan. 1st. The work will be used as a text-book in our col-lege. '52. Rev. Prof. John J. Scherer, of Marion, Va., has returned from a trip to Texas. '54. Rev. John Tomlinson, Dixonville, Pa., has compiled some valuable statistics, which appear in the Lutheran World of Nov. 26th. They are worthy to be read and pondered. '55. Rev. P. Bergstresser, D. D., of Rock-wood, Pa., spent vSunday, Nov. 22, in Alle-gheny City and filled the pulpit of his son, Rev. Fuller Bergstresser. '57. Rev. H. L. Baugher, D. D., has been elected Managing Editor of The Lutheran Wo//,/. The Doctor will give his undivided attention to this arduous and responsible work. This excellent paper is indeed fortunate in se-curing the services of so learned a man. '58. The Lutheran Observer of Nov. 20, con-tains a poem entitled, "Nearer Home," by Rev. B. H. Hunt, that was written and pub-lished in the Observer while the author was a student at college. The song is found in many song books. '59. After nineteen yearsof editorial service, Rev. J. H. Sieker has transferred the editor-ship of Zeuge die Wahrheit, to pastor Stack- In^/., of Paterson, N. J. '60. Rev. Prof. M. H. Richards, D. D., de-livered the first of a series of lectures at the Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa. His sub-ject was, "An Excursion to Eden." The lec-ture was highly praised and the students and friends are looking forward with pleasure to the second lecture, soon to be delivered. '61. Rev. L. Grab has accepted the call of St. Mark's church, Omaha, Neb., and is at work in his new field. '62. Rev J. B. Keller, late pastor at Smiths-burg, Md., will spend the winter in Georgia. '62. The corner stone for the new Lutheran church at Vandergrift, Pa., was laid on Thurs-day November 12th. The sermon was preached by Rev. M. I,. Culler, president of the Pitts-burg Synod, and the cornerstone was laid by Rev. J. W. Poffinberger, '72 of Leechburg, Pa. '62 Prof. H. E. Jacobs, D. D., LL- D., president of Mt. Airy Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, filled the pulpit of College church, Sunday, Nov. 15. '63. Rev. J. L. Smith, D. D., of Pittsburg, Pa., on Sunday, November 29, organized the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church of Wilkinsburg, Pa. This is the first Lutheran congregation organized in that thriving town, and was brought about through the untiring efforts of Dr. Smith. '63. The November number of The Luth-eran contains an obituary and cut of the late Prof. Davis Garber, Ph. D. Muhlenberg Col-lege, where he labored for 26 years, has sus-tained a great loss in his death. '63. Rev. E. J. Wolf, D. D., recently at-tended a meeting of the Common Service Com-mittee at Alleutown, which is now preparing a Liturgy. '64. Friday evening, October 30th, the Rev. J. G. Griffith, pastor of the English Lutheran church, Lawrence, Kansas, by request, deliv-ered an address on the Reformation of the 16th century to about 400 Indians at Haskell Insti-tute. '64. The Zanesville, (O.,) Times Recorder of Nov. 30th, contains an account of the 20th anniversary service held in St. John's Evan-gelical Lutheran church of that city. It gives a review of the work done by the pastor, Rev. Frank Richard, D. D., during his long service in this church, and shows that the work has prospered in his hands, during the past fifth of of a century. The ladies of the church gave an elegant reception and reunion at the par-sonage, on Nov. 26, in honor of the occason. '65. Rev. Joseph Hillpot died on October 30th at Quakertown, Pa. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Ministerium. '69. Dr. J. A. Clutz and Rev. H. L. Yar-ger, '83, assisted at the dedication of the First church of St. Joseph, Mo., on November 15. '73. Rev. T. J. Yost, of Cumberland, Md., preached the sermon at the opening of the State Convention of the West Virginia C. E. Union held at Clarkesburg, W. Va. '73. Rev. J. A. Singmaster, D. D., Allen-town, preached the sermon at the dedication of St. Matthew's English Lutheran church, Brooklyn, on Nov. 12. He also presented the chancel windows given by Hon. and Mrs. Schieren. THK COLLEGE MERCURY. 124 '73. Rev. Chester H. Traver, late of Rhine-beck, New York, has taken charge of the Lutheran church at Churchtown, New York, and thus succeeds the late Doctor Marcus Empie. '77. Rev. J. A. West has taken charge of the Lutheran church at Londonville, O. He has been warmly received by the people of his I charge. '77. The congregation of Christ Lutheran | church, of Los Angeles, Cal., of which Rev. j M. H. Stine, Ph. D., is pastor, dedicated a new j pipe organ on Sunday, Nov. 15. Rev. Stine has been very successful as pastor of this church, j '78. The good Lutheran people of Palo, 111., are arranging to care for their pastor, Rev. Holmes Dysinger, right royally. The founda-tion is already laid for a fine $3000 parsonage, to be built of dressed stone in harmony with the church itself. '78. Rev. O. C. Roth, pastor of Grace Eng- ! lish Lutheran church, Broadway and Gough street, Baltimore, Md., commemorated his seventh year as pastor on November 2nd. He preached two sermons on the event. '79. The new Lutheran church in Benders-ville, Rev. U. A. Hankey, pastor, is to be dedicated on the second Sunday in December. Dr. E. J. Wolf and Rev. H. H. Weber will have charge of the services. '80. Rev. M. F. Troxell, D. D., of Spring-field, Ills., preached an eloquent sermon on the Reformation, in Grace Lutheran church of that city. '81. Rev. J. W. Byers, D. D., of Nevada, 0., and the people of his congregation royally entertained the Eastern Conference of Witten-berg Synod, during its 97th convention, which was held in Nevada, O. 82. Rev. Chas. R. Trowbridge will spend the winter in Easton, Pa., where he has taken up work in his new charge. '82. Frank E. Colom, Esq., is one of the best and most active lawyers at the Bedford Bar, and a worthy son of his Alma Mate). He was elected president of the Bedford County Sunday School Association, at its 15th annual convention, held at St. Clairsville, Pa. '83. Rev. W. W. Anstadt has accepted the call to Hollidaysburgh, Pa. He will take charge of his new field on the first Saturday in December. '83. Rev. L. M. Kuhns, of Omaha, Neb., laid the corner-stone for his new church a few weeks ago. Rev. H. W. Kuhns, D. D., '56, was present and participated in the services. '83. Rev. H. L. Yarger assisted Rev. W. F. Rentz, of Atchison, Kansas, in a series of special services, and proved himself a valuable assistant. '84. Rev. L. M. Zimmerman, Baltimore, Md., is preaching a series of sermons on "Pil-grim's Progress." One of the subjects was, "The Pitfalls to Young Men." '85. Rev. A. F. Richardson, of Grafton, Wt Va., was unanimously elected president, for his third term, of the West Virginia C. E. Union, which convened in Clarkesburg, W. Va., Nov. 18. '87. Rev. Herbert C. Alleman will be in-stalled pastor of College Church December 6, Rev. Alleman, D. D., of Lancaster, Pa., and Rev. J. C. Kohler, D. D., of Hanover, Pa., are the committee on installation. '90. On Nov. 8th, the cornerstone of Beth-any English Lutheran church, New York City, was laid by the pastor, Rev. J. Fred. W. Kitzmeyer. '90. Rev. Oscar H. Gruver has resigned as pastor of the First English Lutheran church, San Francisco, California. 91. Rev. Stanley Billheimer, Washington, D. C., was in Gettysburg Thanksgiving Day, visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Billheimer, '91. Rev. S. Gring Heffelbower has been called to Mauheim, Pa. '92. Rev. George Beiswanger, pastor of Calvary Lutheran church, Baltimore, Md., en-tertained the members of the present and retir-ing church councils at the parsonage, Thurs-day night, October 22nd. '92. Rev. Edward O. Keen completed his studies in the Reformed Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa., in May last, and is now pastor of St. Paul's Reformed church of Waynesboro, Pa., having begun his work there Aug. 1, '92. Rev. D. P. Drawbaugh, McConnells-burg, Pa., has been doing faithful and thorough work in his field and his efforts have been crowned with excellent results. '93. Rev. Marion J. Kline preached the first of a series of four sermons on "The Life of Joseph" in Bethlehem Lutheran Tabernacle, Harrisburg, Pa., on Nov. 15th. The audience was large and the discourse was exceptionally fine. I •■■ THK COLLEGE MERCURY. •93. Rev. \V. S. Oberholtzer has changed his address from MifBjntown, Pa., to Harbin, Indiana. '93. Rev. F. II. Knubie, of New York city, has accepted a call to begin a new English Lutheran church on the west side of New York city. '93. The English Evangelical Lutheran church, Jersey City, Rev. E. E. Neudewitz, pastor, was the recipient of a very costly pul-pit Bible recently. It was given by a member of the same. '93! Rev. John C. Rowers was installed as pastor of St.'Mark's Lutheran church, Wash-ington, I). C, 011 Sunday, November 15th. The charge to the pastor was delivered by Rev. M. L. Beard, '75. of Middletown, Md., and that to the people by Rev. Geo. S. Bow-ers, of Hagetstown, Md. '93. Rev. G. W, haulers, Jr., of Argusville, N. Y., delivered a lecture on "Normal Train-ing in the Sunday School," before the Sharon Institute, at I.ecsville, N. Y., on November 17th. His address was instructive and well received. '93. On Sunday, Nov. 29th, Rev. Wm. C. 1U finer formally began work in his new field at Fayetteville, Pa. '93, The examining committee of the York Bar'met Nov. 20, to examine P. M. Bortner, who has been reading law with Niles ec Neff. Mr. Bortner passed a very creditable examina-tion, and on the motion of J. E. Vandersloot, Esq., a member of the committee, was admit-ted to practice at the York County Courts. '93. Rev. A. A. Kelley was installed pastor Of the Trindle Springs church, Sunday, Nov. 8. Since he has been pastor of this church the membership has been doubled. Rev. and Mrs. Kelley were visiting friends in Gettysburg, Thanksgiving Day. • '94. Herbert A. Allison is a member of the faculty of Susquehanna University. The Oc-tober "number of The Susquehanna contained a good cut of him. His department is the Greek language. '94. Prank E. Pickinger, principal of Cham-bersburg schools, was manager of the foot-ball team, composed of ex-college players, that played our team Nov. 21, on the new athletic held. '96. W. H. Mengcs was captain of the York V. M. C. A. foot-ball team tins fall. ATHLETICS. CHARLES T. LARK, Editor. Gettysburg, 6—Maryland University, o. Gettysburg, 58—Chambersburg ex-college plavers, o. Gettysburg, 64—Western Maryland Col-lege, o. Maryland University having 700 student from whom to select, as a matter of course, has a strong foot-ball team. This eleven, by its excellency on the gridiron, has won for itself the championship of Maryland. It is com-posed of a set of big fellows, almost all of whom have had years of experience in their respective positions. In spite of the fact that our grounds were wet and soggy, the game between Gettysburg and the above mentioned team, on Nov. 14th, was one of unusual inter-est. The players were about evenly matched as regards weight. The playing was so sharp and close that almost through the entire game it looked very much as though neither side would score. Deuson, the left half-back and Capt. of M. U., although the lightest man oh the team, played a most brilliant game. His three years experience on the University of North Carolina eleven, showed up to a good advantage and his work received merited ap-plause. Too much can not be said in praise of Capt. White and Lawyer for their magnificent play-ing. They always play a good game but in this particular one they excelled themselves. Their runs and tackles were the feature of the daw Had our team made more preparation for this game than it did, we would have won by a larger margin. M. U. kicked off and the ball was downed on our 30-yard line. By an elegant exhibition of team work," our fel-lows took the leather from this point to our opponents' 10-yard line, where it was lost on downs. Through the successful use of a quar-terback kick, and their quarter proved himself an adept at this, they captured the hall on their 30-yard line. The ball changed hands ofteu but we finally forced it to their 2-yard line where, on an account of an unfortunate I fumble, they obtained possession of it and again advanced it somewhat down the field, it being on their 20-yard line when the first half ended. The second half was marked by many fine plays. The ball was kept entirely within the territory of M. U., nevertheless it changed hands frequently. . During the last five min- THE COLLEGE MERCURY. [26 utes' play our men summoned all their strength for one mighty effort and after a series of de-termined, desperate rushes, the ball was taken across the line by Capt. White after a 25-yard run. The crowd yelled itself hoarse. Dale added two more points by kicking the goal— 6 to o. Time was called a few minutes after the ball was again put in play. Among the distinguished spectators present were Congressman-elect Benner and Judge Swope. This was one of the most exciting games of the year and we take great pride in placing it under our list of victories. The line-up follows : MARYLAND UNIVERSITY. POSITIONS. GETTYSBURG. Allen left end Moser Steele left tackle Byers Gauss left guard Koppenhaver Riley centre Stifel McCain right guard Hagerman Lewis right tackle Nicholas Dawson right end (Kite) Doty Riddington right half back Dale Barrow quarter back Lawyer Armstrong full back Sheely Touchdown—White. Goal—Dale. Refree—Kump. Umpire— Kuendig. Linesmen—Steward and Leisenring Time of halves—25 and 20 minutes. Our students had anticipated a closer con-test than that which took place on Nov. 21st, between Gettysburg and an eleven from Cham-bersburg, composed of ex-college players. Although somewhat heavier than the oppos-ing team we should by no means have had the walk-over we had. Fine individual playing but lack of team work tells the tale for Cham-bersburg. Our fellows made gains wherever and whenever they desired. "Willie" Burns, 1901, played the star game and seems to be as much at home on the foot-ball field as in the box. We scored 32 points in the first half and 26 iu the second, making the total 58-0. Dale, 1900, missed but one goal out of ten. ■ The following was the line- up : GETTYSBURG. POSITIONS, CHAMBERSBURG. Stifel centre Sherrod Koppenhaver left guard Plank Hagerman right guard Shaefer Ott left tackle Brown Nicholas right tackle Parrott Doty right end Wragg Young (Loudon) left end Pierson Lawyer quarter Orr Burns left half back Smith Dale right half-back G. Fletcher Sheely fullback F. Fletcher Touchdowns—Burns, 3; Dale, 3; Nicholas, 1; Stifel, 1; Sheely, 2. Goals—Dale, 9, Referee—White. Umpire—Kuendig. Lines-men— Leisenring and Lark. Timekeeper—Wheeler. As a matter of course interest on Thanks-giving Day centers around the turkey, but foot-ball comes in as a very close second. This is the first time for a number of years that our team has played at home on this holi-day, and, as the day was pleasant, an enthusi-astic crowd of 500 people turned out to see us line up against Western Maryland College. This was the best game of the year, at least in one respect —in point of attendance. Western Maryland started the game with a dash, and for the first ten minutes' play held our eleven very nicely. They then lost confi-dence and their playing during the remainder of the game looked to the foot-ballist like the first attempts of a lot of novices, while to the referee it looked like 64 to o. Lawyer, 1900, was, unfortunately, physically unable to be in the game, and his position, quarter-back, was ably filled by Capt. White, whose place at left-half was filled by Burns, 1901. Dale, igoo, did excellent work in kicking ten goals out of eleven. In short each player played his position well. Line up: WESTERN MARYLAND. POSITION. GETTYSBURG.' Stiaugh. Reckford left half-back Burns Johnson left end Fite Joice left tackle Nicholas Little left guard Ott Satlerwight '. center Stifel Warfield right guard Hagerman Baker right tackle Manges Edwards right end Doty Zepp right half back Dale Patton quarter back (Capt.) White Crockett full back Sheely Touchdowns —Dale, 7; Burns, 2; Manges, 1; Hagerman, I-Gials— Dale, 10. Time of halves—25 minutes. Referee— Kuendig Umpire—Murphy. Linesmen—Wolf and Whalen. The feelings of a Gettysburg man, in look-ing over our record in foot-ball for the season which is just now past, can be but those of gratification and pleasure. We have indeed been eminently successful, having won six games out of nine, and to-day stand higher iu the foot-ball world than we have ever stood before. In spite of the fact that we contested with some of the strongest elevens in the coun-try, we have to our credit an even hundred more points than have been scored against us, as is shown by the following: State College, 40—Gettysburg, University of Penn'a, - 32—Gettysburg, F. & M., - 24—Gettysburg, Baltimore City College, o—Gettysburg,' F. &. M., Swarthmore, University of Maryland, Chamb'sbg ex-Col. pl'ys, o- Western Maryland Col., o-o— Gettysburg, 4—Gettysburg, o—Gettysburg, -Gettysburg, -Gettysburg, o. o. o. 50. 10. 12. 6. 58. 64. Totals, 100 200 127 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Certainly this happy result of a seasons work demonstrates most clearly the value of a coach. We were very fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Best and our success is largely due to his efforts. He did remarkably well iii developing such a team from so many inexperienced players. Koppenhaver, 1900, Stifel, 1900, and Hag-erman, 1901, at left guard, center and right guard respectively formed a center which held like a brick wall against all our opponents. Each member of this trio, averaging 195 pounds of solid muscle, at the beginning of the season was new at at the game, but their de-velopment has been remarkable. They broke through constantly and opened up well for the barks. Ott, '97, Manges, '97, and Nicholas, '98, are the men who efficiently filled the tackle positions. "Pop" Ott is one of our old relia- ' bles and always played an aggressive game. The reputation of Manges as a ground gainer is thoroughly established, while "Nick," be-sides taking ample care of his man and mak-ing gams when called on, kept things lively by his seemingly inexhaustible supply of jokes. Doty, '99, Fite, '98, Young, 1900, and Lou-don, 1901, at the end positions, upheld the orange and blue. Although this is their first year on the team, they played like veterans. Doty, after having been tackled, is fond of shaking the man from him and going on. He is a hard man to down. Eite, besides being a good tackier, is a snappy player and runs well. Young and London each played a steady game and made their presence felt. Lawyer, 1900, as this is his second year at the position, has become quite proficient as a quarter-back. He keeps his wits about him and gets into the interference well. Sheely, '97, made many fine tackles and struck the line hard, besides kicking very cleverly. burns, 1901, Dale, 1900, and White, '97, played at half. The first one mentioned kicks well and runs fast. Dale is adroit at kicking, is a swift runner, a fine tackier and an all around good player. Capt. White seems to be entirely at home in the game. It is quite unnecessary to enumer-ate liis achievements and abilities as a foot-ball player, as he is a heady player, was always in the game, and was a source of encouragement to his men. Perhaps the secret of his ground-gaining, is the fact that he sticks like a leech to his interference. We must not overlook the second team which, under the leadership of Kuendig, '98, turned out so faithfully. Their services were of great value to the first eleven, as they there-by were given sharp, hard practice. The scrub contains many players of promise, among whom are : '98, Kephardt, Tholan, Briner, Kuendig; '99, Herman, Brumbaugh, Trimble, Roehner; 1900, Good, Wisotzki, Brandt, Kohler. As we lose but a very few men, the prospects for next season's team are of the brightest. Our players may now retire from the grid-iron and take merited satisfaction in looking over a season well spent. TOWN AND SEWJINARY NOTES. S. J. MILLER, Editor. TOWN. It seems as if improvement has become the ' adopted watchword of the town. Telephone wires by the dozen have been stretched across the diamond, thus to communicate with all the important neighboring towns in the county. The Water Company has enlarged the water supply by replacing the old pipes with larger ones. Several new and costly buildidgs have been erected, among which is the new school building, known as the Meade High School, and which in all probability will be occupied at the beginning of the New Year. The association of the survivors of the Twenty-first Regiment of Pennsylvania' Cav-alry recently held its seventh annual reunion in this place. About seventy-five members were in attendance. At a business meeting the following officers were elected: President, Major Robert Bell, Adams county; Vice-Pres-ident, Captain E. McMillan, Lancaster; Secre-tary, J. Harvey Cobean. Gettysburg; Treas-urer, Captain Long, Gettysburg. The anniversary exercises of the Women's Bible Society were held on Sunday evening, Nov. 15th, in Christ Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. Huber presided. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Richards, of Gettysburg, and ad-dresses were made by Rev. Dr. Jacobs, of Philadelphia, and Rev. Dr. Morrow, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Bible Society, after which a very creditable report of the society was read by Rev. A. R. Steck, pastor of the St. James Lutheran church, this place. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 128 The semi-annual convention of the Adams County C. E. Union was held in the St. James Lutheran church, this place, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20th and 21st. The conven-tion opened on Friday at 2 P. M. The ad-dress of Welcome was delivered by Rev. A. R. Steck and the response was made by Presi-dent Longanecker. The sessions were very interesting and were largely attended through-out the whole convention. Rev. C. H. Rockey, of Shepherdstown, W. Va., preached in Christ Lutheran church on .Sunday, Nov. 22. The Christian Endeavor Society of St. James Lutheran church held their eighth anniversary exercises on Sunday, Nov. 22. In the morn-ing Rev. E. F. Jeffers, D. D., Principal of the York Collegiate Institute, preached the anni-versary sermon. At the evening service Rev. A. R. Steck presided. An excellent program was rendered. Rev. Rockey offered prayer and Rev. Dr. Jeffers delivered the address of the evening, his subject being, "Spiritual Power.'' The old tin roof on the Methodist church has been removed and a slate one put on. The St. James and Christ Lutheran congre-gations held a union Thanksgiving service in St. James Lutheran church on Thursday morn-ing, Nov. 26, at 10 o'clock. Services were also held in the Presbyterian and Reformed churches in the morning. SEMINARY. Rev. J. E. Byers preached at Williamsport, Md., on Sunday, November 1. Rev. J. H. Harmes filled the pulpit of St. John's Lutheran church, Hagerstown, Md., on Sunday, Nov. 8th. Rev.' Paul Koller preached at Hagerstown, Md., Shepherdstown, W. Va., on Nov. 15th and 22nd respectively. Rev. W. H. Feldman was sent as a delegate to attend the Inter-Seminary Missionary Al-liance at Chicago, on Nov. 12- 15th. While there he also had the pleasure of attending the Luther League Convention. The pulpit of the Second Lutheran church, Carlisle, Pa., was filled by Rev. Brady on Sunday, Nov. 22. Rev. M. S. Kump preached in Christ Luth-eran church on Sunday evening, Nov. 29. Prof. J. H. W. Stuckenberg will deliver the following lectures in Brua Chapel, beginning with Monday evening, Dec. 7th: Monday—"The Importance and the Method of of the Deeper Study of the Age." Tuesday—"Characteristics of the Age." Wednesday—"The Dominant Ideas." Thursday—"Social Trend." Friday—The New Social Era." Saturday—"Higher Education in Germany." This is a new course of lectures prepared es-pecially for Gettysburg, and we are indebted to the Seminary students for his coming. FRATERNITY NOTES. PHI KAPPA PSI. A. J. Smith, '83, a Professor of the Univer-sity of Texas, recently suffered the loss of his wife. We were pleased to meet Dr. Philips, Presi-dent of West Chester Normal School, who de-livered a lecture before the Teachers' Institute convened in this city last week. J. C. Bowers, '93, made a business trip here a few days since. W. F. Lutz, '94, is engaged in journalistic work at his home in Bedford. A. C. Carty, '96, attended the New York City rally on Dec. 4th. . PHI GAMMA DELTA. Bro. Jacobs, '62, preached in the College church recently. Bro. Knubel, '93, has started a mission in upper New York City. We wish him success in his undertaking. Bro. Roth, '95, of Bucknell, spent a few days in town recently. We were glad to have with us during the past month Bros. Brewer, '83, Garland, '85, Fickinger, '94. Bros. Fite, '98, and Albers, '99, spent a few days with Bro. Stahler, of Norristown, Pa. Bro. Kolb, 1900, spent Thanksgiving at Mechauicsburg. SIGMA CHI. Bruce Trimmer, Kappa, '98, of Bucknell, made us a visit several weeks ago. Leisenring spent Thanksgiving with his parents at Chambersburg. I2CJ THK COLLEGE MERCURY. Win. Hersh, '92, was elected District At-torney of Adams Co., by the largest majority ever given a candidate. Rosensteel was called to his home in Altoona several weeks ago on account of the death of his grandfather. Edwards, Alpha Psi, Vanderbilt University, played end on the Western Maryland College foot-ball team in the game here on Thanks-giving. Munro and Fredericks were at their homes in Lock Haven over Thanksgiving. Frank Hersh, '92, who was home for several weeks, has returned to his work in Braddock, Pa. Keith, '99, paid a flying visit to the Chapter at Dickinson several days ago. Fredericks stopped at Bucknell on his way home on Thanksgiving, and visited the Chap-ter there. Lawyer spent Thanksgiving at his home in Westminster. PHI DELTA THETA. J. A. Singmaster, '98, was initiated Novem-ber 23d. Kain, '97; Meisenhelder, '97, and Beerits, '99, attended the 24th Biennial Convention of the fraternity held in Philadelphia Nov. 25th to 30th. M. F. Holloway, '84, and A. S. Cook, '95, were also in attendance. Chas. Reinewald, '88, spent a few days in town recently. J. C. Moore, Jr., Pa Zeta, paid the Chapter a visit the beginning of the month. ALPHA TAU OMEGO. Saturday night, Nov. 21, the Chapter held a banquet in the meeting hall, which was pro-nounced by those present to have been a very enjoyable affair. Edward Gaines, a member of the U. of Md. foot-ball team, spent Sunday, Nov. 15, with the Chapter. William O. Nicklas, '93, has been admitted to the Chambersburg bar. William H. Menges, '96, visited the Chapter during Institute. Dr. Franklin Menges, '86, was with us In-stitute week. James P. Michler, '97, is at present a stu-dent at Washington and Lee. SUBJECTS FOR "ROMAN LAW" THESES. ABEL—Spread of the Roman Law Through Barharic Invasions. ARMSTRONG—Marriage and Divorce Among the Romans. HIKLE—Influence of the Laws and Organization of the Roman Empire on the Laws and Organization of the Early Church. CLUTE—The Extent and Limitations of the Patria Potestas. COBLE, Sr.—Slavery Among the Romans. DUCK—The Indebtedness of Modern States to Roman Juris-prudence. FRIDAY—The Roman Law of Succession. HUTTON—Roman Citizenship-Different Kinds, How Acquired and How Lost. Miss KEITH—The Nature and Authority of the Jus Respon-dendi. MILLER—The Functions of the Roman Praetor. Miss SIEBER—The Roman Method of Legal Procedure in a Province as Illustrated by the Trial of Christ in Pal-estine. SMITH—The Roman Judiciary System. WHEELER—The Change from Republic to Empire in Rome, a Change to nu Autocracy. WOLF—Influence of Christianity on Roman Legislation. LITERARY SOCIETIES. JOHN W. OTT, Editor. PHILO. Messrs. Baker and Markel were initiated during the past month. On Friday night, Dec. nth, Philo will render her last special program of the term. The program promises to eclipse all others. PHRENA. Messrs. Gilbert and Hitchner. both of 1900, were elected members last Friday evening. 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The College Metcuty. VOL. IV. GETTYSBURG, PA., JUNE, 1896. No. 4. THE COLLEGE MEftClPRY, Published each month during the college year by the Students of Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) College. STAFF. Editor: ROBBIN B. WOLF, 97- Associate Editors : LEWIS C. MANGES, '97. ED. W. MEISENH ELDER, SAMUEL J. MILLER '97. CHARLES T. LARK '98. JOHN W. OTT, '97. CHARLES H. TILP, '98. EDMUND L. KOLLER, '98. Alumni Association Editor: REV. D. FRANK GARLAND, A. M., Baltimore, Md. Business Manager: HARRY R, SMITH, '97. Assistant Business Manager: JOHN E. MEISENHELDER, '97. m™™./One volume (ten monflhs). . . . $1.(10 1ERMS-tsingle copies 15 Payable in advance. All Students are requested to hand us matter for publication. The Alumni and ex-members of the College will favor us by sending information concerning their whereabouts or any items they may think would be interesting for publication. All subscriptions and business matters should be addressed to the business manager. Matter intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor Address, THE COLLEGE MERCURY, Gettysburg, Pa. EDITORIALS, 47 MUNICIPAL REFORM, 50 MEDUSA WITH GORGONIAN TERROR GUARDS THE FORD, - 52 GIRLS THAT ARE WANTED, 53 COLLEGE SLANG, 54 COLLEGE LOCALS, 54 ALUMNI NOTES, - - 57 ATHLETICS, 1 - - - - 61 FRATERNITY NOTES, - -.--.--62 Y. M C. A. NOTES, --- . --- 63 TOWN AND SEMINARY NOTES, 64 LITERARY SOCIETIES, - - --- 65 EDITORIAL. WITH this issue the new Staff takes charge of the MERCURY. Our first number is un-avoidably a rather inferior one, but we will endeavor to improve with experience. We feel the responsibility resting on us and enter-tain some fear as to our ability to properly rep-resent so great an institution. We recognize the fact that it will be no easy task to keep the MERCURY up to its standard. During the past year the MERCURY has compared very favor-ably with all its sister monthlies. The most we can hope is to do as »well as last year's Staff with little or no idea of being able to improve on it. To this end the Staff asks for general co-operation and assistance. The MERCURY is called the College paper and"? it cannot be such without the hearty co-opera-tion of the Faculty, Students and Alumni. Notwithstanding the few thorns which may spring up in our path, we have undertaken the task in the hope that you will join in with us and make the MERCURY a splendid success. Let us endeavor to make this year's MERCURY the best possible. If you give us such assist-ance as is due from you, it will be a very cold day when the MERCURY drops. If you have any suggestions which you think will help us, they will be cheerfully received and most care-fully heeded. *** AFTER many months of hard labor by the class and several more of anxious expectation, the Specif um has at last appeared. The Fresh-men and others can no longer torment the editor with the question, '' When will the Spec-trum be out ?'' The book is a grand success and well worthy of notice in our columns. It was an agreeable surprise to everyone to see such an excellent college annual. Its beauty 48 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. starts with the cove, blue with the lettering and seal of the college in gold. Contrary to the maxim, the beauty is deeper than the sur-face. The half-tone engravings and the line drawings are far better and far more numerous than in any of the previous numbers. The reading matter also is very creditable. Wit and humor abound throughout the book. Some of the class histories are very spicy. A number of funny drawings represent the comic societies, such as the "Deutsche-Gesellschafft" and the "Brother's Cohen." No doubt the Faculty were able to solve the names of the whist club. The Spectrum is very appropriately dedi-cated to John E. Graeff, Esq., President of the Board of Trustees. In this the Staff has given an illustration of the eternal fitness of things. Mr. GrEeff has done so much for our institu-tion that he deseryes our respect and admira-tion. In no way could the boys have shown their appreciation of him better than by this dedication. The advertisements are especially numer-ous. Nearly all the business houses of G. as well as many of other cities and towns are represented. This department of the Spectrum is so essential to its success that the manager and his assistants should be congratulated on it. The editors also deserve great commenda-tion for uniform arrangement of the book. Surely the book is an ample reward for the labor expended. The '98 Staff has already been elected and we would advise them to make the '97 Spectrum a model by which to gauge their work. * * * THE six Juniors who elected Greek, have just finished the famous so-called tragedy of Euripides, known as "Alcestis." It is, how-ever, improperly called tragedy. It is more of a melodrama, partly comic and partly tragic. The translation was very easy and the class was able to take quite long lessons and thus see into the play much better than when the translation is difficult and the lessons short. These long lessons were asked for by the class in order to finish the book before the hot weather. A great deal of satisfaction is to be derived from reading Greek in this way, the class having elected Greek because they liked it and not because they had to do it. Having finished the book, the Faculty has excused the class from the Greek periods the rest of the term. We are glad to see this. One of the best ways to stimulate students to better work is to reward them for it. The play much more than any of the classics heretofore read portrays human life very well. In Admetus we see fickleness and hypocrisy. In him we see how dear human life is, he even wishing his aged parents to die in his stead. Having failed in this he asked and persuaded his wife, Alcestis, to die for him. Then when she has consented he goes around bewailing a thing of which he was the wilful cause. He reveals his wickedness by his disrespect for his aged parents merely because they refused to die for him. The Greeks generally thought it was only fair for the old people to die for the young. His parents' refusal to die for him shows that life is sweet, even to the very aged, when King Death comes. The reception of Hercules into the palaces of Admetus, then in mourning, shows that the law of hospitality was held sacred at all events. In Alcestis we see extraordinary woman-hood. How manj' women to-day would sub-mit to death in their husband's stead? How many women would be willing to part from their young children ? It is around her that the play centres. She is unrivaled in history and incapable of being surpassed by anyone. How beautifully she reveals a mother's love for her children. The last words spoken by her all pertained to the children's welfare. She is so anxious about their bringing up in her absence and anxious lest Admetus marry a step-mother over them, who, through envy will harm them. Some parts of the play seem a little queer to us now, but they were the custom in that time. The play, on the whole, is surely one of the best of the classics remain-ing to us. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 49 WE notice in the Dickinsonian that the Fac-ulty and students have resolved: "that no col-lege or preparatory student shall be allowed to play on any team of which the}' are not the ma-jority." Also, ' 'that no person shall be allowed to play on the college team who does not take six periods a week in the law school or twelve in the college.'' This last is an admirable and commendable action. There is so much of a tendency of late to introduce professionalism into college athletics that people are losing in-terest in various college teams. If a college has a so-called "stuffed team" and wins a vic-tory, it cannot rejoice or boast of it because the college boys did not win it, for the victory was solely due to the professionals. As long as this evil continues there will not be the right college spirit in the various institutions and the MERCURY congratulates Dickinson on these resolutions and hopes that other colleges will follow this lofty example. THERE will be an inter-collegiate oratorical contest at Mt. Gretna on the morning of July twenty-ninth The contest is under the au-spices of the Pennsylvania Chatauqua Society. Our College is invited to participate in the con-test. The Literary Societies should take timely action on the matter. We have much reason to regret that the College was not rep-resented in last year's contest. Considering the fact that last year's contest was the first one of the annual intercollegiate contests, it was considered a great success. Music and other forms of entertainment will be provided to diversify and enhance the success of the contest this year and G. should certainly aid in the advancement of a cause as valuable as this one. "GIVEN A SOLID FOUNDATION," says the Troy Times, "the pupil can go on developing mentally, even after the school days are over. With a smattering of much, and an accurate knowledge of little, the years of school train-ing may prove scarcely better than no educa-tion at all." The paper thus quoted speaks not from any theoretic opinions, but from its observation of life. Out amid the busy world, it observes and says this. Moreover those who follow the smattering method in the time of their school days, come to realize the sentiment expressed when it is late, if not too late, to do better. Even those who were diligent, busy students and attained a fair education and have won a good position among educated people, only lament wherein their preparation was poor and that leniency toward them allowed them to take a position in school beyond their entering standing. What they may have thought, at the time, kind in teachers, their later judg-ment, chastened by experience and observa-tion, does not approve, and they now regard their early treatment as mistaken kindness and wish there had been exercised toward them the truer kindness of strictness in require-ments. Those who are just through and have gone no further than the "Commencement," may say to inquirers after a college course, that they "got in" and "got along" on less than the stated requirements, and were able to "make up," and may try to encourage like deficient applicants; but, after these same persons have been out among men and in the conflict of life, taught by experience and ob-servation, they will be very slow to encourage such a course. Rather will they advise every one to be sure of his foundations, that they be sufficient and solid. For foundations are the first things, both in time and in importance, and first things cannot be done last nor lasting things secured unless the first things be prop-erly done. "A solid foundation" is for life ; man can build upon it. "A smattering of much and an accurate knowledge of little," may see one through college, but from that time on it will prove more and more unservice-able, and become the object of the severest condemnation and remorse on the part of the one who at last awakens to realities. Education is a building. Lay well the foun- 50 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. dations, if it is to be a creditable and abiding one. Our whole college course is only a lay-ing, of foundations ; afterwards we begin to build. * * * ALUMNI PERSONALS.—To an alumnus this is the most interesting feature of a college journal. To this page he turns first of all. Somehow we are all fond of a little gossip and like to talk of one another. Here however we say only pleasant things of the "boys." We trust this year to make this column of still greater interest to the Alumni than we have been able to make it in the past. Our men are in the front rank, at the bar, in the halls of legislation, in the pulpit, in the medical profession, and indeed in all the walks of life. Pennsylvania College can be proud of her sons. It is our purpose to tell one another what is being accomplished by these worthy sons of Alma Mater. We must have help from the Alumni. Can we not expect that each man will feel it his duty to post the edi-tors of any mark of achievement in the life of any brother? Send us marked copies of papers containing interesting items of news in reference to the work and the advancement of Alumni. Or send a postal. We shall be much obliged for this help and we promise to do our share of the work in making this page worth the price of the paper. G. DR. GILMAN AND THE HOPKINS UNIVERS-ITY.— There is a possibility that Dr. Gilman will tender his resignation as President of the University to accept the Superintendency of the public schools of New York City. Pres-sure is now being brought to bear on Dr. Gil-man by the leading men of New York, among them Mayor Strong. But the Trustees of the University, the Alumni and the business men of Baltimore are doing all in their power to re-tain their president. Just now the institution is financially embarrassed on account of the condition of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, in who^e stock the University has large holdings. The business men of Balti-more have met and made a very successful ef-fort to tide over the difficulty. Subscriptions amounting to $150,000 were made in one even-ing, and it is expected that more than double this amount will very soon be subscribed by those who feel that the cause of education is the cause of the people and must be maintained at any cost. The Alumni have spoken with no uncertain sound in reference to their Presi-dent's withdrawal from the institution, and it is now believed that Dr. Gilman can be re-tained. Might we not sa5' just here that Dr. McKnight's withdrawal from our institution, at this time, would be equally unfortunate with the withdrawal of Dr. Gilman from the Hop-kins. We have heard the expression of many Alumni and it is the unanimous verdict that Dr. McKnight cannot be spared now from our beloved institution. We suggest that the Alumni, as many have done, send in their in-dividual appeal to the Board, expressing their conviction in this matter. Dr. Gilman has been twenty years with the University and has led the institution to its commanding position. Our president has been with our institution but twelve years, and we feel safe in saying his success in that position is not less marked than that of Dr. Gilman. Let these men be shown that loyal support and undivided inter-est in their work will be given them, and then wefeel sure that both institutions can retain their honored and successful leaders for many years to come. Baltimore city and the trustees and alumni of the Hopkins University have spoken for Dr. Gilman. Now let the Trustees, the Alumni, and all the friends of our college speak for Dr. AicKnight. The institution needs him now as much as it ever needed him. G. MUNICIPAL REFORM. From that eventful time when our first par-ents, hy their one disobedience, "brought death into the world and all our woe," it has been habitual with man and all human institu- THK COLLEGE MERCURY. 5i 1 tions to corrupt themselves—to aim rather at selfish, transitory things than at the high and noble. But at the same time that this evil principle entered the world there also entered a counteracting influence for good in the I prophecy of enmity between Man and Satan. ' Hence, from the foundation of the world, we have had. these two opposing influences or powers running side by side in all human his-tory. In individuals, we see them present in varying proportion ; there never was a man so base that he had.not some good in him, nor one so devout that he had not the stamp of the fall upon his life. Likewise in respect to sys-tems, institutions, or influences extending throughout the land, the same principle ob-tains ; if we see an evil tendency exerting its influence in nation, state and city, it is natural that there should be—Nay ! we are often sur-prised if we do not find—some counteracting influence, some positive effort made to oppose it. One of the greatest national, state and mu-nicipal evils, which eats at the very vitals of our country, is the corruption into which poli-tics has been degraded. The republican prin-cipal of politics, a principal of the very loftiest character, which makes of the individual a king and of his right of suffrage a sceptre, has been brought down almost, we might say, to the brute-level of cupidity and avarice by a class of political bosses, office-seekers, and their overwilling dupes. We are proud to call ours "The Government of the People," but we are forced to confess that, at some times and in some sections of the country, the gov-ernment no more represents the people than does some foreign power. The picture—far removed from reality though it is—of each man going to the ballot-box and .there deposit-ing a mandate which is in perfect accord with what he conceives to be for the best interests of his country and good citizenship ; of honest election officers counting these ballots each and all exactly as they were meant to be counted ; and finally of the candidates elected by them performing their duty in accordance with their sworn oath and without fear or favor, need not be, as we are compelled to confess it now is, an ideal picture. Yet why in the name of republicanism, of justice, and of personal honor, is it not reduced to practice ? Simply because the vote of the individual voter does not represent his conception of duty ; and be-cause every individual in our country's vast political system does not do his individual duty. The only true reform is the reform of the in-dividual : these vague, general reforms will accomplish little or nothing. You may cry Reform ! Reform ! till you are hoarse, but if you do not aim at the individual your energy is wasted. In our own day much is made of the cry : "Educate the masses ! ! " Educate the individuals and the masses and every other class will take care of themselves. We are also accustomed to say that in this country there are vast systems, trusts, syndicates, monopolies, corporations, etc., as though these terms represented single and indivisible powers, whereas none of them is • possible save through individuals. Municipal reform aims decisively at the re-form of the individual ; perhaps no reform ever instituted has this principle more inherent in it. Some one says that "the weather-vane of popularity is pointing in the direction of Municipal Reform ; '' and who can deny that it is the burning need of the age ? At a time when political corruption exists in so many forms that it is impossible adequately to enum-erate them. Nor need we go outside of our own commonwealth to find abuse of public trust; where the last schedule for State sup-plies included seal card cases, four-dollar pocket knives, twenty gallons of fine bay rum, and many other luxuries for the State officials and their clerks, all of which is furnished at the expense of the tax-payer, of course ; and where, as in one instance of which we have heard, a man may secure a position and then hire some one to do his work for less than his own salary, thereby making a neat little mar-gin. It seems, sometimes, that ours is no 52 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. longer an age of "push" but an age of "pull." Pull, political pull, is a great thing to-day, and oft-times it seems that the man who has none of it has but a poor chance. There seems to be a premium placed upon vice and underhand methods rather than on good citizenship. As the young mayor of Syracuse has well said : "Silence and the power of the almighty dollar are often mistaken for statesmanship." The apparent failure of a new movement in certain localities or along certain lines is no proof of its real failure. This principle of Municipal Reform has existed in politics ever since there has been corruption, we may say, but never in such an organized form as it is to-day ; in this sense, then, it is a movement entirely new, and therefore that it should meet with obstacles is but to be expected. Often hinderances in a movement of this kind serve but to establish it more firmly. At a recent election, in a neighboring city, a reform candir date was overwhelmingly defeated ; instead of giving the movement a deserved set-back, as some newspapers wished it to be believed, it had the effect of establishing it more firmly. If any one man deserves more credit than another in starting this reform, it is Dr. Chas. H. Parkhurst, of New York : he it was who first put the reform into active practice and took such an important part in the Lexow in-vestigations. Mayor Strong, Theo. Roosevelt, and others, might be mentioned as prominent men in the movement; the latter of these it was who said : ' 'The man serves his party best who-serves his State well. The man who has to be bribed with office or promise of patron-age, is a curse to the party to which he be-longs." Since first started, the movement has taken on definite shape and there are associa-tions in New York City, Brooklyn, Chicago, Buffalo, St. Louis, Syracuse, Harrisburg, and other cities. Their establishment has had the effect of raising the standard of political candi-dates. Their purpose is not necessarily to an-tagonize the old parties, but, if these fail in their duty to nominate good candidates, to run an independent ticket into the field. These associations are known under various names, as the "Taxpayers' Eeague," "Citizens' Re-form League," etc. The Taxpayers' League of St. Louis recently served an injunction on the mayor of that city preventing him from obtaining salary for some time during which he was absent from the city. It cannot be denied that this reform is a real power for good, and not a hollow machine, as many other political parties and organizations; that it is an offspring of good citizenship, is thoroughly American, and is resolved "that the Government of the People, for the People and by the People shall not perish from the earth." C.,'97. "MEDUSA WITH GORGONIAN TERROR GUARDS THE FORD." "They ferry over this Lethean sound Both to and fro, their sorrow to augment, And wish and struggle, as they pass, to reach The tempting stream, with one small drop to lose In sweet forgetfulness all pain and woe, All in one moment, and so near the brink ; But fate withstands, and to oppose th' attempt Medusa with Gorgonian terror guards The ford, and of itself the water flies All taste of living wight, as once it fled The lips of Tantalus." —Paradise Lost: Book II, lines 60U-61U. The torments of hell are here described. The damned, with parched lips and burning brows, are permitted to approach to see that which would relieve their sufferings ; but to touch and experience that relief is strictly guarded against by the Gorgonian monster, Medusa. Here it was the punishment of the damned which furnished the excuse for their exclusion. We find the same decree of fate expressed in ancient Pagan history. The ancients were wont to say. "The gods have placed a price on every good and noble pleasure," thereby conveying the idea in our homely expression, "that he who dances must surely pa)' the fiddler." And further, we find that in our glorious day of free governments, free schools, advanced civilization and advanced scientific investiga-tion and discoveries, none has arisen to re-lieve us from the certainty that just punish- THK COLLEGE MERCURY. 53 ment will follow evil doing ; that just and logical results must follow every cause ; that reaction is equal to action and opposite in di-rection in both moral, mental, and spiritual, as well as in the physical ramifications of na-ture's workings. Evil doing to-day receives its punishment as it did in days of yore—as it did in the darkest dajs of superstition. A wrong act leaves a diseased spot on the in-dividual or the social fabric, or perhaps both. Action is imparted, and reaction is a resultant of the forward movement. Sin begets sin just as surely as it did when Adam disobeyed the laws of God in Eden's paln^ garden. There is a line of demarkation between good and evil; there is a limit to any activity of mind, body, or soul, where the human being must stop and gaze and wonder, for "Medusa with Gorgonian terror guards the ford." Every one of us desires to go beyond. We desire to know more and see more of the mys-teries of nature. One cannot follow the pro-gresses of political science to-day without recognizing and paying tribute to the enor-mous intellectual energy directed in these channels. There is a magnetism in mystery. We watch the astronomer of to-day with his hand upon the modern telescope, and with the data of Herschel, Kepler and Tycho Brake as his alphabet, step from one palace chamber to another of God's domain and, with flushed cheek and bated breath, look upon the opening fields where human eye never gazed before. But who has followed the trend of our scientists and has not found that every one of them, in his highest strain, oversteps the boundary of the natural and attempts to pass into the domain of the unknown and the mys-terious and, like the damned of Hell, to be met by the horrid head of Medusa ? A man can go but a short distance among the phenomena of nature until he finds other and new laws flashing athwart his mental vis-ion— laws whose origin and the majority of whose operations lie beyond his faculties. They are like the comet which comes sud-denly within our field of vision and as sud-denly disappears, while we realize that, ex-cepting the small arc its vast parabola lies far beyond our glasses. It is here where these changeless laws from a realm beyond counteract, hold in check, or co-operate with the equally changeless laws of the realm of our acquaintance, that a man's philosophy either makes or unmakes him. It is here that a scholarly man becomes either the firmest and most faithful of Christians, or the saddest and most dissatisfied of sceptics. It is here that a finer set of faculties, more delicate, more finely poised than the merely intellectual, is either crushed and held under foot, or expands and blossoms into the full majesty of perfected humanity. It is here by the ford of Medusa's guardian-ship that man must recognize that the human mind is so constituted that a sin against that constitution and legitimate mode of thinking is fatal to all righteous conclusions. The man who pries into the domain of nature anywhere will find that to repress any inquiry which the constitution of the mind demands, is done at the cost of intellectual freedom. Even among the most hidden things of earth's fauna or flora, or of the composition of her inorganic crust, or the record of her rock bed, so strangely, yet we can not help thinking, so truthfully written we dare not repress the question of "how" and "when" and "why." The day is not far distant when the world will open its eyes upon a perfect calculus, a diviner science, a complete and responsive philosophy. That day will the world read the law above all the enactments of human codes, the same in all times and in all circumstances. It is the law written by the finger of God upon the heart of man. This, then, will be the line of demarkation—this, the guardian of the ford, not the horrid, snake-haired Gorgon sister. G.W. E./97. GIRLS THAT ARE WANTED. The girls that are wanted are pure girls; Pure from the sole to the crown ; Pure as the lily which white and fair, 54 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. Sheds its sweet fragrance everywhere. The girls that are wanted are girls of sense, Who will do the right at any expense ; Girls that are loving, girls that are true, These are the girls for me and for you. The girls that are wanted are good girls ; Good to their sisters and brothers, Good to their mothers who give them advice Desiring their daughters to always be nice. The girls that are wanted are girls of heart; From whom the truth shall never depart, Girls that are pretty, girls that are fair; These find lovers most everywhere. The girls that are wanted are wise girls ; Wise as old Solomon King, Wise that they know what to do and say To drive the wrath of the household away. The girls that are wanted are girls of wit; ' Upon whom malice and pride find no fit, Girls that are clever, girls who are kind These are the girls we leave not behind. The girls that are wanted are ready girls ; Ready and anxious to please, Ready and willing unto others to do, The same you'd have others do unto you. The girls that are wanted are of intellect; At least enough for self-respect. Girls who are prudent who understand For these there's a constant and steady demand. J. W. W., '99. THE following poem was written lately by our friend, Major Robbins, at a small social. The poem, no doubt, will be much appreci-ated and especially so, as coming from its author: The flower I like is the beautiful dogwood, I am not very sure a Theolog would : To call that a rhyme is a silly pretense, But perhaps it may answer to save my five cents. We have in this room quite a bevy of girls With their roguish eyes and their graceful curls, And every bright eye is shooting a dart That pierces some helpless Theolog's heart. Every now and then from these clustering curls Love sallies out and his banner unfurls, And each Theolog cries, while gasping for breath, Oh ! give me a sweetheart or give me death. I tell you when love and Theology mix, It puts a fellow in a terrible fix; The only relief is to steal a sly kiss Which quickly transforms all the trouble to bliss. W. M. R. COLLEGE SLANG. At Columbia University a few members of the American Dialect Society have undertaken the work of collecting information about col-lege slang as found in the different colleges and universities of the country. Among the many expressive words belonging to this class, the following are a few which seem to be in general use among college students : Balled up—Meaning to become badly con-fused. To have a cinch—To enjoy special favor or advantage. Co-ed—A female student at a coeducational school. Ctam—To study hard immediately before, and for the sake of an examination. Crib—To plagiarize, and to use a help in ex-amination. Flunk—To make a failure. Frat—Abbreviation for fraternity. Fresh—Forward or meddlesome. Also.short for freshmen. Grind—To study hard and continuously. Also to make fun of. Horse—To use improper helps, to plagiarize. Also a noun, meaning an improper help. Jolly—To tease or jest with. Plug—To study laboriously. Also a per-son who is generally disagreeable. Phase—To embarrass, or disconcert. Pony—Same as hotse. Pull—To gain favor from. Also as noun, same as cinch. Prep—Preparatory student. Also the pre-paratory department. Queer—To ridicule or jest with. Ride—To use a hotse in examination. Roast—As a verb, to assign a difficult task. Also to guy and to censure. Also to treat un-fairly, as by an umpire in a ball game. As a noun, an easy task. Sheepskin—Graduating diploma. Trot—About same as horse. COLLEGE LOCALS. EDMUND W. MEISENHELDER and EDMUND L. ROLLER, Editors. The trip to Millersburg on Saturday, May 23, is one that will be long remembered by the boys of the musical clubs. Leaving Gettys-burg at 11, A. M., after a two hours' wait at Harrisburg, we arrived in Millersburg at 5 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 55 o'clock, Saturday afternoon. The town, we found, was some distance from the station, and on an elevation considerably higher than we were used to. We went immediately to the church to practice, and, after practice, were assigned our places of entertainment. From this on, our pleasant times continued unbroken until we left. The boys can never get done talking about the royal and cordial way in which they were all entertained by their hosts and hostesses ; and it went very hard for some of them to come away on Monday morning. The concert, in the evening, was very suc-cessful in every way, and an audience of about 400 greeted us. A natural delicacy, of course, forbids us to dwell long upon the success which attended everything connected with the con-cert, but let it be said that whatever reputation ,the Gettysburg College Glee Club lost at Han-over and York was doubly regained at Millers-burg. The fact that the manager received numerous requests for a repetition of the con-cert on Monday evening shows how the peo-ple appreciated it. The boys were pressed into service while there. On Sunday, at the morning service, they sang "Come, Said Jesus Sacred Voice," and assisted in the singing of the hymns. In the evening, at the Young Peoples' meeting, the Octette and the Violin Quartette led the music. A reception was given the clubs on Satur-day evening, after the concert, by Mr. and Mrs. Lark ; and one on Sunday evening, by the Misses Freck, and both occasions were the source of considerable enjoyment. In fact, we were royally entertained, all the time and anywhere we went, by the Millersburg people, and the boys will always remember and appre-ciate it.' SOME NOTES CONNECTED WITH THE TRIP. Miss R., from Irving, characterized Ott as "sweetness long drawn out," and our man-ager, Louie, as "concentrated sweetness." Coming along Market street, in Harrisburg, S.,'99, was observed to tip his hat on several occasions to the wax figures in the milliners' windows. As we came through Harrisburg on the re-turn trip, some of the club were inveigled into the Russ restaurant on Market street by the proctor, and it was only by the heroic efforts oflsettthat they could be gotten out again. The sandwiches were 10 cents a piece. Although the Glee Club may have gotten a little "flat" on Annie Laurie on Saturday night in Millersburg, they were sharp enough when they sang Fanny Laurie going down Mulberry street in Harrisburg. S., '99, in Harrisburg tried to "shake" the rest of the fellows and slip into a saloon, but he was too closely -watched. Mr. O., '97, (at our reception Sunday night, holding a hassock under his arm)—"If any-body has a quarter they may have this.'' Miss F.—"Oh, wait, I'll go and ask Pa. to buy you for me." O. will not admit he was sold. The Sons of Hercules are not in it with the Glee Club when it comes to carrying a piano up a narrow winding stairway to the second floor of a church. Such was the experience of the octette on Saturday evening. The Sophomores have taken up surveying and, as far as we know, like it. Dr. N. has plenty of fun at their expense, especially when they strike a new instrument. The matches for the preliminaries of the Tennis Tournament have been arranged and will be played off in the coming two weeks. Philo Debating Club held a banquet on Fri-day evening, May 29, at Hotel de McCul-. lough. The occasion was one of much enjoy-ment. The Class of '98 have elected their Spectrum Staff which is as follows: Editor, E. W. Meisen-helder, Jr.; Ass't Editor, Charles T. Lark; Associate Editors, Miss M. Naomi Myers, Miss Effie E. Hess, C. M. Nicholas, C. E. Fleck, Charles H. Tilp; Business Manager, S. M. Lutz; Ass't Business Managers, Chas. T. Fite, Robert W. Woods, Paul F. W. Kuen-dig, Herbert Finch, J. A. McAllister; Illus-trator, E. L. Koller; Assistants, Robert M. Culler, A. G. Fuss, H. B. Erdman. During the visit of the Chester Cadets to Gettysburg, they were serenaded by the Col-lege Octette at their quarters in the Hotel Gettysburg. The cadets expressed their ap-preciation of the serenade in more ways than one. We were glad to notice, also, that dur-ing their visit, the flag was floated from the cupola of the dormitory—a "good thing"—it ought to be there oftener. Dr. N.—Mr. E., what is the cube of four? S. of a P. M.—Forty-eight. 56 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. In speaking about the food of the Romans, in the Sophomore class the other day, the gen-eral sentiment was against garlic; but "B. A." T whispered to his neighbor that garlic May be all right under certain circumstances. We suppose he has tried. Dr. B. (In Private Life of the Romans)— What are neat cattle ? N.,'98—Why, pretty or graceful ones. Dr. B.—What is pleurisy ? "Meadow" L.,'Q8—Heart disease. (He had just returned from Millersburg). L.,'98 (who teaches English Grammar in Prep.), was making strenuous efforts to form the passive voice of the verb "to be," but he did not succeed. Eddie, '98, was seen hurrying up town, and upon being asked the reason of his haste, re-plied that ' 'they did their pressing together.'' There is 110 occasion for alarm, for the Sopho-mores are studying botany. Mr. E., of Prep., whose attempt to get an American wife was noticed in the last MER-CURY, was walking up Baltimore street the other evening, carrying a basket for a young lady, and, looking around in all directions, told the young lady that he was afraid the MERCURY staff would see him. T.,'98, astonished the class the other morn-ing by translating a passage in Greek "Arouse, ye hotse-bearing Trojans!" It looks very suspicious, he must have had such a subject on the brain. The way in which the class base ball games have been played lately remind one very much of the way in which the recent prize fights have been fought off—by talk. One class will chalk in large letters its exploits all over the buildings on the campus, and the other will chalk all over the town their exploits. This practice is nothing short of vandalism, and there should be an end of it. The "flittings" in college have become the fashion, it seems. The last man to have his possessions removed was "Sam," of the first floor east. Who'll be the next ? Prof. H.—Was there ever any sectional party spirit in the United States ? Mr. B.,'96—I don't know of any. Prof. H.—How about the war? Mr. B.,'96—Oh, yes, I remember now. There was. Quite a give-away of your age, Bruby. Dr. B.—While there is life the chemical forces help to build up the body, what do they do when the body is dead ? Eddie,'96—(In a hurry)—Kill it. Dr. H.—Mr. K., why did Moses ascend Mt. Nebo? Mr. K.,'99—To see the Children of Israel. Mr. D., '99, recently asked one of his fel-low classmen, "Where are the capillary veins ?'' Dr. S., '99—"Now, Mr. T. will you please describe to me the course of the blood through the body. Supposing a chip to be in the blood, where would it go after it enters the aorta ?'' Mr. T.—"Down." Dr. S.—"Pshaw, no ! It would go up." Mr. T.—"Well the chip, to which I refer, would go down." Recently, a young lady of town was heard to remark to another lady, "But his arms are so short." On inquiry it was found that the per-son under discussion was Mr. S., '98. We surely expected better things from you "Sivy-" Mr. F., '98, who is now studying Homer's Iliad, asked a fellow classman recently whether there wasn't also a VitgiV s Iliad. Mr. K., '99, recently requested Mrs. "Gov" to iron "wrinkles" in his pants. The pants were creased to suit Joe. Ask Mr. W., '97, about the efficiency of the University police. If "Billy" didn't see all of the relay race, he saw the police and the man-ager of the events. We are sorry that he could not be present with his men, as we are sure that it would have inspired them to greater efforts. "Stocky" is said to be in doubt whether he wishes to be a Lutheran minister or a U. B. minister. It is, however, a fact that he has been up to visit at the U. B. parsonage every night for the last week. Mr. E., '97, remarked in the class-room that it wouldn't do to send the Indians west to the reservoirs. Mr. N., '98, sings with the poet, "Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep." but for reasons given by Dr. H., the sleeper must not snore in balmy sleep. Mr. D., '99, is very much in love, for on the night of April 4th, he laid everything at THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 57 the feet of his young lady friend. "Well, the idea!" she exclaimed. Thus repulsed, Robert took up his bed and walked; the burden on his back only exceeded by the varied emotion which filled his heart. A very interesting lecture was delivered on Thursday evening, May 7th, by the Rev. F. W. Staley, of Middletown, Pa. The subject of the lecture was "An Hour's Ride with Sheridan ; " and it was delivered in a masterly manner. The lecture was worthy of a much larger attendance. Mr. C.,'98, says that women cook eggs with hour glasses. Dr. N. (drawing a small circle on the board)—Now, Mr. Z. ('98) how can I get in? Mr. Z., it is needless to say, was unable to answer. Mr. T./98, remarked that a certain young man was well /^versed in the Bible. At the wild-flower show, on the night of the 12th of May, a- young lady remarked to a "Sem." that she was going to write a poem on his mustache. He replied that it was all right, but he would first make a good impression on her with his mustache. Mr. F., '98, says "I am and am ashamed to own it." We are in doubt whether Charlie means that he likes frogs so well or whether he means to confess that he crawled on the bed when he saw one. Mr. S.,'99, has made a new discovery. He says: "The skin is an organ of the body, both of exphation and presperation. There are a few Spectrums left. If any are wanted, notify the business manager immedi-ately. Ask Mr. E. (1900) whether he likes soda-water and whether he carries only a nickel at a time. Recently Ralph left two young ladies standing on the street, while he glided into a neighboring drug store and regaled himself with soda. It is needless to say that he made a favorable impiession on the ladies. Nick suggests that when you come to a large tree, which is in the way while survey-ing, you sit down and rest. Mr. F.,'98, told us that to obtain the num-ber of yards all you would have to do is to multiply the number of feet by three. Mr. C.,'98, tells us that a tonsorial artist, in I is the white-the days of Rome, was one who took care of the nails. Dr. B.—Now, Mr. R., it says here that pea-cocks were considered as the ne plus ultra of table luxury, what does that mean ? Mr. R.,'98—Oh ! that means that they never were used as food. Dr. M. (correcting Mr. W.'s translation in German)—"Mr. W. place the hind legs after the object, since you will rarely find them in front." A Sophomore wit recently propounded the following problem to one of his class-mates : "Mathematically speaking, how many are there in Pop's family? " His class-mate was unable to answer and he replied, "Two and one to carry." Dr. B. to Mr. S., '97—Which gate more easily found on a dark night, a washed one, or one not white-washed? " Mr. S., '99—A white-washed one, but I be-lieve I can find any kind of a gate after dark." Dr. B.—"But Mr. S., you know that little boys ought not to be out late at night." Dr. B.—"Now Miss W., what was the ques-tion I asked ? '' Miss M., '98—"I don't know." Dr. B.—"He that hath ears to hear let him hear." Mr. C, '96, recently asked whether "tur-nips were not about ripe." From the ques-tion one might think that he was not from the country but his appearance gives him away. Mr. F., '98, will soon develop into a fine base-ball player. His strongest position on the team is left field. In this place Herby covers everything outside of the foul-line. No previous class has ever made a greater success of psychology than the present Junior class. So bright are they that Dr. McKnight generally permits them to leave the room long before the period is over. ALUMNI-I,. C MANGES and CHARLES H. TILP. Editors. '44. Messrs. P. Anstadt, D. D., and Sons, of York, Pa., have just issued a very conveni-ent and suitable "Teachers' class-book tor Sunday-schools." '50. M. Valentine, D. D., ED. D., has been 58 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. .elected President of the Board of Control of Maryland College, Lutherville, Md. '57. Rev. H. L. Baugher, D. D., president of the General Synod, will be one of the speak-ers at the reunion of the Lutherans of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan, at Witten-burg College, Springfield, O., June 3. '57. Rev. D. M. Gilbert, D. D., of Harris-burg, delivered the Baccalaureate sermon at Maryland College, Lutherville, Md., on May 31st. '61. Rev. J. B. Remensnyder, D. D., of New York city, at the 200th anniversary of the Collegiate Reformed Church of that city, represented the Lutheran church. Dr. Rem-ensnyder said that the Lutherans did not at first meet anything save opposition from the Dutch, but he added that this opposition could the more easily be forgiven since it arose from an excess of zeal for righteousness. The speaker briefly outlined the early history of "the Lutheran Church in this country and her devotion to orthodoxy, and ended with an appeal for.Christian unity. '63. The Rev. George U. Wenner, D. D., who for twenty-two years has been one of the secretaries of the Evangelical Alliance, has been appointed delegate to the Jubilee Confer-ence which is to be held at Mildmay Park, London, from June 30th to July 4th. He has accepted the appointment, and expects to sail on the 17th of June. The Alliance was or-ganized in 1846, at which Dr. S. S. Schmucker was one of the delegates from America. ''63. Rev. E. J. Wolf, D. D., will be the principal speaker at the 20th annual conven-tion of the Lutheran S. S. Association of Somerset county, to be held in Trinity Church, Somerset, Pa., June 9th and 10th, 1896. '66. Rev. W.' H. Gotwald, D. D., of St. Mark's, Washington, D. C, has resigned. '67. Rev. C. S. Albert, D. D., was on the program for a paper on ' 'Sunday-schools in the Lutheran Church," at the recent conven-tion in Washington, of the Society for Relig-ous Education. '68. Rev. Dr. J. W. Richard, of the Gettys-burg Seminary, Sunday, May 17th, preached the Baccalaureate sermon to the graduates of the Waynesboro, Pa., High School. '68. Memorial Lutheran Church of Harris-burg, Pa., Rev. Lee M. Heilman, D. D., pastor, will dedicate a fine organ the latter part of June. Rev. H. H. Weber, '82, of York, Pa., will preach the sermon. '68. Rev. A. S. Hartman, D. D., Secretary of the Board of Home Missions, lately made a trip through the Pacific States. '69. The repairs and renovation of St. John's Lutheran Church, Charlestown, S. C, Rev. E. T. Horn, D. D., pastor, cost over $8,000. '70. The Rev. G. F. Behringer, of Nyack, N. Y., has been appointed one of the "uni-versity preachers" for the fall term.of Cornell University, by President Schurman. '71. Rev. Jno. Wagner, D. D., of Hazleton, Pa., will deliver the annual alumni address on Tuesday of Commencement week. '71. Rev. D. T. Koser, pastor of the Arendtsville Lutheran Church, at a recent communion added thirty-three persons to his church. '71. Rev. W. H. Dunbar, D. D., delivered the annual address before the Y.- M. C. A. of Maryland College, on May 31st. '72. Judge S. McC. Swope held court in Chambersburg on the 26th of May, for Judge Stewart. '72. Rev. J W. Poffenberger, of Leech-burg, Pa., is looking up the interests of our .church at Vandergriff, Pa. '73. Rev. E. H. Leisenring, Rev. H. F. Kroh, '84, and Rev. H. C. Alleman, '87, all of Chambersburg, Pa., have been appointed an executive committee to arrange for a Luth-eran Reunion at Mont Alto in September. '73. Rev. John A. Wirt, D. D., of Des- Moines, la., has been elected President of the Ministerial Association of that city. The ser-mons of Dr. Wirt are very much appreciated and are frequently requested for print. His Easter sermon was printed in pamphlet form and 900 copies were distributed among the members of the congregation. '73. An article on "The Roman World in the Times of Christ," by Rev. Jeremiah Zim-merman, appeared in the April number of the Lutheran Quarterly. '73. Rev. Philip Graff has become con-vinced that the proper way to fish for men is to go out into deep water. So it seems. He has left us and accepted a call to a Free Will Baptist congregation in Oakland, Cal., quite THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 59 near the Lutheran Mission with which he once was connected. '74. St. Mark's Lutheran church of Han-over, Pa., Rev. Charles M. Stock pastor, has decided to build a parsonage for the Cold Springs mission in Adams county, Pa. Rev. Mr. Stock became greatly interested in the work, and now has interested his people. This is a most unselfish and charitable act. '75. Rev. M. L. Young, Ph. D., of Meyers-dale, Pa., a member of the Board of Control of Maryland College, attended the first annual meeting of that body at Lutherville, Md., May, 13th. '75. Rev. E. G. Hay, pastor of the Red Hook Lutheran congregation at Red Hook, N. Y., added 22 new members to his church at his Easter Communion. '76. Rev. W. F. Rentz, is having splendid success in his work as pastor of the Lutheran missions in Atchison, Kan. '76. T. C. Sanderson is and has been train despatcher 611 the H. & B. T. R. R. for over twenty years. '77. H. B. Wile, of Carlisle, Pa., was one of the judges at the Philosophical Oratorical contest held in Bosler Hall, Dickinson College. '77. Rev. W. L. Seabrook, of Winchester, Va., will preach the sermon at the 30th anni-versary of the pastorate of Rev. J. S. Snyder at St. Matthews Lutheran church, New Market, Va. '77. We are very glad to note that Dr. John J. Young's article, "The Lutheran Church in Relation to the Inspiration of the Holy Script-ures," first printed in the Lutheran Quarterly, has been published in a separate pamphlet. It is certainiy an instructive article. '77. Rev. J. A. West is having success in his work as pastor of the Lutheran church at Bryant, Ind. '78. H. Max Lentz, of Florence, Ky., is the editor of the Boone County Banner, a live monthly devoted to the interests of the Luth-eran churches in Boone county, Ky. Several numbers have found their way to our reading rooms. '78. Rev. and Mrs. O. C. Roth, of Grace English Lutheran Church, "will soon move into their new parsonage, purchased by the church a few days since. Their new home will be on East Baltimore street, near Patterson Park, in a very pleasant section of the city. The house is large and commodious, and will be a pleas-ant home for this hard-working pastor. It is now undergoing repair, preparatory to the re-ception of the pastor's family. '79. Dr. A. C. Wentz, of Hanover, Pa., was recently elected one of the vice presidents of the State Medical Society. '80. Rev. M. P. Hocker, of Steelton, Pa., visited the college for several days about the 1st of the month. '80. The Golden Rule for April 16th contains a portrait engraving and sketch of Rev. M. F. Troxell, pastor of the Lutheran Church at Springfield, and vice-president of the Illinois Christian Endeavor Union. '80. The Baltimore Herald of April 9th pub-lished a poem for Arbor day by Rev. G. W. McSherry, of Taueytown, Md. '80. Rev. W. Stahler, pastor of the Lutheran Church at Lebanon, Pa., recently delivered his lecture on "Travels in Europe" before the people of his former charge at Shippensburg, Pa. The pictures thrown npon the canvass, and the descriptive sketches of the incidents of travel, were of the most interesting character. '80. Mr. Sterling G. Valentine and family were guests at Dr. Valentine's recently. '82. Rev. Chas. R. Trowbridge, pastor of St. Paul's Church, Baltimore. Md., has been granted a vacation from May 1st to September 15th. During this period his address will be Lutherville, Md. '83. R. M. Linton, editor of the Somerset Democrat, attended the Democratic State Con-vention recently held at Allentown, Pa. '83. Rev. W. W. Anstadt, of Bedford, Pa., preached the Baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the Bedford High School. The address is highly spoken of in the Bedford papers. '83. Rev. C. W. Baker, missionary secre-tary of the York county conference, in giving his sixth monthly report to the missionary committee, added the following summary of his first six months' work : Families visited, 375, containing 1,600 souls ; business, social and pastoral calls made. '83. St. Mark's Lutheran church, of York, Pa., Rev. P. Livingston, pastor, has resolved upon providing for the extinction of the debt ^resting on the church building. 6o THE COLLEGE MERCURY. '84. Rev. Huber Gray Buehler, professor in the Yale Preparatory School at Lakeville.Conn., accompanied by his wife and several students, will make a tour of Europe, sailing from Bos-ton on the last of June, returning to America the latter part of September. '85. The Homiletic Review for March, which is the embodiment of the best homiletic litera-ture, contains a sermon on "Christ's Teaching Practical," by Rev. Edgar Grim Miller, of Easton, Pa., from the text : "Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven ? '' This text is treated under the three following divisions: Christ's significant silences ; the harm that has come from the dis-regarding of the manifest principle of prece-dence that runs through the Master's teach-ing ; and our clear duty as followers of Christ. '85. Robert Horner, wife and son, of Phila-delphia, are- guests of his mother, Mrs. Caro-line Horner. '86. Rev. O. G. Klinger attended the Sus-quehanna Synod, at Danville. '86. Franklin Manges, Ph. D., delivered the address at Fairfield at the Memorial services on May 30th. '86. Rev. Win. F. Berger, of Gettysburg, Pa., a graduate of our institutions at Gettys-burg and Springfield, is now a member of "The Trumpeters," the successors of the cele-brated Silver Lake Quartette. The company is now on a tour of the whole United States. Mr. Berger makes stirring addresses on tem-perance. '88. Rev. W. H. Harding, of Maytown, has been called to Port Royal, Pa. '88. Rev. Silas D. Daugherty, of Sharps-burg, Pa., has been unanimously elected pastor of Grace Church, the new congregation lately organized in Altoona, Pa. '89. Rev. W. L. Rutherford, pastor of the Lutheran church at Montoursville, Pa., has issued a parish paper bearing the title The Messenger. It has sixteen pages, double col-umn, with cover, and is to be published quar-terly. The first issue gives promise that it will prove helpful to the pastor in his work. '90. The Lutheran church at Aspinwall, Pa., is soon to be dedicated. Rev. H. C. Reller is the pastor. '90. Work has been begun on the new church at Johnstown, Pa., Rev. F. S. Schultz, pastor. The same will cost when completed about $7000. '90. Geo. W. Rowe, who is engaged in the life insurance business in Millersburg, Pa., was in town on business during the last week in May. '90. Rev. Henry Anstadt was in Gettysburg I recently. '90. Rev. U. S. G. Rupp, of Ft. Washing-ton, Pa., reports great progress in his work. He will try to build a new church in the near I future. '91. Rev. August Pollman recently gradu-ated from the Baltimore Medical College with the honor of being Valedictorian. Rev. Pohl-man will circulate among the churches until October next, when he will sail for Africa. '91. David A. Buehler has accepted a posi-tion with the Van Dyke Brothers, who are the largest druggists and manufacturing chemists in Northern Philadelphia. '91. Rev. C. L. Ritter, of Fayetteville, Pa., has accepted the call' to Burkettsville, Md. formerly served by Rev. S. E. Slater. '91. Rev. S. Gring Hefelbower's address has been changed from Berlin, Germany, to Newville, Pa. '91. The Minersville Messenger of May 2nd contains the full sermon on "Doubts and Doubters," by Rev. M. L. Tate. The publi-cation of such sermons is always calculated to do good. '92. Rev. J. W. Ball, of Los Angeles, Cal. was installed pastor of the First Lutheran Church of that city on the 26th of April, Rev. H. L. Yarger and Rev. C. W. Maggart officiating. '92. Rev. G. J. M. Ketner, of New Chester, Pa., will be ordained very shortly in his own church. '92. The; new church at Red Lion, Pa., Rev. H. E. Berkey, pastor, was dedicated on May 24th. Revs. H. H. Weber, of York, Pa., and J. W. Richard, D. D., of Gettysburg, Pa., preached the sermons. '92. On Wednesday evening, May 6th, af-ter prayer-meeting, the pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church,' of Baltimore, Rev. George Beiswanger, was given a pleasant surprise. The first catechetical class presented him with a handsome silver-plated private communion THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 61 set. The presentation was made by a mem-ber of the class. The pastor responded with a few words of appreciation. This is but another token of appreciation for work done in the Master's name. '92. The Adams County Conference of the West Pennsylvania Synod met in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, McSherrystown, Pa., Rev. Ferdinand Hesse Pastor, from Apnl 27th to 29th. The opening sermon was preached by the president. Rev. S. E. Herring. '93. V. R. Saylor has lately finished his third year's work in. the schools of Somerset, Pa. He is now conducting a local normal school at the same place. '93. Frank G. Turner, of Lutherville, Md., graduated from the Law School of Maryland University, June 1st. '93- J- J- Brallier, of Elklick, Pa., who just closed a successful term of school work took a business trip to Pittsburg during the first week of May. '93. W. H. Deardorff graduated from the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, and has received an appointment in the Meth-odist Hospital. '93. Merle Boyer received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the Medico Chirurgi-cal College of Philadelphia. Mr. Boyer was historian of his class. '93. J. Ransom Plank was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia at the last commencement. '94. Win. O. Nicklas was among the boys at college on the 10th and nth. '94. C. F. Kloss is canvassing the State for students for Gettysburg College. He began his work the first of the month. '95. The name of Geo. H. Eckels appears in the Philo Review as an instructor in Latin and Algebra in the Cumberland Valley State Normal School. '95. C. H. Hollinger, who is reading law at Harrisburg, paid a visit to his old friends at college and seminary May 24th. ATHLETICS. CHARLES T. LARK, Kditor. With the completion of the new athletic field, an increased interest in all branches of athletics seems to have taken hold of our students. The athletic spirit of this institu-tion never was at a higher pitch or more uni-versal. During recreation periods, pole-vault-ing, shot-putting, hammer-throwing and jump-ing contests hold full sway. The number of base-ball enthusiasts is unusually large this year, and our many tennis courts are alive with players. The various classes are organizing teams to represent them in the annual athletic games to be held here during Commencement week. We anticipate some very excellent showings in the coining contests. We have much excellent material for field and track athletics, which is as yet undeveloped. There is no reason why we should not have one of the finest athletic teams in the country. The home team defeated with ease the Col-gate University nine on May 7th. The game was called at the end of the seventh inning to enable Colgate to reach the train. The visiting team was at no time in the game. Burns, besides striking out fourteen men, had a home run and a two-base hit to his credit. He is indeed "the hero of Gettys-burg." Tate made three hits one of which was a home run. The following is the score in detail : GETTYSBURG. R White, 3b 1 Sheely, ib 2 Tate, c 4 Burns, p 1 Brown cf o Hartzell, If o Misenh'd'r, ss. 1 Hutton.rf 1 I^icht'b'ger, 2b. o Total ro 10 21 H PO A E 4 14 COLGATE. R Carpenter, 3b. o Sheldon, ss o Ford, S. J., a. o Hodge, ib o Ford, W. S., cf. o Wood, 2b o Hudson, rf o Frame, If o Suuderland, p. o 3 4 5 1 Total o 4 21 9 5 Earned runs—Gettysburg, 3; Colgate, 0. Two-base hits—Get-tysburg, 1. Home runs—Gettysburg, 2. Stolen bases-Gettys-burg, 9; Colgate, 1. Base on bails—Gettysburg, 2; Colgate, 1. Hit by pitched ball—Colgate, 1. Struck out—by Burns, 14; by Suuderland, 5. Time of game—1.45. Umpire—Paul Buendig. Right after the Colgate game the Freshmen defeated the Sophomores in a one-sided unin-teresting game. The victory was due to the hard training of the Freshmen before the game. The score by innings is as follows : Sophmores 2 4 0 0 0 0 0—6 Freshmen 4 9 3 4 4 9 4—27 Batteries—Sophmores, Nicholas, Culler and Geesey ; Freshmen, Roehner and Manges. The Freshmen defeated the Gettysburg Junior team on the morning of May 14th. The game was a very uninteresting one, and resulted in a score of 19 to 9. The batteries 62 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. were : Freshmen, Roehner and Manges ; Get-tysburg, Hartzell and Sheeley. On the afternoon of May 14th a very large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed a game of ball on the home grounds, in which Ursinus received a crushing defeat at the hands of our team. It was a real pic-nic for Gettysburg. Burns received excellent support, for our boys played an errorless game, made fourteen hits and twenty-one runs. Abel and Leisenring, each, made three hits. The Ursinus team went completely to pieces. An entire lack of team work characterized their playing. They made but two hits and many times that number of errors. The following is the score in detail : QBTTYSBURQ. R II ro A URSINUS. Hunson, SS o Cadwall'r, 2b. o Trook, ib o Rahnn, c o Zimm'rm'n,3b o Kugler, If o Scats, cf o Ehler, rf o Laros, p o Ensminger, p. o R H PO A i 6 o 14 White, 3b 3213 Shecly, ib 3080 Leiscnring,2b. 3 3 3 4 Tate, c 4 2 14 1 limns, p 3 1 1 1 Abel, ss 1302 Hutton, r.f 2100 Hartzell, If. 1000 Herman, cf.,. 1 200 Total 21 14 27 11 Total o 2 27 10 17 Earned runs—Gettysburg, 3. Three-base hits—Gettysburg, 1. Stolen bases—Gettysburg, 9; Ursinus, 1 Bases on balls—Gettys-burg, 3; Ursinus; 4. Hit by pitched ball—Gettysburg, 1; Ursinus, 2. Struck out—by Gettysburg, 14; by Ursinus, 12. Passed balls— Ursinus, 1. Time of game—2.20. Umpire—Paul Kuendig. A somewhat interesting game was played on May 16th between the Freshmen and Good Intent. The opposing pitcher had rather more speed than the Freshman were accustomed to and, as the game progressed, his arm seemed to grow stronger. The Freshmen were ahead during the first half of the game, but then by a bunching of hits, Good Intent obtained a lead which '99 was not able to overcome. The Freshmen exhibit the right kind of spirit and deserve credit for their showing against this team. The score by innings is as follows : Freshman .10 331001 1—10 Good Intent 0 0 13 2 12 2 0—14 Batteries—Freshman, Boehner and Manges. Good Intent- Plank brothers. On May 16th, for the first time since conclu-sions have been fought for on the base-ball field, has Gettysburg suffered defeat at the hands of her friendly rivals, the Carlisle In-dian boys. The game was played at Carlisle and had to be called at the end of six innings to allow our team to catch the train. It was a pitcher's battle from start to finish, and in-tensely interesting. Burns did excellent work, striking out thirteen men, while Jamison struck out eleven of our men. We lost the game by our inability to hit the ball at the right time. The batting of Tate was the fea-ture of the game. The score by innings is as follows : Gettysburg 0 0 0 10 0—1 Indians 3 10 0 0 0—4 Batteries—Gettysburg, Tate and Burns ; Indians, Spense and Jamison. The game with F. & M. on the home grounds, May 23d, was somewhat similar in score to the previous game at Lancaster. It is very probable that the score would have been much smaller had not Tate been injured in the first inning. Manges, '99, took his place and although he played well, the. team seemed to be demoralized. Notwithstanding these misfortunes Burns pitched an excellent game, striking out 13 of F. & M.'s heavy hit-ters. Sheibley led the batting for the visitors and Cremer's work behind the bat was of a high order. The tabulated score is as follows : GETTYSBURG. Sheely, ib o i Leisenring, 2b o o Tate, c i o Manges, c o o Burns, p o o Meise'h'd'r, 3b o o Diehl, ss o o Herman, cf o o Krafft, If o o Hutton, rf o o H po A E 1 7 1 o F. & M. . R H PO A Hanibright, 3b. I 11 2 Cremer, c 1 1 10 1 Criswell, p 2005 Graybill, 3b 1 1 1 o Sheibley, 2b I 2 I 4 Gillan, cf 0100 Hosterman, ib. 1 o 14 1 Harr, rf 1000 Kready, ss 1 1 o 2 Total 9 7 27 15 Total 1 1 24 9 Earned runs—P. and M., 2. Two-base hits—F. and M" 1. Stolen bases—F. and M., 5. Double plays—F. and M., 1. Bases on balls—Gettysburg, 4; F. and M., C. Hit by pitched ball—Gettys-burg, 1. Struck out—By Burns, 13; by Criswell, 10. Passed balls—By Gettysburg, 5; by F. and M., 1. Time of game—2 00. Umpire—Paul Kuendig. Unusual interest is being taken in tennis this spring. The courts are in constant Use and a larger number than ever before have en-tered the tennis tournament. The drawings have been made for the tournament and, as the teams are quite evenly matched, we antici-pate many interesting games. Some of the preliminary games have already been played off and the rest will be played off between now and commencement week. The prizes are very fine and everyone is doing his best to win them. FRATERNITY NOTES. PHI GAMMA DELTA. Bro. Wert, '95, of Harrisburg, Pa., recently spent 10 days in our midst. Bros. McConaughy, '80, and Martin, '90, are visiting at their respective homes in town. THE COLLEGE MERCURY. 63 Bros. Stahle, '89; Miller, '85, and Bliut, '90, were lately in town. Bro. Knuble will return from Europe to his home at New York, about the middle of next September. Bro. Fickinger, '94, was recently elected Borough Superintendent of the public schools of Chambersburg, Pa. This is a very impor-tant and desirable position, and Bro. Fickinger was elected to it over seventeen other appli-cants. Bro. Smith, '97, was called home May 23d by the sudden death of his aunt. Bro. Smith, '99, accompanied the musical clubs on their recent visit to Millersburg. Bro. Neudewitz preached at Post Royal, Sunday, May 17th. PHI KAPPA PSI. On the evening of May 15th, the Chapter was most royally entertained at the home of C. S. Duncan, Esq., '82. White, '97, and Lark, '98, who accom-panied the musical clubs on their recent trip, report a fine time. Hart Gilbert, '67, will edit the Star and Sentinel under the new management. We were pleased to meet Bros. Cremer, Gillan, Criswell, Sheibley and Nauman, of the F. & M. team. Reitzell, '96, was called to Pinegrove by the death of Mrs. Farquhar, daughter of Bro. D. R. Miller, '56. A. S. Garver, '56, is at present enjoying a trip abroad. SIGMA CHI. John B. McPherson, '83, has retired from the editorship of the Stat and Sentinel, a weekly town newspaper, after a successful period of six years. He will now devote his entire time to the practice of law. John R. Scott, '89, and William Hersh, '91, are contestants for the Republican nomination for District Attorney. As they are Brothers, we can't show partiality for either's success. The Phi Phi Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania, which has been defunct for a number of years, was revived on Saturday, May 9th. Lawyer, 1900, spent a few days at his home, Westminster, Md., recently. Erdman, '98, spent a few days at Carlisle, recently. He also played with the musical clubs, which gave a concert at Millersburg on the evening of the 23rd ult. PHI DELTA THETA. E. O. Keen, '92, graduated from the Re-formed Seminary, on the 14th of May, being one of five speakers. E. A. Linhart, '89, was elected president of the Pennsylvania Alpha Alumni Association for the ensuing year. F. B. Shaw, '96, is superintendent of the mines at Six Mile Run, Pa. G. H. Kain, and D. J. Forney, spent a few days the beginning of the month with G. H. Eckels, '95, at Shippensburg, Pa. F. W. Friday and J. E. Meiseuhelder spent the 24th of May at their respective homes. ALPHA TAU OMEGA. W. O. Nicklas, '94, spent a few days re-cently with the Chapter. C. H. Spayd, '99, spent Sunday, May 17th, with his parents at Harrisburg. R. L. Smith, '98, who was compelled to go home on account of his injuries, will return to college to take his examinations. M. R. Zullinger, '98, has not improved in health and will not return until next Sept. The Chapter will hold its annual banquet on Wednesday evening of Commencement week at the Hotel Gettysburg. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Messrs. Ritter and Doty attended the dis-trict convention of the Y. M. C. A. at Cham-bersburg, May 1st and 3d ; they were pleas-antly entertained by Mr. Samuel Garver, an ex-member of the class of '42. Mr. Ritter read a paper on the "Influence of the Summer Bible Conferences at Northfield. On Thursday evening, May 21, Mr. David McConaughy, Jr., spoke to the Association of the Organization of the World's Students' Federation. This is one of the most signifi-cant movements of the age, uniting the stud-ents of the world in aggressive work for Christ. 64 THE COLLEGE MERCURY. The "Students' Hand-Book" will soon be out and ready for distribution. From the en-ergy of the committee, we are led to expect a book worthy to be sent in exchange to other institutions. If the students could but realize the inesti-mable privilege of attending the Northfield Conference, more would go, or would con-tribute liberally to send representatives. Three have decided to go. We should send at least five, and even more. It ensures faithful and efficient workers for the ensuing year. It is, too, a more far-reaching advertisement than the victories of our athletic teams. ToW|\l /\ND SEWIINARY NOTES. S. J. MII.I.KR, Editor. TOWN. Many improvements are being made through-out the borough. Old buildings are being re-paired and new ones erected. The Battlefield Hotel, which had been de-stroyed by fire last fall, has been rebuilt and is again open for guests. Monday, May nth, about twelve young ladies of the graduating class of Wilson Col-lege, Chambersburg, were here viewing the Battlefield. About one hundred cadets of the P. M. C. of Chester, accompanied by a number of friends, arrived here 011 Tuesday evening, May 19. . Wednesday evening a camp-fire was held in the Court House and a concert was given by the Cadet Banjo and Mandolin Club to which the students of the College were invited. The program was excellently rendered. Col. John P. Nicholson presided. Col. Hyatt wel-comed the audience to the entertainment and an address was made by Major Robbins of the U. S. Commission. On Thursday evening a drill and dress parade were given on the Pre-paratory campus. They left for home on Fri-day morning, via Washington. Saturday, May 23d, about ninety members of the Union League, of Philadelphia, includ-ing manj' prominent Philadelphians, arrived and spent that day and Sunday on the field. Sunday evening, May 24,the "Trumpeters," a male quartette formerly known as the Silver Lake Quartette, rendered some excellent music to a large audience in the M. E. Church. The gentlemen are engaged in temperance work. After the singing Rev. W. F. Berger lectured 011 "The Power of Christ's Name." A new schedule went into effect on Sunday, May 17, on the P. & R. R. Trains arrive and depart as follows: Arrive 10.05 A. M., 2.05 and 6.05 P. M.; depart 6.40 and 11.05 A. M. and 4.10 P. M. On Sunday the train arrives at 10.25 A. M., and departs at 5.00 P. M. The Commencement exercises of the Gettys-burg High School took place on Thursday evening, May 28th. The graduating class consisted of nine members. The equestrian statues of Generals Meade and Hancock were dedicated on the 5th of June. An excellent program was rendered. The exercises at the Meade statue began at 10.30 A. M., with prayer by the Rev. J. G Walker, of Philadelphia, and at the Hancock statue at 2.00 P. M., with prayer by the Rev. Dr.- H. W. McKnight, of Gettysburg. The State Convention of Sons of Veterans was held in Gettysburg this week and a large number of delegates attended. An excellent program which had been arranged for their entertainment was very creditably carried out. SEMINARY. Rev. Harry B. Stock, of Carlisle, a member of the graduating class, has received a unani-mous call to the Second German Lutheran church, Carlisle. Rev. A. J. Rudisill has .accepted a call to New Bloomfield, Pa. Mr. H. D. Newcomer, of the Junior class, will engage in mission work at Strinestowu, Pa., during the summer. The graduating class consists of twenty-one members. Fourteen out of the class have ac-cepted calls. Mr. J. E. Heindle, of the Junior class, will engage in mission work at York Haven, Pa., during the summer vacation. On Friday evening, May 22, the Rev. Dr. Seiss, of Philadelphia, delivered the annual lecture on "Christian Worship" in the Semi-nary chapel. The discourse was an able and logical one and was well attended, both by the citizens of the town and the students of the College. At the Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest be-tween the Prohibition clubs of various colleges held at Philadelphia, Rev. J: T. Huddle was the successful competitor. His subject was, THK COLLEGE MERCURY. "The Destroyer of the Nation." Prize re-ceived was thirty dollars. Revs. G. C. Cromer and M. J. Killian will engage in supply work in Illinois and Virginia respectively, during the summer vacation. LITEFJARY SOCIETIES. JOHN W. OTT, Editor. PHRENA. The following have been initiated into Phrena Society : Miss Amanda E. Bennett, Oscar Neviu Diehl, Miss Gertrude Frey, Miss Mattie B. 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