The Birch Rod OF THE EDINBORO STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Volume II MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1912 No. 2 THE STRAW VOTE. Students and Faculty of Edinboro Normal Will Express by Ballot Their Choice for President. Edinboro Feels the Pangs of Defeat. Although the game at Titusville resulted in of 7 to 0 in favor of Titusville, this does not necessarily mean that Titusville hcis a stronger football team than Edinboro. Mem­ bers of the team and those who saw the game say that the Edinboro boys had the ball in their possession three-fourths of the time, and that the ball was in Titusville’s territory, en­ dangering Titusville’s goal, two-thirds of the time. The loss of the game may be attribu­ ted to three causes: First, and probably most important, hard luck; second, weak, defensive work, due to having a second team in practice that is weak on defense; third, fumbles of the ball in the back field such as any team may make on occasional off days. Edinboro’s hard luck first showed itself in the first quarter when Johnson was tackled hard and put out of the game. He was play­ ing a good game at the time and his absence undoubtedly weakened the team. He re­ turned to the game in the last quarter, but was put out again this time to stay out for several weeks. The play that won the game for Titusville was made in the third quarter. It was a lucky end run and the runner was stopped only after he had carried the ball to Edinboro’s five-yard line. At this point two line bucks were tried. (Continued on page five) Never in the history of America has a na­ tion been so bored with such a political agita­ tion as that which is going on in our country at the present time. Surely there is something that our limited observation does not reach, or our dull intellect fails to comprehend; when the mightiest nation in the world is apparently undecided who shall be its leader for the next four years. We are living in a wonderful age. One that is making history. Our posterity will study this period, under Taft’s administration, as the great political campaign of 1912. Men are living to-day, in our land, that are not to be compared with the greatest political The Midnight Parade. leaders that have lived in the world. Our About ten o’clock on Wed|l|||||| night re­ leading politicians are as much greater than the cently, a terrible noise was fljHni Reeder foremost men in the Great Roman E.*^ptfe as Hall. All the boys rushe^^^ from their the dreadnaught is greater than the galley. rooms and ran down stairs, ^^^^as the girls Still we spend hour upon hour studying Roman of Haven Hall yell when a^||Ple makes its history, politics and oratory, remaining lamenta­ appearance. The boys of the hall marched bly ignorant of the various National questions to the High School, where they were met by that are causing the great political controversy the boys who room outside the dormitory. in our Republic. They then formed in single file and marched Since the days of Petrarch and Dante, stu­ down town. The appearance of the army dents have continued to search Latin and was rather wierd, and it might have been mis­ Greek parchments, studying the rise and fall of taken for a band of ghosts, but it is generally nations, utterly ignoring the greater problems supposed that ghosts are quiet, or at least do that are being actually worked out in the pres­ not try to burst their ear-drums. ent generation. Edinboro, in accordance with This ghostly band marched up to Haven custom, is continuing the good work of diffus­ Hall and tried to destroy the peaceful slumbers ing the ideas of the Ancient Romans. We are intensely interested in our country’s of its fair occupants. Then, to try to make amends, the boys gave yells for all the teach­ welfare, and anxious that the man who will do the most good for the common people be elect­ ers in Haven Hall, as well as for the girls. But difference of opinion is so The line of march was next to Mr. Baker’s ed president. home. After some time spent in vain yelling, varied, and partisan lines are so tightly drawn, it was decided that Mr. Baker was not at that one cannot decide. We wish to know the home. Mr. Gleason’s was the next place vis­ will of the majority, and have decided upon ited but as their presence seemed to be ignored, the plan that appears at the head of this article the crowd adjourned to the home of Mr. Sid- to obtain the desired results. So that every one may have a fair chance dell. Here, in response to cries of "a speech," "a speech," Mr. Siddell came out and respond­ to consider all sides of this question, we have ed, In his talk he mentioned an occurrence appointed five speakers, one to represent each which had taken place when he was at col- political party in the field. Thursday morning. (Continred on page eight.) Continued on eighth page) THE BIRCH ROD Page Two Literary Societies Philo Everett Society. The interest and enthusiasm in the society is greater than has been shown for years. The night of the German program every seat in the house was full. Every program this month will contain a political discussion. These de­ bates and talks on live questions are very in­ teresting. According to our constitution we can ad­ mit only a few more members this term. There is a general demand that we amend the constitution so that the society may take in seventy-five members in the fall and winter terms and one hundred in the spring term. A committee has been appointed to revise the constitution. This will necessitate the erection of a new society hall. And that is just what Edinboro Normal needs. Why could not the alumni and friends of the school erect such a building? The Philo’s have organized an orchestra and a mandolin club. These musical bands will certainly make society hour worth while. We meet every Saturday at six o’clock. Come and bring your friends with you. You are always welcome to visit Philo. The Potter Society. Last Saturday evening the Potter Literary Society gave its first social hour to its members and visitors. The regular program consisted entirely of music. The remainder of the even­ ing was spent in a book contest. Each person wore a voucher which represented the title of some book. The purpose of this contest was to see who could guess the greater number of book titles which the vouchers represented. The contest was won by Miss Mabel Sam­ mons. Next Saturday evening, October 19, the program will be based entirely upon Kipling’s works. We extend an invitation to all in­ terested to attend our meeting. The program is as follows: Opening exercises—Recessional. Roll call: Quotations from Kipling. Recitation: “Boots.” John Kiasinski. Recitation: “The Fires.” Mabel Sammons. Solo: “Mandalay.” Arthur Johnson. Reading: “The Conundrum of the Workshop.” Gretchen Grimenger. Recitation: “Fuzzy Wuzzy.” Adlia Dickey. Piano solo. Helen Whiting. Reading: “Tomlinson.” “When Earth’s Picture is Last Painted.” Miss Hauser. PROGRAM FOR OCTOBER 26, 1912. Opening ELxercises. Roll call: Quotations from “Macbeth” Reading: “A Gentle Ghost.” Mearl Griswold. Piano Solo: John Krasinski. A Story: “Sister Agatha’s Ghost, Marley O. Leach. A Story: “Ghost or Girl.” Blanche Doubet. Reading: “A Ghost.” Helen Bathurst. Piano Solo: Mary Squler. Impromptu; Frances Hannah, Hays Proper. At last the fire of patriotism and enthusiasm has broken forth. For several years the fire of society enthusiasm has been smoldering. At times the societies seemed to be dead, the fire of life had seemingly gone out, but under the This spark was ashes a spark still burned. fanned to a flame when the two smaller soci­ eties were abolished, and the members of these societies joined the two larger societies. Now the fire is very hot—some who came too near got their fingers burned. As is always the case, there can be no true patriotism, no enthusiasm, without a conflict. The Philos were the first to take the offen­ sive side. One morning, when sleepy Potters arose and looked forth from their windows, the sight which met their eyes was terrifying. On every building was a large placard on which was written, "The Philo Society, the Society that is IT." On Commercial Hall were two large banners with the words "PHILO" on each. This outrage so angered the Potters that they rushed out, tore down some of the Philo placards, and covered the rest with ink. Then the Potters put up this placard, "The Potter Society, the Society that ses no Slang." When the Philos saw what had been k of direful deeds, but these done there 1 evening when the Philo Sowere avert ers challenged the memberciety met its society to a literziry contest, ship of the as not as yet accepted the The latter challenge. Affairs will come to a crisis soon, for the members of both societies are burning hot. It is feared that there will be bloodshed before peace is restored. A Senior’s Plea. "Dear father—Once you said, 'My son To manhood you have grown. Make others trust you, trust yourself. And learn to stand alone!' "Now father, soon I graduate. And those who long have trusted me, want their pay And I can stand a loan." Hereafter Cornell upper classmen will call regularly upon freshmen to see that they get started right. Ohio State University is growing rapidly. Alumni of O. S. U. plans on a state day November 29. Enrollment 3,046. ^NORMAL LECTURE COURSE FALL TERM i Sept. 28_____ . ♦ _________ Haig Arklin i Art and Art Interpretation. i -Hon. Frank J. Cannon i I Dec. 7--------- _____________ -___ Dixie Chorus I WINTER TERM j t t Nov. 11_____ ________ j Jan. 18.... .. _______ ____ Seumas MacManus | 1 February 19__ ___ ____________ Aida Quartette 1 1 March 1_____ ____ ___ _____ _____ Byron J. Piatt | 1 1 April 14_____ SPRING TERM t ______ ____ _______ Eldward Beikb b The Magician | ♦ May 2.......— ____________Edward Amherst Ott I l^^^^ast number to be filled later. J Edinboro State Normal School STANDS FOR A HIGH STANDARD OF SCHOLARSHIP THE AMATEUR SPIRIT IN ATHLETICS WHOLESOME SOCIAL ASSOCIATIONS IT ALSO BELIEVES IN AND SUPPORTS The Birch Rod Address theTrincipal | Edinboro, Pa. THE BIRCH ROD Page Three Alumni Notes L. P. White, ’09, Tionesta High School. Greater Erie’s Greater Store—Boston Store is the principal of Earl Long, ’12, is teaching in Hydetown, Clementine Brown, ’06, expects to enter the State University in New Mexico. New Fall Goods in Mr. Bruner, ’01, will talk in chapel soon on the Motive and Work of George Junior Republic. He is at the head of this depart­ ment in Grove City College. Everg Department Cora Mischler, ’12, is teaching in Franklin township, Erie county. At the present time we are showing New Fall Goods in everg department and are glad to have pur out-of-town customers inspect the showings to their hearts^ content. Anne L. Gee, ’12, is teaching in Franklin township, Erie county. Ada Abbey, ’12, is in Girard boro teach­ ing in the grades. Irene Crouch, ’12, is teaching in Albion. E. H. Nichols, ’04. will attend Otterbein University this year. Florence McIntyre is starting an Alumni Association in McKean county. Helen Lumis, ’12, is teaching in Albion. Nathan H. Philips, ’98, is principal of the High School at Monessen, Pa. Ford Meade; ’ 1 1, is teaching in Florida. Victor Snapp is teaching in Sackett, Pa. George Rose is attending Allegheny College. He also sings in the Presbyterian church in Meadville. Frances Spider, ’01, is teaching the fifth grade in the south ward, Meadville. Readers of the Birch Rod. WE. THE BIRCH ROD STAFF. FORCE UPON YOU THESE PAPIERS. THIS SCANDALUM MAGNATUM, WITH THE AUDACITY OF THE THYROID CARTILAGE, ASKS YOU TO CAREFULLY CONSUME THE AD­ VERTISING HEREIN. IN DEFENSE OF THIS BOHEMIAN, FLEX­ IBLE BOUND, PIGEON - HOLED EDITION WITH THE PHENOMENAL PRODIGIOUS PROPENSITY OF A QUAKER, WE ASK YOU TO BUY FROM ADVERTISERS WHO PAY FOR SEVENTY-FIVE PER CENT OF YOUR PAPER. Brown will establish a college in China. President Faunce is in the Orient at present and while there will select a site. Allegheny dedicated Montgomery Field, her new play ground, on September 5. $40,000 have been expended upon its purchase and equipment., Freshie—"What part of the body is the scrimmage?" Senior—”The wha-a-at?" Freshie—"I saw an account of the football game that several c4 the boys got hurt in the scrimmage." P MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is a charming place for the women and girls. The hats this season are nobbier than ever, the stgles being most practical and wearable. No difpcultg whatever for ang one to be suited with a hat from our varied assortments. Then, too, we execute orders to the minutest detail. Just give us an idea of what gou want—or we will supplg the idea, too, if gou choose. DRESS GOODS and SILKS Departments are particularlg interesting just now, and the CLOAK and SUIT Department, 2nd floor, is the nucleus of interest. Coats and Suits for Fall are here in wide assortment and the prices,-^ usual, are the lowest possible. SHOES, perhaps the first essential in the fall ap­ parelling, are here in the new lasts and stgles of leather—both tan and black. Suedes, etc. Walking Shoes, Dress Shoes, Semi-dress Shoes and partg slip­ pers to suit everg taste. While we mention the above departments particu­ larlg, we do not mean that theg should overshadow the mang other departments in the store which are show­ ing equallg as interesting Fall Merchandise—Men's and Women’s Underwear, Hosierg, Blankets, Flannels, Corsets and Gloves, Upholsterg and Curtain Dept, 2nd floor. Shirt Waists and Muslin Underwear—all con­ tribute their quota to the fall displag. ERIE DRY GOODS CO., State Street, Erie, Pa. i 11 If Page Four THE BIRCH ROD THE BIRCH ROD A fortnightlg newspaper edited bp the stu dents of The Edinboro State Normal School, and published at the print shop of the Edinboro Independent. TERMS—This newspaper will be supplied for the school year, 1912-13, for the sum of fifty cents, or five cents a copy. This paper is entered as second-class mail matter at the postoffice at Edinboro, Pa. EDITORIAL STAFF Editors.!............................... Charles Marsh: Donald Richey Athletic Editor........................ ....................... Hubert Bentley News Editor........................................................ Alice Walker Alumni Editor.............................................. DavidS. McGuire Manager................................................ William T. McKelvey Assistant Manager..................................... John Harbaugh Well! well! well! Just to look at McKelvey, the Birch Rod’s efficient manager, one would not suspect that he has a great imagination. It certainly was not suspected when he was elected, or appointed, or created manager in­ stead of editor-in-chief. You will say that in all probability the ideal location of the offices of our great school paper is bringing out William’s imagination, for he labors in these same offices early and late. But 1 am not ar­ riving at the point, or the moral, or whatever you please to call it, of this article. William rushed down out of the editorial rooms into music hall auditorium the other day imagining that he heard "Bent," and "Art," and "Marley O" and "Neff" and some more of the distinguished male singers of the school, banded into a club for dispensing sweet harmonies, singing one of their finest numbers. He dis­ covered that he was "hearing things" inwardly. But this, and the fact that the next issue of the paper would have some blank sheets if some one did not help to fill it up, prompted him to hunt up the writer to Inquire after the general music work of the school for the year. It is hoped that we will be able to organize such a club as William imagined he heard singing. I say it is hoped we can, for there are two important factors to take into consider­ ation. Namely, the lack of high voices for first tenor and the support of those selected for the club. More than this will not now be said concerning the male club. The second hope is that we will be able to give, during the fall term with a selected cast of characters, "The Beautiful Queen Esther." This is based upon the BibliceJ story of Esther and is a most popular cantata. We made acquaintance with the first part of Coleridge-Taylor, the negro composer’s excellent setting of Longfellow’s "Hiawatha" last year. The first and second parts, of "Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast" and "The Death of Minnehaha," respectively, will be taken up at the opening of the winter term and given publicly the latter part of the same term. Some time during the year it is thought that an indoor circus might prove an interesting and a popular affair. This, however, is not strictly of the music department. The plans for a spring term number have not been arranged. We are handicapped in our orchestral work by a dearth of violins, the principal orchestral instrument. An orchestra a little later, however, is a possibility. Of course the working out of alt these plans de­ pend upon the support given by those students who can take part, for these are strictly student affairs. It might be added in closing that there is no more interesting and valuable out­ side work that students can take up and help carry through than this that has been marked out. Let us hope we will have the ready re­ sponse and backing that the students gave last year. Watch Us Grow." j i Osborne - Norman Co. Cor. 11th and State, Erie, Pa. i Fall and Winter ♦ Readp - to - Wear is readp for gour in­ spection. !• This Week in the Colleges. There is no truth in the newspaper an­ nouncement oPTresident David Starr Jord2ui’s intended resignation as head of Leland Stan­ ford University. Pennsylvania States’ freshman class numbers 650, an increase of 100 over last year’s registration. Amherst and Smith will give a joint pre­ sentation of Mendelssohn’s oratorio, St. Paul, this winter. Harvard sophomores are somewhat exercised over a new ruling requiring am oral examination in French or German for ad­ mission to the junior class. Bowdoin’s new gymnasium, named in honor of President Hyde, will be dedicated this month. From last year’s reports of the attendance of the larger universities and colleges the fol­ lowing statistics are given: Columbia, 9086: California, 5817; Chicago, 6460; Minnesota, 6024; Cornell, 5624; Wisconsin, 5539; Michigan, 5381; Illinois, 5207; Pennsylvania, 5200; Northwestern, 4753; Nebraska, 4624; New York, 4165; Harvard, 4128; Yale, 3282; Stanford, 1770; Princeton, 1521. I The most complete assort­ ment in sizes, stgles and materials to be found at this busg store. Osborne - Norman Co. l: Page Five THE BIRCH ROD Edinboro Feels Pangs of Defeat. (Continued from page one) Young men who wear T. & L. Shoes fairlg glide through life. The best dressed goung men select “T. & L.’s” Thafs one reason wh^ they are the best dressed. $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 These failed and a forward pass wais made. The ball struck the line behind Edinboro’s goal line and should have given Edinboro a touchback, but for some cause the referee overlooked this and simply declared an incomplete pass, bring­ ing the ball back to its former position, ten yards from Edinboro’s goal line. With the fourth down and ten yards to go, Titusville again tried a forward pass and this time suc­ ceeded in passing the ball and catching it in Edinboro’s ten-yard zone, scoring a touch­ down. The goal W2is then kicked, making the seventh point for Titusville. In the last quarter Edinboro carried the ball from the middle of the field to Titusville’s twenty-yard line by a series of end runs. From this place the Edinboro boys canned the ball steadily toward the Titusville goal, until, when "time up" was called, the ball was within four inches of the Titusville goal line. Some of the players state that the ball was across the line but was pushed back by a Titusville man, but this statement is not to be considered as an es­ tablished fact. However, all the players unite in declaring that there was a mistake in calling "time up." It appears that "time out" was called and that before "time in" had been called the time keeper called "time up." This slight error is probably all that prevented the boys from tying the score. The members of the team say that the Tit­ usville boys played clean football, and the compliment is returned with interest by the Tit­ usville boys. Marsh, Richey and Obert played an excep­ tionally strong game on the line and Leach made the best gains in the back field. Green played a good thinking game at quarter and starred at one point in the game by making a long run with the ball which very nearly re­ sulted in a touchdown for Edinboro. Gra­ ham’s game at end was of the right sort and deserves notice. Our boys are not discouraged by their de­ feat but are looking forward to the next Titus­ ville game, which they feel confident of win­ ning. The line-up:— $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $3.00 and worth more in Men's Earlij Fall Hats are now crowding this section. Here are for goung for older for everg vice. hats men, men, ser­ Hats that are swell in New York and in London. The Derb^ Hat Co. 908 State Street ERIE, PA. EDINBORO—0 TITUSVILLE—7 Jewel______________ --L. E. .. DeRemer___________ . L. T. .. ------------------ Ludwig Richey--L. G... EXPERT DEVELOPING DeArment___ _______.. C........ AND FINISHING Marsh. _______ ____ .R. G... Obert_____ ________ ..R.T... Graham____________ ..R. E.-. Green............. .......... -------------------- Fulton White______________ ....................-Millard Leach_____________ -.R. H. Johnson.. _________ --F. B. .. ------- -------------- Lang Touchdown, McCullough: goal, Fulton. Referee, ^^22 State Street, OrR. PoStofflCe McGraw. Linesmen, Orwig and King. Time Keep-rir%Tr9 ers, Shank and Perry. Time, 10-minute quarters. ERIE^ PENNA^ Holmquist Photo Co. TROST & LACEY Home of Good Goods 828 STA TE ST, ERIE, PA. Columbia Graphophones and Records Page Six THE BIRCH ROD The The Best Millinerg Stifles Are Here Nothing the Least Bit Ordinary = The woman wishing to make the selection of her hat a pleasure will welcome the cpportu.nitg which our collectijn of choice fashions grants. All the Leading Stples are Here We will not attempt to describe them, but rather emphasize our established reputation of''making good” in the originalitp of the stples, qualitp of materials and workmanship. We must also mention that the prices asked are far less than others’. We specialize on hats at , $3.75, $5, $7.50 and $10. Trask Prescott &, Richardson Co. 9th and State Streets ERIE, PA. Young Men’s Christian sociation. As­ There is no other meeting so inspiring to . our school life as the short hour from two to three o’clock on Sunday afternoon. We feel that we must do much more work as many of the boys still absent themselves from our meet­ ings. They do not know that the meetings are conducted by the students; the leader is chosen, usually, from the student body, and the success of the association depends entirely on the boys of this school. Boys, we need your co-operation in this work. Come to the meetings and help with the singing. If you cannot sing bring some one with you who can. Inspire others by your enthusiasm and loyalty. A special study is being made of foreign mission work. The first talk on this topic was given last Sunday. It was very instructive and" interesting. Few of us had any conception of the vast mission field and the great work con­ ducted there. The plan is to discuss the various phases of mission work and life in the foreign field as well as the habits, customs, laws and religion of the natives. Three Sun­ days a term will be used for that purpose. The Bible class in Reeder Hall has not been organized yet this term. We hope that the boys will take this matter up soon and con­ tinue to contribute toward supporting a mission­ ary in China. The Active Man NICHOLAS. If gou go in for football or ang other sports gou realize the necessitg for having a handg slip-on garment to wear. The verg gar­ ment gou can wear at such a time is a (abiit, June 26, 1912) Birch Rod loquitur. Bitter constraint and sad occasion dear Compel us to disturb your season due; For Nicholas is gone, gone ere his time Lov'd Nicholas, and hath not left his peer. ■ ' *' • • • How well we could have spared for thee, young scribe, Enow of such as, with their saltless wit Rush into print and in our columns prate? Of other care, they give small heed to it Save how to get their wretched stuff in type, Aiid fill our columns with unseasoned waste. Blind hands! that scarce as yet have learned to hold A pencil, or can aught except the least That to the discerning writer’s art belongs! What reeks it them? What need they? They are sped! Subscribers make their plaint—it little bocts- And we all languish— Return O Nich’las, and once again Revive us with thy genial pleasantry And touch the tender stops of various quills. The Daily Iowan of the State University of Iowa gives it, as the result of its investi­ gation, that only one college engagement in eleven results in marriage. It wonders whether the showing is better in other educational schools. ________ . A word to the wise is sufficient: foolish, superfluous. to the Pennsgluania Knit Coat with unbreakable Mohair button holes. We have them in mang weights, models and colors, with collars in various stgles. Everg ■ coat is fitted with the wonderful, unbreakable Mohair button holes that guarantee shape retention and long life. Priced reasonablg. Drop in and look them over. H. G. GILLASPIE EDINBORO, PA. Home of Gold Seal Rubbers. THE BIRCH ROD Edinboro Badly Defeated On Normal Field. crutches because of injuries done to their means of locomotion. For the first time this year Edinboro met a team that is really stronger than her own when she was defeated by a score of 26 to 7 by the Meadville High School team on the Nor­ mal field. At the very beginning of the game Meadville carried the ball across the Edinboro goal line for a touch down. This was done by a lucky forward pass. Meadville punted out but failed to make a fair catch. The next touch down was made by Meadville, the ball being carried across the line by a series of end runs and line bucks. In the second quarter Edinboro rallied and drove the visitors steadily to their twenty yard line where the ball changed hands several times, neither side being able to gain the required ten yards. The Edinboro boys rallied again and carried the ball across the line by continual battering at the Meadville line. The goal was then kicked. Neither team made more points in the first half, the final score of the half standing 1 3 to 7 in favor of Meadville. In the third quarter the ball was held in the middle of the field most of the time, but just before the close of the quarter a Meadville man got around Ed­ inboro left end, dodged the quarter back and carried the ball across the Edinboro line for the third touch down. Meadville failed to kick goal. In the last quarter the Edinboro boys contested every inch of ground but were driven steadily back to their five yard line. Here Meadville made a forward pass on the fourth down, scoring the final touch down. Meadville kicked goal, scoring the 26 pomts for Meadville. This game was the hardest one Edinboro has played this season. Four substitutes were used for Edinboro aud at least an equal num­ ber for Meadville. The line up: The rear of Reeder Hall has been adorned by an elaborate entrance to the manual train­ ing department. It is very fitting and becom­ ing. Edinboro 7 Meadville 26 Jewett-BentleyL. ESmith Marsh----------------------L. T.-------------------C. Johnson Richey--------------------- L. G-------------------------- Kaiser De Arment--------------------C.--------------- Houtz (Capt) Skelton---------------R. G...--------Byers-Smith Obert---------------------- R. T......... .............. Lane Graham-Shriver______R. E___ ____ Fox-Marshall Greeh-MillerQ. B..Freund DeRemer-Graham. - L. H. B__ _____________ Hall LeachR. H. B._Burquin Scott-HoodF. B.________ ___ Carmount Franees Hannah s mother and sister and two little nieces visited her last week. Frances was very excited, and we heard her cautioning them not to get lost while she was away at class, or fall out the window, or get eaten by a garter snake. Reeder Hall Notes. Mr. Miller could not study in his own room so Mr. La Bounty invited him to do his study­ ing in La Bounty’s Paradise of Rest and Quiet. The boys cannot play on their instruments as they see fit any longer. Restrictions have been put on that necessary noise. Miss Sturgeon has been very ill for some tipie but we hope to see her again soon. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Fuller were using Mr. Obert and Mr. McKee have a scrap in their room every night because one or the other disobeys their respective wishes. # Page Seven Mr. Wells visited his sister Laura, Sunday. Why does Miss Hauser look so mysterious? Minnie Pearson, came back Friday for two or three days. pranks. She is still up to her old Sophomore Outing. The sophomore outing which was held at Green Point Saturday evening, October 5, was truly a delightful entertainment for all The boys tried to pull Mr. Richey out of members of the class. The class assembled in bed on the night of the parade, but were un­ front of Normal Hall at 7:30 and then able to do so, and in revenge they upturned nwrehed down town in a body; then they his bed. divided, some going by water and others by f find. Those who went by water arrived at Haven Hall Notes. Ruth Brown was at home last week on ac­ count of the illness of her brother. Edith Randal’s sister and brother came out from Erie to see her Sunday. Miss Ham and Miss Swenarton gave a tea Monday in the north parlor, ^^e peeked in before the company came. The room was decorated with autumn leaves and nasturitiums. Numerous teacups and a truly interesting tea kettle were the only guests that had arrived then. It must have been awfully good tea for the whole faculty was late to supper. Miss Wolf and Miss Wiesert visited the Erie girls Sunday. Miss Wiesert liked us so much that she thinks of coming to stay with us permanently. Miss Swenarton’s shoes haven’t come yet. Anna Zack s brother and her two sisters were here to see her last Sunday afternoon. Even if Mr. Baker does perfectly, sincerely believe "that it is honestly for our good to take physical culture" we have heard lots of groans this last week. LGreen Point first and had a bright fire burning when the land party appeaired. • The speed with which all set about to apuse themselves and others shows that the cl|ss has learned to know the value of time. Grimes were played, stories and fortunes told alijjiollowing these, refreshments were served. Much credit is due to the committee on re­ freshments for the choice in the selection. The good judgment of the class was shown in their selection of chaperones—Misses How­ land and Markel—and in the way that every one conducted himself, all returning home at the. proper time. A thrilling story is told by the president of how he and his pzurty became lost in the intense darkness while on the return trip across the lake. However, they finally discovered the outlet, some say by chance, but Mr. Harbaugh firmly maintains that it was due to his good judgment that they succeeded in crossing safely. Be that as it may, all mrived home in due time, and feeling that they had spent a pleasant evening. Their only regret is that they could not enjoy these outings more frequently. Harri; Thompson 9 E. 9th ST, ERIE, PA. Bess Sigworth is now taking Daley walks. Wednesday night it rained so hard after supper that the boys dared to stay qp the veranda until seven o —I mean imtil it stopped raining. We haven’t recovered from the ex­ citement. In my youth, said a senior, I made button holes. And I showed every one to my mother. And I frankly confess that it harrowed my soul, I resolved to make ’nary another. The following of us went home to see our mammas Sunday and Monday: Jane Riblet, Eleanor Aswrs, Erma Gebhardt, Francis Smith, Elizabeth Fowler, Margaret Brooks, Frances Hannah, Mildred Rick. See our line of Fire Arms, - Fishing Tackle, Cutlerg, Athletic Goods, Mechani­ cal and Electrical Togs, &c c-1.;, Page Eight -f3is^ THE BIRCH ROD The Straw Vote. It's a store that was founded in 1852 on such principles that have built for Erie . a great store. 4jV.vJ '^■r \ THESE PRINCIPLES ARE: Recommending nothing which is not a true value; if found other­ wise, a return of goods and re­ fund of moneg. Alwags on the lookout for the new things, and when such things are created in the fashion cen­ ters of the world that co-operate with good stgle and good judgr ment, theg're brought forth and recommended to gou, and notk^ ing that represents an exhorbiiant profit. A force of intelligent sales people striving to be of service to gou. A store where visitors are welcom^. the same as customers to stroll about and feel at the same ease as theg would in their owp. homes. t-' WARNER BROS.;I ERIE, PENN’A (Continued fronr page one) October 24, the speakers will be allowed ten mmutes each .to bring before the public the principles which their candidate wishes to en­ force. France.