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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)
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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
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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_____
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Art and Art Interpretation.
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WINTER TERM
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1 February 19__ ___ ____________ Aida Quartette 1
1 March 1_____ ____ ___ _____ _____ Byron J. Piatt |
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l^^^^ast number to be filled later.
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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
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Edinboro, Pa.
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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.
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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."
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Osborne - Norman Co.
Cor. 11th and State, Erie, Pa.
i Fall and Winter
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Readp - to - Wear
is readp for gour in
spection.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.;,
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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.
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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.
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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. and the Prohibition party. She will tell of the
great reforms that will come to pzKS when the
women have a right to vote.
Ella Mays will represent Eugene V. Debs
and the Socialist party.
This new movement
is a great one. The Socialist party is the hope,
joy and aspiration of the intelligent laboring
.people. But it casts terror into the faces of
the money magnate, capitalists and human peuasites.
Harold Hood will represent Mr. Roosevelt
“aind the Progressive party. We do not know
what Harold will say, but we do hope he will
tell us something good about Theodore.
Charles Scott will tell us why Mr. Taft
should be re-elected, and explain what the
Republican party stands for in this campaign.
Adlia Dickey, an ardent admirer of Woodrow, and whom we predict will rise in his
footsteps, will speak for Mr. Wilson and the
Democratic party. Adlia surely will tell us
something that we did not know before.
After the campaign all the students and
faculty will march to the polls, which we hope
will be arranged in the registrar’s office and
conducted by, Mr. Sackett, and vote for presi
dent. A complete report of the election will
be given in The Birch Rod.
This promises to be the greatest event in
school this term. The townspeople are already
speaking for seats. We would not be sur
prised if Chapel Hall were crowded for stand
ing room.
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Jfidnight Parade.
(Continued from page one.)
lege, which so terrified the boys that they all
ran home to dream of bread and water the
rest of the night.
The report was carried to us that the towns
people were very indignant with the conduct
of the boys on the night of their serenade.
We do not know for sure whether the com
plaint was made by reliable citizens or by a
few *^sore heads.” We are inclined to believe
it was the latter. Nearly every boy in school
was out that night and every mother’s son will
vouch that nothing was said or done that
would give a gentleman cause to complain.
Our detectives think that they have located
the original kicker, but cannot find adequate
proofser We do not wish to alarm any one.
but wedo wish'^to emphasize that unjust ac
cusation deserves a repriinand.^
"National Council of Teachers of English",
to be held in Chicago November 29-30.
Edinboro Hotel
E. J. SWANSON, Prop'r
Meals and Lunches at all
Hours.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. and the Prohibition party. She will tell of the
great reforms that will come to pzKS when the
women have a right to vote.
Ella Mays will represent Eugene V. Debs
and the Socialist party.
This new movement
is a great one. The Socialist party is the hope,
joy and aspiration of the intelligent laboring
.people. But it casts terror into the faces of
the money magnate, capitalists and human peuasites.
Harold Hood will represent Mr. Roosevelt
“aind the Progressive party. We do not know
what Harold will say, but we do hope he will
tell us something good about Theodore.
Charles Scott will tell us why Mr. Taft
should be re-elected, and explain what the
Republican party stands for in this campaign.
Adlia Dickey, an ardent admirer of Woodrow, and whom we predict will rise in his
footsteps, will speak for Mr. Wilson and the
Democratic party. Adlia surely will tell us
something that we did not know before.
After the campaign all the students and
faculty will march to the polls, which we hope
will be arranged in the registrar’s office and
conducted by, Mr. Sackett, and vote for presi
dent. A complete report of the election will
be given in The Birch Rod.
This promises to be the greatest event in
school this term. The townspeople are already
speaking for seats. We would not be sur
prised if Chapel Hall were crowded for stand
ing room.
Schluraff Floral Co.
\ Leave all orders for
flowers with The Birch
Rod. We order them
free of charge bp tele
phone.
MASONIC TEMPLE
ERIE, PA.
People’s Barber Shop
J. H. BENNETT, Prop.
Shaving
Hair Cutting
Shampooing
NEWS DEPOT.
DAILY and SUNDAY
PAPERS
Students alwags welcome
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
SCHOOL of
ENGINEERING
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical
Established
1824
'end for a Catalogue.
TROY, N.Y.
DANNY SULLIVAN
Ladies’ and Gents’
TAILOR
Suits Cleaned and Pressed
::
50c
Jfidnight Parade.
(Continued from page one.)
lege, which so terrified the boys that they all
ran home to dream of bread and water the
rest of the night.
The report was carried to us that the towns
people were very indignant with the conduct
of the boys on the night of their serenade.
We do not know for sure whether the com
plaint was made by reliable citizens or by a
few *^sore heads.” We are inclined to believe
it was the latter. Nearly every boy in school
was out that night and every mother’s son will
vouch that nothing was said or done that
would give a gentleman cause to complain.
Our detectives think that they have located
the original kicker, but cannot find adequate
proofser We do not wish to alarm any one.
but wedo wish'^to emphasize that unjust ac
cusation deserves a repriinand.^
"National Council of Teachers of English",
to be held in Chicago November 29-30.
Edinboro Hotel
E. J. SWANSON, Prop'r
Meals and Lunches at all
Hours.
IQE CREAM
OYSTERS
John V. Laver
i
FLORIST
Greenhouses: E. 6th St.
Stare: 704 State St, Erie.
PHONE YOUR ORDERS.
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