THE COLLEGE COLLEGE SIGNAL

VOL. XIII.

AMHERST, MASS., JUNE 3, 1903

Published Fortnightly by Students of the Massachusetts Agricultural College.

NO. 14

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Editorials.

criticism to the members of the N. E. I. P. A. The advantage of such a department can be readily apIt is hardly necessary to say anything in regard to preciated, though perhaps it would require some little work in carrying out the idea. It would unite the the condition of the pond. But we hope the perpetrators of the deed are fully satisfied with their work, colleges concerned in a closer band of fellowship, and and we would suggest that they be given a special strengthen all-the older and more experienced papers course in landscape gardening. Perhaps they could aiding in building up the younger, and placing them make quite a stir in this sphere of the world's ac-on a firmer footing in the college literary world.

tivity, for certainly their ideas of the beautiful are unique, to say the least. We trust they will have many friends here at Commencement to view the result of their labors.

AN Exchange column, in which the various college periodicals should be candidly criticized with more than a perfunctory notice, as uusually fond in this department, as proposed at the N. E. I. P. A. convention, would be a splendid thing. A criticism that should be fair and helpful. In consequence of the fact that it would be almost impossible to attend faithfully to all the college magazines, it was proposed to limit the department in the exchange of ideas and

There is too little mingling of interests among the New England Colleges, though there are Leagues combining two or three, and in athletics we come in contact with our sister colleges from time to time, yet on the whole we know very little about one another. An Exchange column rightly used, as proposed, would awaken an interest, and produce a better feeling of comradeship. Let us hope something of the sort can be tried and carried out successfully.

As last week was the one hundredth anniversary of Ralph Waldo Emerson's birth, it was but natural that New England, and particularly Boston, Concord, and nearby towns should hold special commemorative

The afternoon session was opened at 3-30. President Palmer started the discussion by suggesting some of the advantages of an Exchange column in which the various college periodicals should be candidly criticized, with more than a perfunctory notice as usually found in this department, Other questions discussed were: The College weekly newspaper and monthly literary magazine and their problems; harmonious action of editors and business managers; contributions to the paper and how to secure them, in which the Wellesley representatives startled the convention by stating that it was a law that no members of the board of editors was allowed to contribute to the magazine except on special occasions. If such were the rule everywhere, we fear there would be very few college papers published; and yet to make a paper distinctly representative, that is the only way, i. e. have the College write the articles. The afternoon session was very helpful in the suggestions offered and advice given. The mingling of college interests is one of the things to be hoped for, and we trust the association can continue growing stronger each year and more firmly binding college to college until all the New England colleges shall be as one strong bulwark of education.

services in his honor. As an editorial in one of the chair. Representatives from the following colthe Boston papers states: "The century marked leges were present; Wesleyan, Bowdoin, Boston uniby the birth of Ralph Waldo Emerson began with versity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, WellesOld Theology strongly enthroned. It ends with ley, Norwich University, Holy Cross, Tufts, Amherst Reason supplanting Dogma and Understanding and Massachusetts. crowding out Emotionalism. It has brought forth less church but more religion, less creed but more life, less letter but more spirit. Mr. Emerson did his share toward indicating the emancipation of the race through the eternal progress of spiritual progress. Because Mr. Emerson was philosopher, sage and poet, his centennial is celebrated to-day. Because he was an inspired preacher of the ideal as the only perpetually real, Mr. Emerson is understood today as he never was during his lifetime." Emerson seems to stand far off in the horizon of a great many readers. His mysticism can not be comprehended with a casual reading. Only as one delves into the great Library which he finds open to him, is he able in any manner to comprehend this Lover of Truth." As President Eliot of Harvard said at the meeting in Symphony Hall: "As a young man I found the writings of Emerson unattractive and not seldom unintelligible, but when I had got at what proved to be my lifework for education I discovered in Emerson's poems and essays all the fundamental motives and principles of my own hourly struggle against educational routine and tradition, and against the prevailing notions of discipline for the young." His thought is full and deep and rich; he has made every word count for something. Far in advance of his age," as President Eliot said, his words still ring with the prophetic spirit in which they were written, spurring men on to a higher plane of nobler attempt and grander achievement. And if we hitch our wagon to a star, though we are sure to lose it, yet in our attempt to regain it we shall rise to higher realms in the intellectual Universe and rest satisfied that we have done well.

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THE NEW ENGLAND INTERCOLLEGIATE

The banquet in the evening was the enlivening feature of the convention, and though time was short,each member responded to a toast on the suggestion of the toastmaster, L. L. Palmer, in the interests of the college paper and its future.

The new officers of the association are: Pres't, Ralph W. Keeler, Wesleyan Lit.; vice pres't, Miss Clara Stanton More, Wellesley Magazine; secy. and treas., Wm. T. Rowe, Bowdoin Orient; fourth on the executive committee, Roland B. Pendergast, The Tech. Praise is due Secy. Clement F. Robinson, Bowdoin Orient,for the work he has done the past year in stirring PRESS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION. up a new interest among the colleges to carry on the The N. E. I. P. Association held its annual conven- work of the association. Let us hope the coming year tion and banquet Monday, May 25, 1903, at the Cop-will find the association on firmer footing, and all the ley Square Hotel, Boston, Mass., Mr. L. L. Palmer of colleges in closer touch with one another, each seeking Wesleyan Lit., president of the association, occupied the advantages of the other.

MANILA AND THE PHILIPPINES.

removed in order to build more docks for the accom

Capt. James A. Shipton gave a very interesting modations of the ocean steamers. He amused the

talk on his experiences in the Philippines, Thursday evening, May 28, in the Chapel. He anticipated no such audience as greeted him, he said, but rather expected only a few with whom he should have an evening chat. He stated that he was no lecturer, but if an approving enthusiasm stirred up in an audience is an evidence that the speaker has pleased, Captain Shipton may rest assured that his talk was enjoyed. He began by telling of a volcano, with which he was acquainted and which occupied a prominent position in his back yard. He told of the tribes living on the side of the mountain who had spent their lives there, never venturing into the lower villages, until an eruption caused a panic among them, or when they came down to help drive the Americans off the island. Their language being so entirely different from that of the other people of the surrounding country, when any were found in the towns, no one could understand or speak to them.

Rice and small potatoes form the principal food, and are usually eaten from a large banana leaf, to which each helps himself from one central mess. The bolo is their farming implement as well as weapon, and is made from any piece of iron they are lucky enough to find. It is in the shape of a sword, the weapon usually having a guard for the hand. The

audience with an account of the first ball he held there, in which his guests came at 12 o'clock, noon, and remained with him 36 hours, eating, dancing, and sleeping, as they were inclined. Altogether the life at present in the Philippines is one of continued activity and a continual round of pleasure, despite the fact that a petty warfare is being waged at all times; and it is safe to say that when the Filipino shall be taught to respect the American and when he fully understands the motive of America in regard to his interests, he will be in a position to be a factor for influence in the world.

men

BURNHAM FOUR.

The preliminaries in the Burnham prize declamations occurred Tuesday, May 26. The following were chosen to speak in the finals June 15: Sophomores-G. H. Allen, Somerville; F. A. Bartlett, Belchertown; W. H. Craighead, Boston; F. F. Hutchins, South Amherst. Alternates, J. F. Lyman, Amherst; A. N. Swain, New Dorchester. men-A. D. Farrar, Amherst; A. S. Hayward, South Amherst; A. H. Shannon, Worcester; V. O. White, Attleboro. Alternates, W. O. Taft, East Pepperell; W. C. Tannatt, Dorchester.

Fresh

bamboo is the material from which everything is made Observations AND Conclusions

OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS.

The Observer has heard that there are complaints because certain persons whom he has criticised in

from a spear to a house. The growing of hemp is the chief industry; and he described the means by which the hemp fibre is obtained and cared for and woven into various materials. It is the duty of the women to attend to the work about the house, the men hav- these columns have had no opportunity to answer ing all they can do to watch the cock-fights, and lose all or win all, for the Filipino bets all he has with him and not a part; if he loses he cheerfully picks up his dead bird and leaves for home, trusting in better luck another time.

such criticism; and furthermore that he has given the same aggrieved parties no chance to retaliate. As to the first complaint it ought to be enough to say that the columns of the SIGNAL in general, if not the Observer's column in particular, are open to all who The Captain spoke of the superstition abounding care to take advantage of their privilege; and the among the natives and of the use made of it by the Observer has not the authori.y, even if he had the priests and others in authority, against the Americans. will, to change the policy of the paper in that or He told of the treachery of the natives and how diffi- another respect. To those who are seeking the cult it was to remain patient and refrain from attempt-opportunity of criticising his own shortcomings, the ing something violent. Manila, he said, was one of Observer submits that it is not customary for even the finest examples in the world of a walled town, greater men than himself to scatter such opportunithough of late the wall along the Pasig river had been ties broadcast. To lend a little excitemenf and nov

Light Company. At this place the methods of obtaining, purifying, and storing the gas were illustrated.

elty to the discussion, however, the Observer will the paper mill, the class took the trolley for Springthrow open his column in the next, the Commence-field and went over the plant of the Springfield Gas ment number of the SIGNAL, to any and all who have it in mind to cast slurs on his individual integrity, or other honorable and good qualities which he might be supposed to possess. If necessary the issue will be enlarged at the Observer's expense, so that all may have an equal chance to express their opinion. Thus the generous and high-minded Observer-see above for confirmation of this title cannot be accused of publishing only such charges as might be easily refuted.

Dr. Wellington very cordially invited the class to dine with him at the Cooley House. His invitation was accepted with much pleasure and the class enjoyed an excellent dinner.

The next place of interest, a place which always seems to be of unusual interest, was the Springfield Breweries, but as this establishment was not open for inspection until 3 P. M., the class went through the shops and the grounds of the Armory. Three o'clock, There was a considerable discussion of the Co-ed however, found all at the brewery. From the office problem, it is understood, at the annual dinner of the the class was conducted over the entire plant and Trustees held at the college a few weeks since and watched the process of beer-making from the hops it may not be long before it will be a serious question and malt to the little brown keg in the testing-room. for the State Legislature to decide what shall be done While upon the roof of the building, Raymoth took with those daughters of the Commonwealth whose a picture of the class. With ascending spirits the ambition it is to become practical farmers or their class descended through the main storage rooms to wives. The Observer submits the suggestion that the ground floor and then to the bottling-house a few Massachusetts might with advantage pursue the yards away. This building contained machines for method which is now being considered in the state of washing, filling, sterilizing, capping, and labeling the New York. The clipping below from the Outlook of bottles. April 11, explains itself and the above."

At the request of the Woman's Prison Association of New York City, an act to establish a State Farm for Women has been introduced into the New York Legislature. The object is to provide a reformatory to which women repeaters' may be sent for from one to five years. . . . Certainly the expense to the tax-payer would be very much less than the present futile and extravagant method. In this beginning of the 20th century no punitive system should be allowed which has not for its definite purpose well considered plans for the reformation of the

offender."

CHEMICAL TRIP.

Dr. Weillington recently took the junior chemistry class to Holyoke and Springfield to visit a few of the Industries there which showed the practical side of his subject.

Parsons Paper Company of Holyoke was the first place inspected. Here the class was much interested in watching the different processes in the manufacture of paper from rags, After about two hours spent in

As it was now late in the afternoon, the class took the trolley for Amherst. Each man felt that he had been well paid for taking the trip and wish to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Wellington for the interest he took in making the trip helpful and instructive.

College Notes.

-J. G. Cook, '03, will be in charge of the Hatch Experiment Station barn next year.

—S. C. Bacon, '03, will work the coming summer as assistant engineer in putting in the new sewage system at Sunderland, Mass.

-R. R. Raymoth, '04, represented the SIGNAL at a meeting and banquet of the Intercollegiate Press Association held in Boston, Monday evening, May 25. -Hastings, '06, who has been at his home in Natick suffering from an attack of rheumatic fever for the past two months, visited college May 25. He will try to pass off the work which he has missed so that he may go on with his class next September.

Harvey, Jones and Proulx excelled for 1903 while
Walker, Hunt and Patch held the honors for 1905.
The score:

1903. Harvey, c.

Barrus, lb.

Proulx, 2b.
Cook, p.
Brooks, 3b.
Halligan, c.f.
Jones, 1.f.
Tott'ham, r.f.

Allen, s.s.

The drill consisted of

1905. Williams, !.f.

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inspection, company

Hunt, 2b.

Walker, 3b.

-Thursday morning, May 28, directly after chapel, Lamson, r. f. Captain Shipton of the U. S. artillery inspected the batallion and cadets' quarters. batallion parade, review, and drill, guard mounting, and exercises from the Manual of Arms and from Butt's Manual. Owing to a shower which came up while the batallion was on parade most of the drill was conducted in the Drill Hall. In the afternoon Captain Shipton met the Senior class for a talk on military matters; and in the evening he addressed the undergraduates in the chapel, taking for his subject," Personal Experiences in Manilla."

Brett, r.f., p.
Ladd, c.f.
Ingham, c.
Crosby, s.s.
Munson, r.f.
Taylor, p., r.f.

Patch, lb.

Innings,
1903.
1905,

45

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
O 1 2

1 1 1 1 1

4

4 0 0 2

0-10

0 0-10

Sacrifice hit-Harvey. Stolen bases-Hunt 3, Harvey 2, Munson 2, Barrus, Walker. Proulx, Halligan, Williams. Three base hit-Cook. Two base hits-Walker 2. Ladd. Base on balls-Cook 1, Taylor 5, Bret! 2.

Struck out-by Taylor 2. by Brett 5. Hit by pitched ball-Tott'ham. Double plays-Brett and Walker: Jones, Proulx and Barrus. Passed balls *Cook out for not holding 2nd base.

-On Friday, May 15, about fifty members of the State Legislature, representing committees on agri--Harvey 2. Time-2 hrs. Umpire-Ahearn. culture, education, military affairs, public health, ways and means, and fisheries and game, inspected the batallion and the college grounds and buildings. President Goodell gave a reception to the legisla- for the general development of the youth, mentally tors and members of the faculty Thursday evening,

A TRUE COLLEGE COURSE.

For what purpose does a college exist? Is it not

and physically? Now the question is asked,—in what

way is this purpose to be carried out? If in no other way, it must be, by the earnestness on the part of the

May 14, in the Amherst House. The attention of the visitors was called especially to the fact that we have no horticultural building and that our Library has already become too small to contain all our vol-student, both in a general and an individual manner. umes. Many of the legislators expressed their satisfaction in the work which is being carried on by the college and pledged themselves to give any needed financial support.

This earnestness should not, by any means, be disre garded. Here in our higher institutions of learning, young men are practically setting the foundation stones, upon which their later work is to rest. Should it not be made as firm and sound as possible. It certainly cannot be built in a happy-go-lucky, careless sort of a way. One might as well think of a man building a house, by placing it upon a temporary supThe game was interesting and excit-port, Soon he has the task of placing under his dwelling another foundation, to replace the old one. Just so with the college work. If this start is not made right, then later in life we shall regret it, and the chances are that it may then be too late for proper amendments. Now, to make a good beginning, there should be a system to one's work, however simple it may be. Besides, the student should have

SENIORS, 10; SOPHOMORES, 10.

On Friday morning, May 15, the Seniors and Sophomores played a ten inning tie game of baseball on the campus.

ing from the start. The Seniors started off with four runs but in the second inning Taylor gave way to Brett and things immediately looked brighter for 1905. Brett's slow ball was exceedingly difficult to connect with and 1903's hits were scattered. Cook for the Seniors was batted freely but owing to his excellent support at critical moments the runs were held down.