Alumni. '81. Dr. A. D, Peters delivered an address of very timely interest on the foot and mouth disease of cattle before the state board of agriculture at their midwinter open meeting. Dr. Peters described the disease and gave as its probable cause, here at the present time, contagion from cattle from Europe or from infected straw used for bedding, although the cause is not certain. He estimated the number of cases in this state, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont, at the present time, as about fifteen hundred. He spoke of the serious blow to the New England cattle interests which it involved and said that, even if it were stamped out at once, the normal condition of exports in cattle would not be reached again for some months. Co-operation on the part of farmers and cattle raisers he gave as the chief need in the efforts that are being made to prevent its spread and to stamp it out as qnickly as possible. Dr. Peters is chief of the cattle bureau of the state. '90. We are pleased to note the marriage of C. H. Jones, Head Chemist at the Vermont Experiment Station, to Miss Fannie Kimball of Amherst. '91. In the Report of the New York State Entomologist for the year 1902, E. P. Felt has published bulletins No. 53 and 57 of the New York State Museum. The first of these bulletins is on the Elm Leaf Beetle and is a revision of a former bulletin by the same author. It consists of about 43 pages with eight plates. The second bulletin is the Seventeenth Report of the New York State Entomologist on injurious and other insects of the state of New York. It is illustrated by four plates and 29 text figures, one of the former being the work of the Assistant State Entomologist, C. M. Walker, '99. A reviewer in the Entomologist (London) says that these two recent bulletins maintain the high reputation of the publications of the New York State Entomologist." Mr. Felt is also president of the Association of Economic Entomologists of America. '94. Dr. Claude F. Walker of Montclair, N. J., spent Thanksgiving day with his parents, Prof. and Mrs. C. S. Walker, in Amherst. STEPHEN LANE FOLGER, 200 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Club and College Pins and Rings. Gold and Silver Medals. Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry. "UP TO THE MINUTE" IN MEN'S FINE SHOES. The Northampton Shoe Co., '94.-Our sympathies are extended to A. H. Kirk- 88 Main St., land on the sad occasion of the death of Mrs. Kirkland. NORTHAMPTON, MASS. '95.-H. D. Hemenway is connected with the Handicraft Schools of Hartford, being director of the School of Horticulture. He is, at present, in need of two men as instructors in Horticulture. Address, H. D. Hemenway, School of Horticulture, Hartford, Conn. '96.-H. W. Moore was in town recently. '96.-A. B. Cook was in town recently. '96.-Albin M. Kramer and Miss Rose A. Dalton were united in marriage, Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Worcester. At home after January 1, 7 Heardsleigh St., Worcester. '98.-S. D. Wiley, address, 1517 John St., Baltimore, Md. '99.-W. A. Hooker, is at present making his home in town. HENRY ADAMS, PHARMACIST. '99.-C. M. Walker of Albany, N. Y. spent Thanksgiving day with his parents, Prof. and Mrs. C. S. NO. 1 COOK'S BLOCK, Walker, in Amherst. '00.-Edwin K. Atkins and Miss Mary Almira Hobart were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Hobart of North Amherst, on the evening of Dec. 3. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of invited guests who were unanimous in expressing their opinion that it was one of the prettiest weddings they had ever seen. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins left Amherst on a wedding journey to extend as far west as Kansas City. After their return, they will reside in Northampton where Mr. Atkins is employed as civil engineer in the office of C. E. Davis. '00.-H. C. Baker was in town recently. '00.-M. H. Munson formerly with Swift & Co. has entered the employ of George B. Robbins, transportation manager of the Armour Co. He is to manage a large dairy farm in Hinsdale, Ill. planning the erection of a large dairy barn. AMHERST, MASS Pure Drugs and Medicines, FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES, IMPORTED AND MEERSCHAUM AND BRIAR PIPES, FISHING TACKLE Metallic Cartridges for Pistols, Sporting and Springfield rifles. Sunday and night calls responded to at residence, first door HOTEL HENKING. EUROPEAN PLAN. First Class Lunch. He is Rooms $1.00 and upwards; with Bath, $1.50 to $2.00. Double, $2.50; with Bath, $3.00. H. C. HENKING & Co. 15 Lyman St., opposite Union Depot, Telephone, 459-3. Springfield, Mass. Station, COOLEY'S HOTEL,SPRINGFIELD, MASS. '00.-Y. H. Canto was in town recently. Ex-'01.-A letter has been received by one of the members of the senior class from W. B. Rogers. Mr. Rogers is now with his regiment in camp at Monterey, Cal., about four hours ride from San Francisco. All the modern conveniences. First class accomIn his letter, he gives a short account of the situation about San Francisco. HENRY E. MARSH, Proprietor. modations for 300 guests. RESTAURANT ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. THE COLLEGE SIGNAL VOL. XIII. AMHERST. MASS., JANUARY 21, 1903. NO. 7 Published Fortnightly by Students of the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Students and Alumni are requested to contribute. Communications should be addressed. College Signal, Amherst, MASS. THE SIGNAL will be sent to all subscribers until its discontinuance is ordered and arrears are paid. Subscribers who do not receive their paper regularly are requested to notify the Business Manager. FOR the past few weeks athletic interests about In speaking before the students during Chapel exer- college have been centered on the interclass and cises a few mornings since, President Goodell expressed varsity games of basket ball, The student body has a wish that the new dining hall might be officially been well represented at these contests and indications known as Draper Hall" in honor of Hon. James point towards a good team to represent the college Draper of Worcester. Mr. Draper in the capacity of during the coming season. The manager has arranged chairman of the committee on New Buildings and the the best schedule we have ever had and although the Arrangement of Grounds, connected with this college, management is unfortunate in the condition of its finhas shown great interest and has put fourth much ances, it is certain that the student body will not suffer energy in securing funds for the erection of the build- this series of games to go by default. However, not only Ing. It has been through his efforts perhaps more than the players but also the spectators have expressed their those of any other man that the much needed structure dissatisfaction because of the poor lighting service in has been secured. Mr. Draper has long been con- the Drill Hall. This is especially true on the north nected with the college in various capacities having side of the floor, where darkness renders good playing |