New Jersey Agricultural College - Four Leaf Clover Yearbook (New Brunswick, NJ)

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Glee Club HE organization of the Short Course Glee Club marks a new departure in the winter activities at the agricultural college. Like most of the other student movements, the club owes its birth to the E. B. Voorhees Agricultural Society, its organization being proposed at a meeting of that society early in December. A committee, composed of XVilson Howell, Charles L. A. Beckers and James McCracken, was directly responsible for the forma- tion of the club, and the efhciency of these men and of Mr. Hoffman, whose services were secured as coach, as well as the interest taken by Mrs. Helen Tobelman, who acted as accompanist, were important factors in making the club a success. The Glee Club deserves great credit for the results accomplished under the difficulties encountered. The work being started comparatively late in the term, has given the singers little opportunity for proper preparation, and this opportunity was further decreased by the late arrival of their music. But in spite of these handicaps, the enthusiasm displayed and the persistency of the members throughout have made possible the appearance of the club at several meetings of the E. B. Voorhees Agricultural Society, where their efforts were greatly appreciated. Beside the pleasure derived from their connection with the club, its 1'11C1'1'l- bers may fcel that they have established a precedent in Short Course activities which will in all probability serve as an incentive for prompt and systematic organization of similar clubs in future classes. I 92

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Aims and Accomplishments BY Pnor. F. C. MINli1.Eli. HE Short Courses in Agriculture offered in connection with Rutgers and the State Agricultural College are designed to train men and women in the science of ag1'iculture and in the art of home-making. Eight years ago the late Dr. lidward 15. Voorhees appeared before the legis- lative committee on Agriculture and lfinauce and appealed for funds to estab- lish practical courses that would appeal to young men or women interested in agriculture and home-making, who were unable to enroll in the regular and more extensive four-year courses oifered by the State Agricultural College. The response was generous. The present Short Course building was built and equipped, a judging pavilion erected, plans perfected for the present Short Course greenhouse, while much needed equipment, such as specimens of live stock, farm machines, and other laboratory materials, were assembled. From the outset students appreciated the opportunities offered and the enrollment has grown from thirty-live in 1907 to two hundred and ten in 1914, and this without extensive publicity or systematic solicitation. The growth is in reality phenomenal considering the limited facilities, such as class rooms and laboratory equipment, available for student use. Not only are we proud of the increased enrollment recorded from year to year, but the working spirit of the students, in itself, is truly inspiring. Our students, for the most part, come with a definite purpose in view-that of making the most of the opportunity afforded by the State-and are not content upon doing things by halves. XV ith twenty hours per week devoted to lecture and quiz work and eighteen afternoon laboratory hours scheduled in each course, it is clear that the ambitious student iinds an abundance of work to be done. The Short Course Spirit prevails and is a mighty factor in itself. That the fond hopes of the late Dr. Voorhees have been realized no one denies, and all credit the present popularity of the courses to his keen fore- sight and rare judgment in planning and executing the foundation working plans. It is the aim and purpose of the College to broaden the scope and useful- ness of these courses by offering every possible opportunity to the young men and women to obtain that training of mind and hand so essential for success in farm and home life and thus prepare them to cope with the intricate problems of agriculture and home-making. Measured by the achievements and accom- plishments of those students completing the courses and entering the field of farm activity, it must be admitted that the Short Courses wield a powerful influence for good in the State's agricultural development. 94