Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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much as enthusiastic little Albert. Indeed his rapturous toots of gratitude made old Santa wish he had given him a “Battle of Gettysburg’’ puzzle instead. The children’s friend listened with unfeigned delight as they recited the little pieces that their loving mothers had taught them. But nervous little Nicholas could only lisp in frightened voice, that he had forgotten his piece. Various other facts and fancies of Reuben's big brother and poor, little late Allie added to our enjoyment. On February 6th, 1907, the Phi Alpha Fraternity successfully produced a play “She Stoops to Conquer,” bringing another member of 1909 into the lime-light, Mr. F. B. Willis. Here again Mr. Seel starred. Founders’ Day, as usual, was by far the most satisfactory celebration ever held up to that time. The usual morning cheers and exercises were held, and in the evening Dean Penniman, of the University of Pennsylvania, honored us with an address on “Culture. Character and Citizenship.” The significant fact of observation was the presence of Provost Harrison, Dean Penniman and Dr. Witmcr. all from the University of Pennsylvania. The Phi Alphans gave a May party on the first of May at the Wissahickon, and on May 4th repeated their production of “She Stoops to Conquer.” On May 1 ith. at Hanscoms. was held the annual banquet. May 25th, the Senior Class gave a very unique and interesting Class Day exercise, of which the main feature was the following “Polyglot Melange”: Chinese ............................................................I .aura M. White. Hebrew ...............................................................John Meighan. Greek .............................................................Ida L. K. Miller. Latin ...........................................................Albert H. Marion. Russian .........................................................Emilya Goldberg. French ...........................................................Marie Voll Brcde. German ..............................................................John H. Snoke. Italian ....................................................................Nichola Spinelli. The Phi Alphans held their annual picnic on June 6th, and thus closed the second year of our wanderings This year also saw Miss Emily Robison of 1909 enter upon the domain of the College Library. Just as in ordinary life, so in College, the latter years of our course show many repetitions of former Therefore, my accounts of the Junior and Senior years will be less involved than those which have pre-Thc Junior year of our wanderings opened in September. 1907. The Owt. had again changed its offi-They were now: here. years. ceded. cers. 22

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As she sat opposite Mr. Wilinot, her feelings quite overcame her, and in heartfelt accents she exclaimed: “Ah! not often do 1 have so goodly a man to look upon.” It was with reluctance that the party separated. New members were preparing to depart when they found themselves forcibly detained, and told that they must wash the dishes. They submitted with what grace they might, and now rejoice as fullfledgcd Phi Alphans. A Freshman having successfully passed through the ordeal thus soliloquizes: “Rah! Rah! for the Phi Alpha; We'll voice the cheer with ease. Though the turnips did taste hot, And the Flour Duck made us sneeze. When we are noble Seniors And arc stocked with wisdom galore. We'll remember the magic potion And being led creeping 'round the floor.” Mr. Seel can probably give the best record of personal experience during this initiation. The Fraternity took a trip to Horticultural Hall on Friday afternoon, November 23rd. to see the evcr-wel-come Chrysanthemum Show. On Monday. December 17th. 1906. there appeared in the Philadelphia Press an article telling of the proposed merging of Temple College, the Philadelphia Dental College and the Garretson Hospital, with Dr. Comvcll as President. The name of the new institution was not yet decided upon. None of the institutions affected were to lose their identity and they were to be conducted under practically the same management and faculties. The Phi Alpha children and their little guests enjoyed a delightful Christmas tree party December 22nd, 1906. given in the afternoon so as not to interfere with the little folks’ bedtime. The bright, smiling faces of the “children” as they greeted Santa Claus would have served as models for Della Robbia’s friezes of happy, innocent childhood. The kindly old saint stripped the tree of its treasures and soon Laura was busy with her ball, Nicholas with his Dutch wind-mill, while delighted Frankie played with his choo-choo” cars. Samniie ein fieisiges Kind,” was soon happily turning over the leaves of his Gentian picture book. We prophesy that before many years, this promising lad may be reading musty German philosophy! But no one enjoyed his present so 21

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THE STATE. VV'ili.iam M. Seel, Editor-in-Chicf. William J. Cusworth, Managing Editor. Furman B. Willis, Day Business Manager. Albert C. Norton, Night Business Manager. ASSOCIATE EDITORS. Gertrude M. Tolbert, 'o8 C., Literary. Ida L. K. Miller, ’07 C., College Notes. John Penn, ’09 P., Athletics. Helen Forgy, ’08 K., Exchanges. Smith Forman, 01 P., Alumni. Edith Creveling, '04 B., Bus. Alumni. Chas. E. Lee, ’08 P.( Announcements. Early in the year the following rules for Freshmen were published: (1) Male Barbarians must show the effect of civilizing influences by parting their knotty hair in the middle. (2) For the same reason the females must throw away their rats. No vermin or creepy things are allowed within the walls of Temple. (3) All of their hats and caps must contain a green button at least three-fourths of an incli in diameter. These rules were a few of the obnoxious maxims (at least they were so to the Freshmen) written by Mr. Furman B. Willis for the Phi Alpha’s opening event of the College year—the reception to new students and Profs. But who can solve this problem— Why was Mr. Willis absent? This is undoubtedly a problem for the Egyptian Sphinx to solve. On December 20th, a new Christmas feature was introduced in the festive form of a Circus, and the performers acquitted themselves so successfully that the performance had to be repeated for the benefit of the friends of the students. It was difficult to decide which feature was the best, for each one deserved the title of Circus in his own right. Founders’ Day Celebration was held at the Academy of Music on Saturday afternoon, February 15th, and it was an occasion of special note because of the fact that it was the first to be conducted under the legally recoginzed title of Temple University. We were honored by a very eloquent and excellent oration by Rabbi Emil Hirsch, L.H.D., of Chicago University, upon the growing need of such an institution as the Temple University. On February 28th. the mighty and august Phi Alphans gave one of their excellent feasts at which many 23