Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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former members were present, and were as lively participants in the childish pastimes as the ’n Freshies, or even the now stately and sedate JUNIORS of 1909. On the following evening, Dr. Conwcll favored students and their friends with a lecture: “Personal Reminiscences of Famous Men and Women. “The great lesson of true happiness which he conveyed found many sympathetic listeners, and when these have attained the coveted prize, they will long remember and keep sacred the habitation c f The Blue Flower.” This year saw also the birth of a new society. “Ia: Cerclc Francais.” Dr. DeSauzc was prominent in its organization and was assisted by: Jesse Latshaw King. '10 C.. President. Helen M. Burdette Fairchild, ’to I . Pice-President. Meta Scheer, 'ii C, Treasurer. Anna Vlachos, ’ii C, Secretary. On May 2nd they gave an excellent production of Molicrc’s Lc Malade Imaginairc” at the New Century Club. The “imaginary victim provoked round after round of applause, but the leading character to win the hearts of “1909 was Wm. M. Seel, who, with practically no knowledge of French, had memorized one of the most difficult parts. On Saturday, May 16th, the annual banquet of the Phi Alpha was held with extreme success, and especially showed the sagacity of its lady President, Miss Tolbert. On May 23rd the Cerclc Francais gave a banquet in honor of the caste in the French play. One new feature appeared at the close of our Junior year and that was the College Banquet which was held in the Forum on June 2nd, 1908. Previous to this time the Temple Alumni Association had been one body. It was now decided that each department should organize a separate Alumni body in order to more materially benefit the institution. In this the College Department took the lead. The Banquet was a huge success, and. while the credit of starting the movement must go largely to 1908,” yet the honor of actually organizing the association remained for “1909.” This year Temple had but one representative to the Intercollegiate Conference at Northficld, Mr. A. C. Norton, of 1909, who was now the Student Volunteer Movement representative for Temple. The summer soon passed and the circuit of time had revolved to the point of September, 1908—a signal for us who are departing to resume our work and to enter upon our Senior year. The Owl as usual had new officers to guide it: 21