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V O L.  6. 

L A N S I N G,  M I C H I G A N,  T U E S D A Y,  J U NE 

iS,  1901. 

N o.  37. 

• P a r k s,  of  the  motive  power  depart 
ment,  gave  me  a  careful  explana 
tion  of  the  work 
in  hand,  and  of 
the  system  of  theirdraughting  room. 
T h ey  had  just  completed  the  design 
for  an  indicator  rig . for 
locomotive 
testing  purposes.  At  lunch  I  ran 
across  C.  H.  Spring,  ' o o »,  and  C. 
E.  Crawfoid,  with  ' 9 5 ^,  the  latter 
is  conducting  the restaurant  business 
left  by  his  father.  On  the car  I  met 
P.  B.  Bland,  with  '03W, w ho is  tak 
ing  a  business  course  in  a  Detroit 
school.  At  the Northern  Engineer 
ing  W o r k s,  I  found  E.  R.  Pierce, 
with  '94OT,  and  E.  R.  Russell, '99W, 
cranes.  At 
traveling 
designing 
the  Detroit  D ry  Dock  Co., D.  E. 
H o a g,  with  'ggm,  was  designing  a 
"  salt  water  boat,"  and  C.  W.  Bale, 
'oow,  a  dredging  engine.  At  both 
institutions  " t he  b o y s" 
of 
took  time  to  show  me  the  shops  and 
the  work  they  are  turning  out. 

these 

As  the  day  was  drawing  to  close, 
T boarded  the  train  for  Toledo,  and 

Prof. J.  T r o o p,  '78, and  wife.  The' 
morning  hours  were  much  too  short 
to  see all  that  interested  me  in  the 
engineering  department  alone.  F. 
'oi/w,  graduates 
E.  Olsen,  with 
in 
this  department 
this  year.  With  a 
few  moments  in  the  departments  to 
which  Prof.  Troop,  and  Prof.  W. 
C.  Latta,  '77,  are  giving  their  best 
efforts,  lunch  at  the  home  of  the  for 
mer,  a  lively  drive 
to  the  railroad 
station  where  I  bade  good  bye  to 
Prof.  Troop,  and  then  I  was  away 
for  the  University  of  Illinois.  This 
ride,  a  distance  of  about  eighty  miles 
proved  to  be  an 
interesting  experi 
ence.  My  train,  a  fast  mail,  was a 
few  minutes  late  at  the  connecting 
point  for  the  local  train.  T h r o u gh 
the  error  of  someone  the  local  train 
had  been  allowed  to leave  this  place, 
thus  leaving  me  without  means  of 
reaching  my  destination  until 
the 
following  day.  T h a n ks  to the  good 
will  of  the  fast  mail  conductor  w ho 
toe k  up  my  case,  a 
immediately 

M r.  N e w m a n 's  T r i p. 

E D I T OR  OF  T HE  R E C O R D: 

in 

the 

taking 

I  hope  this  somewhat  lengthy  ac 
count  of  my  recent  trip  may  be  of 
some  general  interest,  and  I  wish  it 
might  be  a  form  of  greeting,  to  3 our 
readers,  from  the  many  M.  A.  C. 
friends  whom  I  met.  My  first  stop 
was  at  A nn  Arbor,  Monday  at  noon, 
May  20. 
I  found  the  first  M. A.  C. 
person  at Forest  avenue, Mrs. R h o da 
Peck,  who  for  so  many  years  pre 
pared  the  food  for  many  of  our  stal 
wart  " f a r m e r s"  at  Club  B.  She 
still  carries  on  the  same  good  work 
at  A nn  Arbor.  At  the  University 
campus  I  first  ran  across  A . J.  Nor 
man,  'ozm,  who  is  now  a  second 
year  "  Dent."  He  very  kindly  as 
sisted  me 
"short 
courses  "  through  the  department  of 
chemistry,  until  we  sighted  the  ever 
jolly  face  of  George  Richmond,  '98, 
at  the  bottom  of  the  pit  from  which 
general  chemistry  is  dispensed.  A 
hearty  welcome  repaid  my  search 
then  directed 
for  Richmond.  We 
our  steps  to 
library 
building,  where  we  made  a  fruitless 
search  for  " 4 - m a n"  ( C . J.  Fore 
the  archives  of 
man, 
history  and  political  science,  where 
he  is  said  "  to  live."  We  then  pro 
ceeded  to  the  Engineering  building, 
where  I  started  the inspection  in  my 
line  of  work.  After  some  two  hours 
drawing, 
in 
Instructor  Goulding  accompanied  me 
the  shops  and  laboratories 
through 
of 
the  Engineering  School.  A nn 
Arbor  cisncs  cne.  distinctive  feature 
in  the  way  of  two  bright  Filipino 
boys,—students  in engineering.  W i th 
a  trip  to  the  power  station,  and  a 
look  into  the  underground  conduits 
used  for  conducting  power,  heat  and 
light  to  the  various  laboratories,  my 
visit  at  our  University  ended,  and  I 
was  soon  speeding  across  country 
by  the  A nn  Arbor-Detroit  electric 
line,  for  the  City  of  the  Straits. 

the  department  of 

the  splendid 

' 9 4 ),  among 

the  engineer 

Tuesday  in  Detroit  was  a  dismal 
day  of  continuous  rain  from  daylight 
till  dark,  consequently  I  could  not 
carry  out  my  plans  of  shop  visits. 
A  call  was  made  at  the  Bridge  De 
partment  of  the  Michigan  Centrn!, 
and 
in  charge  very 
generously  took  the  time  to  discuss 
various  points  of  practice,  and  to 
drawings. 
show 
Later  in  the  day  an  hour  was  spent 
at  the  Central  H i gh  School,  visiting 
a  class  at  work  in  mechanical  draw 
ing. 
the 
In  the  evening  I  enjoyed 
hospitality  of  the  home  of  Air. Geo. 
A.  Kinman,  with  '62. 

some  working 

Wednesday  morning  dawned  with 
the  promise  of  a  fair  day, and  with 
the  day  dawned  a  season  of  delight 
fully  good  weather  which  failed  not, 
during  the  hours  of  inspection,  for 
the  ten  busy  days  which 
followed. 
My  first  visit  of  the  morning  was  at 
the  manual  training  department  of 
T h e re  shop 
the  Tilden  School. 
work  and  drawing,  cooking  and 
sewing,  have 
the 
training  of  the  bright  little  seventh 
and  eighth  grades.  A 
ride 
out  Michigan  avenue,  and  a  long 
walk  to  the south  brought  me to  the 
W e st  Detroit  shops  of  the  Michigan 
Central.  T he  "I  am  glad  to  see 
you, N e w m a n ,"  from  Walter  F l y n n, 
'99WZ, made  me  feel  right  at  home. 
M r.  F l y nn  and  Chief  Engineer 

their  p a r t s ' in 

long 

night  fall  found  me  over  the  Ohio 
line.  Thursday  forenoon  was  well 
taken  up  in  the  inspection  of  the 
Toledo  Manual  Training  School. 
tne  under 
T he  work  done  by 
graduate  H i gh  School  students  in 
the  various  lines  is  of  a  remarkable 
character.  T he early  afternoon  was 
spent  in  a  ride  on  the  trolly  line, 
along  the  Maumee  River,  a  peep 
at  Lake  Erie,  and  a  stroll  in  beauti 
ful  Walbridge  P a r k.  AV  3  o'clock 
I  started  on  my  trip  across  Ohio  and 
Indiana  to  the  quaint 
little  city  of 
Lafayette,  the  seat  of  P u r d ue  Un 
iversity. 

After  miles  of  dusty 

railroad 
travel,  and  days  and  nights  of  rap 
idly  changing  scenes  and  monoto 
nous  hotel  life,—I  was well  prepared 
to  appreciate  my  first  view  of  Pur 
due  Campus,  on  Friday  morning. 
I  shall  never  forget 
the  peaceful 
acres  of  velvety  green  lawn,  which 
invited  me  to  the  engineering  build 
ings  in  the  distance.  T he  same  cor 
diality  which  first  greeted  me  at  the 
campus  gate,  permeated 
the  whole 
institution. 
I  must  particularly  men 
tion  the  kindness  of  Dean  Goss, of 
schools,  and  of 
the  engineering 

to 

train 

following  closely  be 
special 
hind  us, was  given  orders 
take 
me  on,  and  to  let  me  off  when  it 
overtook  the  local.  T he  local  was 
twenty 
the 
held,  down 
minutes  until  I  arrived.  H e re 
I 
found  an  exasperated  conductor,  but 
:.:y  end  had  been  accomplished—I 

line,  for 

in 

the 

late 

<{  caught  the train  for  Champaign. 
I  arrived  at  the  campus  of 

the 
University 
after 
noon,  and  almost  at  once  ran  across 
Prof.  L.  P.  Breckenridge.  He  invit 
ed  me  to supper  at  the  boarding  club 
vhere  he  is  taking  his  meals  during 
he  absence  of  Mrs.  Breckenridge, 
*n  the  East. 
This  seemed  like  a 
return  to  M.  A.  C.  life,  and  all  the 
more  so,  when  I I. E.  W a r d,  '95, and 
in  and 
F.  R.  Crane, 
^ook  places  at  the  table  with  us. 
T he  evening  was  passed  in  a  most 
enjoyable  way  at  Prof.  Brecken-
ridge's  home,  where  Prof.  Geo.  A. 
Goodenough,  '91OT., and A. R.  Curtis 
formerly  of  our  wood  shop,  came  in 
to  see  me. 

'99,  came 

Saturday  morning  Prof.  Breck 
inridge  gave  liberally  of  his 
time, 
inspec 
in  making  quite  a  detailed 
tion  of  the  departments  under  his 

Exercises  of  t he  W e e k. 

Wednesday,  J u ne  19, 2:00  p.  m., 
Inspection  of  Battalion.  S:00 p . m ., 
Society  Reunions. 

Thursday,  J u ne  20,  Class  Day  at 
Grand  Ledge.  8:00  p . m .,  Piesi-
dent's  Reception. 

Friday,  J u ne  21,  Commencement 
Day. 
10:00  a.  m.,  Address,  Prof. 
J.  B.  Tohnson,  C.  E.,  University  of 
Wisconsin. 
Sulject,  " T he  Per 
sonal  and  National  Benefits  of  Edu 
cation  in  Applied  Science." 

then 

During 

the  rounds 

I 
direction. 
found  D.  T.  Randall,  with 
'96///., 
and  E.  D.  Gagnier,  '99W.,  busy  in 
their  respective  lines  of  work.  Later 
took  me  to  E.  C.  Green's, 
Randall 
'97,  department,  and 
to  the 
.Agricultural  Building,  which  has 
just  been  completed  at  a  cost  of 
$150,000.  Mr.  Crane  brought  out 
all 
this  grand 
new  building,  and  of  his  depart 
ment 
farm 
in  particular—that  of 
mechanics.  T he  dinner  hour  was 
spent  with  Randall 
and  wife, 
(Myrtle  Peck,  with  '99W),  and  then 
I  continued  my  journey. 

the  fine  points  of 

Chicago  was 

reached  at  early 
evening,  and  I  soon  reached  Austin, 
where  M r.  Hoyt  met  me,  and  we 
proceeded  to  the  Wcodworth's  new 
home.  Here  another  M.  A.  C. 
reunion  awaited  me.  P.  M.  Cham 
berlain,  'SSm,  and  wife,  G.  N.  East 
man,  '97»z,  C.  E.  Hoyt,  and  P.  B. 
WTocdworth,  'S6,  and  wife 
( L u cy 
Clute,  '93)  and  Master  Paul,  mpde 
It 
up 
f 
the  hospitality  of  F'rof.  and  Sirs. 
W o c d w o r th  and  Mr.  H o y t,  during 
the  remainder  of  my  stay  in  Chi 
cago. 

the  circle  which  I 
,  1  t~~*v 

joined. 

Sunday,  Hoyt  and 

I  attended 
church,  went  with  Eastman 
to  see 
his  quarters,  and  his  laboratory,  and 
attempted  to  call  on  several  of  the 
M.  A.  C.  people,  but  were  only 
successful  in  finding  E.  N.  T h a y e r, 
'93W,  and  wife  ( E m ma  Churchill, 
with  ' 9 7 ). 

Monday  was  devoted  to  shop  in 
spection  at  the  L.  Wolff  Mfg.  Co.'s 
p l a n t — w i th  Hoyt  and  his  class — 
and  to  visiting  the  Lewis  Institute 
and  our Institute  friends  Prof.  A.  W. 
Moseley,  and  T.  H.  Libbey,  with 
'ggm.  Floyd  Robison,  '98, and  wife 
(Stella  W a r d,  sp.  '9S)  came  in  and 
spent  the  evening  with  us  at  the 
Woodworth's. 

Tuesday  was  taken  up  with  visits 
at  Lewis,  A r m o ur  and  the  Chicago 
Manual  Training  School,  and  the 
trip  to  Madison,  W i s. 

Wednesday  morning  was spent  at 
the  University  campus.  Nature  has 
prepared  a  remarkable  place,  with 
lakes  and  hills  and  valleys,  with 
forest  and 
lawn,  which  have  been 
chosen  as  a  setting  for  the  halls  of 
learning  of  this  great  western  uni 
versity.  T he  Engineering  Building 
and  shops  gave  me  more  to  see  than 
the  limited  time  would  allow. 

An  early  afternoon 

train  took  me 
to  Milwaukee.  A  visit  at  the  H i gh 
School  manual  training  department, 
a  call  at  the  headquarters  of  the 
American  Society  of  Mechanical 
then  in  session  at  Mil 
Engineers 
waukee  was  all  that  I  found 
time 
for 
in  this  city,  and  at  10  o'clock 
p.  m.  I  was again  in  Chicago. 
(Continued on second page.) 

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the  educational 

Fifty  years  ago a  man  was  not a 
learned  man  unless  a  graduate  of a 
course.  L a w,  medicine, 
classical 
theology  were  "the  profes 
and 
.  T he  development 
sions." 
of 
idea  has  been 
along  broad  lines.  T he  barrier  of 
sex  has been  removed,  and  men and 
women  are offered  the  same  advan 
tages.  Latin  and  Greek  have  given 
way  to  mathematics,  physics,  chem 
istry,  and  mechanics.  O ur  schools 
and  colleges  now offer  such  courses 
trial  he who desires can enter  coiiege, 
and, along  with  the class-room  work, 
find  the  forge,  the  anvil,  and  the 
lathe.—Address  before  the  Michi 
gan  Engineering 
Society  by  Pres 
ident  Riggs, 
-  Progress  is in  the air, and like  the 
air,  it  engulfs  the  globe.  Nature 
than 
does  not  more  abhor  a  vacuum 
she  does  permanence  of 
form. 
W h at  ceases  to  change  and  grow 
ceases  to  live.— Commencement  Ad 
dress  by  Prof. 
Jutie, 

J.  B. 

IQOI. 

Jan. 

IQOI. 

Johnson, 

P A ST  A ND  P R E S E N T, 

In  1894  an  M.  A.  C.  advertise 

regularly  on 

ment,  appearing 
the 
cover of onr College  paper,  described 
" t he  c o u r s e"  as 
including  " m e 
chanics '  and  mentioned  an  equip 
ment  of  machinery  and tools  for the 
use  of  students  in  the "  Department 
of  Mechanic  A r t s ,"  but  made  no 
mention  of  a  distinct  mechanical 
course.  Today  we  are  announcing 
to  the  people  of  the  State  that  this 
College  offers  both  four  and  five-
year  courses  in  engineering  studies, 
with  the emphasis  placed  upon  work 
along  the  lines  of  mechanical  en 
gineering.  We  also  announce 
that 
236  students  registered  in  our  me 
chanical  course  during  the  College 
y e ar  1 9 0 0 - 1 9 0 1. 

A  C O L L E GE  OF  A P P L I ED  S C I E N C E. 

T he  growth  of  the  M.  A.  C. en 
gineering  course—in  respect  to  num 
ber,  at  least—has  been  rapid  as noted 
in  a  recent  issue  of  T HE  R E C O R D. 
We  predict  a  rapid  growth  in  the 
number  of  students  entering  the new 
course  for  women.  T he  misunder 
standing  that  formerly  existed  on the 
part  of  many  as  to  the  function  of 
this College  seems to have  practically 

At 

time 

the  piesent 

there  is  a 
great  demand  for  young  men  and 
young  women,  who have  received  a 
technical  education  along 
certain 
lines.  T he  demand  for  young  men 
having 
along 
technical  education 
lines  is  very  marked, 
engineering 
and  at  this  College  many  requests 
are  being  received  for  young  men to 
and  drawing-rooms. 
enter 
this  demand  will 
We  believe  that 
future. 
the  near 
in 
not  decrease 
Our  belief 
is  based 
in  the  matter 
upon  information  gained  through  a 
study  of  industrial  conditions  in  this 
country  and  abroad. 

shops 

E N G I N E E R I NG  E Q U I P M E NT  AT 
M.  A.  C. 

T he  equipment  provided  at  this 
College  to  aid  in  giving 
instruction 
lines  compares 
along  engineering 
favorably  with  the  equipment  main 
tained  in  many  of  the  colleges  of 
this  country  giving  similar  instruc 
tion.  However,  we  have  in  view 
increasing  our floor  space  and  equip 
ment,  as  well  as  augmenting  our 
teaching  force.  T he  recent  gener 
osity  of  our  State  legislature  renders 
such  a  view  permissible. 

TO  M E C H A N I C AL  C O U R SE  C A N D I 
D A T ES  IN  I 90  t. 

teaching 

course,  makes 

T he  rapid  growth  in  numbers  in 
the  mechanical 
it 
necessary  to  select  our  students  with 
more  than  usual  care,  in  order  that 
we  may not  have  with  us  an  ele 
ment  that — in  view  of  our  present 
equipment  and 
force — 
snail" prove  to  be  a  hindrance  to the 
advancement  of  our  engineering 
students  as  a  whole.  Y o u ng  men 
w ho  are  contemplating  entering  our 
mechanical  course  in  September  are 
advised  to  carefully  read  the  admis 
sion  requirements,  as  given  in  our 
catalog.  Do  not  attempt  to  enter 
the  course  without 
the  required 
preparation. 

C.  L.  W E I L. 

Resolutions. 

Whereas,  Our  Heavenly  Father 
has  removed  to  his  abode  the  be 
loved  wife  of  Clay  Tallman,  Jr., 
an  honorary  member  of  the  Union 
Literary  Society,  Bertha  ( M o e) 
Tallman,  therefore  be it 

Resolved, 

T h at  we,  the  Union 
Literary  Society,  extend  to the  sor 
rowing  friends  arid  the  kind  and de 
voted  husband  our  heartfelt  sym 
pathy. 

Adopted  J u ne  15,  1901. 

G O R D ON  E.  T O W E R, 
H.  C.  M E E K, 
F.  A.  B A C H. 

Whereas, 

It  has  pleased  Our 
from 
sister,  Bertha 

Heavenly  Father  to  remove 
earth  our  beloved 
( M o e)  Tallman—Be  it 

Resolved,  T h at  the  Feronian  So 
ciety  extend  to  the  sorrowing  hus 
band  and  friends,  sincere  sympathy 
in  this  their  sad  bereavement. 

Resolved,  That 

these 

resolutions 

be  published  in  the  M.  A.  C.  R E C 
ORD,  that  they  be  placed  upon  t he 
Society. 
records  of  the  Feronian 
that  a  copy  be  sent  to  the 

And 

husband  of  our deceased  sister. 

Signed, 

C E L IA  A.  H A R R I S O N,  j 
B E S S IE  I.  B U S K I R K. 

T he  Diemer-Hudson  Wedding. 

Invitations  have  been 

issued  by 
Mr,  and  Mrs. Lester  S.  Hudson,  of 
Lansing,  for  the  marriage  of  their 
daughter  Mabel  Natalie  to  Professor 
H u go  Diemer,  on  J u ne  26, at  their 
residence, 416  Washington  Avenue 
south. 

Miss  Hudson  was one of  the  most 
charming  and  popular  girls  at  the 
College,  as well  as one of the  bright 
est  students.  Professor  Diemer  has 
accepted  an  offer  made  him  some 
the  Cutler-Hammer 
time  ago  by 
Manufacturing  Co., of  Milwaukee, 
builders  of  electrical  controlling  de 
vices.  His  work  will  be  in  the  line 
of  shop organization,  a field  in  which 
he  has  specialized  for  some  years. 
While  we  all  regret  losing  such  an 
able  member  of  our  faculty,  we can 
not  but  rejoice  at  his  success  in  win 
ning  substantial  promotion. 

Professor  and  Mrs. Diemer  will 
visit  Charlevoix,  other  northern  re 
sorts,  and  Chicago  previous  to  es 
tablishing  their  home  in  Milwaukee. 
T he  best  wishes  of the College  com 
munity  go  with  them. 

Mr.  Newman's  Trip. 

(Concluded  from  first  page.) 
Thursday,  Memorial  Day,  was 
spent  with  Hoyt  seeing  the citv  and 
the  parade. 

Friday  morning  I  bade  adieu  to 
Hoyt,  and  then  came  the  homeward 
journey,  and  at  last,  but  best  of  all, 
"  home  as  found." 

C H A CE  N E W M A N. 

Y.  M. C. A. 

c -o 

lor3 

f n o r , ,,  oc 

T he  union  meeting  was  led  last 
Sunday evening by  Miss Ly ford; sub 
j e c t ,"  Secret  of  a  Strong  Life,"  text, 
It  TToT  9S 
t-.-  *-^,o 
spirit  of  God, they  are  the  sons  of 
God."  T he  key  note  of  a  strong 
life  is  love. 
It  is  the  predominat 
ing  factor  throughout  Christ's  life. 
Merely  striving  to  be  good  will re 
sult  in  a  selfish  life.  We  must  take 
that  strongest  of  all lives,  the life  of 
Christ,  as  our  guide,  and  cultivate 
that 
for  human  beings  that 
ruled  his whole  life. 

love 

T he  Bible  classes  held  a  union 
meeting  in  the Y.  M.  C.  A.  rooms 
last  Sunday  morning.  T he  hour 
was  devoted  to  personal  testimonies 
and  suggestions  in  regard  to  Bible 
study.  T he  interest  taken  in  Bible 
study  during 
this  year  has  been 
very  encouraging.  T he average  at 
tendance  for  the  year  has  probably 
been  about  treble  that  of  any  recent 
year.  This  improvement  has  been 
brought  about  by  the  efforts  of  the 
Bible 
study  committee  with  M r. 
Craig  as chairman.  This  is  a  good 
object  lesson  to  show  what  may be 
accomplished  by  active  and  aggress 
ive  work.  We hope  that  all will co 
operate  in  making  the  work  for  the 
coming  year  a still  greater  success. 

T he  meeting  next  Thursday  even 
ing  will  be led  by  Mr.  Craig.  T he 
seniors  will  be  called  upon  to  give 
very  brief  farewell  speeches. 

G.  s. 

Birds  Observed  at M. A. C.  During 
Spring  Migration  of 1901. 

American  C r o w,  March  1. 
American  Robin,  March  12. 
Bluebird,  March  17. 
Yellow-bellied  Sapsucker,Mar.i7. 
Song  Sparrow,  March  18. 
Bronzed  Grackle,  March  18. 
Meadow  Lark,  March  18. 
Phoebe,  March  24. 

Killdeer,  March  24. 
R ed  Winged  Black  Bird,  M a r.  26. 
R ed  Tailed  H a w k,  March  26. 
Canada  Goose,  March  27. 
Mourning  Dove,  March  28. 
T o w h e e,  April  12. 
Field  Sparrow,  April  14. 
Chipping  Sparrow,  April 20. 
Wood  Cock,  April  20. 
Hermit  Thrush,  April  20. 
Chimney  Swift,  April  27. 
Sand  Martin,  April 28. 
K i ng  Bird,  April  28. 
Baltimore  Oriole, M ay 1. 
Mud  Swallow,  May 2. 
Rose-breasted  Grosbeak,  May 3. 
Red-headed  W'oodpecker,  M ay 4. 
Purple  Martin,  M ay 4. 
Catbird,  May 5. 
Great  Crested  Flycatcher,  May 5. 
White-throated  Sparrow,  M ay 5. 
Bobolink,  May 6. 
Scarlet  Tanager,  May 7. 
Cedar  W a x w i n g,  M ay 7. 
Ruby-throated  H u m m i ng  Bird, 

May  7. 

Wood  P e w e e,  M ay 7. 
Orchard  Oriole,  May 16. 
American  Bittern,  M ay 30. 
Cuckoo,  May 30. 
Virginia  Rail, J u ne  1. 
Maryland  Yellow-throat,  J u ne  1. 
Whip-poor-will,  J u ne  3. 
seen  in  the  Winter: 

Birds 

Blue J a y. 
Cardinal. 
J u n c o. 
Goldfinch. 
Highholder. 
Pine  Grosbeak. 
Brown  Creeper. 
Golden-crowned  Kinglet. 
Tree  Sparrow. 
Red-breasted  Nuthatch. 
White-breasted  Nuthatch. 
Black-capped  Chickadee. 
Hairy  Woodpecker. 
Downy  Woodpecker. 
R ed  Crossbill. 
Screech  O w l. 

D.  s.  B. 

tells  the 

Dr.  Beal 

following: 
T wo  years  ago  the  lawn  mower 
needed  sharpening  and for  this  pur 
pose  it  was  intended  to  be  turned 
backward  using  oil  and  emery. 
I 
helped  Mr. Carnall  get  the  machine 
ready  for  the  operation,  and  we 
tested,  worked  and 
worked  and 
tested,  two of three times,  occupying 
half  an  hour  or  more  before  I  dis 
london  purple  was 
covered 
that 
used  in  place  of  emery. 
Just  the 
other  day, the  currants  and  goose 
berries  in  the  botanic  garden,  were 
beginning  to show  that  the  currant 
worms  were  eating  the  leaves. 
I 
told  the  new gardener  to use a  spoon 
large 
full  of 
pail  full  of  water  and  pump  it  onto 
the  bushes.  T he  next  morning  the 
worms  looked  lively  as usual,  though 
the  man  said  he  had  dosed 
the 
bushes well.  Hergave  them  a  second 
drenching.  T he day after  that  worms 
were  healthy  and at  work. 
I  went 
to  see a sample  pf  what  was used on 
the  bushes.  Can  you  believe  me? 
It  was  the  emery  that  was  bought 
to  sharpen  lawn  mowers. 

london  purple 

in  a 

Moral,  keep  drugs  well  labelled. 

T wo  men  were  passing  the  or 
chard  where  large  numbers  of  paper 
sacks  were  tied  over  flowers  for  ex 
periments  in  pollination. 
"  I  won 
der  what  those  sacks  are tied  on the 
trees  in  that  way for?"  T he  other, 
more  observing,  said,  " Y ou  fool, 
they  have  been  grafting  the  trees 
and  those  sacks  were  put on  to  keep 
the  sun  from  melting  the  w a x ." 

C.  D.  Butterfield,  with  W h i t e 
head  &  H o ag  Co., Chicago,  is  visit 
ing  his parents. 

J U NE 

I S, 

1901. 

T HE  M.  A.  C. 

R E C O R D. 

3 

MECHANICAL  DEPART 
MENT. 

MR.  CHAS.  L.  W E I L,  PROFESSOR 
OF  D E P A R T M E N T. 

IN  CHARGE 

The Steam Engine, 
Valve Gears, 
Steam  Boilers, 
Strength  of  Materi-

Wood Shop, 
forge  Shop, 
.Machine Shop, 
Foundry, 
Machine Design, 
Engine  Design,  Mechanism, 
Theory of Design,  Thermodynamics, 
Shop Methods, 
Engine Tests, 

Engineering  Meth-

ods, Etc. 

als, 

T he  object  of  the  work 

Experimental  Laboratory. 
in 
the 
mechanical  department 
is  to  give 
the  student  thorough  training  in  cer 
theoret 
tain  basic  principles—both 
ical  and  practical—that  are  closely 
involved 
in  the  correct  practice  of 
engineering,  and  more  particularly 
the  practice  of  the  specific  profession 
of  mechanical  engineering. 

T he  work  of  the  department  is 
carried  on  in  shops,  drawing  rooms, 
laboratories,  class  and  lecture  rooms. 
T he  equipment  in  the  shops  and 
laboratories—in  the  way  of  machine 
tools,  wood-working  machinery, 
forges, 
testing  machines,  etc.—is 
quite  extensive,  and,  we  believe, 
compares  favorably  with  the  equip 
ment  carried  in  similar  departments 
in  many  of  our  technical  schools. 

intended 

We  present, 

this  week,  several 
to  illustrate,  in  a 
articles 
measure, 
the  nature  of  our  work 
and  methods  of  teaching.  O ur  al 
lotment  of  space  in  this  issue  of  the 
R E C O RD  does  not  permit  of  entering 
into  an  extended  descripiion  of 
the 
work.  F or  a  brief  description  of 
the  department  as  a 
the  work  of 
whole, 
telling  something  of  what 
is  done  in  the  various  shops,  labora 
tories,  class  and  lecture  rooms,  those 
interested  are  referred 
to  pages  go, 
9 1,  92,  and  93  of  the  general  cat 
alogue.  T he  catalogue  can  be  se 
cured  by  sending  your  name  and 
address  to  T he  President,  Agricultu 
ral  College,  Michigan. 

c.  L. W. 

Strength  of  Materials  as  T a u g ht  at 
M.  A.  C. 

[Strength  of  Materials  constitutes  a 
interest  a?id  import 
subject  of  great 
ance  to  all  engineers. 
following 
is  taken from  a paper  read  before  the 
instructors  of the  College,  on May  14th, 
by  Mr.  Hugo  Dlemer,  Assistant  Pro 
fessor  of  Mechanical 

Engineering.] 

The 

This  work  consists  of  a  study  of 
the  leading  materials  of  construction, 
such  as  wood,  cast  iron,  wrought 
iron,  and  various  kinds  of  steel  and 
cement.  T he  instruction  given  is of 
two  classes,—first,  a  discussion  of 
the  laws  by  which  we  determine  the 
strength  of  materials  subject  to  load 
ing  in  various  ways,  and  secondly, 
the  stu 
tests  applying 
laboratory 
dent's 
the 
theoretical  work.  T he 
oretical  work  involves  the  applica 
tion  of  all  of  the  mathematical  sub 
jects  that  the  student  has  previously 
taken  in  the  course. 

F or  the  theoretical  work  the  stu 
dents  are  divided  into  two  sections 
of  fourteen  men  each.  Ail  theoret 
ical  discussions  involve  the  use  of 
numerical  moduli,  which 
certain 
have  been  arrived  at  by  experiment. 
T he  laboratory  work  consists  in  the 
student's  determining,  for  himself 
and  by  his own  observation, the  value 
of  certain  of  these  moduli.  T h u s,  for 
instance,  we  use  as  the  modulus  of 
iron 
ultimate 
60,000  pounds  per  square 
inch;  its 
modulus  at  elastic  limit  as  22,000 
the 
pounds  per  square 
testing  laboratory  the  student  veri 
fies  these  figures  by  his own  experi 

tenacity  of  wrought 

inch. 

In 

ments.  F or  experiments  in  tension 
and  compression  on  metals  the  de 
partment  has  a  testing  machine  of 
50,000  pounds  capacity. 

As  it  is  desirous  to  have  not  more 
than  four  men  working  at  the  ma 
chine,  at  one 
time,  the  class  of 
twentv-eight  men  has  been  divided 
into  seven 
four  men 
sections  of 
each. 

for 
to 

international 

examination. 

T a k i ng  as  an  example  of 

the 
laboratory  work,  a  tensile 
test,  the 
forms  furnished  by  the  department 
to  the  student  for  a record  of  the  re 
sults  of  his  experiments  are  sub 
mitted 
F o r ms 
similar 
those  used  have  been 
recommended  by the  leading  national 
and 
conventions  of 
mechanical  engineers,  so  that  ob 
institutions 
servations  at  different 
might  be  reduced 
to  a  standard  of 
uniformity  so  far  as  possible,  thus 
enabling  comparisons  of 
tests  under 
similar  conditions  to  be  made.  T he 
test  pieces  are  made  in  our  machine 
shop  according 
to  the  standards  of 
the  American  Society  of  Mechanical 
Engineers  or  of 
International 
Commission. 

the 

It 

incipient 

finely  ground. 

limestone  from 

Cement  testing  is  work  carried  on 
in  the  testing  laboratory  of  every 
leading  college,  but  is  of  particular 
interest  to  the  people  of  Michigan 
owing  to  the  large  cement  industries 
of  this  state.  American  commercial 
cements  are  of  two  classes,  natural 
cements  and  artificial  cements.  Port 
land  cement  is  the  name  applied  to 
an  artificial  mixture  of  lime  and  clay 
to  a 
in  proper  proportions,  heated 
temperature  of 
fusion, 
it  forms  clinkers,  which  are 
when 
afterwards 
re 
ceived  its  name  in  England,  where 
it  was  first  made,  from  its  similarity 
in  appearance  when  hardened,  to  the 
noted 
the  Isle  of 
Portland,  long  used  in  England  fo»-
building  purposes.  In  Michigan  ex 
tensive  beds  of  white  marl  are  foui.id, 
sometimes  called  shell  marl,  from 
the  dis 
thejr  supposed  origin  from 
integration  of 
shells. 
fresh  water 
This  material,  artificially  mixed  with 
clay,  is  largely  used  for 
the  manu 
facture  of  Portland  cement.  T he 
department  has  a  portion  of  the  bal 
cony  in  the  machinery  hall  fitted  up 
room.  T he 
testing 
as  a  cement 
£ement 
tests  conducted  by  the  stu 
dent  consist  in  a  test  of  the  cement 
for  fineness,time  of  setting  of  cement 
the  test 
and  tensile  strength.  F or 
the  cement  as  to  its  tensile 
ing  of 
strength,  the  department  has  Riehle 
ar.u  Fairbanks'  cement  testing  ma 
chines 
the  standard  bri 
quette*,  as  specified  by  the  American 
Society  oi" Civil  Engineers, are  used. 
T he  student  reports  the  exact  per 
centage  by  weight,  of  water  and 
cement  in  the  neat  briquettes,  and  of 
cement,  sand  and  water  iri  the  mor 
tar  briquettes. 

in  which 

T he  entire 

test  is  made 

in  ac 
cordance  with  t^e  specifications  of 
the  American  Society  of  Civil  E n 
gineers,  briquettes  being  tested  one 
day,  seven  days,  and 
twenty-eight 
days,  after  making. 

to  produce 

In  all  of  the  tests  the 

importance 
of  extreme  accuracy  is  emphasized. 
Due  stress  is  also  laid  upon  the  nec 
essity  of  truthful  observations;  that 
from 
is,  the  student  is  discouraged 
any  attempts 
results 
which  he  might  be  led  to  believe, by 
his  knowledge  of  previous  experi 
ments,  are  the  ones  that  he  should 
If  discrepancies  exist 
have  obtained. 
he  must  account  for 
,  T he 
them. 
work  in  the  testing  laboratory  un 
questionably  develops  the  unpreju 
diced  and  cautious  judgment  so  es 
sential  to  a  successful  engineer,  as 

well  as  also  a  tendency  to  systematic 
and  business-like  records  and  com 
parisons  of  observations. 

Practical  M a c h i ne  Design. 

[The  work  in  Machine  Design  at  the 
M. A.  C.  is,  ice believe,  as practical 
in 
nature  as  it  is  possible  to  make  such 
irork  in  a  college  drawing  room.  We 
invite  engineers  and  draughtsmen 
to 
inspect  the  working  drawings  made  in 
this  department. 
The  following  article 
is taken from  a paper  read before  the  in 
structors'  meeting  on  May  l.'/th, bij Mr. 
W.  S.  Leonard,  Instructor 
in  Practical 
Design.] 

the 

proportions 

the  class  respecting 

the 
to  be  designed 

This  work  has,  in  the  past  few 
years,  been  confined  to  shop  machin 
text 
ery. 
T h e re  are  no  regular 
in  pre 
books  on  this  subject,  and 
paring  for 
the  work  the  instructor 
must  supplement  his  own  experi 
ence  by  such  material  as  may  be 
found  in  technical  journals,  in  manu 
facturers'  catalogs,  etc.  W e e ks  or 
the  beginning 
months  previous  to 
type  of 
of 
the  class  work 
is  deter 
machine 
mined  upon,  and,  generally, 
the 
machine  selected  is  such  as  may  be 
needed  in  the  College  shops.  All 
the  time  that  can  be  spared 
from 
other  duties  is  given  to  the  study  of 
this  machine,  and 
instructor 
comes  to  the  class  with  specifications 
settled. 
and  general 
the  work  a  talk  is 
Before  starting 
given 
the 
to 
machine  to  be  designed.  T he  pro 
portions  of  the  machine,  the  princi 
ples  involved  in  its  construction,  the 
to  be 
cutting 
assumed,  etc.,  are  discussed  and 
the 
student  takes  notes of  all  the  import 
ant  data, including  the  specifications. 
Special  emphasis  is  placed  upon  the 
proposition  that  the  machine  is  to  be 
its 
designed  with  the 
being  built 
T h is 
informed,  not 
year 
to 
intention 
only  that 
build  the  machine,  but  that  it  m u 't 
be  in  process  of  construction  during 
the  spring 
the  class 
term,  so  that 
might  have  the  opportunity  of  see 
ing  the  work  begin  to  materialize. 
As  a  matter  of  fact,  most  of  the  detail 
drawings  are  now  m 
the  pattern 
shop,  and  some  of  the  patterns  have 
been  started.  This  has  a  decided 
moral  effect  upon  the  spirit  in  which 
the  student  attacks  the  problem,  and 
greatly  increases  his  interest. 
It  has 
also  the  effect  of  giving  the  student 
a  sense  of  responsibility  which  tends 
to  due  caution  and  accuracy  in  exe 
cuting  the  details. 

the  class  was 

intention  of 

it  was  the 

the  shops. 

speeds 

feeds 

and 

in 

reference. 

In  designing  the  milling  machine 
represented  by  the  blue  prints  the 
journals  consulted  by  the 
technical 
instructor,  together  with  other  mate 
rial  from  his  private  collection,  were 
b r o u g ht  before  the  class  and  a  con 
venient  index  was  made  to  facilitate 
T he  class  was 
ready 
^iven  some  time  to  study  and  dis 
cuss  this  material  laefore  commenc-
ng  work  on 
the  drawing  board. 
They  were  thus  brought  into  con 
tact  with  a  variety  of  designs, 
nethods  and  practical 
considera-
ions,  which  were  of  great  value  in 
connection  with 
the  work,  and 
which  presented  a broader  and  more 
comprehensive  view  than  could  have 
time 
in 
ieen  obtained 
from  a  text-book,  had  such  a  text-
look  been  available. 

the  given 

Inasmuch 

the  first  work  a  student 

as  detail  drawing  is 
is 
ibout 
kely  to  be  called  upon  to  do  in  a 
.rawing  office  we  now  aim  to  select 
riachines  of  such  character  as  will 
permit 
the  as 
to 
sembly  and  detail  drawings  com 
plete.  We  expect  to  succeed  in  this 
with  the  present  class. 

the  class 

finish 

the  methods  of 

It  is  the  purpose  of 

this  depart 
ment  in  this  work  to  follow  as  close 
ly  as  possible 
the 
practical  designer.  Every  detail  of 
the  machine  must  be  designed  with 
reference  to  its  economical  construc 
tion  in  all  the  processes  to  which  it 
may  be  subjected.  A  student  must 
imagine  himself,  molding,  forging 
in 
or  machining 
doubtful  cases  in  which  the  foundry 
that 
is  concerned,  the  foreman  of 
In  practice 
department  is consulted. 
it  is  sometimes  necessary 
to  modify 
frame  work  and  other  parts,  to  suit 
the  shop.  T h is 
the  equipment  of 
important  consideration,  which 
is 
likely  to'  be  overlooked  by 
the  in 
experienced  designer,  receives  care 
ful  attention  in  the  class. 

the  parts,  and 

it  is  so  used  rather 

T he  unnecessary  multiplication  of 
sizes  is  not  permitted. 
If,  for_  in 
stance,  a  shaft  or  screw  \^)ich  has 
been  designed  for  a  certain  part  can 
be  used  fairly  well  in  another  con 
nection, 
than 
have  another  slightly  different  piece 
importance  of  using 
made. 
stock  sizes  jrad  easy  dimensions 
is 
emphasized^-and,  if  the  use  of  any 
formula  results  in  an 
inconvenient 
fraction  the  nearest  standard  size  is 
taken. 

T he 

in 

As  indicated  above,  the  student  is 
taught  to  make  correct  and  reliable 
detailed  drawings.  Whenever  an 
error  is  discovered 
the  pattern 
shop  the  student  responsible  for  such 
error,  is  sent  to  the  pattern  shop  to 
corrections. 
investigate  and  make 
This 
lesson 
an 
furnishes 
which  he  is  not  likely  to  forget,  and 
makes  him  more  pains-taking  in  the 
future. 

object 

is  given 

A  system  of  machine  nomencla 
ture  is  also  used  in  connection  with 
this  work.  T he  machine  to  be  de 
signed 
its  distinguishing 
smybol,  snd  every  part  its  number 
and  machine  symbol.  T he  patterns 
for  any  machine  may  thus  be  found 
among  a  miscellaneous 
collection, 
and  in  commercial  work  duplicate 
parts  may  be  ordered  by  the  symbol 
instead  of  giving  a  tedious  descrip 
tion  which  might  be  misunderstood. 

Thesis  W o r k. 

A  written 

instructors. 

[  Thesis  work  is  taken  by  senior  stu 
dents  and  is  intended 
to  be  in  the  na 
ture  of  an  original  research,  and  as 
far  as  possible  must  be  done  without 
aid  from 
re 
port  of  all  work  done  is  required,  ac 
companied  by  drawings  when  neces 
immedi 
sary.  The  work  is  under  the 
in  charge 
ate  charge  of  the  professor 
following 
of 
The 
article  was  taken  from  a paper 
read 
before  a  meeting  of  instructors  of  the 
College  on  May  14,  by  Mr.  Herman 
W. Reynolds,  instructor 
in  Mechanical 
engineering.] 

the  department. 

T h e re  are 

the 
ten  men 
work,  and  following  the  quite  usual 
custom,  two  men  work  on  the  same 
thesis. 

taking 

A  number  of  suggestions  having 
been  made,  the  matter  of  choice  of 
thesis  is  left—in  a  measure—with 
the  men.  T he  subject  of  the  w o r k, 
chosen  is  then  handed 
proval,  and 
requiring  good 
accepted. 

in  for  ap 
if  found  practical,  and 
is 
research  work, 

T he  men  are  then  required  to  do 
all  the  reading  they  can  convenient 
ly  find  time  for  on  their  respective 
subjects,  and  to  hand  in  an  outline 
of  the  proposed  course  of  procedure 
before  beginning  any  of  the  practi 
cal  work.  A  few  suggestions  are 
given  that  may  be  of  help  in  the 
outline,  but  as  a  rule  these  are  only 
suggestions,  for,  as  those  w ho  have 
done  thesis  work  of  this  kind  k n o w, 
the  outline  course  of  procedure  can 

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to, 
but  rarely  be  strictly  adhered 
since  points  will  arise  which  cannot 
be  known  and  discussed  at  the  be 
ginning.  T he  object  of  the  " o u t l i ne 
of  p r o c e d u r e"  is  more  to  make  the 
the 
men  familiar  with  the  object  of 
thesis 
to 
to  give 
follow. 

them 

laws 

than 

T he  erection  of  experimental  ap 
this  may 
paratus  is  then  begun  and 
require  weeks, 
thesis 
subject  has  not  been  taken  up  by 
any  member  of  a  previous  class. 

in  case 

the 

This,  then,  is  a  brief  sketch  of  the 

work  in  general. 
I  will  now 

take  up  each 

thesis 
separately,  describing  the  work  and 
telling  what  has  been  accomplished 
in  the  line  of  results,  if  any  such 
have  been  obtained.  Results  can 
scarcely  be  expected  at 
this  early 
period,  for  the  theses  are  all  of  such 
character,  this year, that  many  weeks 
in  erecting  ap 
have  been  required 
paratus  and  getting  same  in  proper 
shape. 

T he  subjects  of  thesis  work,  this 
year,  are given  below,  together  with 
names  of  the  men  carrying  on  the 
w o r k: 

Tests  of  a  12  H.  P.  Gasoline  E n 

gine,  Aldrich  and  Thomas. 

P o w er  Developed  by  W i nd  Mill, 

Bailey  and  Lickly. 

Determination  of  H.  P.  Required 
to  Drive  a Blower,  Wells  and  Littell. 
Tests  of  Steam  Packings,  Rad 

ford  and  Hayes. 
Swinging 

Joints 
Norton  and  Ireland. 

in  Pipe  Lines, 

T he  engine  used  in  the  work  of 
Aldrich  and  Thomas  was  furnished 
by  the  Lansing  Engine  &  Bailer 
W o r k s,  and  is,  I  believe,  a  design 
of  engine  not  before  tested. 
It  will, 
therefore,  be  of  much  interest  to  the 
manufacturers  to  know 
the  results 
of  these  tests  in  regard  to  efficiency. 
T he  engine  has  been  very  carefully 
fitted  up  for  testing, and  it is  thought 
good  final  results  may  be  expected. 
runs  made 
In  a  few  preliminary 
with  the  engine  it  was  not 
found 
possible  to  develop  the  horsepower 
claimed  by  the  manufacturers,  under 
the  conditions. 

* 

them 

Bailey 

and  Lickly  have  very 
interesting  work  before 
in 
determining  the  horsepower  devel 
in 
oped  by  a  power  wind  mill 
different  velocities  of  wind. 
T he 
mill  used  in 
the  experiments  was 
furnished  and  erected  by  the  Maud 
S  Wind  Mill  and  P u mp  Company 
of  Lansing,  and  without  expense  to 
the  College.  T he  mill  has  a  four 
teen-foot  wheel  with  adjustable  sails 
and 
is  mounted  on  an  eighty-foot 
tower.  A  novel  feature  of  this  work 
is  the  manner  in  which  the  power  of 
the  mill  is  absorbed. 
It  is  desirable, 
and  in  fact,  absolutely  essential,  that 
the  mill  should  be  kept  constantly 
the 
to  such  a  degree 
loaded 
governor  is  inoperative,  and  this  is  a 
condition,  owing  to  varying  veloci 
ties  of  wind,  which  it  is  very  diffi 
T he 
cult 
blower 
loading  overcomes  this 
method  of 
difficulty  and  is  giving  good  results. 
It  is  also  the  intention  to  make  tests 
on  the  horsepower  developed  with 
sails  in  various  positions.  Shapes  of 
the  sails  and 
their  proper  angle  of 
inclination  to  the  axis  of  the  wheel 
are  matters  much  discussed  by  man 
types  of 
ufacturers  of 
wheels.  Up 
time 
readings  have  been  taken  for  veloci 
ties  of  wind  ranging  from  8  to  35 
miles  per  hour.  F or  obtaining  ve 
locities  of  the  wind  an  anemometer, 
loaned  by  the  U.  S.  Weather  Bu 
reau  is  used. 

to  maintain. 

the  present 

different 

that 

to 

[NOTE:—A  full  account  of  all  thesis  work 
done  in  the  Mechanical  Department  in  1901 
will  appear  in  a  later  issue of  the  RECORD.] 

M a t h e m a t i c s. 

and  numerical  computation 
tion  to  the  above  list. 

in  addi 

It  hardly  needs  to  be  said  that  the 
engineer  must  have  a  tolerably  inti 
mate  acquaintance  with  the  science 
of  mathematics.  A  very  large  part 
of  a  young  man's  preparation  for 
usefulness 
in  engineering  must,  of 
necessity,  consist  of  effort  to  acquire 
familiarity  with  mathematical  truths. 
the  un 
This 
limited  utility  of 
them 
selves  and  partly  because  other  en 
gineering  studies  belong  so  gener 
ally  to  the  group  of  sciences  known 
as  applied  mathematics. 

is  partly  because  of 

the  truths 

In  preparing 

the  list  of  mathe 

matical  studies  for  a  course  such  as 
in 
ours,  no  great  difficulties  arise 
the  subjects,  but 
the  selection  of 
serious 
there  are  however  other 
these 
questions  to  decide.  Of 
the 
most 
the  extent  of 
important  are 
ground  to  be  covered  and  the  man 
ner  of  presentation  of 
the  subject. 
T he  limits  of  newspaper  space  for 
bid  great  detail  but  it  is  possible  to 
outline  one  or  two  general  princi 
ples  which  are  applied  in  this  con 
nection.  First,  the  amount  of  sub 
ject  studied  shall  be  only  so  much 
as  shall  be  of  useful  application 
in 
future  work.  T h at  is,  utility  out-

Second, 

ranks  considerations  of  mental  disci 
pline  in  determining  the  amount  to 
be  studied,  as  indeed  it  does  also  in 
deciding  how  a  subject  should  be 
the  presentation 
taught. 
the 
shall  be  such  as  shall  lead  to 
to 
facility  of  application 
greatest 
future 
the 
In  particular, 
needs. 
teacher  should  keep  continually  be 
fore  the  student  the  probable  future 
the  subject  in 
relations  and  uses  of 
hand  and 
these  by  exer 
illustrate 
cises  and  problems  drawn  from  ex 
perience. 

It  will  be  seen  that  the  successful 
application  of  the  foregoing  prin 
ciples  requires  that  mathematics  for 
engineering  students  be  taught  bv 
men  of  practical  experience  in  en 
the  M. 
gineering. 
A.  C.  does  not  claim  to  be  unique:, 
but  it  has  been  among  the  first  to 
provide  the  desired  character  of 
in 
struction. 

this  respect 

In 

and 

calculus 

all  engineering 
geometry, 

T he  mathematical  subjects  taught 
students 
ars 
to 
algebra, 
trigonometry, 
analytic  geometry,  differential  and 
integral 
differential 
equations.  F or  the  four-year  course 
entrance  examinations  must  be  pass 
through 
ed 
quadratics 
geometry. 
T he  only  examination  in  mathema 
tics  required  of  five-year  students  is 
that  in  arithmetic;  and 
are 
given  a  term's  work  in  mensuratioi 

in  arithmetic,  algebra 
and 

plane 

they 

T he  department  entrusted  with 
the  above  work  is  also  charged  with 
instruction  in  mechanics  of  engineer 
ing,  graphic  statics,  surveying  and 
hydraulics,  all  of  which  except"  the 
last 
for 
students  of  engineering.  Hydraulics 
is  an  elective  of  the  senior  year. 

required 

subjects 

are 

H.  K.  V E D D E R. 

D r a w i n g. 

A  number  of  considerations  enter 
into  the  arranging  of  subjects  and 
apportioning  of  time  to  each  in  that 
part  of  the  course  in  mechanic  arts 
devoted  to  drawing. 
It  is  needless 
to  say  that  we  aim  to  have  the  work 
lead  up  properly  to  the  related  sub 
jects.  T h e re 
technical 
are 
schools  in  which  the  students  have 
so  little  work 
in  drawing  before 
entering  as  ours.  F or  some  reasons 
it  is  desirable  to  start  such  men  on 
instrumental  drawing.  At 
once 
arises  the  question  of  the  purchase  of 
instruments. 
to  pre 
scribe  a  certain  standard  outfit,  as  is 
the 
the  department, 
the  matter  would  be  very  much 

inclination  of 

If  we  were 

few 

simplified.  But  heretofore  we  have 
allowed  considerable  latitude  in  the 
selection  of 
this 
means  time.  So  we  start  our  men 
off  with  a  few  weeks  of  free-hand 
drawing. 

instruments,  and 

We  make  no  pretence  at  artistic 
training  at  all  in  this.  By  the  study 
of  a  few  of  the  simple  geometrical 
forms, 
solids,  notably 
pyramids  and  cylinders,  we  try  to 
work  out  and  understand  the  fund 
amental  principles  of  perspective. 

rectangular 

the  models  and 

We  practice  drawing 

the  simple 
from 
solids  from 
dictation,  in  a  variety  of  positions, 
and  then  show  how  a  great  majority 
of  machine  forms  are  based  on  com 
paratively  simple  geometric  forms, 
these 
and  give  training  in  drawing 
in  perspective.  At  the  same  time 
lettering 
the  student  gets  free-hand 
and  dimensioning.  Most  of 
the 
geometric 
drawing 
the  pattern 
solids,  patterns 
shop  and  simple  machine  parts. 

is  done 

from 

from 

in 

to  acquire  somewhat 

After  this  the  student  is  taken  in 
to  the  draughting  room  and  given 
drawing. 
work 
instrumental 
limbering  up 
First  a  few  simple 
exercises 
the 
instruments,  then  a  few 
use  of 
useful 
constructions, 
followed  by  a  sufficiently  compre 
hensive  course  in  projective  draw 
ing,  intersections  and  developments. 
A  large  part  of  one  term  is  devo 

geometrical 

the 

ted  to  machine  sketching  and  draw 
in 
ing.  This  is  prefaced  by  work 
the  proportioning  of  screw 
threads 
and  bolts  and  nuts.  We  assign  to 
each  student  a  machine  to  sketch  en 
tire  or  in  part,  the  sketches  to  be 
properly 
from 
dimensioned, 
these  he  makes  a  working  drawing, 
or  a  series  to  various  scales.  F r om 
this  working  drawing  he  makes  a 
tracing,  finishing  with  blue-prints 
from 
the  work 
emphasis  is  placed  upon  accuracy, 
and  simplicity  and  clearness  in  let 
tering  and  dimensioning. 

the  same. 

In  all 

and 

relating 

T he  next  work  taken  up  is  Des 
criptive  Geometry,  which  is  treated 
entirely  as  a  drawing-room  subject. 
T he  first  term,  which  by  the  present 
arrangement  of  schedule  is  brief,  is 
devoted  to  the  study  of  the  funda 
the 
mental  problems 
to 
point,  line  and  plane.  But 
few 
finished  drawings  are  required. 
in 

the 
usual  series  of  problems  in  descrip 
tive,  and  a  number  of  carefully  fin 
ished  drawings  are  required. 
F or 
several  years  it  was  the  custom  to 
offer  the  student  the  choice  of  mak 
ing  a  model  of  some  assigned  prob 
lem  or  taking  a  written  examination, 
and  in  this  way  we  have  acquired 
some  good  illustrative  material. 

second 

takes 

term 

T he 

is 

T he  constant  aim  of  the  drawing 
department 
its  w o rk 
thoroughly  in  unison  with  the  other 
work  in 
the  course  in  Mechanical 
Engineering. 

to  have 

w.  s.  H. 

Physics. 

GENERAL  PURPOSE. 

the 

the 

spirit;  yet 

the  dominant  factor 

While  the  same  general  purpose 
may  be  said  to  govern  the  direction 
taken  by  the  work  in  physics  done 
by  the  mechanical  students,  as  has 
already  been  set  forth  as  governing 
that  done  by  agricultural  students, 
true 
viz:  the  development  of 
scientific 
subject 
touches  the  other  lines  of  work  done 
by  the  former  students  in  this  Col 
lege  at  so  many  points,  that  special 
ization  in  certain  directions  becomes 
inevitable,  as  the  courses  develop. 
This  specialization  may  easily  be 
in  some 
come 
phases  of  the  work  and  properly  so. 
Yet  the  underlying  thought  of  all 
courses;  the  purpose  which  breathes 
into  them  the  breath  of  life;  which 
should  be  their  inspiration  and  chief -
est  good,  is  to  build  sturdiness  of 
research; 
character.  Honesty  of 
readiness  to  accept  conclusions,  be 
cause  they  are,  rather  than  because 
they  "  come  out  "  in  accordance  with 
the  "  theory,"  or  some  preconceived 
idea  of  the  student's  own  as  to  what 
these  are  vastly 
they  should  be; 
more  valuable  results,  even  of 
the 
somewhat  necessarily  technical  work 
done  in  this  subject  by  mechanical 
students,  than  any  large  harvesting 
facts  concerning  physical  laws, 
of 
even 
their  commercial  applica 
tions,  could  possibly  be.  T he  nine 
teenth  century  has  exploded  many 
fables  of 
it  has 
made  fact;  but  the  Midas  touch  has 
not  been  among 
latter.  N ot 
everything  a  student  touches  in  his 
college  course  can  turn  to  g o l d ; — it 
is even  a question  with  some  whether 
anything  ought  so  to  do — and  sure 
ly  we  should  feel  well  satisfied,  if  in 
the  conduct  of  our  work,  only  a  very 
small  number  of  the  things  the  stu 
dent  does  in  his  work  in  physics  can 
be  proven 
to  his 
power  of  getting  money.  T he  best 
citizen  is something  besides  a  money-
getter  and  it  is  the  ideal  citizen  we 
owe  the  State. 

the  ninth;  some 

to  add  directly 

the 

in 

itself. 

terms  rests.  T he  students  do  not 
gain  their  ideas  of 
the  properties 
and  occurrence  of  any  element  by 
reading  some  carefully  written  des 
it  from 
cription  of  it  but  gain 
the 
element 
As  an  example 
brine  rich  in  Bromin,  the product  of 
the 
Michigan  wells,  is  given 
out 
student  who 
and  learns  from  the  brine  itself,  the 
source 
is 
obtained  and  what  are  its  character 
istics. 

from  which  Bromin 

separates 

to 
it 

composition  and  the  manner  of  their 
decay  into  soil  and  other  products. 

An  effort  is  made  to  get  the  stu 
dent  to  realize  for  himself  the  de 
pendence  of  all  life—plant  and  ani 
to 
mal—on 
physical 
show  how 
the 
environment  has  determined 
industries  of  the 
present 
human  inhabitants  of  the  globe. 

its  surroundings,  and 

life  and 

largely 

the 

T he  subject  is  taught  during  the 
five-year 

term  of 

the 

first  winter 
course. 

w.  B.  B. 

T he  second  term  is devoted  to  the 
chemical 

study  of 
compounds  of  nature,  minerals. 

inorganic 

the 

English  and  Modern  L a n g u a g e s. 

J U NE  18,-1901. 

T HE  M.  A.  C. 

R E C O R D. 

T he  spending  of  money  rather 
than  the  getting  of  it,  is  the  danger 
ous  factor  in  our  social  problems, 
for  integrity,  discernment, 
calling 
firmness  of  will,  self-reliance,  and 
humility;  all  fabrics  to  be  used  in 
character  building. 
It  is  with  such 
building  that  the  courses  given  be 
low,  in  common  with  all  given  in 
other  departments,  should  be  chiefly 
concerned.  T u rn  out  such  a  pro 
sphere  of 
duct, 
activity,  and  the  result  will 
justify 
the  outlay. 

into  whatsoever 

M E T H O DS  OF 

I N S T R U C T I O N. 

laboratory; 

it  being  felt 

Instruction  is  given  in  all  courses 
by  the  usual  method  of  lecture  dem 
onstration  combined  with  personal 
work  done  by  the  student 
in  the 
laboratory. 
It  is  in  the  laboratory 
that  the  greatest  departure  from  the 
stereotyped  methods  has  been  made. 
Because  of  the  large  number  of  sub 
jects  carried  by  our  students,  econ 
omy  of  time  demands  the  applica 
tion  of  every  possible  device  for  re 
ducing  to  a  minimum  the  time  for 
doing  any  specific  task.  A ll  such 
devices  as  do  not  impair  the  end  in 
view  are  welcomed  in  the  arts;  and 
should  not,  a  priori,  be  condemned 
in  education.  To  meet 
this  need 
the  work  has gradually  been  reduced, 
both  in  subjects  treated  at  length  in 
lecture,  and  in  problems  assigned  in 
the 
that 
eight  problems,  well  done,  have 
more  value  than  twice  that  number 
less  carefully  worked  out. 
It  will 
be  found  upon  comparing  the  man 
uals  for  laboratory  instruction  — not 
few  in  number-—published  during 
the  last  ten  years,  that  this  tendency 
to  a  smaller  number  of  problems 
marks  the  advance  in  method  as ex 
perience  has  come 
to  the  aid  of 
theory.  A nd  it  would  not  be  a 
hazardous  criticism  to  say  that  these 
manuals  now  will  be  found,  ten  too 
prolix,  where  one  is  too  brief. 
In 
stead 
then  of  attempting  to  cover 
the  whole  field  of  general  physics 
with 
the  mechanical 
in 
courses,  we  are  coming  gradually  to 
devote  most  time  to  such  subjects  as 
bear  close  relations  to  their  work  in 
other  departments,  e. g.,  Mechan 
ics,  heat,  and  electricity  with  mag 
the 
netism,  will  occupy  most  of 
year's  work,  with  a  few  problems 
only  in  light,  and 
still  in 
sound. 

students 

fewer 

the 

the 

Coupled  with 

for" its  purpose 

treatment  of 
fewer  subjects  and  fewer  problems 
for  laboratory  work,  a  plan  has  been 
latter 
adopted  for  conducting 
work,  having 
the 
same  end  i.  e.,  to  economize  the 
student's  time.  T he  problems  for 
laboratory  work  have  been  prepared 
in  printed  forms;  with  blanks 
to 
hold  individual  records  and  observed 
data;  in  their  proper  places,  spaces 
for  sketches  of  apparatus,  and  ruled 
spaces  for  plotting  of  curves;  to 
to  several 
gether  with  references 
texts  where  the  principles 
involved, 
method,  etc., may  be  found.  T h u s, 
when  the  student  has  completed  his 
laboratory  hour,  he  has 
in  most 
cases  a  complete  problem  ready  to 
become  part  of  his  permanent  re 
the 
cord.  W h en  passed  upon  by 
instructor,  and  bound  together  these 
sheets  form 
the 
term's  work. 

the  note-book  for 

C O U R S E S. 

T h r ee  courses  are  given  in  the 
department  for  mechanical  students, 
as  follows: 

Course  I.—An  elementary  course 
for  students  who come to the  College 
with  no  previous 
in  the 
subject.  T he  work  done  is  based 

training 

to  accompany 

upon  Carhart  and  Chutes  "Elements 
of  Physics,"  with  about  ten  labora 
tory  exercises 
the 
test.  This  course  is  given  in  the 
spring  term  of  each  year,  and  usu 
ally  includes  the  subject  of  Mechan 
ics,  Heat  and  Electricity;  although 
the  ground  covered  varies  with  the 
class. 

Physics 

three  terms. 

Course  11.—General 

is 
taken  up  by  students  in  the  regular 
four-year  course,  in  the  Winter  of 
their  first  year's  residence,  and  con 
T he 
tinues  through 
test  used  is  Hastings  and  Beach,  and 
the  work  presupposes  a  good  year's 
work  in  elementary  physics  and  lab 
oratory  before 
entering  College. 
T he  subjects  treated  will  usually  be, 
as  indicated  above:  Mechanics,  Heat, 
Magnetism  and  Electricity. 
Course  III.—Electrical 

Measure 
ments  and  Elementary  Electrical 
E n g i n e e r i n g —A  course  of  one  term 
in  the  senior  year.  Until  the  facili 
ties  for  instruction  in  this  depart 
ment  have  developed 
farther,  but 
than  a  knowledge  of 
little  more 
this 
the  underlying  principles  of 
all-important 
subject  can  be  at 
tempted.  T he  work  this  year  has 
been  based  upon  Sheldon's  " D y 
namo  Electric  Machinery  and  Jack 

filled  ( we 

son's  "Alternating  Current-Machin 
is  at  present  a  large 
ery."  T h e re 
gap  between  the  first  term  of 
the 
sophomore  year  when  the  student 
completes  Course  I I, and  the  winter 
term  of  his  senior  year  when  he 
enters  Course  I I I.  This  g ap  is  to 
be 
the  near 
trust) 
future.  An  opportunity  for  students 
desiring  to  specialize  along  electrical 
lines  will  then  be  given.  A  course 
in  Practical  Electrical  Measure 
ments  will  then  prepare  the  student 
for  courses  in  Electrical  Engineer, 
ing,  thus  broadening 
the  work  of 
the  department  in  a  much  needed 
direction. 

in 

M A R T IN  D.  A T K I N S. 

Each 

By  the  use  of  the  blow  pipe,  and 
a  few  reagents,  guided  by  one  of 
the  modern  works  on  determinative 
mineralogy  the  student  soon  has  the 
power  to  determine  and  classify  the 
most  of  the  common  and  more  im 
portant  minerals. 
student 
saves  specimens  of  minerals  which 
he  has  determined  so that  at  the  end 
of  the  term  he  has  a  little  nucleus 
for  a  mineralogical  collection,  and 
has  also  trained  himself  to  easily  re 
cognize  by  their  appearance  t he  ores 
of  the  common  metals. 
third  and  last 

in  the 
chemistry  for  engineering  students 
is  devoted  to  a  line  of  quantitative 

term 

T he 

impart 

some 
work  which  will 
analytical  skill  and  also  teach  some 
thing  of  the  applications  of  chem 
life.  During  the 
istry  to  practical 
term 
the  class  has 
worked  on  the  determination  of; 

just  closing 

Silicon 

Copper  in  brass,  and  copper  ores. 
Iron  in  low  grade  and  high  grade 
(Bessemer)  ores. 
in  cast 
iron.  Carbon  in  several  varieties  of 
steel.  Coal  analysis.  Analysis  of 
flue  gases  from  boiler  house.  Test 
Parr  Calorimeter. 
of  coal  with 
Analysis 
to  determine 
suitability  for  boiler  use.  Sanitary 
analysis  of  water.  W i th  the  assay 
furnaces  lead,  silver  and  gold  have 
been  determined. 

of  water 

F. S.  K. 

Chemistry. 

Physical  G e o g r a p h y. 

term 

T he  course 

in  general  elemen 
tary  chemistry  is  given  during  the 
to  the  agricultural,  me 
Fall 
chanical  and  women 
to 
gether.  A  knowledge  of  the  char 
acteristics  of 
important 
elements, and the laws  which  govern 
their  mode  of  combination;  this  we 
endeavor  to  make  as  clear  as  pos 
sible. 

the  more 

students 

Lectures  fully 

illustrated  by  ex 
periments  are  used  as  a  basis  for 
each 
showing 
student  individually 
in 
the  laboratory. 

facts  which 

must  verify 

the 

This  work  is  the  foundation  upon 
that  of  the  two  succeeding 

which 

To  those  who  have  never  had  any 
instruction  in  this  line  in  the  lower 
schools  Physical  Geography  opens 
a  new  and  interesting  field  and  helps 
to  lay  a  broader  foundation  for  all 
subsequent  work  in physical  science. 
A  text-book  is followed  somewhat 
closely,  it  is  true, but the  student  has 
opportunity 
to  become  personally 
acquainted  with  the  more  common 
instruments  —  the 
meteorological 
barometer, 
wind-
gauge,  rain-gauge,  etc.,  and  has  ac 
cess  to weather  maps, charts,  models, 
and  photographs,  besides  handling 
rocks 
the  commoner  minerals  and 
their 
something  of 
and 

thermometer, 

learning 

the 

the  fundamentals  of 

T he  purpose  of  teaching  English, 
no  matter  what 
school  or 
student,  is  patent  to  all.  We  are 
born  into  society,  into  a  human  re 
lationship  whose  existence  depends 
on,  and  the  measure  of  whose  suc 
cess  is in  proportion  to,  its  ability  to 
communicate  ideas  accurately,  with 
no  waste  of 
time.  English  inter 
preted  as  composition,  and  English 
interpreted  as  oratory  and  elocution, 
represent 
the 
work  done  in  this  department,  as, 
indeed,  they  underlie  the  work  of 
t he  whole  college.  Our  purpose, 
then,  is  to  teach  students  the  value 
of  speaking  and  writing  with  ac 
to  point 
curacy  and  effectiveness, 
out  the  means  of  accomplishing  this 
for 
themselves,  and  to  encourage 
their  perseverance  in  the  pursuit  of 
this  end  which, 
like  the  infinity  of 
mathematics,  is  never  more  than  in 
this 
process  of  attainment.  A nd 
encouragement  is  a  more 
important 
factor  than  the  uninitiated  are  likely 
to  suppose.  A  mediocre  supply  of 
purpose  will  carry  a  student  safely 
through  a  study  whose  aim  is  ac 
complished  with  a  definite  fact  or 
class  of  facts  at  the  end  of  a  term, 
but  who  can  calculate  the  amount  of 
stored  up  in  a 
energy 
modest 
expressing 
thought? 

sometimes 
ability 

for 

just 

To  speak  like  a  rational  being  is 
to  think  like  a  ratinal  being. 
It  is 
a  poor  rule  that  doesn't  work  both 
ways.  T he  ulterior  purpose  of  E n g 
lish  is  not  different  from 
that 
which  mathematics,  physics,  chem 
istry  and  the  natural  sciences  would 
like  to  accomplish—the  development 
of  self-reliance,  modesty,  and  the 
power,  by  the  independent  solution 
life 
of  certain  problems  with  which 
is  sure  to  bring  each  one  face 
to 
face. 

C O U R SE  OF  S T U D Y. 

Sub-freshmen  {grammar 

and  com 

position.} 
During 

the  fall 

is  taught 

term,  in  a  class 
meeting  five  times  a  week,  the  stu 
dent 
the  distinction  be 
tween 
the  principles  of  grammar 
based  on  logic,  and  the  facts  of  our 
language  due  to  tradition,  chance, 
and  other  moulding  and  controlling 
influences.  He  is taught  that  gram 
mar  is  not  a  rigid  fact  for  all  time, 
but  is  always  in  process  of  change; 
and  he  learns  where  he  must  con 
form  to, where  it  is  wise  to  conform 
to,  and  where  he  may  be  independ 
ent  of,  the  dictates  of  grammarians. 
One  essay  a  week  is  required  in  this 
the 
course,  as,  in  fact,  throughout 
term 
first 
In 
two  years. 
everything  is  written 
letter-
form,  and  the  subjects  are  chosen 
fro.m  their  own  experiences,  home-
scenes,  and  the  novel  in  College-life. 
T he  strictest  attention  is  here  paid 
to the  mere  matter  of  form,  spelling, 
punctuation, 
and 
grammatical  structure. 

the  fall 
in  the 

capitalization, 

Narration. 
T he 

with 

second 

is  concerned 
the  theory  and  practice  of 

term 

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story-making.  The  object,  I  need 
scarcely  say, is  not  to  make  writers 
of  fiction. 
is  believed  that  a 
It 
in  view  gives  the 
definite  object 
student  a  guide, a  map  and  compass 
if  you  please,  so  that—he^lcnows 
always  where  he  is  and  what  he  is 
trying  to  do;  meanwhile,  if  he  can 
write  narration  well,  it  is  altogether 
likely  that  he  has 
learned  some 
things  applicable  to  all  departments 
of  composition.  The  subjects  of  the 
essays  are  found  for  the  most  part 
in  his  college  experiences,  and  the 
student  soon  learns that  he  can write 
best  on  what  he  knows  most  about. 
So  he  avoids  subjects  with  which  he 
is  unfitted  to  deal,  or  acquaints  him 
self  with  them  by  careful  study  and 
preparation. 

In  addition 

The  criticism  in  this  course  still 
concerns  itself  with  the  forms  men 
tioned  a b o v e. 
the 
teacher  marks  the  strong  points  in a 
narrative  style,  simple  and  natural 
language,  ease  of  expression,  and 
the  matters  of  plot  and  unity  of 
action. 
this 
is  expected 
course  will  react  on  the  student's 
appreciation  of  literature,  and  that  a 
new  interest  will  be  taken  in fiction 
—  that  the  story  will  no  longer  be 
read  merely  for  the  story's  sake, 
it  shows  a  certain 
but  because 
degree  of  art  on  the  part  of  the 
writer. 

that 

It 

Description. 

In  the  third  term, objects, persons, 
places,  natural  scenery,  are  taken 
out of  their  supposed  story-relations, 
and  regarded  in  themselves.  This 
course  proposes  to  emphasize  the 
value  of  observation, to  develop  the 
ability  of  seeing  a  thing  as  a  whole 
and  in  detail  at  the  same  time,  and 
to  teach  the  close  relationship  bind 
ing  everything  together. 

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The  studv  of  exposition  and  the 
writing  of  weekly  essays  continues 
throughout  the  year.  The  outline, 
the  paragraph,  the  sentence,  the 
choice  of  words,  and  matters  of 
style  are  special  subjects  under  con 
sideration. 

F O U R - Y E AR  C O U R S E. 

Freshmen—Narration,  Description 

and  Exposition. 
As  the  entrance  requirements  in 
English  are  higher  for  this  than  for 
the  five-year  course,  the  subjects  of 
narration,  description  and  exposition 
are  passed  over  more  hurriedly. 

BOTH  C O U R S E S. 

Sophomores. —  One  term  of  the 
Sophomore  year is spent  in the study 
of  logic  and  argumentation.  The 
methods  to  be  used  in  debate  are 
considered.  One  essay  is  required 
every  week.  Many  of  the  subjects 
are  chosen  from  topics  of  present 
interest  in  the engineering  world. 

English 

Literature. 

In  the  last  term  of  the senior  year 
a  study  is  made  of  isolated  master 
pieces.  This  is  the  only  English 
literature  offered  in  the  mechanical 
course  and  students  are  therefore 
seriously  handicapped.  With  no 
work  in  history,  and  no  idea  of  a 
literary  past  except  that  gained  in 
the  high  school,  they  come  to  a 
study  of  the  best  thought  has  pro 
duced  with  no standard  of  judgment 
or  appreciation  beyond  their  own 
undisciplined  taste.  Historical criti 
cism  has,  for  the  most  part,  to  be 
left  out  of  the  question.  The  pur 
pose  is to  make  the  humanity  of  the 
writer  appeal  to  the humanity of  the 
reader,  and  to  persuade  into  some 
more  or  less  definite  standard  of 
taste.  While  in  the  end  we  know 

T HE  M.  A.  C.  R E C O R D. 

JUNK  18,  1901 

that  this  course  can  be  nothing  but 
popular,  we  do  not  at  all  consider 
the  time  misspent,  for  contact  with 
greatness  must  have  a  moral  influ 
ence  at  least;  of  aesthetic  influence 
each  student  will  absorb  in  measure 
as  he  is  able. 

JModern  languages. 

forced 

In  the  junior  year  of  the  mechan 
ical  course  either  French  or  German 
is  required.  One  year  of  a  foreign 
language  can  accomplish  very  little. 
to 
Consequently  we  are 
choose  as our  object  only one  of  the 
several  valuable  ends  to  be  attained 
in  this study.  These  ends  are: 
the 
"at-homeness"  with  a 
language 
gained  by  mastering a conversational 
vocabulary;  the scientific  vocabulary 
of  special  value  to  the  technical  stu 
dent;  the  mental  discipline  derived 
from  an  intelligent  study  of  forms 
and  grammatical  structure;  and  the 
culture  arising  from  acquaintance 
with  a  foreign  literature. 

The  circumstances  of 

the  case 
force  our  choice.  Whatever  is or  is 
not  done,  the  student  must  gain 
enough  knowledge  of  either  lan 
guage  to  read  with  moderate  ease 
the  valuable  scientific  treatises  writ 
ten  in  that  language  and  having  a 
bearing  on  the  work  in  which  he 
expects  to  interest  himself.  WTe 
hope  great  improvement  in  this de 
partment  with  the  coming  of  the 
new  order. 
Instead  of  three  terms 
to  which  the  study  of  French  and 
German  is  now  limited,  we  shall 
have  five.  The  present  freshman 
class  will  be  the  first  to  enjoy  this 
advantage. 

G. C.  B. 

Public  Speaking. 

The  subject  of  public  speaking 
was introduced  into the courses of in 
struction  given  at  this  College, only 
about  two  years  ago.  True,  certain 
principles  relating  to  the  science  of 
vocal  expression  had  been 
taught 
vear  after  year,  but  no  attention  had 
been  given  to  the  art  side  of  the 
subject,  prior  to  that  time.  As  now 
presented, the  subject  is treated  both 
as a science  and  as  an  art. 

Each  year the demands made upon 
college  young  men  and  young 
women  in  matters  pertaining  to spo 
ken  English,  especially  with  refer 
ence  to  those  who  go  into  public 
work, are  becoming  more  stringent; 
and  college  authorities,  generally, 
have  come  to  realize  that  there  is a 
difference  between  the  ability  one 
inherits  for  the  expression  of  one's 
thoughts  and  ideas,  and  the  ability 
one  is  able  to  acquire  for  their  ex 
pression.  Moreover,  to  accumulate 
knowledge  under  our  present  sys 
tems  of  education,  is  generally  re 
garded  as  being  very  much  less 
the 
difficult  than  it  is 
knowledge  after  it has been accumu 
lated;  hence,  no  doubt,  the  special 
attention  which  is every where  being 
given  to  the  subject  of  public  speak 
ing-

impart 

to 

And  the  wisdom  of  those,  who 
consider  the  ability  to  express  one's 
self,  important,  need  not  necessarily 
be  questioned, when  it  is  understood 
that  no  one  can  be  said  to  have  a 
thought  of  any  real  value  either  to 
himself  or  to  anyone  else,  until  he 
has  it  so  clearly  and  so  firmly  in 
mind  that  he  can  put  it  into  speech 
form.  Applying  this  principle  to 
College  work,  a  student,  for  exam 
ple,  who  is  learning  to  express  his 
own  ideas,  is,  at 
the  same  time, 
really  supplying  himself  with  ideas 
to  express.  Surely  a  man,  under 
normal  conditions,  who  is  obliged 
to  say,  (as  hundreds  of  men  are), 

"I  know,  but  I  cannot  tell  what  I 
know,"  is  put  to  a  great  disadvan 
tage,  unless  the  indications  of  the 
twentieth  century  requirements  are 
not  what  they  now  appear  to  be. 

It  ought  to  be  plain  from  the 
foregoing  remarks  that  the  idea  in 
teaching  public  speaking  at  M.  A. 
C., is, above  all  things  else, to  give 
the  student  something  that  will  be 
of  daily,  practical  use  to  him;  for 
that  is the  real  idea.  No  attempt  is 
made  to  turn  out  orators;  on  the 
other  hand  an  effort  is  made  to  pro 
duce, in the first place, good thinkers; 
and  such  clear,  practical  thinkers 
withal  that  they  shall  be  able  to  put 
their  thoughts  into  good,  plain  Eng 
lish. 

C O U R S E S. 

results  expected 

In  the  fall  term  of  the  Freshman 
year  (mechanical  course)  the  sub 
ject  of  English  orthoepy  is  taken 
up  in  the  regular  way;  and  in  addi 
tion  to  this, as  much  time  is  devoted 
to  the  subject  of  voice  culture  as 
can  be spared  out  of  the  two  hours 
this  work. 
a  week  allowed  for 
The 
this 
term's  work  are:  (1)  a  thorough 
knowledge  of  the principles  of  pro 
nunciation  ; ( 2 ) an ability to articulate 
words  distinctly;  and  (3)  such  an 
appreciation  of 
fundamental 
laws of speech production in  general, 
as  will  enable  the  student  to  take up 
the  subjects  of 
reading  and  of 
speaking  in  an  intelligent  and  pro 
fitable  manner. 

the 

for 

The  subject,  proper,  of  vocal  ex 
pression  is  taken  up  in  the  fall  term 
of  the Sophomore year and continued 
throughout  the  entire  three  terms. 
In  the  fall  term  a  careful  study  is 
made  of  the  science  side  of  the 
subject;  in  the  winter  term  the  art 
side  is considered ; and for the  spring 
term, such  exercises  in  reading  and 
in  speaking  are  chosen  as  will  best 
combine, 
the 
principles  already  gone  over,  and 
at  the  same 
the 
student  a  genuine  appreciation  of 
vocal expression  as  an  art. 

in  concrete  form, 

time  impart 

to 

The  work  with  the  Juniors  and 
the  Seniors  is given  over to  Oratory, 
pure  and  simple.  The  principles 
and  the  exercises,  which  constituted 
the  work  of  the  previous  two  years, 
are  now  reviewed  and  made  use 
of  constantly.  But  an effort  is made 
in  the  last  two  years,  to  develop, as 
fully  as  possible,  whatever  of  ora 
torical  ability  the  student  may  have. 
To  this  end  some  of  the  very  best 
models  of  oratory  are  put  before 
turn  commits 
him,  which  he 
thoroughly  to  memory.  Then,  as 
part  of  the  regular  class-room  work, 
the  student  gives  his  models,  para 
graph  by  paragraph,  and  a criticism 
of  the  work  is  made,  in  each  case. 
At  the  end  of  the  term  he  gives  one 
of  these  models,  complete,  before 
the  class, which  he is  able to do with 
the utmost freedom, since he has long 
ago  become  used  to speaking  before 
his class, under  the  stress of criticism. 

in 

The  main  purpose  of  this  class 
room  drill  and  practice  upon  the 
scores  of  models  used,  is  not  only  to 
enable the student  to acquire a  correct 
pronunciation  and  a clear enunciation 
of  English  words;  not  only 
to 
put  him  in  possession  of  the  princi 
ples  of  vocal  expression,  in  order 
that  he  may  use  them  intelligently; 
not  only  to  give  him  experience  and 
skill  in  the  art  of  public  speaking; 
but  also to develop in  him individual 
ity  and  a  genuine  manliness,  with 
out  which  the  aims  and  objects  of 
an  education  are  largely  defeated. 
E.  S.  K I N G. 

Some  Important  Questions  Fully 
-  Answered. 
1.  What  is the  Michigan  Agricultural  Col 

lege ? 
It  is a  high  grade  technical  college.  It 
gives  first,  a  broad  general  education  in 
English,  mathematics  and science  to  all of 
its  students;  secondly,  a  thorough  technical 
training  in  agriculture  and  related  sciences 
to  students  in  the agricultural  course,  in 
shop  work  and  mechanical  engineering to 
students  in  the  mechanical  courses,  in  cook 
ery  and domestic  economy  to students in 
the  women's  courses. 
2.  What  arc  its  methods? 

Wherever  possible  the  college  follows  the 
laboratory  method.  Students 
learn  by 
stock, 
doing.  They  handle  and  judge 
prune  and  graft  trees,  make  gardens,  etc., 
on  the  farm;  use the simple  and the  com 
pound  microscope  in  botany  and  in  zoology; 
analyze  soils,  fertilizers,  food  stuffs,  etc., in 
the  chemical  laboratory;  use  the  transit, 
compass  and chain 
in  surveying;  make 
patterns  and  molds  and  finish  pieces of 
machinery  in  the shops;  cook,  sew,  make 
dresses  and  trim  hats  in  the  women's 
course. 
j.  What  courses  are  given? 

There  are four  full  courses.  Three  of 
these—the  agricultural  course  and  the  four-
year  mechanical  course  for  men,  and  the 
domestic  economy  course  for  women—re 
quire  four  years  for graduation;  and  one— 
the  five*year  mechanical  course  for  men  not 
qualified  to pass  the  examinations  for  en 
trance  to  the  four-year  mechanical  course— 
requires  five  years.  Each  full  course  leads 
to  the degree  of Bachelor  of Science.  Be 
sides  these  the  College  offers  seven  special 
short  courses  of  from  four  to eight  weeks, 
viz  :  Dairy  husbandry,  creamery,  cheese 
making,  live stock  husbandry,  fruit  culture, 
floriculture  and  winter vegetable  gardening, 
sugar  production. 
4.  What  is  the  scope of the  education  given 

in  these  courses? 
In  the long  courses  above  specified, the 
aim  is  to  take  the  student  from  the high 
school  or  from  the  end  of the ideal  eighth 
grade  school  year  and carry  him or  her 
through  four  years of general  and  technical 
training,  making  science  the main  feature 
of the  college  work,  and  applying  it to prac 
tical  use at  the earliest  possible  moment 
along  the lines of technical training  essential 
to  each  course, at the  same  time  introducing 
such  general  culture  studies  as  will  make of 
such  material,  self-poised, 
self-governed, 
characterful  men  and  women,  and  patriotic, 
unselfish  citizens, faithful  to  the call  of  every 
duty.  There  is  nothing  fanciful  about the 
courses.  They  are  intended  to  serve the 
plain,  practical  purposes  of plain,  practical, 
every-day  men  and women.  Yet there is 
included,  as far as  may  be, all  that  tends 
really  to enlarge,  dignify,  and  ennoble the 
life  of the  toiler. 

In  the  special  winter  courses  the  aim  is to 

impart  in  the shortest  possible  time a cer 
tain  amount  of definite  information.  They 
are  designed  for  minds  already  fully  de 
veloped.  The idea  of  general  training is 
entirely  lost  sight  of, and  the  effort  is solely 
and  simply  to  teach  methods  of  procedure 
that  can  be  applied  at  once  to  bread-
winning. 
5.  What  are the requirements  for  admis 

sion  to  the  College? 
The  entrance  examinations  for the  agri 
cultural  course,  for  the five-year  mechanical 
course  and for the  women's  course  cover 
the  following  subjects  :  Arithmetic,  geogra 
phy,  grammar,  reading,  spelling,  penman 
ship  and  history  of  the  United  States.  For 
admission 
to  the  four-year  mechanical 
course,  students  must  hold  diplomas  from 
high  schools  on the accredited  list  of  the 
university,  or must, in  addition  to  the  re 
quirements  named  above,  pass  examination 
in  algebra  through  quadratic  equations, in 
plane  geometry,  in elementary  physics  and 
in  English.  Candidates  for  admission  must 
bring 
testimonials  of  good  character  and 
must  be  not  less  than  fifteen  years of  age. 
The  entrance  examinations  for the  three 
courses  first  named  may  be  taken  at the 
College, or with  the  commissioner  of schools 
of any  county  in  March  or in August.  Can 
didates  over  eighteen  years  of age  may be 
admitted  without  examination  at the  open 
ing  of the  fall  term  to any  but  the  four-year 
mechanical  course, provided  that  they  make 
arrangements  to  pass  off the  entrance  ex 
aminations  within  one  year. 
6.  How  much  credit  can  I get  for  my  high 

school  work? 
We  will  examine  you  over  the  work  you 
have  pursued  in the high  school,  and  will 
give  you credits  for all the work  in  our 
courses  in which  we  find you fairly  profi 
cient. 
7.  What  is the  labor  system ? 

The  labor  system  is  to  the  technical 
courses  of the 11. A. C. what  the clinical 
work  is to a  medical  school.  It is the  in 
duction  into  the  practical  part  of the  tech 
nical  training.  It is the learning  to do  by 
doing.  It is the  training  of hand  and  eye in 
all  the skilled  processes  of  handwork in 
volved  in  farming,  in mechanical  engineer 
ing, or in household  economy.  The  manual-
training  idea  is gaining  ground  in all  our 
best  schools. 
S.  When  does the  school year  begin? 

The  College  opens  Mondayj  September 
16,  1901, and closes  June  20, 1902,  with  a 
vacation  of two  weeks  at the holidays  and 

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drawing  rooms  fitted  up  with  the  best  ap 
pliances  for  work,  a  testing  room,  a  small 
experimental  laboratory,  engine  room,  lav 
atory,  machine  shop,  wood  shop,  foundry 
and  blacksmith  shop.  Each  of  these  is 
equipped  with  a  full  complement  of  ma 
chines  of  all  kinds,  so  that  the  very  best 
class  of work  can  be,  and  is, done  here. 

Our  library  contains  22,000  volumes  and 
5,000  pamphlets. 
It  is  thoroughly  up  to 
date  in  all  the  departments.  No  library  in 
the  State  excels  it  for  practical  work. 
14.  What  advance  paymemts  are  required 

of  a  new  student  ? 
The  following  table  answers  this question: 

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lege  Young  Men's  Christian  Association  and  ' 
Young  Women's  Christian  Association  are 
powers  for  good  among  the  students.  There 
are  a  number  of  voluntary  Bible  classes. 
Chapel  exercises  begin  the  work  of  each 
school  day.  When  vou  come, join  the  Y. 
M.  C.  A.  or  Y.  W.  C.  A  ;  unite  with  your 
church  at  Lansing  ;  attend  chapel  exercises. 

iS.  Shall  I purchase  text  books  before  com 

ing  to  College? 
No;  bring  what  text  books  you  have  for 
reference  books.  The  students'  Co-opera 
tive  Book-buying  Association  will  furnish 
new  books  at  an  advance  of  only  5 or  6 per 
cent,  on  publishers'  wholesale  prices. 

(Concluded  on eighth  page.) 

SIMONS  DRY  GOODS  CO. 

We  invite  your  attention 
. 
to  our  New  Line  of  . .. 

Ladies*andMisses!  Suits,  Jackets  and Skirts. 

NEW  " G R I F F I N"  LINE  of 
Shirt  Waists 
a nd  colored  75c  to  $5.00 

In  w h i te 

1. 

SPECIAL  SALE  of 

Foulard  Silks 

8 8c  p er  y a rd  f or  $ 1 . 28  q u a l i t y. 

5 9c  p er  y a rd  for  7 5c  q u a l i t y. 

another  vacation  of one  week  about  the  first 
of  April. 
o.  Do  the  students  room  at  the  College? 

Yes; 

the  College  owns  four  handsome 
dormitories.  One  of  these  is  for  young 
women,  the  other  three  for  the  young  men. 
Lodging  can  also  be  had  in  Lansing  or  just 
outside  the  College grounds. 
It  is  perfectly 
feasible,  by  means  of -the  street  car  line,  to 
live  in  Lansing  and  attend  the  College. 
Streetcar  fare  to  the  College  by  tickets,  is 
five  cents. 
10.  What  is  the  cost  of  board  at  the  College f 
Board  at  the college  is  in  the  hands  of  the 
Students'  Club  Boarding  Association,  and  is 
managed  by  the  students.  There  are  six 
clubs  and  each  club  fixes  its  own  rate  of 
living.  The  price  now  runs  from  $ 1.60  to 
$2.40 per  week  for  young  men,  and  $1.55 
per  week  for  young  women. 

An  independent  boarding  club  is  run  for 
young  men  at  an  expense  of about  $1.50  per 
week. 
/ /.  Can  a  student  earn  enough 

from  his 

labor  to pay  his  way  ? 
No;  only  productive  labor  is  paid  for. 
Labor  that 
is  merely  for  the  purpose  of 
developing  skill  is  not  paid  for.  On  the 
other  hand,  on  so  large  a  farm  and  plant, 
there  is  much  work  of  a  productive  kind  to 
b;  done.  All  students  get  a  part  of  this 
labor,  and  those  who  especially  desire  it 
can  get,  probably,  as  much  as  they  can  find 
time  for  and  do  their  regular  college  work. 
By  working  thus  at  odd  hours  on  school 
days  and  ten  hours  on  Saturday,  students 
may  earn  as  high  as  two  dollars  per  week, 
or  about  enough  to  pay  board.  By  hard 
work,  self-denial  and  economy,  with  good 
vacation  wages,  a few  have  paid  all their  ex 
penses  at  this  college  from  their  own  earn 
ings.  These  things  can  be  done,  however, 
only  by those  who are exceptionally  capable. 
We  advise  you  to  have  at  least  Jioo  in 
reach,  exclusive  of  wages  at  the  college, 
before  entering. 
12.  What  are  the  expenses  for  a four  years' 

course  at  the  College ? 
The  following  table  shows  what  the  four 
years'  agricultural  course  actually  cost  a 
certain  member  of  the  class  of  1901.  This 
student  was  a  prominent  member  of  his 
class,  and  it  is  believed  that  his  expense 
account  is  a  fair  average. 
It  is  possible, 
however,  by  economy  to  get  through  on less. 
Of  course  some  spend  more.  Above  a  cer 
tain  sum  for  fixed  expenses  the  matter  of 
cost  is  largely  a question  of personal  choice. 

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average  yearly  expenditure  runs  from  $150 
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$175  to  #250.  Mechanical  students  do  not 
have  as  many  opportunities  for  earning 
money  as  do  agricultural  students. 
IJ.  What  is  the  equipment  of  the  College? 
the  College 
buildings  on 
campus, not  reckoning barns  and  outhouses. 
The  whole  plant  inventories  about  $650,000. 
There  are  twelve  laboratories  all  of  which 
are  equipped 
in  thorough  going,  modern 
style.  For  thoroughness of equipment,  tak 
ing  into  consideration  the  number  of  stu 
dents  using  each,  these  laboratories  are  not 
surpassed  anywhere  in  the  State.  Here  the 
best  class  of  work  for  agriculture  and  for 
science  is being  done,  and  the  report  of  the 
character  of  this  work  extends  far  beyond 
the  bounds  of this  country. 

It  has  a  farm  of  683  acres,  including  about 
400 acres  of cultivated  land,  large  orchards, 
gardens  of  various  kinds,  and  two  large 
bodies  of  original  forest;  barns  for  horses, 
sheep  and  cattle  ;  agricultural  machinery 
of  every  kind  ;  herds  of  pure  bred  cattle, 
sheep  and  swine,  and  a  host  of  other  ap 
pliances  more  fully  described 
in  our  large 
catalogue  of more  than  a  hundred  pages. 

The  equipment  of the  Mechanical  Depart 
ment  has  already  been  partly  accounted  for 
in  the  twelve  laboratories  already  men 
tioned.  There  are  large  and  commodious 

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7j.  What  is  the  size  of  the  teaching  force  at 

the  College? 
Our 

faculty  numbers  about  sixty-five 
officers,  professors,  and  instructors  (includ 
ing,  in  part,  Experiment  Station  workers), 
each  a specialist  in  his  own  line. 
16.  What  social  advantages  exist  at  the Col 

lege? 
The  community  around  us  is  cultivated, 
intelligent,  refined,  and  on 
the  campus 
itself  there  is  a  little  colony  of some  twenty-
five  refined  Christian  homes.  Among  the 
students  ther*  ?.re  eight  literary  societies, 
one  mechanical  fraternity,  a  natural  history 
society,  a  botanical  club,  a  farmers'  club, 
an  athletic  association,  etc.,  which  exert  a 
benignant  social,  educational  and  moral  in 
fluence.  Everywhere  one  finds  kindly  feel 
ing  and  helpful  interest. 
17.  What are  the moral  and  religious  advan 

tages  ? 
There  are  handsome  churches  of  almost 
every  denomination 
immediately  at  hand. 
The  Lansing  pastors  hold  services  every 
Sunday  morning  at  the  College.  Our  Col-

When  in  need  -* 

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F I NE  STATIONERY,  INVITATIONS 

or  C A R D  S 

CALL  ON 
Lawrence  & Van Buren  Printing Co. 
Lansing  Mich. 

122 Ottawa  St.  E. 

FULL  MEASURE  AND 
GOOD  GRADES. 

THE  RIKERD  LUMBER 6 0. 
CALL  AND  SEE  THEM. 

T he  main  item  in  Stoves  is  to 
get  the  best  for  the  least  money. 
We  have  the  nicest  assortment  ever 
in  the  city.  Steel  Ranges  $18.00 
to  $40.00;  Cast  Cook  Stoves  with 
Reservoir  $16.00  to  $25.00;  Base 
Burner  Coal  Stoves  $25.00 
to 
$40.00;  Soft  Coal  Air-Tight  Stoves 
$12.00 to  $18.00;  Air-Tight  Wood 
Stoves  $5.00  to  $9.00;  Nice  Oil 
Heaters  $3.25  to  $4.00.  Ever/one 
of  them  fully  guaranteed.  A  nic*. 
line  of  Pocket  Cutlery  Razors. 
Shears, in  fact  anything  needed  in 
the  Hardware  Line  you  will  find  it 
and  at  prices  to  suit  you,  at 

NORTON'S  HARDWARE. 

Simons  Dry  Goods  Co. 

Three  Floors 

1st,  Dry  Goods;  2d,  Suits;  3d,  Carpets 

Elevator. 

Furniture  Headquarters. 

COHPLETE  LINE  OF  FURNITURE  FOR  STUDENTS'  ROOMS 

W o v en  Wire  Springs  at 
. Woven  "Wire  Cots  at 
Mattreases  at 
Chairs  at 
Arm  Chairs  at 
S t u d e n ts  Tables  at 

SI.50,  $2.00 and  $2.50 
$1.50,  32.00  and  $2.50 
$1.75,  $2.00,  $2.50  up 
50c,  60c,  75c  up 
$1.50,  $1.75,  $2.00  up 
$1.50,  $1.75,  $2.00 

fl.  J. & B.  n.  Buck. 

You  know 
The  Spaulding  Sweater 

is  the  athletic  sweater  of  this  country. 
While  they  may  cost  a  trifle  more  t h an 
other  makes,  they  are  the  cheapest  on 
account  of  the  additional  wear. 

WE; HAVE  A  COMPLETE  LINE 

OF  T HE  M.  A.  C.  SWEATERS  a • $3-75  ""'  $4-50 

Also  a  nice  assortment  of  SPAULD1NG  JERSEY  SWEATERS. 

We  are  showing  the  most  beautiful  line  of  Negligee  Shirts  ever  brought 

to 

this  City. 

Elgin  flifflin. 

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The  "Rug;by"j 

N ew  R u g by  last,  h e a vy  e x t e n s i on  3 

soles,  r o pe  s t i t c h ed  clear  a r o u nd  t he 

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h e e l,  m a de  in  t an  a nd  b l a ck  R u s s i an  S 

calf,  also  in  p a t e nt 

l e a t h e r. 

Oxfords 

M a de 

in  s a me  s t y l es 

f or 

s u m m er 

t he 

w e a r, 
b r o u g ht  o u t. 

" s w e l l e s t" 

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Prices $3.50  to  $5.00 

C.  D.  WOODBURY,  HOLLISTER  BLOCK; 

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T HE  M.  A,  C.  R E C O R D. 

J U NE  18,  1901. 

Old  Students. 

Prohibition  Club. 

Mr.  H. E.  Rupert,  'oowz, is  work 
ing  for  Mill's  Novelty  Company  of 
Chicago.  His  address  is  N o. 287 
West  Monroe  street. 

At  the meeting  of  the  Prohibition 
Club  last  Friday  evening, M r.  E. A. 
Seelye  gave  a paper  on  " T he  P r o 
hibition  P a r t y ." 

We  Welcome 

THE  STUDENTS'  RETURN  AT  THE 

M.  A. C. 

It  gives  new  life  to  the  Capital  City.  We  cordially  invite  all  to  make 
their  home  at  our  store.  M r. H o m er  Burton  and  M r. A r t h ur  H a rt  will 
make  daily  trips  to  every  one  w ho desires  to  see  them  on  the  M. A. C. 
grounds  or  in  the  vicinity. 
If  you are not called  upon  drop  us a  postal 
and  we will  call.  Samples  sent  on  application. 

We  Guarantee  Satisfaction. 

Visit  Donsereaux's  Department  store, 

and tne Donsereaux dotnina  and Grocery. Store. 

312"  to 320 Washington  A v e.  South.  One door  south  of  Hotel  Downey. 

CHAS.  A.  PIELLA  .  . 
JEWELER  AND  OPTICIAN. 

DIAMONDS,  WATCHES,  JEWELRY,  CLOCKS, 
SILVERWARE, ART  GOODS. 

Repairing  Nneatlij  Done. 

i2i  Washington  Ave.  N.,  Lansing,  Mich. 

ALL  MEATS 

May  look  alike  to you,  but  there  is  a 
very  great  difference  in the quality  we han 
dle  and  that  sold  by some other  markets. 
We  handle  none  but  the  very  best.  Like 
the  pudding,  the proof  of good  meats  is  In 
the  eating.  A  trial  will  convince  you  that 
you  ought to trade  with us. 

We  make  daily  trips  to the College. 
BOTH  PHONES.  Careful  attention  given  to 

'phone  orders. 

GOTTLIEB  REUTTER. 

Washington Ave. South. 

DIRECTORY  I J.  & B. M.  BUCK.—Furniture.  Cor. Wash 

ington  Avenue and Ionia Street.  See ad. 

FURNITURE  DEALERS. 

enjoying 

the  saloon 

curse. 
temporarily 

the  Civil  W ar  several 
Before 
themselves 
states  were 
This 
without 
the 
struggle  stopped 
anti-saloon  agitation, but in  1867 the 
"  Brewers'  Congress  "  held  in  Chi 
cago,  passed  a  resolution  pledging 
themselves  " to  use  all  possible 
means  to  stay  the  progress  of  this 
fanatical  party,  *  *  #  and  that 
we  will 
sustain  no  candidate,  of 
whatever  party, in any election, w ho 
is  in any way disposed  toward 
total 
abstinence."  This  brought  the ques 
tion  of  prohibition  into  politics, and 
in  1869  a new party  was  organiz  d. 
Their  first  ticket  put  in  the  field 
in  1872 received  3,607  votes  in  six 
that  time  until  1896 
states.  F r om 
the  party  made  constant  growth, but 
in  that  year  the division  of  the party 
on  t he  money  question  cost 
them 
many  votes.  T he party  today,  how 
ever,  is stronger  than  ever  before. 

T he  Prohibition  party  is  an  or 
ganization  of  men  w ho  believe  that 
the  saloon  is a  curse  to  the  country, 
that  it is the enemy  of labor, of  capi 
tal,  of  morals,  of  the  home,  of  good 
government,  of  pure  politics,  and  in 
fact  of  everything  that  is good, and 
that 
there  is  but  one  method  by 
which  we  can  inform  the  govern 
ment  that  we are  opposed  to it,  and 
that  is through  the ballot-box.  T he 
Prohibition  party  is  not  a  temper 
ance  society,  it  is  not  an  organiza 
tion to interfere  with  personal  rights, 
is  not  a  " balance  of  p o w e r" 
it 
party  ready  to  attach 
to  any 
thing  that  will  help  it, it does  not in 
tend  to  make  men  good  by law or 
to  carry  on  a  moral  suasion  cam 
paign;  but  its  aim  is  to  make  the 
saloon  in the eyes of  the law wh.it  it 
really  is  to  society,  an  outlaw,  and 
then  enforce  the  law against 
t the 
same  as  is  done  against 
robbers, 
thieves, and  murderers. 

itself 

Mrs.  Mary  L.  Doe,  of  Bay  City, 
w ho  is  an  enthusiastic 
temperance 
worker,  then  gave  a  very  interesting 
talk  to the club. 

T he  folio wing officers  were  elected 
for  next  term:  President  D. S. Bul 
lock;  vice-president,  A.  C.  Miller; 
secretary-treasurer,  G.  W.  W h i t e. 

'  W.  C.  Stebbins,  '94,  w ho  has 
been  principal  of the Coloma  schools 
for  the  past  two  years  will 
teach 
science  in the Petoskey  high  school 
next  year. 

W.  A.  Cannon  with  '93,  now  the 
holder  of a fellowship  in  botany.at 
Columbia  University,  is  spending 
his  vacation  with  his  parents  at 
Washington,  Macomb  county. 

Mr.  C. A.  W a r r e n,  with  '00, now 
p teacher  at Tuskegee,  Ala.,  stopped 
at  the college  for  a few  hours  on a 
short 
vacation.  He  is  greatly 
pleased  with  his  work  and  very 
kindly  took  part  of  his time  to  write 
for  us  the  description  printed  last 
week. 

A b o ut  t he  Campus. 

Mr.  C.  Locke  Etheridge,  of  Chi 

cago,  visited  Professor  Vedder 
week. 

last 

Mrs.  B. I.  Preston,  of  Rochester, 
N.  Y .,  is  visiting  her  sister,  M r s. 
Barrows. 

Miss  Kate  Nichols  is visiting  M r. 

and  M r s. B. O. Longyear  for  com 
mencement. 

Mr.  and  Mrs. H.  M. Vedder, of 
St.  Johnsville,  N. Y.,  are  visiting 
their  son, Professor  Vedder. 

Fred  W.  Herbert,  with  '96,  n ow 
with  VVickes  Bros.,  Saginaw,  called 
on  friends  at  the  College  on  Sun 
day. 

Miss.Bess  K.  Paddock,  of  T h r ee 
Oaks,  Mich.,  is  visiting  her  cousin, 
Miss  Fleta  Paddock  for  commence 
ment.. 

Dr.  Beal  will  deliver  the  com 
mencement  address  at  Grandville 
high  school,  Thursday,  J u ne  20,  on 
the  subject,  "Education, 
the  Old 
and  the  N e w ." 

Miss  Bessie  Lee  Gaylord  .gave  a 
delightful  little  dance in the  women's 
gymnasium  on  Saturdav  evening  in 
honor  of  .Miss  Mabel  Ryland  Kel 
ler  of  Wellesley,  Mass. 

Malcolm  Mclntyre,  '057/2, of  M t. 
Clemens,  has  received  from  Con 
gressman  Weeks  an  appointment  to 
the  Naval  Academy  at  Annapolis. 
He  has  accepted  the  appointment, 
and  will  spend  the  summer  at A n 
napolis 
examinations  in  September. 

studying  for  the  entrance 

A  union  meeting  of  all the  young 
men's  bible  classes  was  held  in  the 
Y.  M.  G.  A.  rooms  on  Sunday 
morning  at  eight  o'clock.  T he 
object  of  the meeting  was to  discuss 
the  work  done  by the several  classes, 
and  in  this  way get  some  idea  as to 
the  manner  of  carrying  on  bible-
study  work  to  the  best  advantage 
next  year. 

A.  F. 

T he  Adelphic  Literary  Society 
elected  the following  officers  for next 
fall  term:  President,  W m. Krieger; 
Vice  President,  A.  B.  R o g e r s; 
Secretary,  E. F.  Smith;  Treasurer, 
H.  L.  Brunger;  Marshal,  L.  L. 
D r a k e;  Record  Reporter,  O.  L. 
A.  F. 
A y r s. 
T he  Columbian  Literary  Society 
has  elected  the following  officers  for 
the  fall 
term  of  1901:  President, 
B.  W e r m u t h;  vice  president,  B. T. 
Hesse;  secretary,  W.  F.  Millar; 
treasurer,  W. M.  B r o w n;  marshall, 
staff,  J.  G. 
J.  F.  L o o p;  Record 
Moore. 

W.  S.  M E R I C K. 

LANSING BUSINESS and 
PROFESSIONAL  MEN_—* 

The  names  in  this  Directory,  as well  as 
those of all  our other advertisers, are of  reli 
able  parties.  We hope  that  the  faculty and 
students  will  take  pains  to  patronize  those 
who  patronize us. 

ARCHITECTS. 

W JUDD  CUMINGS—Architect.  Sparta, -Mich. 

Rural  architecture  a specialty.  Patronage of 

M.  A. C. men  solicited. 

BARBERS. 

J H.  WOOD—Barber.  106  Michigan  Avenue K. 

College work  especially  solicited. 

BOOKS  AND 

STATIONERY. 

CITY  BOOK  STORE.  Fountain  Pens,  Drafting 

Tools,  Stationery,  Cards  Engraved,  Pictures * 

and  Picture Framing".  Tennis, Football  and Base 
ball goods.  Crotty Bros., 206 Wash. Ave. N. 

T  ANSING  BOOK  AND  P A P ER  CO.  Water-
\j  man and Sterling  Fountain  Pens,  Stationery, 
Pictures,  Frames, Wall  Paper.  120 Wash. Ave. N. 

BICYCLES  AND  ELECTRICAL 

SUPPLIES. 

p.  s. B. 

AP1TOL  ELECTRIC CO. 

Some  Important  Questions  Fully 
Answered. 

(Concluded from  seventh page.) 
19.  Are  living  rooms  provided  with 

furni 

ture? 
For  young  men, no.  For  young  women, 
each  room  is furnished  with  bedsteads,  mat 
tresses,  pillows,  dresser,  two  chairs,  wash 
bowl and pitcher. 
20.  At  what  time  can I  visit  the  College/ 

At  any  time. 
All  the leading  railroads of the  State  run 
excursions  to the College  about  the  middle 
of  August.  From  five to ten  thousand  peo 
ple  visit  the  College  annually  on  these  ex 
cursions.  The  museum,  library,  laborato 
ries,  and  other  buildings  are  open  for  in 
show 
spection,  and  guides 
visitors  about 
is  of 
almost  ideal  beauty.  All excursion  trains 
run  direct  to  the  College  campus. 
Inquire 
of  your  station  agent  as to  date  of  M. A. C. 
excursion. 

in  uniform 
the  campus,  which 

BOOTS  AND  SHOES. 

D.  WOODBURY.—Boots  and  Shoes.  We 
shoe the  students.  See ad. 

c 

CLOTHING. 

Hats  and Caps.  112 Washington  Ave. North. 

LOUIS  BECK.—Clothier.  Gents'  Furnishings, 
H KOSITCHEK  &  BRO.— Clothing  and Dry 

.  Goods.  113 Wash.  Ave. N.  210  Wash. 

Ave.  S. 

CROCKERY  AND  GLASSWARE. 

H H.  LARNED.—China,  Glass  and  Lamps. 

105 Washington  Ave. S. 

DENTISTS. 

W.  MORSE,  D . D . S. 

R 
D E.  PARMELEE—Dentist.  218 Washington 

Hollister  Block, Room 517. 

Ave.  S,, Lansing,  Mich. 

DEPARTMENT 

STORE. 

DONSEREAUX'S  D E P A R T M E NT  STORE 

is  the place  to trade.  You can  get  a  warm 

lunch  in  our cafe  for  10c.  See ad. 

T he  City  Federation  of  W o m e n 's 
Clubs  of  Lansing,  will  hold 
their 
picnic  at  the  College  on  Tuesday, 
J u ne  25, instead  of  Wednesday  ?s 
previously  announced.  A  most  c-..'-
dial  invitation  is extended  to  all  of 
the  College  ladies  and  their  guests, 
to  join  with  them.  By order  of  i.he 
committee. 

, 

M R S.  B.  F.  H A L L,  Chairman. 

DRUGGISTS. 

ROUSER'S  CAPITAL  DRUG  STORE.  Up to 

date.  Corner store.  Opposite Hollister  Block. 

DRY  GOODS. 

SIMONS  D RY  GOODS  COMPANY.  —  Dry 

Goods and Carpets.  See ad. 

FURNISHING  GOODS. 

E LGIN  MIFFLIN.—Ladies'  and  Gentlemen's 

Furnishing  Goods.  See  ad. 

HACK  AND  BAGGAGE 

LINES. 

O RDER  your  hacks  for  parties  at  Carr's  Hack 

Line.  Livery in connection.  410 Washington 

Ave.  N. 

HARDWARE,  STOVES  AND  TINWARE. 

N ORTON'S HARDWARE—General Hardware, 

Stoves,  Tinware,  Graniteware,  Cutlery, etc. 

I ll  Washington  Ave. South.  See  ad. 

TACOB  STAHL  &  SON,—Wholesale  and Re-
| 

tail  Hardware  and  House  Furnishings.  211 
and 213 Washington  Avenue  North. 

HARNESS, 

TRUNKS,  ETC. 

J W.  EDMOND'S  SONS—Keep  the finest stock 

of  Trunks, Traveling  Bags,  Pocket  Books and 
Leather  Goods  in the city.  Also  a  full  line of 
harness and horse goods.  Repair shop in connec 
tion.  107 Washington  Ave. south. 

INSURANCE. 

THE  DYER-JENISON-BARRY  CO.,  LTD., 

Incorporated) Hollister  Block.  All kinds of the 

best insurance.  Strongest agency in city. 

JEWELERS. 

B P.  RICHMOND—Watchmaker,  Jeweler  and 

Engraver.  200-202 Washington  Avenue N. 

LA  UNDRIES. 

THE  VANGORDER  PALACE  LAUNDRY.  Col 

lege  agents, Rudolph  and Mills.  S. P. Lantz, 

Prop. 

' P A K V O R I AN  & JEWELL.—Agents  for  STAR 
1 
LAUNDRY.  We return  your  work  on Thurs 
day p.  m.  Either  high  polish  or  dull  finish.  No 
saw-edge collars. 

MANICURE  AND  HAIRDRESSING. 

M RS.  O. T.  CASE—Mauicure and  Hairdressing 

Parlors.  Masquerade  wigs  for  rent.  All 
styles of hair  goods  m  stock  or manufactured  on 
short  notice. . New  'phone  118.  222S4 Washington 
Avenue S.,  up stairs. 

MERCHANT  TAILORS. 

trade solicited.  Opposite Hotel Downey, North. 

WOODBURY  & SAVAGE.—Tailors.  Student 
JOHN  H E R R M A N N 'S SONS.  Fine Tailoring. 

218  Washington  Avenue N. 

MUSIC,  PIANOS,  ETC. 

HE  POST A BRISTOL CO.  Pianos and every-
thing in the line  of  music  and musical  instru 
ments.  219  Washington  Ave.  N., Lansing, Mich. 

OCULISTS. 

J OSEPH  FOSTER,  M. D.—Eye,  Ear,  Nose and 

Throat.  Hours  9 to  12 A. M.  City  National 

Bank  Building, Lansing. 

PHYSICIANS. 

A D.  HAGADORN,  M. D.—Office  hours,  11  to 

12 A, M„  2 to  4 and 7 to 8 P. M.  Office  at  212 

Washington Avenue S.;  home 419  Seymour St, 

RESTAURANTS. 

GILBERT  M.  HASTY,  Proprietor  Hasty's 

Gem  Lunch.  Best  meals  and lunches  in uie 

city.  Quiet place for  adies.  113  Wash. Ave. S,