Official Student Publication of McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas. Published every Thursday by the Student Council
THE SCHOOL OF QUALITY		HOME OF THE BULLDOGS
Entered as second class matter November 20, 1917, at the postoffice at McPherson, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1897.

Honor Where Honor Is Due

Perhaps the most significant event in the Parents’ Day program a week from tomorrow is the dedication of the athletic field, which was planned and built this past summer. The realization of this goal is the fulfillment of a long-recognized need. The completion of the field is a huge step forward In the continuous prog-ress being made by -McPherson College. This addition to the equipment of the college will stand for many years as a monumental reminder of the effort now being made to bring McPherson College Into the ranks of superior schools.

Especially are the students grate-ful to Coach Binford for his most vital part in making this Bulldog dream a reality. Melvin J. Binford is this year starting his sixth season of coaching the Bulldogs. And as for his success in developing winning teams, nothing need be said. Nor, need we praise him for his untiring effort in planning, promoting, and supervising the construction of this new athletic field. The field speaks better than words the praise of the man who did so much to bring it into existence.     

Thus far we have known our athletic field as "the new field. " It is obvious that the field will not always be new, and a more significant name will be needed. This need has been felt by the student body. We are confident that we express the sentiment of all loyal Bulldogs when we say that no individual is more deserving of the honor of having his name incorporated in the title of the field than Coach himself. We, therefore, recommend that when the executive committee takes action in the naming of the field it be called "Binford Field. " We, as students, take this means of conferring a deserved honor upon our coach, Melvin J. Binford.

pose of all higher education is to develop a higher scholarship, to train students to read widely and think deeply; and to inculcate habits of study and research which will carry over Into future life. The full realization of these purposes, plus a balanced extra-curricular program of sports and social activities will give the highest benefits from a college career.

While on our campus. Mrs. Morgan brought out strongly a point which needs to be emphasised to every student—those habit patterns of conduct and activity which we form in college are bound to be the ones we carry over into later life. Re-gardless of the popular conception, these habit patterns are not sucept-ible to change after college days, and although we are still quite malleable as freshmen, our senior days find us, with our synapses and reflexes well case-hardened.

With these facts in mind it behoves every student in M. C. to consider his program seriously. If necessary, the chaff should he separated from the wheat, and those functions which are not vital must be weeded out. A new attitude toward scholarship should be developed, with an eye toward growth of the right patterns of consistent, careful thought and study. Then the dividends of the sum invested in a college education will be at a maximum. —K. W.

The Ethiopian Crisis

The trend of events in Europe and elsewhere today can bo nothing less than alarming to the student of world affairs. Italy and Ethiopia are already at swords points. Britain. worried about her possessions and trade relations, is preparing to take "steps, " first economic and later, if necessary, military, to forestall the aggressiveness of Italy. France is hiding behind England's skirts, declaring her intention to back up her old ally.

The League, at best only an Instrument of nations, is yielding to the nationalistic pressure of, her greatest members. In declaring sanctions against Italy. Germany and the U. S. have both declared their neutrality, although it is a foregone conclusion that neither can or will stay out of war if it becomes general.

This, in a word, represents the international chess board at present, with everybody, including Il Duce, wondering just what the next move will be. Italy declares the struggle to be a mere "colonial conquest, " such as both Britain and France have carried out during the nineteenth century: that Ethiopia la but a tribe of barbarous savages who would be far better off under Italian domination. She claims justification for her actions, first, in the ignominous defeat suffered in 1896 at the hands of Menelik’s forces: and second, In the continual intertribal aggression of Ethiopia which culminated in the border clash at Ualal.

From one point of view, perhaps, the attack on Ethiopia calls for a humanitarian Interference on the part of the world powers. If such interference could be carried out under the sole motivation of brotherly love, It might conceivably be justified. That however, is far from the case. Economic and political interests are at stage, without them Britain and France would adopt a policy of hands off. If this la not

Modena Kauffman and Dorothy Matson were honor guests at a party given by Pauline Stutsman Saturday night. Games of cards filled the hours. Besides the honor guests, the following were present: Leone Shirk. Lenore Shirk, Wanda Hoover, Faithe Ketterman, Velma Watkins, Virginia Propp, Maudena Sondergard, Jean Allen, Theresa Strom and Margaret Messamer.

Lucille Kistner and Harriette Smith accompanied Dr. Schwalm to Lone Star Friday to the district meeting of North East Kansas.

Miss Alice Gill spent the weekend in Lawrence.

Esther Zimmerman and Willard Flaming spent the week-end at their homes in Buhler.

Donald Brumbaugh ’35 is teaching the grade schools at Fruita, Colorado.

Roy Coleman and Robert Fox went to Wichita Sunday.

Paul Booz was in charge of a Congregational Young Peoples’ Conference at Partridge Saturday and Sunday.

Martha Hursh '35, Faithe Ketter-man ’35, Walter Pauls ’35, John Friesen '35, and John Harnly were seen oh the campus this week-end.

The Religious Situation in Ger-many was discussed at the Church of the Brethren Sunday evening by Dr. Donald Brown.

Rev. J. D. Schmidt, who graduated from McPherson College in 1918, has accepted the position as pastor in the Congregational church at Newton. Reverend Schmidt goes to Newton from Highland, Ill., at which place he has been a pastor for several years. Mrs. Schmidt is the for-mer Adra Boone, also of the class of '18.

The A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Dr. Hagbard Brase, promises again this season to be a success. Forty-six students have been accepted to sing in the organization.—The Bethany Messenger. Lindsborg.

About one-half of the student body of Bethany College are Lutherans. — The Bethany Messenger, Lindsborg.

Word was received by Pres. Thomas W. Butcher from an Associated Press dispatch that the $27,272 public works project for improvements on the campus had been approved in Washington. The federal appropriation amounts to $12,272 as compared to the state appropriation of $15,000. Repairs on almost every building on the campus is included in the program of work. —The Bulletin, Emporia.

The Correspondence Study Department reports a total enrollment of 387 with 97 enrolled during August. In this same month 116 courses were completed. Mr. R. C. Maul, director of the department, is now doing graduate work at Harvard on the doctor’s degree.—The Bulletin, Emporia.

Plans are complete for Parents and Patrons day, and Oct. 12 will be one of the most festive days of the current school year. Governor Lan-don, a Baker trustee, is chairman of the Baker Stadium committee and will present the first unit In the new stadium to Dr. W. C. Hanson, president of the Board of Trustees, in ceremonies at Cavaness field Just before the game.—The Baker Orange.

Baldwin City.

It matters not how long we live, but how.—Bailey. A lost good name is ne’er retrieved.—Gray.

Girls Note Advantages Given in Other Dorms

Comforts of Twin and Single Beds Compared by Co-eds

There is a question in the minds of some girls who recently visited the girls' dormitories at Ottawa University and C. of E. whether twin beds might not offer more comfort than the ordinary, well-known, double, "dorm" beds on which the female “knowledge seekers” of McPherson College spend a few hours each night to sleep away the dregs of study and to regain their beauty.

Of course there are two sides to the question. In favor of the twin beds it may be said that a girl would not disturb her room mate quite no much when she came in late if it were not necessary for her to crawl into the same bed. There would be no risk of girls receiving serious injury by being kicked or crowded out of bed by their room mates. Then, too, the matter of laundry carries much weight in favor of twin beds. Anyone would realize that small sheets which fit single beds would be much easier to launder than the large sheets.

The advantages for double beds also are great. It would be much easier to make one bed each morning than to make two. Think, too, of the difficulty of having clean under two beds—tho girls would never have time to study. Perhaps the greatest advantage is that more girls could hide under a large bed with less chance of being seen by the matron than could hide under two small beds.

These were not the only observations made in the two dormitories visited, however. In both places the rooms were very large and airy. At C. of E., a good feature is a study room on each floor where a girl might go to study when her room mate wishes to have a room full of company.

The Arnold Hallites have an advantage over the C. of E. girls in the matter of Irons. There they have only two irons for the fifty or seventy-five girls who live in the dormitory. Not only that, but these two irons are in the basement of the hail and girls from first, second and third floors must go down there to use it.    

All of the boys and girls who live on the campus eat in the dining hall in the basement of the girls' dormi-tory at C. of E. At Ottawa all of the girls (about thirty) and only four boys eat in the dining hall in the girls’ dormitory.

Spec-Yu-La-Shuns

We have always thought that up-perclassmen were supposed to be a little grown up, at least. It seems there are a few infantile-minded boys on third floor of Fahnestock who insist on throwing water. If It were just the fact that people sometimes get a little damp it wouldn’t bo so bad, but these gentlemen (?) aren't satisfied unless the victims’ clothes are soaking wet. When the victim has freshly cleaned clothes on, and some halfwit throws water on him it surely makes him feel good. We suggest that these infants either grow up or go back to kindergarten where they belong.    

If two of the female members of our faculty seem to be a little stiff and Jerky in their movements, blame the horses, or should I say, pity the horses. These ladies traveled a hundred miles merely for the pleasure (?) of going horse-back riding.

Otho seems to be quite absorbed in his work; particularly that of developing proofs. We are told, in fact, that he became so interested in one proof that he let three others burn up. Guess who?

I guess the girls just don't rate this year, or maybe they seem a bit less self-sufficient than before. The fact remains they can’t be trusted out of town alone.

The following items were written by our friend Laramie. He is the first or a series of guest writers who will contribute to this column in an effort to add variety. We take no responsibility for what follows.

Our reticent friend, Otho Clark, nearly broke the ice with his almost purchase of a car, pardon me, a Model T Ford.

What young coed received a letter with 9 cents worth of stamps on It?

And let’s hear more about why a Kline brunette blushed when someone mentioned "Junior and the Pig."

WILLARD FLAMING NEW

FORENSIC CLUB HEAD

The Forensic Club held its first meeting of the year on October 7, and elected new officers. Willard Flaming will head the organization: Alvin Lindgren is new vice president and will also act as program chairman. Other members for the program committee are Alberta Keller and Lamar Bollinger.

Programs for the organization include debates, musical numbers, readings, and short skits. For the near future have been planned a series of inter-class debates, with teams to be chosen by the class presidents.

INTERESTED STUDENTS HAVE CHANCE TO STUDY SPECIMENS

For inspection and study by those students who are especially Interested in biology, a preserved anatomical specimen is placed each week just outside the biology laboratory on the third floor of Harnly hall. With each specimen is placed a sheet of notes giving the name, origin, and similar information. These exhibits are prepared by Lloyd Moehlman.

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RICHARD R. BROWN TO SUCCEED CORSON IN N.Y.A.

Mr. Brown Highly Recommend-ed—Has Had Wide Experience with Youth

Richard R. Brown of Denver, Colo., has been appointed Assistant Executive Director of the National Youth Administration, it was announced recently by Aubrey W. Williams, Executive Director. Mr. Brown succeeds John J. Corson of Richmond, Va., who has been recalled by Richmond University where he is professor of economics. He is also State Director of the NRA, having been loaned by that organization to the National Youth Administration. Mr. Corson resumed his con-nection with the Virginia office of the NRA on Oct. 1.

"Mr. Corson has been a valuable assistant," said Director Williams, in announcing his resignation. "He is leaving NYA solely because he cannot obtain a leave of absence from Richmond University to continue his work here. We are sorry to loose his services. He carries with him the best wishes of the National Youth Administration."

Mr. Brown, who will assume his duties in Washington recently has had more than two months' experience in National Youth Administration work. He was one of the first State Youth Directors appointed, directing Youth Administration activities in Colorado since July 15.

Richard Rolland Brown was born at Littleton, Colo., in 1902, a scion of one of the pioneer families of the state. He was educated in the Arapahoe county elementary schools and Manual Training high school In Denver. He taught in the Denver schools for three years after graduation from high school. He then entered the University of Denver and received his bachelor of arts degree In 1926. He taught In the Department of Sociology of the University of Denver while working for his M. A. de- gree, which he received in 1927. Mr. Brown entered the Denver public school system in the fall of 1927, having been appointed boys' adviser at Byers Junior High School.

Mr. Brown hus long been active In boy's work, giving special attention to the Juvenile Court in Denver. He, has directed camps for young peo-ple's organizations and for five years was a part-time announcer for a radio station with emphasis on a program building the work to be done by youth. In 1930 he made a tour of Europe and obtained insight in-to youth activities abroad.

Mr. Brown, who has been connected with teaching organizations for the past decade, is a life member of the National Education Association and was general chairman of that organization's convention in Denver this summer. He was for years president of the Classroom Teachers Association of Colorado resigning that post when he accepted appointment as State Youth Director.

Mr. Drown married Miss Marian Armstrong of Denver in 1927 and thy have two children, a boy two years old and a girl four years old.

The only why to have a friend is to be one.

And when he is out of sight, quickly also is he out of mind.— Kempis.

There is always safety in valor.-Emerson. To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do.—Roger Ascham.

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BULLDOGS BEAT BACONE INDIANS ON HOME GRID

Oklahoma Team Is Held Scoreless Until Third Quarter— Final Score is 14 to 6.

The Bacone Indians were forced to retreat from the Bulldogs with the short end of a 14-6 score at the close of last Friday’s grid battle here. Ap-proximately 1,600 spectators saw the McPherson team fight to a successful finish, in spite of the fact that injuries prevented a number of first string men from playing. The strength of the backfield was outstanding.

McPherson outplayed the Indians during the entire game with the exception of the beginning of the second half when the opponents marched 69 yards for a touchdown before the Bulldogs could gain possession of the ball. McPherson nearly doubled the yards gained from scrimmage on Bacone while first downs were 15 for McPherson and 12 for the Indians.

In the fore part of the second quarter Zuhars made a 27 yard run and advanced the ball to the 12 yard line. In the next play Haun took the ball on a left end run and made a touchdown. Haun then made good the attempt for the extra point by kicking a goal. In the final quarter the Bulldogs started a rush down the field. Haskell, substitute for Zuhars, who had a side injury, gained 20 yards and a first down for the Bulldogs. The next play was a triple lateral pass, the ball ending up in Barngrover’s arms. Eighteen yards were gained by this play and the hall was put on the 16 yard line. On a line buck an advance of 11 yards was made. With first and goal to go Crabb charged the line to cross the goal line and score. Haun's toe added the extra point, making the total for McPherson 14 points.

The Indians took advantage of a weak McPherson line in the early part of the third quarter and on straight line plunges and a few end runs the Bacone team marked up five first downs and marched 59 yards before relinquishing the ball to McPherson. The ball was not given up until the Indians had scored their one and only touchdown. Rock-man, left halfback, carried the ball five yards for the touchdown and then attempted to add the point by kicking but the ball failed to go be-tween the bars, thus making the score read 14 to 6.

There is no question but what at times the Bulldogs looked very rag-god. At other times they displayed some brilliant blocking and tackling, but in general they did not play the grade of football that they did against the Wichita team a week ago.

At the present time McPherson has a clean slate in that they have not lost a game. They have before them next week one of the first games of the conference which undoubtedly will be one of the toughest games of the season.

Following Is the starting lineup: McPherson    Bacone

Moore .............. L E ............... Lowrey

Rodelander ...... LT ........... McLomore

Epps ......... L G .............. Record

Wiegand ............ C .......... Alexander

Vasquez ........... R G ..........Young

Colwell ........... R T ........... Zuaderer

Barngrover ...... R E ............... Moore

Crabb ............ Q B ........... Warsham

Haun ............... L H .......... Rockman

Zuhars ............. R H .................. Hay

Burress ............ F B ............ Fletcher

Substitutions: McPherson—Seidel for Epps, Ramsey for Rodolander, Haskell for Zuhars, Boyer for Ramsey. Bacone—Sammarippa for Alexander, Moseley for Anderson, War-sham for Record, Lowrey for Sam-marippia, Pierce for Warsham, Anderson for Juaderer, Mosely for Alexander, Sammarippa for Lowrey.

W. A. A. OPEN TO WOMEN INTERESTED IN SPORTS

Stutzman and Keller New Managers—Freshman Girls to Wear Caps

A call for new members for the Women's Athletic Association was the keynote of the regular W. A. A. meeting Monday evening. Any freshman girl or any other woman student who is Interested In a year of all-around sports will want to join this organization. One hundred twenty-five points arc required for membership to the organisation. Fifty points will be counted for going out for soccer and seventy points for intramural team in volley ball. Beginning this week soccer that is played in gym classes will count as W. A. A. points in that sport. Volley ball practice will start next week. For further definite information see Lucile Cole and watch the bulletin board in Sharp hall for notices con-cerning volley ball.

In the business meeting last night two new managers were elected for basketball and baseball. Mildred Stutzman was chosen for the new basketball manager and Alberta Keller was chosen for the baseball managership. Basketball practice will be played soon after Thanksgiving vacation and will end when the regular season is over. Baseball will be played next spring. The points of Aileen Wine who attended Ottawa University last year will bo transferred to McPherson College so that

she will be a member here.

It was definitely decided by the W. A. A. members that the freshman girls should wear their green caps until the freshman-sophomore football game. This has always been the Bulldog custom and tradition, so the practice will continue this year.

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He couldnt talk to the boys like doc Floorie did. We all sure had a good time.

Sun. 6. The band concert was offal good. Boy I saw a awful nice

girl with dark hair and------------------------

shucks. I wonder if Henrietta cares for me yet. Why dont she write.

Mon. 7. Letter from Henrietta today. Shes still OK and Im gonna be a loyal guy. Its sure swell to have a girl a guy can count on. Git behind me Satan so I cant see you. Sure sleepy this A.M. Missed brek-fast, they had it on time for once. A bunchof guys are havin a big card game acrost the hall. Boy would papa be mad if he found out I played with them. Anyhow I won some on the world sieres.

Tue. 8. Had a talk by a woman in Y to A. M. She just leened on the whatever you call it and told us a real talk. It was reasonabl and well it seemed to fit where you lived at. Course I dont think she knowed how growed up I am but I do see a theng or two I ought to change. I dont care though, I wish I could see papa and mama. Wish they could write me a letter. Had tapioka pie for diner.

Wednesday, October nine. . .Letter from home today. Had five dollars in it. Thats not much but guess itll have to do till I git them to send me some more. Glad to git it the boys got about all the mony I had. Hope the BULLDOGS beet Ottawa this Fri.

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