Evening journal., 1906-10-11
"OLD DELAWARE"
is PROSPEROUS
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ply. For two years ne was Instructor
In English in the University of Wiscon-
sin. George A. Littell, from the
Clarkson, School of Technology sue
ceeds Lee o. Willis as Director Of the
Shop.
Interest in Athletics
The students are taking more than
the usual interest tin the difleran
branches Of athletics The new drill
hall and Gymnasium affords excellent
facilities for physical exercise and de-
velopment. At present the all-absorb-
ing topic,is football With a we'll ar
ranged schedule and the support of an
enthusiastic. body, this should be one
Of the most successful seasons in re-
cent years. The game as played under
the new rules offers greater advnn-
tages to the lighter college teams. and
speed rather than weight, win be the
determining factor. The squad. NUM-
bering about thirsy-fve. under the su-
pervislon Of Captain Messick and sew
eral Of the old graduates. Is fast de-
yeloying a strong. aggressive team,
The baseball manager has about com
pleted his schedule; and the especial
feature OF this department Of athletics
win be two weeks southern trip DIR
ing the Easter vacation.
To Play Strong Teams
The team will play the strongest
teams OF Maryland, Virginia, North
and South Carolina. The new Gym"
has made basketball possible. and IL
now ranks among the recognized col
lege sports. During the winter season
when outdoor work Is impossible, this
game furnishes a pleasant as wen as
beneficial form Of exercise. Track.
tennis, etc. in season receive their
share of interest and support Every
year the college is represented in the
field sports held at Franklin Field,
University OF Pennsylvania. Inter-class
tennis tournaments arc held every
June. The winning class receives a
banner and the Individual winner a
handsome racquet, which is offered BY
the association.
Organizations Prosperous
other student organizations are in a
prosperous condition. Nearly all OF
/ the new men have united with one or
/ the other OF the two literary societies,
the Athenaean and the Delta Phi The
Engineering Society, which was reor-
ganized last year. is IN prosperous
condition. Sophomores, Juniors and sen
iors are eligible 20 membership. Jun
) iors and seniors make original contri-
/ buttons from time to time.
Prominent graduates and other mon
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practical talks during the year. The
Young Mems Christian Association has
already begun It's years work, and
promises helpful service as in for
rer years. A movement is on foot 10
organize Current Topics Club. which
viii offer to Latin Scientific and Classi-
cal students the advantages already
secured from their club by the engl-
neering students.
A Source of Pride
The flourishIng condition Of the col
4 lege should be a source of pride among
the Alumni. Their practical support Of
their Alma Mater is very much neede-
at this stage OF "Delaware's' history
With a steady increase IN the number
OF students the college must have
more funds for general expenses. In.
dividual alumni could assist greatly by
contributions for definite objects, s0cl
as the purchase OF books for the gen
eral library. books or apparatus for th'
I engineering departments, books for thu
} other special libraries. or apparatus fo
the gymnasium. Every such donation
would bear the name OF the given ans
would thus furnish TO a graduate ;
! tangible connection with his Alml
Matre.