YMCA

The members of the Glee and Mandolin clubs are selected from a large group of interested and talented men.  The YMCA procures new hymn books.  The editors write on the worth of small colleges.  An inter-fraternity meeting is held.  The Freshmen are reminded to obey the rules, and the Sophomores to enforce them.  Students may have electric lights in their rooms, for an annual cost.

The new school year begins with a large freshman class, and publication of the names of those who matriculated.  Physical Director, Professor Forrest E. Craver resigns and is replaced by John W.

Budget for upcoming term is adopted, with student body vote of 425 to 3. Baseball team defeats Ursinus. Founders' Day program completed by Social Committee, drama festival to be featured. Men's Senate moves to increase College spirit by reviving customs. More information on commencement week program given by Social Committee. Professor Vuilleumier develops another device for determining alcohol content, "The Dickinson Vestpocket Alchometer". YMCA cabinet to establish information booth on campus. Freshman class opposes present honor system.

College Baseball and Track teams both defeat opponents in Saturday match-ups. Dramatic Club experiences difficulty in choosing cast for "The Importance of Being Earnest" to be performed on June 4. Mile relay team to compete in Penn Relays. College YMCA to send representatives to student conference in Gettysburg. Women's Athletic Association plans new point system for women athletes. Commencement program announced by President Morgan. Spotlight on Helen Wehrle, '22, and her unusual experiences teaching the children of Tennessee mountaineers.

A rather disappointing Belles Lettres Sophomore Oratorical contest is held.  The Law School again performs its production of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.  Hyde" in the Opera House, due to its popularity.  The editors suggest that oratorical contests be moved to a different time of year, to allow for more participation.  Dr. Beaver, State Secretary of the College Associations, speaks to the YMCA on life as a minister.  General Horatio King, honorary alumnus, dies in Washington.  Senior class rankings announced.

The YMCA campaigns for financial support such that some of its members may attend The World's Student Conference.  The annual Freshman Oratorical Contest is held in Bosler Hall for the Cole and Walkley prizes.  

The College Concert Company returns from a trip to northeastern Pennsylvania.  Englishman, former renown cricket player, and recent missionary to China Charles T. Studd addresses different associations around Carlisle including the YMCA and the Carlisle Indian School.

The Baltimore Alumni Association of Dickinson College holds their second annual reunion at the Merchants' Club in Baltimore, Maryland.  The YMCA holds its annual officer elections.

Miss Annie Louise White provides the entertainment of the YMCA Star Course with a monologue entitled "Flirts and Matrons" on the life of a modern society woman.    Dickinson alumn William R. Claudy dies of typhoid fever.  

The YMCA raises money for missionaries.  The results of the Athletic Association's annual officer election are announced.  Students are strongly encouraged to buy tickets for future Star Course events.  The Belles Lettres Literary Society elects officers for the year.  Students skate on the frozen creek.  The completion of Denny Hall is authorized by the board of trustees.  Dr. Prince is elected to the chair of History and Political Science.  A ladies literary society, the Harman Literary Society, is organized, and officers elected.

The fourth YMCA entertainment of the year to be the Kellogg Bird Carnival and Concert Co. The editors advocate for a revision of the incoherent Dickinson yell.  Examination prizes announced.  Raven's Claw have a new pin.

Annual Week of Prayer for Colleges upcoming.  John DeWitt Miller to give a lecture, hosted by the YMCA.  Dr. Prince is made an honorary member of the Union Philosophical Society.  Many students returned home to vote in the presidential election.  "Sound Money" students participate in a demonstration in Carlisle.  Dr. Reed gives a speech on campaign issues at the Court House, and then in response to the negative article about it in the Carlisle Sentinel, challenges any local Democrat to a debate, which none accept.

The senior and junior class election results announced.  The Allison Law Society and Dickinson Law Society announce their new officers.  The question of silver versus gold standard for currency is debated.  The law students hold regular Moot Courts.  Delta Chi moves to the third floor of the Stuart building.  The YMCA hosts R. L. Cumnock for its second entertainment.  The hot water in the gym is increased and the reading room hours are extended, as requested by the students.  Dr. and Mrs. Reed host an informal tea for the faculty and their families.

Dr. Reed returns and encourages the student body in regular physical exercise.  The upcoming YMCA concert by the Wilczek Concert Company is announced, and a description of the performers provided.  Newly completed Denny Hall to be opened for inspection by the public.  The Rev.

The names and home towns of the new students are published.  Dr. Reed travels to Clifton Springs, NY to recover his health after an overly busy summer.  YMCA's schedule of events is announced.  Laboratory space in the Scientific Building is doubled.  The steam heating system is expanded to more buildings on campus.  Class officers are announced. Results of the tennis tournament are announced.

Professors Morris W. Prince and John F. Mohler join the faculty. The YWCA and YMCA hold a reception to welcome the new students. Separate Weekly Dickinsonian and monthly Dickinsonian publications planned for the year. New Bible study courses announced. The freshmen elect officers, adopt a constitution, and chose their colors. From The Indian Helper comes news of $2,000 worth of damage from a recent storm and the results of a recent census of students at the Carlisle Indian School.

Despite cold weather, the Annual College Picnic is a great success. The Belles Lettres Society received a letter from well-known minister and author Henry Van Dyke. The Interfraternity Scholarship Cup is presented to Phi Kappa Sigma. A meeting of the Interfraternity Council rejects the proposed arrangements for first year / fraternity interactions. A more moderate proposal calls for a series of gatherings in the college gymnasium where freshman will be the guests of fraternities. A novice tennis tournament is held to discover talent for next season's team.

This week's issue of the Dickinsonian announces the elections of F. B. Giebel as president of the freshman class and Christopher P. Crook to the sophomore class. Football practice begins early in an effort to continue the path of last season's success. A committee of the Interfraternity Council presents their ideas for freshman involvement. In previous years, rushing agreements prohibited fraternity members to communicate with first year men; leading to a feeling of isolation from the rest of the campus.

Class Day is planned. Commencement is planned. Rising Sophomore John Burnite is selected to spend summer at German student labor camp. YMCA and YWCA are replaced with Dickinson College Religious Association. Interfraternity Council denies Phi Epsilon Pi and Sigma Tau Phi's requests to join. Belles Lettres Society and Union Philosophical Society unite to form Union Literary Society. Dramatic Club presents "The Fugitive". Summary of men's basketball, men's cross-country and men's tennis seasons.

YMCA and YWCA plan to hold Sunday School Teacher Training courses at Dickinson. College applies to Civil Works Administration for financial aid. Professor Leon C. Prince's speech on the Liquor Control Bill is published. Telescope from South College is repaired and placed on Beta Theta Pi house roof instead of Conway roof as planned.

The entirety of the Student Senate with the exception of the Senate President resigns and forms a committee for student government reform after new regulations were put into place by the college administration, claiming that the administration's actions inhibited their ability to function as a self-governing body. A point system is instituted for the Freshman-Sophomore scraps. Several concerts are announced for upcoming meetings of chapel. Members of the YMCA provide inmates at the Cumberland County jail with magazines, boxing gloves, and other items for entertainment.

The men's and women's glee club put on their first combined performance since 1925. The old Phi Delta Theta house will be turned into a psychology lab. The radio transmitter built by Dickinson students is fully operational and reaches several other radio stations in the eastern half of the United States. The radio station may be used by students whenever the studio is open. Student Senate cuts some funding for all campus organizations except the band, orchestra and the Dickinsonian.

Leader of the British Youth movement, Harold F. Bing will discuss "The World Challenges to Youth" at the next Y.M.C.A. meeting. Dickinson Men's Basketball wins against Gettysburg. Men's Football defeats the Pennsylvania State team. Thirty-nine consecutive victories counted for the Men's Basketball team (Over a period of six and a half years).

Men's Senate revises freshman rules and stresses the importance of the four (named) all-college rules. Sigma Chis win intramural boxing. William M. Gilbert, '32, wins German scholarship prize and German travel scholarship. Athletic Association proposes changs to its constitution. Class of 1912 plans to donate four lighting standards to be placed outside Alumni Gymnasium. Annual YMCA Tri-College Retreat held at Dickinson.

Professor Leon Cushing Prince plans to run for re-election to state senate. International Relations Club begins, plans meeting on Sino-Japanese question. Professor Horace E. Rogers presents paper to Society of Rheologists. Sophomore dance planned. Bishop Ernest G. Richardson, '96, is elected president of Anti-Saloon League of America. YMCA meeting discusses racial prejudice.