Dickinson College

The Alpha Gamma honorary journalistic fraternity holds an editorial contest with the subject "What Dickinson Needs Most".  A humor paper entitled "Thalia", privately owned by several Dickinson students, prepares to make its debut on May 20th.  English literature instructor B. Floyd Rinker gives up his post to pursue further graduate work.  Professor Leon C.

The Mohler Scientific Society plans a series of meetings: C. C. Bowman will speak on the Alpha Rayin the Tome Scientific Building; Dr. John Frederick Mohler will provide students an opportunity to view the moon through a telescope; and Dr. Brown of Bucknell University will speak on liquid air.  On Monday the 16th, two girls, Mary McCrone and Nancy Reese, were injured in an explosion in the chemistry lab.  The Dickinson Players announce that they will perform the three-act farce "Honor Bright" at Commencement.

Several sports teams begin their campaigns: the track team in a dual meet against Schuykill at Biddle Field; the tennis team against the netmen of Franklin and Marshall; and the baseball team away against Penn State University.  It is announced that United States Commissioner of Education John James Tigert, L.L.D., will be the commencement speaker on June 4th.  Professor Leon C. Prince becomes set to deliver a series of addresses throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland following his March 29th address on "Modern Axes and Ancient Landmarks".  Professor Paul H.

A large audience enjoyed the presentation of the comedic play "The Patsy" by the Dickinson Players dramatic club in Bosler Hall.  The Patton Troupe, a trio composed of Lowell Patton, Johann Qualin, and Edward Qualin, performed a series of original musical pieces entitled "Six Episodes and an Epilogue" in the Chapel.  G.M. Steinmetz, editor of the Harrisburg Telegraph, commends the work and journalistic dignity of The Dickinsonian.  

Students await the performance of the Patton Troupe musical trio in the chapel.  The Dickinson Players dramatic club plan a three-act play entitled "The Patsy" in Bosler Hall.  G.M. Steinmetz, editor of the Harrisburg Telegraph, is secured by the Alpha Gamma fraternity to speak about and in favor of collegiate journalism.

Musical artist Lowell Patton and his ensemble procured to perform on March 28, 1928.  Dr. Roy M. Dorcas, Associate Professor of Psychology at Johns Hopkins University, addresses and demonstrates hypnotism to psychology students.  Professor E.A. Vuilleumier to discuss "Christianity and Chemistry".

Students await Samuel Grathwell's fiery "Getting By Your Hoodoo" lecture.  Victories against Gettysburg and Mt. St. Mary's conclude the basketball season and the old gymnasium is retired after a 44 game win streak.  Dickinson Law School Alumnus of 1904 David E. Kaufman is nominated as President Coolidge's Minister to Bolivia.  The Dickinson undergraduate debate team is defeated by the University of Oregon team, the first round-the-world undergraduate debate team.

Raymond Bell discusses the concept of television at a meeting of the Mohler Scientific Society.  Touring lecturer Samuel Grathwell to deliver his renowned "Getting by Your Hoodoo" speech on overcoming fears.  The basketball season ends with a game against Gettysburg.  The Dramatic Club presents its "Tea for Three" comedy show, starring Claude C. Bowman, Anna May Bell, and Fred A. Lumb.  The Student Senates meet with faculty to discuss student-faculty relations and the curriculum.

This week's Dickinsonian reports that the Medley Relay Team takes third place at the annual intercollegiate Philadelphia meet. Martha Sloan, President of the Women's Student Senate of Wilson College, will discuss "Practical Problems of Student Government" at a meeting of the Women's Student Government Association. The Dickinsonian announces a contest to establish the most popular woman, from the male standpoint, at the college. A brief history of the establishment of the Dickinsonian is published. Prof. J. Ogden Franklin speaks to the college Y.M.C.A.

Bob Duffy is re-elected as football coach for next year. Plans are underway for the Junior Prom. The Debate Squad will hold its third event of the season co-hosted with Franklin and Marshal. A list of honors students is released. The track team will open the season next Tuesday.