Dickinsonian, May 10, 1911

Dickinsonian, May 10, 1911

Senior Class takes trip to Luray Caverns. Results from track, baseball, tennis. Dr. George Katzge gives three lectures on Education in Germany. Minutes from Der Deutscher Verein. Copy of the Carlisle Herald from 1820 found with article about the conversion of early Dickinson to a Methodist college. More student contributions to the May literary contest.

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Dickinsonian, May 3, 1911

Dickinsonian, May 3, 1911

Freshmen win sophomores in annual cap scrap. Flag in college colors presented at chapel. Lecture to be given by Mr. Irving E. Vining about the " Types and tendencies of men". Phi Kappa Psi hosts housewarming to mark the remodeling of their house. Comus CLub dance postponed. Dr. W. A. Hunsberger resigns from post of assistant to the president. Short story titled "The Caterpiller" published in entirety.

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Dickinsonian, April 26, 1911

Dickinsonian, April 26, 1911

Dickinson defeats Swarthmore in intercollegiate oratorical contest. American Flag and set of silver presented to President George Edward Reed to mark his 22nd anniversary as president of the college. Professor Filler attended the annual meeting of the Classical Association of the Atlantic, found other Dickinsonians in attendance. Phi Kappa Sigma held spring dance. Carlisle held its annual spring festival. Harman Literary Society announces programs about women's suffrage. Long opinion piece about exploitation and conservation.

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Dickinsonian, April 19, 1911

Dickinsonian, April 19, 1911

The Skitchagenee Sophomore club held a dance at the Phi Kappa Psi house. President Reed told a story about improper youthful behavior, but the moral is lost on the student body. The Mohler Scientific club held a discussion of the Busch Magneto. A list of novels worth reading. Long essay titled "What Scared Belshazzer. The Varsity Show to be postponed until fall.

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Dickinsonian, April 12, 1911

Dickinsonian, April 12, 1911

Former Dickinson Professor Major James Evelyn Pilcher dies in Georgia, President Reed leads funeral. Deutcher Verein hold first meeting of the semester. Doctor Crider treats the band to a banquet. Student writes his "Thoughts of Mark Twain" Student saves a robin whos feet had been tangled in string.

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Dickinsonian, April 5, 1911

Dickinsonian, April 5, 1911

Combined musical clubs, including Glee Club, Mandolin Club, complete a tour giving performances throughout Central Pennsylvania. Roy M. Dunkleberger, class of 1906, marries in India while serving as a Missionary. Alumni Gatherings to take place in New York City and Bloomsburg, PA. President Reed and Mrs. Reed host evening gathering of the senior class. Old-time fair held in the Gymnasium for the benefit of the Athletic Assiciation. Comul Club dance rescheduled in observance of Lent.

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Dickinsonian, March 8, 1911

Dickinsonian, March 8, 1911

Annual indoor sports competition held in Gymnasium including boxing and a potato race. Charles E. Ziegler, class of 1896, elected Director of the Elizabeth Steel Magee Hospital for Women being built in Pittsburgh. Judge Charles Brown Lore, class of 1852, Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, dies of Grippe attack. Students of Conway Hall are preparing a musical comedy performance titled "The Magic Billiken" to be held at the Carlisle Opera House. Sigma Alpha Epsilon holds Founder's Day dance. Charles T. Corman gives lecture on Poultry Culture to the Business Institutions class.

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Dickinsonian, March 1, 1911

Dickinsonian, March 1, 1911

Prospects for the track team "forecast probable strength". Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest held in Bosler Hall. Freshman smoker held. Oratorio of the Holy City to be held. Y.M.C.A. to host a performance by the original drummer boy of Rappahannock. The Mohler Scientific Club held a meeting to discuss the spin of the golfball. Simon Pauxtis hired as new football coach. Alumni fund campaign seeks to raise $105,000.

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Dickinsonian, February 22, 1911

Dickinsonian, February 22, 1911

Freshman Banquet held in Harrisburg. Skull and Key society holds meeting. Annual fundraising for the Library Guild successful. Money for an academic prize donated to the economics department. Washington Alumni look to form permanent organization. President George Edward Reed submits letter of resignation. An essay on classic mythology in Milton's poetry.

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Dickinsonian, February 15, 1911

Dickinsonian, February 15, 1911

Y.W.C.A. organizes one acts as entertainment to large audience. Various fraternities hold functions. Dramatization of the novel "If I Were King" in Bosler Hall. Article about Horatio Collins King published in the Brooklyn Citizen. Several alumni hold graduate fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.  Alumni Associations called upon to reorganize.  Dr. Filler holds lectures on Roman life and customs.  The death of Old "Colonel" Agy, an African American janitor, is recognized.

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