Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1909 — COLLEGEVILLE HAPPENINGS. [ARTICLE]

COLLEGEVILLE HAPPENINGS.

On last Sunday evening the students participated in an entertainment given by the C. L. S. The efforts of each member on the program were praiseworthy, and all renditions showed careful preparation. The senior society of the college is still very much alive and active. « This was their last public appearance excepting the commencement play. The debate was the leading feature. The Newspapers do more to mould public opinion than all other agencies was the question ably discussed by Mr. H. Post and Mr. D. McShane. Both the pros and cons were on the finger tips Qf the speakers and each argument was well illustrated with popular historical examples. Listening to their talks was not an idle waste of time, but instructive. Mr. McShane was able to convince the judges that his views of the question were the more tenable ones. Both gentlemen showed oratorical ability that, if properly exercised, will be of future advantage and benefit. The musical numbers were furnished by the orchestra and were very pleasantly received. The Varsity has been very busy of late trying to find out in what they have offended the weatherman, at least he has some grudge against them that they cannot account for. They have so far played five games in wind and rain and snow. The Lafayette Y. M. I game scheduled for Sunday had to be called off on account of the heavy rains flooding the grounds. There will be no game this week. Still base ball is very much alive at the college. The S. J. C. Base Ball League plays some very good games. Ten Innings were required to complete last Saturday’s game with the score 7 to 8. Green and Rettinger were the pitchers and they are made of bqse ball timber. Saturday afternoon a junior team from Rensselaer came out for a battle with the College juniors. After all had been cleared up it was discovered that the local lads had won the tussle by two counts.