Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1911 — Collegeville Items. [ARTICLE]

Collegeville Items.

Last Sunday the President, Rev. Augustine Seifert, ,C. PP. S., delivered the introductory sermon of the year, read and explained the college rules of discipline to the students. In his discourse he dwelt particularly upon the value and importance of a college education, showing clearly to the students their in dividual duties, and the manner in which they can best persue their studeis to their own great advantage and pleasure. A. Copenolle, Ft. Wayne, Ind., spent Sunday at the college before going to St. Meinrad’s Seminary, St. Meinrad, Ind., to begin his phylosophical studies. George Hasser, the one-time star varsity pitcher, and John Bennett, a former general manager of base ball, last Saturday spent several hours on their old stamping grounds.

During the week much activity was in evidence; among both the senior and junior students. The juniors enjoyed the initiating of the new arrivals into the mysteries of college life; the smoking club put the newly arrived burners of the “weed” through a rigid third-degree performance. It may be a singular, but nevertheless a happy fact, that there has been no trouble of homesickness among the college boys as yet this season. An attempt is being made to revive the military organization at the college this year. The drills, maneuvers and tactics will be under the direction of Captain George Healey. /' Of the college societies, the Athletic Association was the first to begin its particular work of the new school year. A general mass meeting .was called by the director Sunday morning. The constitution of the organization read, and the purposes of the association explained to the new members. The election of officers was then held with the following results: Walter S. Reineck, president; Charles McArdle, secretary; Joseph Lili, treasurer. According to the regulations of the constitution the election of the various board member.s and managers will be held next Sunday.