28 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
The Cornellian
Location
Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1912
Page
1
Prominent 18th century celebrities are announced to gather for a major social event at Cornell next Saturday. The notice highlights expected attendance by renowned figures and emphasizes the significance of the gathering for the university community.
Elaborate plans for the second Annual Colonial party at the Cornell gym on Saturday March 2 emphasize a full dress colonial evening. George and Martha Washington Betsy Ross Thomas Jefferson and other figures are billed with tickets available at chapel. The event blends formal recreation with inclusive college social mingling for students faculty and staff.
Cornell representative George Potgetter spoke on Savonarola in chapel Tuesday morning. The oration, which won him third place in state, impressed the student body and judges. Professor Lambert announced a ten dollar prize for the home contest winner and a fifteen dollar prize for a top eight ranking in judges’ thot and composition.
Ames overcame a tough battle at home against Drake to win 32 27 as center Hans Pfund sealed the victory with three straight baskets in the final minutes.
A speaker invites support to establish a custom that could turn a chance into a fair yearly event. The call urges collective action to make the occurrence anticipated by the public.
Coe achieved a notable upset by defeating Grinnell 20 to 15 on their home floor. The Presbyterian team claims a form of state championship, noting their lineup matches the one that beat Iowa 18-14 last week. Slutz was unavailable, and Ames is noted as holding a stronger claim.
The text explains that Aesthesian derives from the Greek aisthesis meaning perception, evolving from first to later perception. It notes the Missouri Wesleyan context that the term represents seeking and knowing the good, true, and beautiful, with an emphasis on moral and intellectual striving.
The visiting delegates were splendidly entertained and praised Mount Vernon hospitality. The Blizzard, blamed on weather bureau error, disrupted sunshine but did not dampen the convention's details or overall success.
Help cover delegation travel costs by buying one or two tags. Your contribution funds lodging meals and transportation for committee members attending events in Ames.
Sunday marked the finale of Cornell’s great convention with a strong missionary emphasis across services. Joseph Robbins spoke at Star-Aesthesian hall about Philippine work and unity among denominations. Shoemaker addressed a large audience at Adelphian-Alethean hall as students gathered for two o'clock sessions in the Methodist church.
Sophomores beat Freshmen 17 to 11 in the first scoreline of the second series while the Junior Academy topped the Academy 30 to 10. Crissman and Helberg led scoring for their teams as guards tightened defense and the finals pressure builds toward a Sophomore versus Academy showdown.
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