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gives a brief, general survey of Monte Carlo, weather becomes favorable for out-door prac-
and several touching scenes from the life led tice. Running will be an important feature
then, by which he brings out the character of this work, as there is nothing that strength-
of the people of the several ranks of life, ens the mind and gives such endurance as
Aside from the short stories, the serial, "A running. There will also be given a course
Traveller From Altruria," by Will Dean in gymnastic training. Particular attention
Howclls.is continued. The closing paper of will be given to batting as soon as out-door
4 f V t rt r r ittiiinli. .. T .1 T') ....
wj iiiiiuuci, 10 an uiuiiu oil JOHl UCaCOnS-
lield, by Adam Badeau, which is profusely
illustrated by cartoons from the London
Punch, from 1847 to 1880.
Base Ball Prospects.
practice is available, as this is the team's
weakest point. We should have a good
batting team by all means, as many games
are won simply by timely batting.
Our base ball team this year promises to
excel all others. With nearly all last year's
team in school, and with the new material at
hand, we should heve a team to be proud of.
As the time is drawing near for the base ball Scv students have already given
im to begin its annual practice in the jrvm- prf ,f excellem ability, but until the team
gets down to regular and systematic work,
team 10 oegin us annual practice in the gy
nasium, it seems that a few words concern
ing the game and its prospects for the com
ing season at the Nebraska University should
not be out of place here. Everyone doubt
less realizes the advantages to be derived
from the friendly contests between colleges.
They increase the spirit of friendly rivalry
and college spirit, without which a college
would be undeserving of its name. They
urge us to put forward our best efforts, both
intellectually and physically. While oratory
nothing definite can be said concerning its
strength. There will be about thirty candi
dates, which will give the captain ample ma
terial for the formation of a splendid thiam
in the choosing of men for the team, the
players of last year's team should have no
advantage over the new men. We want the
best players, and we must have them.
The greatest drawback to the team in the
past has been lack of support from the stu-
benefits us intellectually, base ball playing dent body. Of course we have abundance of
benefits us physically, and to a certain ex- Jntf-Pwer support, inn it the students would
tent intellectually. It sharpens our wits. It 8 down into their Pockets with the proper
teaches us precision and gives training in a sPiril as lhey do in a11 lare universities, our
practical manner in the guidance of the body base bal1 season would be a financial as well
by the mind.-" as a howUnS success.
In base ball as in foot ball, team work is New suits for the team are needed badly,
the watchword. To accomplish this end, The old suits are worn and patched, and pre-
good, hard, conscientious work is required, sent a ragged appearance unworthy of the
There must be respect and friendship among institution which they represent. The finances
the players, and each should be actuated by of the Athletic association are in a preca-
the desire to aid the rest. There cannot be rious condition, and the profit realized from
perfect team work, when there is enmity be- the kindness of the Oratorical association, in
tween the players. The minds of all should giving us a per cent of the admission fee at
act as one, with but one object in view, and their local contest, is -hardly more than
that to win. Occasional brilliant plays do enough to pay up the deficiencies of the foot
not win, but steady team work. The aim of ball team. If we desire to make the base
the practice in the gymnasium, is to prepare ball season a success we must do our part,
the team for good hard work as soon as the The team will do theirs.