ON COMMHNCIJMKNT.
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was taken, not because of any objection to
(lancing, but on account o( the probable pub
licity of the Promenade, the implication being
that some of the unpleasant features of a pro- There is a query in many minds as to the
miscuous dance might disturb the reputation rcal meaning and purpose of Commcncc
of the institution. We think it a sad com- ment week; and in many institutions, doubts
mentary on the moral character of the senior us to what should or should not be done,have
class and a still sadder commentary on the led to altercations between classes and class
training given that class during its four mates, and to a want of agreement that has
years course, that it cannot be trusted to sometimes ended in bitterness that even the
give a Promenade in the Armory for fear that passing years have not wholly removed,
it will do something disgraceful or indecent. Before we arc fairly in the whirl of closing
Objections are made that many parents out exercises, therefore, a few quiet words may
in the state who send their sons and daugh- not be out of place.
tors here, object to dancing. But this is a Commencement is the close of university
state institution ; not a sectarian school. How life for the great majority of those enrolled
about the many parents who do not object to Js seniors in the different colleges; and is,
dancing? Provided nobody is compelled to therefore, an event that deserves to be
dance, has not one side as much right as the marked with a white stone. Work well done
other, whenJt comes to a question of rights? here promises that work will be well done
But this is merely incidental. hereafter ; industry and integrity and sinccr-
We believe an occasional say monthly it)' of purpose in all the student years,
reception or hop at the Armory, would do mean that these qualities will characterize
more for college spirit than anything else the man or woman in the new (and more
that might be proposed. Nor would it be practical?) life which each is about to enter,
anything much additional to what time is The world needs these qualities, and has a
now spent in social pleasures. It would place for an honest worker ; and so all the
simply unite for the good of the whole insti- world rejoices with a graduate,
tution and everybody in it the energy that is Despite the sorrow of parting with class
now expended by little cliques of fives or mates, the bit of pain which always comes as
tens trying to have a good time. one severs his connection with even material
associates, and the little shiver of dread as
one contemplates a future which must al-
"Make a minute of that duel at Princeton, ways be uncertain the Commencement
Mr. Shearer," said the chief to the news ed- season should be one of unalloyed pleasure,
itor. "Can't do it," replied the subaltern. Tlle seniors are the recipients of many atten-
"Why not?" " 'Cause there's only two sec
onds in it." Verdict of accidental death
caused by sudden increase of salary. Uni
versity Magazine.
AT TIIK CHURCH FAIR.
I looked on a maid who wns passing fair,
Bho caused my lioart to acho;
Another maid soon camo along,
And she was passing cako.
Yale Record.
tions and courtesies, they in turn become the
hosts of the friends who "assist" in the vari
ous festivities, the members of literary soci
eties prepare with special care programs that
will prove the value of their work and give a
reason for their existence, townspeople vie
with those of the University in making the
week pleasant for the stranger within the
gates, honored names of those who have won
more than passing celebrity are found on the
lrst of "attractions", social circles arc stirred
with new life and flutter a light farewell to
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