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10 THE HESPERIAN The second number on the program was a violin solo by Professor Monzondorf. Mr. Menzendorf was a helpful friend to the society in the first years of its existence, and is still as accommodating as ever. It is superfluous to say that ho delighted the audience with his performance. Mr. McNitt is too well known both in and out of the University to need an introduction hero. His efforts in behalf of University appropria tions and other worthy measures, while a member of the legislature, have made him popular throughout the state. Ho spoko on "The Relation of the State to the Uni versity." His speech was full of practical suggestions, and showed by example ae well as by precept, the great importance of liter ary society work in a collego course Tho address was well received. It was followed by a solo sung by R. O. Williams, "J2. Mr. Williams is favorably remembered by many of tho older students as a member of tho Dolian quartet consisting of Messrs. J. C. Portcrfiold, R. O. and John Williams and Alexander. Miss E. 0. Field, '93, read an interesting paper entitled "Trials." It treated of tho changes that take place in a student's con ception of the world after ho has been grad uated a few years. Tho paper was full of good thoughts, from tho writer's own ex perience no doubt. Miss Field was noted while in tho University for tho careful pre paration that she gave all of her productions, and it seems that the trait still clings to her. Mr. 0. F. Tucker's vocal solo was a troat to tho audience. It was sung with excellent voico and expression. Mr. Tucker has earned for himself an enviable reputation as a musician. Miss Hunter took "Dolian Tales" for her subject. Tho speaker related some interest ing recollections of former members. She closed by paying a tribute to tho Dolian girls. T. S. Allen spoko on "Tho Collego Man in Politics." He was able to draw largely from personal experience, being an alumnus who has achieved no small success in that direction. Mr. Allen spoko for some time in a rominiscont vein, paying a tributo to many of tho early Dolians. Ho showed clearly and forcibly that tho socioties furnish tho best training that can bo had in tho Uni versity outsido of tho class-rooms, for public and professional men and women. Training that must supplement tho work of tho class rooms if the student is to bo able to use his knowledge to tho best advantage. Tho speaker omphasizod strongly tho need of college inon in political affairs. Ho would have every intelligent citizen take an interest in municipal and national politics. But ho would have especially those trained at tho University in the history and theory of gov mont, apply that training in tho interest of good government. In a few concluding remarks tho chairman thanked the society for the respect bIiowii to the alumni and assured them of the hitter's earnest support. Alroady tho effect of tho new hall is being felt and seon in tho society. Tho members are more enthusiastic and many now names are being added to tho roll. LOCALS. Go to Rector's for your hot soda, Patronize Westorfield. Ho is up to date on hair cutting. Frank Du Teil, 1020 O street, sells the finest cigars in the city. Call and see him. Telephone 250. Late periodicals can always bo found at Frank Du Teil's tfand, 1020 O streeot. Also tho finest cigars, smoking and chowing tobacco. Tolophone 250. Seo Dr. Hodgman for first-class dental work at very low prices. All students who desire to drink only tlio latest drinks will go to Rector's, corner 12th and N streots. On last Friday ovoning, Messrs. Georgo Shed, Bert Christie, and Edgar Clark were initiated into the mysteries of tf,io Phi Kappa , Psi fraternity.