The Hesperian / (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1899, November 04, 1898, Image 5

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Senior organizations of equal merit instead of one. It was a entering, they were greeted from overy corner by grinning
W-Q source of great satisfaction to him that there was no discord jack o'-lantorns which brought back memories of boyish tricks
I between the Soniors of the respective colleges. a.nd capers. After deciding their future matrimonial status by
Dean Sherman, Dean Edgron and Judge Webster, as repro- bobbing for apples and other similar ideals the guests ad-
sontativos of the various colleges, spoke briefly. They were journod to the parlor where they woro entertained by a fagot
at their best as the temperature of the crowd bore witness. E. party. Stories, songs, instrumental solos, jigs and reels fol-
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Bertha Quaintanco responded on the part of the Soniors. themselves unusually expert in their song and dance special-
At a late hour the company broke up and the Soniors, singly, ties. Refreshments appropriate to the occasion were then
doubly and tribly tripped along homeward thinking, that after served, after which the party broke up.
all receptions were not so stiff as they have the name of being. Tho annnftl Hallowoion pnrtv 0f the Palladian Socioty.took
place at tho homo of Miss Geneva Eristnann, 3145 R street, last
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mo society was present inmost to a person, xne eany pare or
the evening was spent in various games, crokinolo predominat
ing, but tho climax in gaities was reached in tho public auction
of tho possession of tho renowned but mythical John Jones.
Mr. E. B. Perry opened tho auction, by a short sketch of that
hero's life, and when tho auction began fabulous prices were
paid for tho most trifling articles, each considering that the
possessions of John Jones could not bo over estimated. At a
late hour, light refreshments wore served. Tho following
persons were present: Misses Nora and Bertha Johnston,
Mamie and Nettie Honry, Blanche and Grace Rowe, Oush
man, Lewis, Smith, Cook, Butler, Case, Balsloy, Fowler,
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The Palladians took for their text, "Resolved, That the
United States should build and control tho Nicaragua canal."
Tho Dolian boys discussed tho topic, "Resolved, That tho
manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors should be prohib
ited by law."
Some of tho clubs are arranging a series of debates with
other schools. It is probable that contests will be had with Wheeler, Whitehead, Guile, Hensel, Secord, O'Oonnell.
oano, Wesloyan, Lincoln Normal and Omaha.
Tho Union Olub Saturday evening debated the question,
"Resolved, That tho people' in tho state rather than the state
legislature, should elect United States senators."
Roberts, Hcarn, Reed, Roper, Koch, Hewitt, Botts, Williams,
Lord, Walton, Mooro, Stringer; Mr. and Mrs. King; Messrs.
Roid, Boyle, Hunt, Sams, Mooro, Britton, Smoyor, Sturdo
vantj Meier, Benedict, Talbot, Hewitt, Funk, Roper, Pear
son. Borrv. Barker, Shepherd, Rowe, Perry, Hawloy, Marsh,
It is probable that all tho debating clubs will adjourn this rvobortH) Hutchinson, Zinser, Boose, Johnson, Townos, and T.
Saturday evening on account of tho political meeting at the j HLowitt
Oliver, whore Senator Thurston has boon scheduled to speak.
The Maxwell Club often discuss questions involving contro- Sopli-Frosh contest comes off tomorrow and it merits a
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Freshmen have entered. Dr. Hastings, togotlior witli Man-
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vorsal legal points. Last Saturday evening they debated tho
proposition, "Resolved, That Cleveland was not justified in ftgor McDonald of tho Freshmen and Manager Hewitt of tho
Sophomores, have worked hard to secure a sharp spirited con
tost. The second eleven will play tho high school foot-ball
calling out tho troops in tho Chicago strike."
Tho public speaking classes have been discussing many good
quostions of late. Tho propriety of a prohibitory liquor law
was debated Monday. Tho topic, "Resolved, That party
allegiance is preferable to independent action in politics,"
which has boon posted, will bring out good work from tho
debaters. This discussion will surely bo interesting.
From present indications tho preliminary dobatoo will bo
closely contested this year. About fifty have already regis
tered, and many more have stated that they intended to enter
tho contest. A foe of one dollar is required to register, tho
money to bo returned if tho speaker takes part. Tho regis,
trntion will closo November 5th, instead of Novombor 15th,
86 heretofore.
Monday evening, about sixty Dolians gathorod at "Angol's
Bower" for an old fnshionod Hallowo'on celebration. On
team after the contest.
Miss Edna D. Bullock, '89, last yoar head cataloguer in tho
University library, writes from Helena, Montana, where sho
is first assistant in tho public library, that a Montana U. of N.
club will bo formed during tho holidays when most of tho Ne
braska pooplo will bo in Holona. Tiioro are about a do.on
University pooplo who-will participate in the festivities.
Fountain Pons 69c, 89c and $1.00 oach. Each pon guar
anteed. History papor 5c and 8c por 100 shoots. History
covers 9c to 15c oach. All collogo supplies at lowost possible
figures at Book Department Herpolshoimor & Co.
Oharlos Bowlby of Crete, a graduate studont in tho Uni
versity, was initiated into Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity,
last week.
Havo your clothing repaired, cleaned and pressed at Gard
ner's Ruitorium, under Rock Island ticket office. Phono 708.
YOU WOULD FEEL BETTER IN
A PAIR OF4tUNI. $3.00
SnOES. 1080 O ST.