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No. 10. Looat. Nrcws. 250 1 measles. Well, lliu .surmise would he ahout correct. For ahout a mouth the disease has hceu prevalent in a light form, and we.aro glad to say that in no Instance has there hceu a dangerous ease. Nearly all the patients have recovered, and the others are convalescing. Prof. Stadler continues lo he on hand at his studio in the University, where he is ready to do all kinds oV oil painting. v Portraits a speciality. The Professor lias very many excellent specimens of this line art in his studio, which speak vol. nines in his favor as an artist. If this numher of the Sti'DUNT isn't up to the usual standard, please remein. her that, meiisles among our printers, the foot-race, examinations, and the general hurry of things incident to (he closing of the term arc among the dilllcullies we have had to contend villi this month. Vacation is at hand, and now the weary student can take himself home, ward to spend the holidays and gel a four line pull' in the local newspaper. He can tell his friends how they do things at " the University," and enjoy himself gen erally. Verily, vacation is immense. iMiss Rogers, assisted hy her class, gave a musical .soiree last Tuesday even ing at Pulladian Hall. The repertoire emhraced a choice selection of solos, ducts, and opera selections. We have not space to make special mention of each performance, hut all were well rendered and highly creditahlc lo the performers. The Shnkesporians have chosen the following ollleers. for next term: H. F. Steele, President ; Miss Eva Hansom, Vice President; Miss Anna llolhrook, Score tarv: ('. K. Stratum, Treasurer. The mouthers are well satisfied with the progress made this term, and hope to derive in the future many heneflcial re sults. PllK'lTV LlTTIiH Hi.UK-KyK!) STItAN- Hun. Is the title of one of the, prettiest songs we have ever heard. It was com-I splendid I posed hy Hobby Newcontb, the celebrated minstrel professional. The melody is bound to captivate every lover of good song, and remain fresh in their memory a lifetime. Price, J15 cents per copy. For sale by any music dealer in the United States, or can he iiad from the publisher, F. W. Ilclmio.fiO West Fourth Street, Uin cinatti, O. A social party was given at the resi dence of the Chancellor on Thanksgiving evening. (Juite a number were present, and were most enjoyably entertained by Miss May, the Chancellor's daughter, in her usual vivacious manner. Also, the Shakespearean Club gave a dinner to its members. They demolished considerable turkey and other Thanksgiving essentials and had a general good time. The Chancellor gave a reception to the Regents at his residence, on the even ing of the INih inst. The members of the Faculty with their families, the State olll cers and families, the Mayor and City Council, were all present, as well as the Hoard of Regents and a number of stu dents. The Chancellor and his family made their guests perfectly at home, and altogether the gathering was very enjoya ble. An omnibus load of students, both gendurs equally represented, went out ton spelling school, at Wolfs schoolhouse, about live miles from town, on tins evening of the 1st inst. They report the trip as a very enjoyable one. The Editor held Hie tloor, and, with one of 1 lie young ladies, was the lasi lo succumb. This isn't sur prising, for if lie can hold out at spelling like he can at talking, we wonder that he didn't stand up all night. In another column our readers may learn what was done at the cadets' recep. tion. but what was said remains to be told. We don't pretend lo know every, thing that was said during the evening, but what we heard was something like this: ""Why, how do von doV nerfectlv 3 another apple ? -no, thank