Hesperian student / (Lincoln [Neb.]) 1872-1885, December 01, 1877, Page 256, Image 25

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    No. 10.
Looat. Nrcws.
250
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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