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imSS 4 El t 342 LoOAIj News. Vol. vii, ii i m !-:i 4 tt'i dl W &. ?' i- ih ; iiq m- I -Ii sessed. Our local thought he would com. pctc for the prize for the biggest nose, but there is one in this town Unit could get awn with him even on that. The University orchestra, organized this term, will soon be able tc furnish mil sic at all our public entertainments. This, wo Illinois a move in the right di rection as the University has the talent, which, if properly cultivated will make a first rate orchestra; and then when wc want any music we can got it right at home. At the last meeting of the Kntra Nous club the following otllcors were elected for the ensuing term: S. P. Piatt, D. II. Wheeler, F. W. Hohman, 0. C. Chase. Frank Parks, J. O. Sturdevant, President. 1st, Vice President. 2nd, Vico President Secretary. Treasurer. Sergeant.at.arms. Lieut. Dudley has succeeded in obtain ing a thousand rounds of cartridges for target practice next term; he has also ob tained a thousand blanks to be used in drill. The Lieutenant has taken extra pains to furnish every thing necessary to make the military department a success, and we hope to sec his etl'orts not fruitless 03' having a full company next term. A new arrangemout has been made for drawing books from the library. It is so arranged that all students may receive and return books both in the forenoon and afternoon of every school-day. This makas it much more convenient, as some wish to get books in the morning while they are at the University, and some wish to take books oflener than once a week. ' We found a note in the hall tho other day which read somothing as follows: " My Deaii Dear: 01 m e! " The se quence we will not publish, and you can perhaps judge what it was from the pre cccdiug, but wc would suggest that stu. dents who write such letters should be more careful how they sling them around, for wc cannot forbear to lead them when they come in our way. PitOK. Collior's astronomy class have been star-gazing lately. A goodly num. her of students for several mornings went to the University just before day. break to observe Jupiter and Venus, which are visible at that time. An evening was appointed to take- observations on the moon, but was too cloudy, and wc have not learned whether another evening has been appointed or not. In our last issue we mentioned the con. test between two of the first class board ing houses. The final settlement was made on 12th St., east of the University. Three of the most honorable gentlemen in the University were appointed judges for this occasion. The action was tieice for awhile, but victory soon turned on the side of No Is, and the judges received the due praise for their impartial decision. Two Freshmen who arc aspiring to the position of local editor at the next elec tion, undertook to display their skill at slinging locals. When they had taken seats at the table they were at a loss to know what they should write. After ran sacking their brain for some time, one he gan with " I think a jimnazum is wanted ever school in the country has one." Wc ask you all to support this young jounal isl in obtaining the position ho so much deserves. At a recent meeting of the Palladian society the following officers were elected for next term : B. P. Holmes, P. P. McCartney, J. U. F McICosson, Chas. Magoou, Alice Morton, MaticTiccmnu, Chas. Walbridge, .1 0. Sjurdevant, J. II. Worlcy, GitNi) victory for tho Freshman. The mutch game of base, Freshman rrr- President. Vico President. Hec. Secretary. Critic. Cor. Secretary. Treasurer. Chorister. Historian. Usher.