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NO. 2. EDITORIALS. 37 not In college instruction inoroly, but, to u certain extent, in thai of tho common school. Tho teacher limy greatly increase tho oilleicticy of his instruction, by inoi (luntal allusions to thu fuels of tho world of nature, it is only in late years that our coll egos havo introduced their study, and thoy yet occupy a very subordinate place. JUNIOR EXHIBITION. For the tlrst time In Hie history of tho University, the Junior class will appear in public entertainment at tho close of the present term. This movement, is the direct result of a class organization. We understand that the programme is now complete, and some preparation already began. Judging from what we hear, we believe tho performances will vary ma. teriully from tho old stylo of society ex hibitions. It was only after some reflection that the class decided to favor the public witli this entertainment. Crowded, as they were, with the present duties of tho Uni versity, thjy had little time for propara. lion. Again, thoy disliked to appear within only one term of commencement exercises, for fear public criticism would censure them for trying to compete with the Senior class. But all such objections, it seems, wore linnlly overcome, in the fact thai, they would take time (or prepar alion, and would appear no the competitor of no class honors. This movement is by no means new in College life. So bonclicinl have these ex ercises become to undergraduates that in some eastern institutions thoy are de manded by the college authorities. Far from being prejudiced, wc wisli the Class ol '80 success in their enterprise. THE LEGISLATURE. and wc notico that students resort quite often to the slate-house for tho purpose of witnessing tho proceedings. This is both right and commendable. What is gained by observation of this kind is often as val liable as facts conned from the text-book. Ifit is the privilege of the citizen of a republic to have a voice in tho making of the laws of his country, it is ills duty to be well informed in respect to tho nature of those laws and the responsibilities of citizenship. The study of tho science of government lias been much neglected, and is yet in adequately provided for. To bo famil iar with those questions -which are of direct moment to us as citizens, we must gain the necessary information as best we can. THE SOCIETIES Our state Legislature, which convenes but once in two years, is now in session At a late meeting of tho Pal Indian Soci ety, direct calls were made upon the new members, during the time devoted to miscellaneous discussion, and sovoi'a! short but quite pointed speeches elicited. It is well for such members to make It an object to speak frequently in debate. Many students, previous to coming here, havo had no experience in public speak ing, Such ones ought, if possible, to join one or tho other of the societies and take an active part in its exercises. The experience and culture which may be gained through society work is no incon siderable part of the sum total of a col lege education. We would add, as a mere general re. mark, that since vacancies often occur in the classes of performers, the members ought, when possible, to prepare for such contingencies. Not only would eacii in dividual member have thus a chance to perform oftencr, but the society would lie saved the imputation of listlessncss of which a meagre class is an indication.