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NO. 7. LOCAL news. 1GB will bo as beneficial and successful in tbo future as it has been in the past. The first meeting of the University Uir ion was held Friday evening, Sept. 19th. The hall was filled before tho time for the performances to begin. After the sentiments in response to roll call, Miss Parks, retiring V. Pros., introduced Mr. Snell Prcs. elect. Mr. Snell made u very appropriate speech, discussing the features and ends of a literary society. A quin tette by Messrs Harrington and Cox, and Misses Parks, Codding anil Hall, fol lowed. Then came a select reading by Miss Codding. It was well read and ap. predated. S. J). Cox then delivered an oration, "Great men of modern times." Miss Emma Parks then read a very inter esting essay upon "Tho Novel." The es say was a defense of the novel as an im portant factor of history, portraying the private life of the people of different ages. Mr. Stratum then delivered a live minutes speech upon .Washington's farewell to his troops, in an animated and graceful manner. Miss Jessie Parker's declama tion was finely delivered. Force, distinct articulation, and a good voice all com bine to make her un excellent declaimer. After a duett by Mr. Cox and Miss Hall, tho critics report was read. Mr. Ilarring ton then sang a base solo. Tho debate was postponed. The Palladians wore promptly on hand with a meeting on tho 12th. The audi ence was large and with two noticeable exceptions paid the closest attention. Mr. "Worley opened society and intro. duccd Mr. II. K. "Wolfe, President-elect. Mr. Wolfo made some appiopriatc re marks upon the custom of delivering in augurals, the usefulness of literary socle lies, the necessity of making individual interests subordinate to tho general wcl faro of the society, and pointed out a few places where there was room for Improve ment. A piano solo was then given by our old friend, llalsey Fitch. Mr. Fitch's playing was a treat all, and especially to his old friends who so often heard him i11 days gone by. Following the solo was a declamation by Mr. Olmstcad. The gen tlcman had his speech but imperfectly learned and sat down with the promise of another after a time, which he did know. An essay by Mr. Snell on tho "Utility of Culture" was listened to with interest. A vocal solo by Mrs. Dobbins was well appreciated. Next on tho programme was a select reading by Miss Maud Mill ion. Mr. Fisher follows with a humor ous essay on "Noses" which provoked numerous audible smiles. Mr. "Worley then delivered an extemporaneous speecli on tho University, tho subject being given him by the President. Mr. "Worley did himself great credit in this somewhat dif ficult task. After an instrumental solo by Miss Harlow, Mr. 01 instead took the floor and delivered a declamation in such a manner as to atone for his former mis fortune and to gain new laurels besides. Mr. Caldwell thou gave an oration upon the "Tramp," which was loo good to muti late by an attempt to synopsize in our lim ited space. Tho debate being closed for lack of time, tlie exercises closed. The Palladian is a good society and means business. Tho man with tho bicycle is Bion J. Arnold of Ashland. Tho bicyle is entire ly of his own construction, made from a shapeless mass of iron, and a little wood for tho front wheel. Mr. Arnold is u natural machinist and can't help it, anymore than a boarding house can to make hash. Tho bicycle is an innocent looking creature as it loans quietly agaii.sl the fence, and is very obedient whenunder its owner; but when Yo Local in response to an invita tion from its accommodating owner, cau tiously approached and endeavored to mount, it showed signs of restlessness. However, by having Mr. Arnold hold it by the bits, we succeeded in mounting, and wo turned it loose. It hadn't gone more than ten feet when it took a notion to lie down. We expostulated, pulled it
