NO. 7.
LOCAL news.
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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
