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206 EIHTOn'S TABI.K. VOL. Till, llu r I 9 !"! i worso than studying Sundays. On tlio wholo, we arc inclined to think such a ulinngo would be boncfiuiiirto lessons as well as morals, hence we suggest that a trial of it be made for a few weeks sit least, and it results are not satisfactory, it will be very easy to ruadopt the present pluii. The Juniors of 'TU-iiO aie determined to maintain the dignity, in full, that their position allows them. For just bclorc the Thanksgiving vaeution they have decided to appear in a literary exhibition Thanks giving and its reminiscences evidently be ing considered us an incentive to literary success.) We are personally informed that in this entertainment, a kind and friendly criticism will be expected from the Seniors; but from the Sophs ami Freshes nothing but unbounded admira tion and ptaisc will be tolerated. While Preps, unless they make the hall ring with huzzas, will meet the vengence of Junior broom-stick canes. We are anxious to know what will be the result ol this pre concerted arrangement. If it bring? suc cess, we shall then know the cause of previous failure on the part of Juniors, lo succeed in literary enterprise. The Junior class at present is the larj; est thai has ever been catalogued in the University, and judging from the Hlernty abilitv of its members, we are certain that they will present to the public an able class of performers. "The Sludents.-lA'Ctuic Association," is onew moie mulct way, vacancies in offices have been filled and the amendments, des ignating their icspective duties have been sanctioned. The object of the Akmi. ciation is now made public. Uy the at tachment of an amendment, the fund of the Association are t. be equally divided between the two literary societies. Tlioe societies have ever been emharrahscd by the want of sufficient means to repare the waie and tare of their halls, and to com plete the furnishing of the same. An op portunity is now open to the societies to raise funds. Uy this arrangement we hope greater interest will be concentrated in the management of the Association, ar.d by the cooperation of both societies, we may expect a tolerable degree of success. (gditor's gable. The Illini from the Illinois Industrial College opens its November number with i description of Florence, Italy, and after continuing almost four pages, the author informs us that it will be "continued in our next!" In a students' paper very few pieces will admit of continuation, aim the editors could be justly censured for pub lishing so long and tedious an article. The editorial upon the Soldiers' Reunion would have been interesting, had it not been so very indefluatc. The editor has evidently not the faculty of describing, in an entertaining manner, a scene of so much interest The essay on the "Poetry of Science" was well written, the thoughts being expressed in carefully chosen words. The arrangement was symmetrical and the genera! style commendable. The editorials of the Wittcnbcrger were very uninteresting and the locals not much better. The literary articles were fairly good. The article on "College Prizes" deserves especial mention as i presented all the bet arguments in favor of the custom. The oration on 'Oliver Cromwell" was a valuable contribution to the October number. The typography of the Wittenberger is excellent, superior to that of most of our exchanges. The University Mitsourinn bad a terse, dignified article on the "Conllict of Opin ions." The w riler had a choice command of language and was well versed in his Mibjcct. Ho might, however, have strengthened his position by quoting Gen Garfield: "Ideas fight even more than guns; even more than men. Put two an tagonistic ideas into the arena together, SfflVJC 955
