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THE HESPERIAN STUDENT.
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uumber contains n communication innk.
ing some good suggestions on the method
of conducting societies. Tlio faculty of the
University lias received the addition of
six new members and short biographical
sketches of cadi is given in the interest of
the students.
Long ago it was forgotten in this new
world that the cumin nci'ineiit oration
wus traditionally Latin, and one by one
the European institutions are making a
sacrillcc of the classic tongue. The Sor
bonnc in -Paris has thoroughly revised
its method of primary instruction, throw
ing out Latin entirely and substituting
mental arithmetic, natural history ami ex
perimental sciences. For the last time
the Ciceronian periods have resounded
through the vaults of the old Sorbonne,
and hereafter the University of Prance,
will salute right royally the world in the
maternal tongue. The last Latin oration
was rendered by M. Cartault, on Aug. 4th,
M. Jules Ferry, Minister of Instruction.
&cnte,
suuscuum fok the student m
Full line, latest styles at Ewing & Co's.
A job ollice has been added to this in
stitution.
Wilson Bro.'s shirt are sold by Ewing
& Co.
Who could study when a state election
is in jeopardy V
Books and stationeiy for the students at
Fox & Struve's.
No bbjr ulslcretW's and overcoats at Ew
ing & Co.'s.
G. 13. Hotchkiss has concluded to nc
cept a clerkship in Palmyra.
Students gel a discount ul ten pur cent
at Ewing and Co.'.
Don't you want some of those nobby
cards printed at the Stuubnt ollico?
For style and make up of goods, Ew
ing & Co. lead the clothing trade.
Students will find all the books at the
bookstore of Fox & Siruvo.
The handsomest line of fashionable
hats and cups in the city ,al S. Schwab's.
Elcgaut line neckwear and fancy hose
at Ewing & Co.'s.
The water in the well of the University
has an effect similar to that of Dormitory
oatmeal.
A smoky stove in one of the recitation
rooms a few days since almost caused an
alarm of lire to be given.
Go with the rush to Ewing & Co.'s pop.
ular ololhing house for latest styles and
lowest prices.
The members of the German class swear
vengeance against their ignorance of
the German language.
Try one of Dick's Best, equal to an
imported cigar, for 10 cents, at Herming
hause's. If the members of the class hi English
Literature did :wt pass, a pretty satisfac
tory reason is that their nerves'have been
AyVpaktm'cd by ' the eminent sweetnesg of
k. ." '
II. II. Easterday is slowly recovering
from his fever. For a time his life was
despaired of.
Students, you arc invltell to call at T,
Ewing & Co.'s clothing emporium for
fine clothing and gent's furnishing goods.
'li-reafior a policeman from down
town will keep the halls clear of roughs
on socioty nights.
A verv pretty line of overcoats, ulsters,
etc., can be found at the store Of S.
Schwab.
Young lady student in anatomy (look
ing at the plan for a new building)
"Where is its spinal column V"
The members of the Junior class do not
average much more than 1)1) per cent in
their examinations this term.
The Union society has decided that the
Democrats and the Deity have no con
nection. The Alumni are respectfully and re
spectively informed that they owe us a
dollar on subscription.
If the band instructor which the boys
now have does not do his duty, what pre
vents tcm from making a change?
A class in chorus singing has been
organized and its good effects are already
perceptible in the chapel music.
S.Schwab can show you the lategt
styles in men's and youths' clothing for
fall and winter wear.
If you want a lluvaun-llllod five cent
cigar, call for the celebrated "W. W."
manufactured by Woltemadctfc Wolf.
If any reader of these columns does l.ot
know how to spell Jemts, just call on a
lady of the Freshman class. She spells it
with a G.
Notwithstanding the terrible stale ot
the weather last Friday evening the
Unions had their meeting us usual Noth
ing like pluck.
The Slate Agricultural College of Illi-
nois lias forty live Seniors this year. Just
wait a few years and Nebraska will come
to the front.
When University students conduct
themselves in such a way as to bo spotted
by the police, it is time for them to
"swear off."
It is an interesting study to obscrvo tho
ninetet'n.year.old boys training down on
the upper lip preparatory to the 2nd of
November.
One of our noble Seniors has offered to
bet fifty cents worth of peanuts that he
can eat a soda cracker in a minute and
whistle.
The students had the pleasuie of again
beholding the bonign countenance of
their old school fellow, D. II. Mercer, '81,
a few days ago.
At last, after all patience had been ex
haustcd, the now chairs for the Palladian
Society arrived. They are beauties
though.
Perhaps it wasn't a blood and thunder
dime novel that" the Chancellor recently
saw a student reading, but more likely it
tvyaa one of tfioso paper cqvered elocution
'books.
Miss Laura Guy, an old student jt the
University, Ima not been able to bo in
school thlfj term. She is quite sick at her
home on East O street.
Wanted. Halt a dozen more pianos
placed at proper intervals through the
University building to assist the studonts
to prepare their lessons.
The University Battalion makes a very
imposing appearance. The boys are
striving to make themselves proficient in
the martial art.
We take pleasure in informing the pub
lie that it snowed last weok. Our poet is
sick and consequently our readers will
not bo inflicted this issue.
Students desiring acic simile of their
physiognomy, prepared in the latest style
of the art, should visit "Wheat & Ford.
Special rates are offered.
Mr. Adams has had a very seveio run
of Typhoid fever. His recovery is still
doubtful. His relatives have the sympa
thies of every student.
The largest assortment of Meerschaum
and Briar pipes, and a full stock of
mokingand chewing tobacco at Wolt
omade & Wolf's.
Erratum. In our German sentence of
last issue for harz read harts. We make
this correction for fear we may not be al
lowed to pass in Doutch.
Prof. Aughoy has been ordeicd to make
a government survey in the western part
of the state. During his absence ex-principal
Palmer will hear his classes.
It is said thai the Prof, finds the aver
age essays of the students this term high
ly amiialug. We did not know that we
had any humorous essayists in school.
No, young gentlemen, you must not
slay in tho gymnasium dining the fore
noon. Ton disturb the classes above,
which is a very unpretty tiling to do.
Pi of. Emerson has taken possession of
a room in the third story. It is larger
and will accommodate his numerous
German students hotter than the old one.
Mr. A. W. Field, class of '77, made a
lolling speech at the grand republican
ratification last Thuisday evening, in lion
or of the happy state of affairs in Indiana.
Groceries clump, Fruits swoot,
Syrup clear, Fishes suit,
Oysters cove, Apples tart,
l!crrlct blnuU, Uuiries oiun
All you'll llnd ut llormuuce's stand.
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Tho Faculty of llie University seems
determined that no one shall puss muster
in any study unless ho has mustered it.
Wo heartily agree with them, but Oh,
my !
Since Mrs. Dearborn caino to the Uni
versity a general improvement in the
ouuuoialioii of the studonts is noticeable.
Her classes arc making rapid advance
ment. We could not see any difference in
prices from foitnor years at S. Schwab's
store. He appears to soil as cheap as he
did last year. It will pay you to give him
a call.
We would mildly suggest to those young
men who are iu the hadit of furnishing
shoe-leather appjause during chapel exer
cises, Unit they invest a few dimes in a
minstrel show and do their stamping in
an appropriate place. That sort of noise
in chape) is very improper, to say the
least.
Quite an excitement was raised the
other day by a lire at the house of Mr.
Harrington. But, by the coolness of a
Junior, a destructive conflagration was
prevented.
Eureka! Eureka! Hcrmance & Cook
hare moved into their new storo in Rich
ards' Block, and are disposing of their
groceries so cheap anil rapidly that every
body buys.
Now when the Chancellor announces a
hymn in Cliapel, four young ladies and
gentlemen bravely step out to the front,
make their little bows, and open their
little (?) mouths.
Boys, go to David Mays and get some
of those fine silk haudkorohiels. He also
has the best assortment of neck wear,
and a fine lot of the latest styles of New
York IlatSs
As. wo remarked in u recent issue, what
has become of our bass drum V Extremes
seoni to bo in order. Last spring it was
was all bass drummer, and now, "oh
where is lie?"
We acknowleuge a call from the Misses
Tebbots with their friend Mrs. W. H.
OiabbofNow York. None of the staff
was present, but they were duly enter
tained by our angel.
is not there something iu the Book,
News, Periodical, or Toy lino to-day If
so Clasou can supply lie also keeps a
full line of University text books. Call
on him South side 0 bet 10 and 11.
Commend us to the practical sense of
that prep, who, for the passage from tho
Latin, "True glory has a place among tho
stars," read "Grasshoppers live in glory
among tho stars."
The Junior class has formed a league
and the next time nu.ione asks about their
examination in Mechanics or English
Literature, the University will at once
take a vacation to attend a funeral.
Uncle John Monison, the best tailor
in town, has just received a line lot of
French goods- Those nobby suits of our
last year's graduates were made by him.
Give him a call boys.
Tho Palladian festival of last Friday
was not conducive to tho good temper of
those who were engaged all day in mak
ing preparation. Their only consolation
is that "The Lord loveth whom he ohas
tonoth." Tho ladies frequently remark while at
The Little Store that they get much more
for their money than they expected. Tho
low prices on Laces, Neckwear, Corsets,
Hosiery, fancy work, etc., is tho cause of
it.
Since our notice of last issue in regard
to tho assistant sweeper which was ex
pooled, the girls have all gone back on
George. Foi his sake we will say that it
was all a mistake and he has never
thought of an assistant.
It becomes the studonts that while thoy
are absorbed in the interests of their lit-
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