THE HESPERIAN.
It is not only whispered but actually told out loud, that
the Freshmen were unmercifully plucked in German.
The Musicalc given by Miss Cochran at the close of last
term was a decided success. The performers all "did them,
selves proud," but the piano solo by Miss Cochran, and the
vocal solo by Miss Lillibridgc deserve especial mention. The
citizens were well represented at the entertainment and could
not fail to sec that the musical department is worthy of sup
port whether it receives it or not.
The regents met on the 15th and transacted some unimpor
tant business. The literary societies were relieved from any
further apprehension of having to pay extensive gas-bills.
The Philodiceans were granted the use of the chapel, for their
meetings until June. They provided uniforms for the Cadet
Band. Drill was abolished during the winter term, and some
resolutions regarding the tutors, course of study, etc., were
adopted.
Sample "University Notes" from the Omaha Excelsior, C.
G. McMillan correspondent ($2.00 per year in advance):
"Miss Mashcmall slid down the stair railing yesterday in the
presence of several class mates. The feat was gracefully ac
complished." "Tutor StufTcm has purchased a new pair of
boots and a fine necktie." "One of the Seniors is perfectly
happy; life is too short to tell how or why." "Tuesday
morning a small bird perched upon the roof of the main build
ing and remained there several minutes."
We dislike to advertise Mr. E. C. Wiggcnhorn, "Well
Spring" c'rspt. by constantly referring to him and his bril
iant style, and would not do so now if he were not suffering
for good sensible advice. Young man, get a type writer.
There is no chance for you to secure brains, but you can by
the use of a Hall or a Remington make yourself understood to
the intelligent manipulator of the types. Get a type writer c
print your lucubrations with your own fair hand; then add
foot-notes to all your jokes and your reputation will be great
ly enhanced.
A remarkably fresh young Freshman has had a lot of slips
printed to paste in the north-west corner, of the covets of his
books. They bear .the inscription "Private library of N. G.
Blank. Stranger or friend if there is aught in this volume of val
ue to you, read and profit thereby." Poor unsophisticated idiot!
tnlcss than six months he will cover that pleasant invitation to
borrow with a blood red label bearing a death's head and an
admonition to "Bring this book back or be shot!" College
will give that innocent young man something more than he
can dig out of text books.
On Monday morning December 28th an hour or two after
the workmen on the Laboratory had begun operations for the
day the large chimney on the west gable fell with a crash, car
rying with it a portion of the wall, the scaffolding, and several
men. The mass crushed through three floors, making a ragged
hole large enough for the passage of a small house. Two of
the men fortunately clung to rafters and escaped injury while a
third, a bricklayer named William Smith, fell the entire dis
tance, sixty feet, landing on the soft stones of the basement
floor. A tremendous crowd at once gathered, it having been
reported that the University had fallen, killing three professors.
The injured man was soon extricated and sent to his home,
where he at once received the best medical assistance. To the
surprise of everybody his injuries were not serious, being con
fined to several cuts on the head and a broken arm. The
cause of the accident was the giving way of the scaffold under
the weight of a large stone that was being hoisted to the
crown of the gable. The damage to the building was estimat
ed at three hundred dollars.
DIRECT POINTERS.
Go to Ewings for sealskin caps.
Attend the Lincoln Business College.
Go to Kelly's for fine work in photography.
Full line of silk mufflers and nobby silk handkerchiefs at
Ewings.
Kelly always does well by the students. Give him a call.
"Kleinc" Polk threatens to take advantage of Conley's ab
sence and run down to Cass county.
You will always find Kelly on hand to do good work.
Manley keeps a full line of confectionary goods, give him a
call.
Students will receive best of attention at Manley's.
J. R. McCancc spent the holiday vacation at the home of
Elton Fulmcr in Gibbon, Neb.
Bargains at T. Ewing's in Winter goods, don't fail to look
at them.
Dennis, the hatter, keeps a full line of gents furnishing
goods also of neckwear &c.
The cook of one of the boarding clubs stated under oath, that
as she passed a very exemplary and dignified student with a
female companion walking home from church one dark night,
she thought she heard a smack which usually indicates the
culmination of a warmer expression of feeling than the student
should have entertained for his companion. She was char
itable however and would not have believed her ears, had
the foresaid young man not tried to salute her in a similar
manner the next day. His name we with-hold on account of
oysters and various other considerations.
Best Stetson and Dunlap hats at Dennis.
Manley has the cream of the candy trade.
Special prices to students at T. Ewing &Co's.
W. R. Dennis should be your hatter and furnisher.
H. W. Brown keeps a full assortment of students books.
You will always find a large stock of hats at W. R. Dennis
Go to F. Hurlbut to get soiled suits cleaned and colored.
Fine clothing at T. Ewing &Co's.
Cadet suits, gloves and caps at T. Ewing & Co's.
Sam Westerficld is at his old stand and will make special
rates to students.
Go to the Howard House for day board. Best dollar a day
house in the city. You will receive prompt attention and
also warm meals here.
Our genial though somewhat windy friend, Master Franklin
Wheeler, boarded an eastbound train last Monday for the Me
tropolis of Neb. where he will employ his time doing nothing
until after the holidays.
Allen, McMillan, and Tutor Hodgman occupied front gal
lery seats at the Nevada concert. Behind them were a num
ber of unattended University girls who treated them to the
peanuts, loaned them opera glasses, and did everything in
their power to make it pleasant for the young gentlemen. Ter
ribly embarrassing it was, but no help for it. Reserved seat
cost $2.00.
The band is to be furnished with new uniforms. The sum
appropriated is not large, but the Lieutenant thinks that with
one hundred and seventy-five dollars he can fit the "boys out
very neatly. A close-fitting blue blouse, gold braided, will
be used, with ordinary dark pants and a neat low cap. The
effect will be much better than with the grey '.'swallow tails"
that have been in use for the past five years.