THE HESPERIAN.
Dave Rcavis was visited last week by his father and broth
er.
Fletcher has opened his mouth without putting his foot in
it.
Killcn is in hot water. He got a gentle reminder from his
landlord the other day. Ask him about it.
O. D. Polk has been hired by the medical department to
'steal material for their dissecting table at four dollars a month.
P. F. Clark has accepted a position with Ah Lung
proprietor of the nth st. Laundry,as private secretary. We
always wondered to what use Paul would put his peculiar
style of penmanship.
John Drydcn and wife, of Kearney, both old University
students, were visitors last week. John looked in upon the
three societies and refreshed them with one of his old-time
characteristic speeches.
Wc were thrown into a delirium of ecstasy by a visit from
two of the most popular young ladies of the Univ., the Misses
Pershing. They requested us not to mention it in the paper,
but wc knew unless we did the temperature in this vicinity
would become even like unto a furnace in the summer time.
A weighty question has been at last settled with apparent
satisfaction to all conderncd. At their meeting the Seniors
adopted a scheme for speakers on commencement day, which
was that of course representation, making three the basis.
Each course choosing its own representatives, reported as
follows; Literary F.. C. Wiggenhorn, C. S. Polk and P. F.
Clark; Scientific Elton Fulmer; Classical Laura M
Roberts; Engineering E. D. Howe.
On the evening of Feb. 2ist,the Class of 87' was entertained
by Mr. Cheney at his home on F and 9th streets. Although
this was the first Senior social of this college year, yet the hos
pitality enjoyed then, amply repaid them for their long pen
ance. One of the most pleasant features was the abundance
of flowers. Each guest was presented with a handsome bout
tonaire and the dining room was decorated with smilax and
flowers. The evening was pleasantly occupied with music
and fun, until the announcement of supper drew the party in
to the dining room. After discussing(?) an elegant repast they
returned to the parlors and held a short business meeting.
When the time for leaving came, all agreed upon a serenade.
Then they crept softly under the windows of certain digni
taries and made the night hideous with their music. Ajt lost
they returned to their homes, tired and sleepy, but well pleas
ed with their evening's entertainment, and satisfied that of all
pleasant and accommodating hosts Mrs. Cheney ranks among,
the first.
This friend of mine, his name is Guy;
Two friends we are, my friend and I;
He finds no fault with aught I do;
Where'er I go he goeth too;
Nor counts it in the least absurd
To walk a mile without a word;
Whate'er my wish, whate'er my whim,
'Tis law and gospel all to him.
We are not lazy, he or I,
Yet well enjoy full length to lie
Upon the couch, which in my room is spread,
Untill the sun 5s beaming over head,
Till breakfast time long since is sped,
And wc awake to find ourselves in bed.
"Tis folly to be wise," so said.
Some great philosopher I've read.
This world is fnll of discontent."
Frank Manlcyis blessed with one of "Job's comforters"
Miss Eva Schurtz, Brownvillc, was back among University
friends for a few days last week .
Miss Flora Baker has been detained from school for a few
days by the sickness of her mother.
Mr. Charles Goodman, a cousin of Mrs. Sherman, was a
visitor at the University on Charter Day.
Breech showed his fat face inside the Hesperian office the
other day, and reported business good in his line.
Miss Myra Clark was unusually fortunate last week, being
visited by her uncle, Dr. Clark, and her cousins, the Misses
Edith and Nellie Clark, all of Sutton.
A very few of the students were fortunate enough to hear
jxjtti at Omaha last Thursday night. Among the number
were Miss Cochran, Miss Laws and Miss Stratton.
The riddle of the Sphinx was as nothing compared with
one which now mystincs the school: Where dm that cane
come from; who paid for it? Anxious hearts await the an
swer. Our genial friend Piatt, it is reported, has jumped
his board bill and skipped this vicinity in company with one
of the hash slingers connected with Mr. Feddaway's popular
hotel.
Howe has come to the great crisis of his life. His mental
agony is piteous while he is trying to decide. The present
arrangement leaves it entirely to his own discretion. He
takes turns flipping pennies and drawing straws.
The girls are denied a gymnasium and as the dear crea
tures must have some exercise, they take it in the cloak
room. If you wish to know what kind, just examine the'holes
they have worn in the carpet.
Messrs. Gray and Marble were compelled to drop their Un
iversity work for a short time while battling with the mumps.
Mr. Gray retired to his home to fight on familiar grounds,
while Mr. Marble sought refuge with relatives in Ashland.
W. S. Pcrrin we understand has signed with Muldoon &
O'Laverty's minstrels for the coming summer. This troop
will make a tour of the principal cities of Lancaster, and
Cass counties including Raymond, South Bend and Cedar
Creek. Success to you Mister Perrin.
The Scientific Club met at3:30 p. m. lost Saturday. The
principal business consisted in reports of committees and the
presentation to the club of a collection of geological speci
mens by Miss Aughey, and of 500 entomological specimens by
Roscoe Pound. Papers were then read by J G. Smith, Miss
Helen Aughey and A. H. Bigelow. Adjourned to meet
Saturday, March 5th.
Invitations for Charter day were sent to all the acccdited
High Schools, but owing to the lateness of sending them, only
a few could be accepted. Prof. Drummond with five pupils
came from Plattsmouth, and Prof. Ebright with seventeen
pupils, from Beatrice. We hope that next fall we may meet
many of those who in our short acquaintance we found so
pleasant, as fellow students in our University.
At the called meeting of the Athletic Association, of last
spring term fame, held last Saturday, at 2 p.m ., steps were
taken looking to an active spring term, from an athletic point
of view. After the election of officers, a committee consisting
of Messrs. Clark, Wiggenhorn and Ansley, was appointed
to arrange for our first annual Field Day, to take place May
14th, and Captain Stephens was requested to reorganize
J the base ball club preparatory for early spring work.