THE HESPERIAN.
debate, such ns this one promises to be, will be of much in
terest to us as students, since we will have an opportunity ol
hearing political issues discussed in the face of friend and foe
and from a student's standpoint. Since one or perhaps two
of the debaters will be from the University, it may be well to
give a word of advice to them. Don't let the party leaders
dictate too much in regard to your speeches. Say what you
think from your own standpoint. The audience will be bet
ter pleased.
We wish to caution the students, especially the young
ladies, not to become too much interested in the young work
men who will labor upon the new buildings in the future.
We also urge the preps not to turn the water into the lime box
for the sake of hearing the lime sizzle; and not to try to chop
bricks in two, for it takes an experienced hand to' do that.
The reasons lor such advice arc manifold. Those buildings
should be completed as soon as possible. Hence to occupy
the time of the workmen by asking questions will delay the
building just so long. Again, though the contractor is an
object of secondary importance, there is danger of his losing
money. It is very tempting to take a ride upon the mortar
elevator, or to ride the horse that raises it, but still all these
pleasures should be foregone, on account of charitable
motives at least. One thing though, all can do. The brick
pdes will make very convenient places from which the moon
may be watched on Friday nights after the societies close.
(July don't keep him out too long. This is not urged very
strenuously but is only given as a hint to the First I'reps and
Seni.ns, since everyone else is brilliant enough to know
v.hat should bs done during the erection of the buildings.
In the death of Emperor William, Euiopc loses one of her
most powerful rulers. For many years he has held the reins
of the German government firmly in his grasp, and brought
discordant factions and cliques into unison. It was he who,
in his lifetime, changed Germany from a lot of warring states
to the most powerful nation in Europe. Mis life work was
accomplished as soon as he had achieved unity in the em
pire. His death caused Germany to weep, not only be
cause he was called away, for he hail lived longer than man's
alluitcd time.but also because his son Frederick who is a man
moulded like his father and in all probability will carry out
his father's p!nis, must soon yield to the progress of his dis-
sc In case of his death Frederick's son would succeed
him, and his sympathies are In a different direction from
those of the father. So long as Fredrick lives the people
will be happy, for in him is reposed the confidence that Wil
liam ably commanded. One cannot help but rellccl on what
'his mind ripened slowly and richly in the long years of wait
'"g for the crown would accomplish, even in the ordinary
I'-rinof life could it be asuirnl. Il is nu old tradition that
'lie heir apparent always favors thu opposition, but Fredrick
'" the contrary seems to be animated by the dominant in
stincts of his house, and will follow the course mapped out by
hiv father. The important question for thu German people
to consider is, what will be the course of things if ill. new
emperor should soon pass away? This is a hard question to
answer. Hut It seems to us that the man who has offered to
the German people his 'unbounded confidence," and ex
presses himself heartily in sympathy with religious toleration,
a" J his pledge to make all financial reforms possible, will
leave an impression upon the German people that will not
easily be effaced. The influence that he exerted cannot be
entirely lost, and the interval, no matter how long that Fred
rick may be permitted to wear the crown, will be of inestim
able advantage to the progress of the German people.
Arbor Day will soon be here again and every one should
be prepared to plant as many trees as possible. That this
day should be generally observed no one will presume to deny.
By setting apart a day for the planting ot trees much more
can be accomplished than under the old way of planting trees
at any time. In this prairie state they arc not only an orna
ment, but they add value to the land. Their beauty and
utility is indispensable. It is a scientific fact that the planting
of trees tends to precipitate moisture, thereby extending the
rain belt. Socially this day should be observed among the
students as heictoforc. After the requisite number of
trees have been planted let the remainder of the day be
spent in some manner suitable to the various classes. Last
year the Sophomore class spent the day in Crete, where they
were kindly entertained by members of the same
class there. Those of the class who were charged with the
duty of planting the trees were necessarily detained at home.
After wading around in mud and being permitted to stand
under the canopy of a rain cloud awhile, they finished their
work amid sighs and tears. Some short but witty speeches
were made; then after burying the sentiments of the class
in an elaborately decorated box, the committee adjourned to
their several homes, each one feeling that he had done his
duty, and that the fruits of his labor would be seen and felt
at no distant day. Let each and every class, from I'reps to
Seniors, contribute what they can, by their presence and by
their labor, toward making this day a success. There are
some shade trees on the campus, but not enough. In after
years if we chance to stray around the campus would it not
lie a source of pleasure to know and feel that we had a hand
in helping to beautify it?
THE DISCIPLINE OF ATHLETICS.
All physical exercises, however pleasant at first, tend to
become irksome and distasteful when pursued systematically
day after day; but the very energy that one is obliged to put
forth in overcoming this distaste is a wholesome discipline.
Having recognized the fact that physical exercise is necessary,
and that the exercise is best which meets one's individual
needs, a man should pursue it with all the energy and vigor
that he is capable of throwing into any other duty or line of
conduct. Hy so doing, the training of the will U added to
the training of the body, and the lesson learned in abnega
tion and self mastery contributes the most important elements
to the formation of character. Add to these attainments a
correct method of working and a healthy habit of living,
and the young man will have had the best kind of prepara
tory training for the business of life.
The undergoing of present hardship for the sake of future
gain is one ol the most encouraging features connected with
athletic sports and games. That the participants may be in
the best physical condition at the day of the contest, they are
obliged to undergo a long and arduous course of training,
denying themselves luxuries, foregoing pleasuie, mid holding
themselves down to a rigid system of mechanical exercises for
nn ultimate object -the winning of a foot race, boat race, or
a ball game. If one man in a hundred will practice self
denial, and undergo hardship in order to win a prize in a
fleeting pastime, is it not an insult to the remaining ninety
nine to assume that they have not sufficient mornls to make a
similar effort in preparing to win the higher prize of life?
Prof. D. A. Sargent, of Harvard.
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