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6 THE HE S PER I A N. STRAY PICA'-UPS. U! U! U-n-i ! Vcr! Vcr! Vcr-si-ti! N-c-b-ras ki! O-o o oh-my! "Sst,,Sst! Here! Ilcic!" "I admire grit." Patterson. Business is dull with tlic slate men. Base ball begins to be the talk again. Get your girl and go to Crete April 12. Marble, Haft and Cope arc in the soup. " ."Eiitistoit.. "Excuse me! I am in the wrong pew!" Harris. "Those Sci's aic always up to something." Genrfg. The Cadet band would go well with the salvation army. II. K. Eagleson, of Craig, made a flying trip to Lincoln. Isn't it about time for the Maroons to appear on the dia mond? Why did Lchmcr leave the capitol so suddenly Tuesday evening? We may safely tally one for the scicntifs on their chapel escapade. Miss Carrie Sidles, formcily of '92, visited the Univeisity last Friday. Miss Gcrtuulc Laws, '90, was present at the inauguration of President Harrison. "Oh! tlmt.wc may remain always green," as the Ficshic translated the German. J. F. A. Williams, '92, was detained fiom classes a few days this week by illness. A. L. Frost, '86, and D. D. Killcn, '87, weic seen nbout the halls Friday afternoon. Owing to sickness, Tutor Emory was unable to meet his classes for a few day this week. W. C. Van Gilder, of Omaha, a fanner student of the U. of N. appealed in chapel last week. J. P. Hartman, jr., of Kearney, an caily student of the U. of N., was in this city this week. J. J. Halligan, '84, of Ogallala, was lobbying at the cap itol this week in the interest of the U. of N. The Piofcssor and senior class of the Auburn high school were shown through the University on Friday, Maich 8. C. S. Polk, '87, 0. B. Polk, '88 and Mr. ilenshaw dis tuibcd the stillness of the editorial sanctum Wednesday after noon. O. M. Males, '92, favored us with a visit Wednesday, and divers other days last week. He will not be back until he returns. E. E. Munger, an old time student of the U. of N. who has been attending the Rush Medical College at Chicago, returned to the city last week. The local rustler must "grate the front for to provoke the eruption of the ideas," as the French would say, for quiet seems to reign at the U. of N. The scicntifs arc endeavoring to bring back the days of their childhood by wearing boys' caps. Peihaps they will soon appear in knickerbockers. We wonder if there was anything of personal inteiest that prompted Newcomer to suggest the introduction of the '-class boy" custom of some Eastern colleges. Mr. W (in Freshman history) Professor, I have my lec ture ready, shall I deliver it to day? Professor H I'd rather you would not, I am not feeling well to day. F. A. Manley, 'S9, gave a most enjoyable supper to the Alpha Tau chapter and a lew of the resident alumni of the Beta ThctaPi at his home Wednesday evening, March 13. Alter some fumes, more smoke, and considciablc wind it has been decided that Professors Howard and Barber and Mr. S. L. Geisthardt will judge the oratois of the local con test. Mr. Ficd Belt left for his home near Bennett last week. He is not certain whether he will return next term or not. Mr. Belt is a good student and we aic sorry to sec him leave us. We have hcaul that Mr. M and Miss S attended the Afiican church a week or so ago and sang so loud and well that they leceived an invitation to sing in the choir. May success attend them. Dr. Billings gave a lecture at the last meeting of the scientific club. He has proposed to give a scries of lectures, once a week dining the next term if time and place can he satisfactorily ananged. Professor Shimek and the "zoo" boys impiovc these fine afternoons by making collecting trips over on the salt marshes and Oak creek. The professor is a fine companion far the bo)S in these trips. The University Cadet band rendered some very nice music at the reception at the capitol Tuesday evening. Gov ernor Thayer showed his appreciation by the delicious lunch eon tcndeicd the members. Ilcrbic Maisland registers a kick of considerable dimen sions. He remarks that he is only nineteen (39), and that he never parts his name otherwise than in the middle. Of course it was the typo's fault. Students utilize the fine Sunday afternoons to take a stioll about the city. Not long since several crowds, aggre gating about twenty, happened up in the dome of the capitol with telescopes to view the city. Naughty Sci: Well Mr. C, I don't suppose you ever saw across section of an atom? Mr. C; "O, yes, I have seen those several times. You know Webber had some of those under the big microscope on Charter day. One of the most unique specimens of fine art that has yet come to our notice is the artistically painted plaque, bearing the figure head of the patron saint of the "Piecanispieites," lately presented to the library by the scientifs. Fogarly ib becoming noted. His "horse's tail" response and that pioud declaration, "No sir! I'm a Sophomore," when asked if he was an undergraduate, were both published in the University Quarterly, New Voik University, recently. It is rumored that Baughman is preparing a treatise on current history. He has not decided whcthci to call it "Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Soup," or "The Sad Fall of Fogarty and Maible," or "The Two Johns or Triplets no Longer." Pi ofessor Charles E. Bennett has issued a very useful and comprehensive little pamphlet, entitled "General Principles for the Pronunciation of Latin Vowels in Syllables Long by Position." It is gotten out primarily for the use of the students in the Latin school, and will probably be used in most of the accredited schools of the state. The scheme as given by Professor Bennett has nevei been published before. It was published and distributed by Messrs. Sayer & Miller.
