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IfffJ'V ;', ",'7,igT-fjJ5-",?.'T .,. --. i K $ , 7V IfESPEKAK. Ir-.. R . then studied in Paris, lie comes to us from the Lincoln high school, where, lor several years, he has taught the modern languages. In the University he will take charge of the German classes, Professor Edgrcn teaching French. Hesidcs the filling of vacancies the faculty has been en laigcd. Dr. John S. Kingsley takes the chair of agriculture and biology, Dr. Kingsley was graduated at Williams College in 1875, and began scientific work in connection with Pack ard, Cope, Hyatt, and other eminent naturalists. He was made editor of the "Standard Natural History," the finest work ol the kind published. I lis degree of Sc. D. was re ceived at Princeton for special work in embryology. Dur ing the last two years he has been professor in the University of Indiana. He is also professor in the Marine Biological laboratory near Martha's Vineyard, during its summer ses sion. His work here will be chiefly in embryology and re lated subjects, especially in its relation to stock breeding. Harold N. Allen will take the position of instructor in physics. He is a graduate of the University of London, and has studied for several years in the German universities, notably Wurzburg and Strassburg, from which latter place he comes to us. He will hac charge of the meteorological work of the experiment station, besides acting as Dr. Brace's assistant. Ellon Fulmer is, this year, made instructor in chemistry instead of assistant. The change in the office of assistant in botany is noted i-lscwhcrc, Mr. Webber taking the place ol Mr. Pound, who lui. gone to Harvard law school. VACATION RAMBL1NGS. Miss Mooic remained in Lincoln for the most part. Prolcssor Caldwell spent his time in hard work at home. Professor Little visited in Wisconin nearly the whole va intiou. Professor Hicks attended pretty closely to duties at Ne braska Hall. Professor Wolfe visited his former home in California lor some time. Miss Cochran went to Illinois and did not return until the term opened. Professor Hodgman renewed old acquaintances and mem ories in New York state. The "buckeye state" had greatest charms (or Professor Emory and there he recreated. Professor Hitchcock enjoyed the breezes of Lake Minnc- tonka through the heated season. Professor McMillan remained at home and survived the dullness of a summer in Lincoln. Professor Hunt taught teachers institutes all summer in Lancaster, Otoe, Custer and Lincoln counties. Professor Howard remained in close connection with the bistoiic muse all summer. His vacations arc few and brief Professor Nicholson interviewed the "effete East" for some time and made a trip up in the Niobrara region, analy sing soils. Professor Shimek went back to Iowa to finish up some geological and zoological work he dropped when called to theU. ofN. Professor Sherman fled from the heat to the bleak New England shores, spending July and August in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The librarian, Miss Smith, spent most ol the vacation in a very uutcstful way superintending the removal of the books to the new library and the new arrangement. Professor Barber started before commencement for Eu rope and had an enjoyable season of travel and study. His longest stops were made in Homo, Germany and London. Professor Warner remained in Lincoln but sent forth his name and influence in the shape of two papers, one read be fore a California association of charities mid the other at the Toronto meeting. Lieutenant Griffith spent a mouth nl Hot Springs for his health. Later he spent three weeks at his old home at Grccnsburg, Pa., and some lime at New York, on I.onjj lv and and in Baltimore. Professor Lloyd varied her vacation by a week nt the Long Pine Chautauqua and a visit to Toronto meeting ol the American association for the advancement of Science by which she was honored with an election to mrmbcrship. Quite a large proportion of our faculty left the city din ing the summer in qucsl of plcasuie or health and some in pursuance of business connected with the University. Wc note the location and occupation of such as wc could ascer tain. Professor Besscy remained in Lincoln most of the sum mer and superintended the removal of the botanical depart ment to Nebraska Hall. His outings were .1 botanizing trip to northwest Nebraska, and a week in Toronto at the great scientific meeting. Professor Edgicii enjoyed a most novel and interesting trip of six weeks in Old Mexico. He was accompanied by G. II. Baughman '89, and together they had experiences which would furnish anecdotes and pleasant memories for many years to come. Professor Brace used his time both for his own pleasure and the profit of the University. He spent two weeks in Rochester, purchased apparatus at Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, visited a new physical laboratory at liaIlimorc,rccrcated at Washington, Norfolk and Old Point Comfort and later on the New England coast. More apparatus was secured at Boston and Harvard's physical labratory was examined, the laboratory of Cornell college was also inspected during the trip. The intcmicinc war between the two lower classes devel oped unexpected lealurcs this year. Last Tuesday night acorn, mittcc of Frcshies, enveloped in secrecy and darkness stole (own town to a sign store and asked for "some of them sticks dudes carry." They selected some nice big ones with knobs which would do to suck when thoughts of the old milk bottle crossed their infant brains. The bundle of 45 canes was deposited in that general repository, Tiik IIkspukian office. The next morning was spent in planning the grand cntrie. Towards chapel time it was thought best to postpone until Friday and develop more muscle. A few Frcshies came down for their cains. They were told of the postpone ment and then a Senior whispered "You have no canes." A ghastly smile spread over their faces, and as the truth dawned on them they longed for the maternal bosom on which to weep their griefs away. They got up stairs in time to sec the sophs march into chapel with the stolen canes and sadness filled the second floor and flowed down on the first. A few timely words from Professor Bessey at the close of chapel convinced both parties that it would lie best to take the rush and roar of battle outside the building. The fray occurcd on the west side of the building and the Frcshies took great pleasure in smashing their new canes. It was a lively row and was much enjoyed by numerous spectators. 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