Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1897 volume:

TO PROF J. H. WILSON, Ph. D., WHOSE LIFE ' S WORK IN THE INTEREST OF CLASSICAL LEARNING STANDS AS A PERPETUAL MONU- MENT TO HIS NAME, THIS VOLUME IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED. F. E. DORRIS. H. HAMILTON. E. H. DUFF. C. A. WYLIE. B. S. BLAKE. EDITORIAL BOARD.a HOWARD HAMILTON, ' 97, - - - -) . BENJ. S. BLAKE, ' gS, - - - - - , Editors-in-Ch.ef, ELBRIDGE H. DUFF, ' 99, - - Local Editor. C LARE ' CE TRIPP, ' 97, Athletic and Alumni Editor. T-T r TT IT- nr r) T TO ■ | Christian Union and FLO D E. DORRIS, 99. | Exchange Editor. C. A. WYLIE, ' 97 ..... Business Manager. A. S. COLLINS, ' 99, - - -. - - - - Artist. INSTRUCTORS AND FACULTY.. J. B. : IclIlCHAEL, D. D., President, And Alumni Professor of Logic. Philosophy and Biblical Instruction. John- H. JIcI Iii,L-AX, L. D., Vice-President And Professor of Latin and Helirew. Mrs. Jennie Logue Campbell, A. JL, Lady Principal and Professor of English Literature. J. H. Wilson, Ph. D., Professor of Greek. Thos. H. Rogers, A. RL, Prof, of Mathematics. Russell Gr. h. m, D. D., Professor of Social Science. Clementine C. lvin, A. : L, Professor German and Elocution. Samuel S. Maxwell, Ph. D., Professor of Biology. J. X. Swan. Ph. D., Pressley Professor of Chemistry and Physics. Dr. J. B. Herbert, Professor of ' ocal and Instrumental IMusic. CARRIE Sipher, Mrs. W. H. Sexton. Alice WiNBiGLER, A. M., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Astrononi} ' . Thos. H. McClanahan, Instructor in Practical Surveying and Engineering. Grace Helen Woodburn, Instructor in Latin. A. M. Arthur C. Johnson, Biolo,gical Laboratory Assistant. Roy H. Brownlee, Chemical Laboratory Assistant. PROF. J. H. WILSON. ' 0 ' Jt JOHN H. WILSON graduated from the Indiana State University in iS6o, with the degree of A. B. From the same institution he received the degree of A. M. in 1863. In 1861, he was tendered the Chair of Latin in Monmouth College, which he accepted and occupied for five years. He was then transferred to the Chair of Mathematics, in which he served for ten years. In 1S75, he was elected to the Chair of Greek which he still occupies. In all these different departments he rendered most efficient and acceptable service. In 1SS5, in recognition of his superior merit and ability. Parsons College conferred upon him the degree Ph. D. Professor Wilson is a man of solid worth, clear in discernment, sound in judgment, accurate in scholarship and thorough in teaching. He is the senior professor and may with propriety be called the dean of the faculty. He has just completed his thirtj ' -sixth year in connection with Monmouth College, and is highly esteemed and respected, not only b}- the students now in college, but also by a long list of graduates. Honor to whom honor. ' ' LITERARY SOCIETIES. .j JIonmouth College takes great interest in literary- matters in general and pardonable pride in its four literar}- societies in particular. These four societies are all well organized and afford the best of opportunities for mental culture and discipline. There are no fraternities here, and consequently the work of these societies is not hindered by those social organizations. Three of these societies are coeval with the college itself. The Aletheorian, the j ' oungest, was founded some five years later. The Philom.-vThean Society, the predecessor of the present A. B. L., was founded October, 1S57. This name, however, was retained but a few weeks, when, the organization remaining the same, it was changed to Amateurs des Bei.LES Lettres. This name, however, was too long for common use and so it was shortened, by common consent, to the initials . . B. L.. l v which name it is known today. The Aletheoriax SocieTv was founded somewhat later. The date of its organization is 1S62, and it first consisted of nine members. Soon after its organization the society received a chal- lenge to a contest from A. B. L. The challenge was accepted and this was the first of a series of annual contests which lasted same twenty 3-ears but which have now been discontinued. The first society to be organized in Monmouth College was The Erodelphi.an, and l oth Philadelphi.an and Eccritean look to this as their common origin. This society was founded the very month of the organization of the college itself. In January of the next year, however, alive to the fact that friendh- and generous rivalry is a mutual stimulus, the societ}- decided to divide and form two societies. Accordingh , Januarv ' 9, 1S57, two brothers, James R. Harris and Daniel Harris, were chosen to divide the members in two equal bands. This the}- did, alternately choosing names from the roll of members. Daniel Harris and his followers organized the Eccritean, while James R. Harris and his followers, retaining substantially the organization of the old Erodelphian Society- but changing the name, founded the Philadelphian Society. The name Philadelphian has, however, been shortened, and the society is now known as Philo. As thus constituted these two societies exist toda3 That their respective founders were Ijrothers, was trul)- sj-mbolical of the fraternal relations that have ever existed between these two societies. They have e -er l)e2n rivals, but friandly ones; not as enemies, but as brothers. Not the least factor in the successful w-ork of the societies hitherto have been the literary con- tests. For years the two ladies ' societies held contests but ha -e now given up the plan. The Philo- Eccritean contest, however, has come down to the present time. This contest alwa -s brings out the best literary ability in college and is considered the literary event of the year. Prehminarv contest, at which Monmouth ' s representative in oratory at the state meet of colleges is chosen, also arouses much enthusiasm in Philo and Eccritean. While in this there is no direct contest between these two societies, yet each society desires to represent the college at Inter-Collegiate. Besides these, there are numerous other contests given by the different societies to arouse interest in ' literarv work. Mon- mouth ' s en -iable record in oratory is almost alone attributable to its four efficient literarv S3cieties. PHILADELPHIAN SOCIETY.. Organized September, 1856. Beveridge, George, Brownlee, R. H., Carnahan, Frank, Carringer, Harry, Cavin, Roy. Chalfant, Frank, Cox, J. W., Ferrell, Dudley H., Poland, Ray, Gallowa}-, Hugh, Garrett, Mortimer, GilHs, John, Gilmer, H. R., Glass, A. W., Graham, Richard, Henderson, Arthur, Hanna, Alonzo, Harris, Thos., Jamieson, Howard, ■ ' Vincit qui se vincit . Johnson, C. L. , Johnson, Lee, Liyingston, Ralph, Luther, Ferd, Mahaffey, John, Main, Oscar, Mehaffy, James H., McAllister, V. F., McBride, D. L., McC leery, H., McClintock, Edwin, McKinnie, L. H., McMichael, James, McOuiston, Mel, McQuown, Scott, McStrayick, C. E., Milne, James, Mitchell, George, Morrow, A. H., Members 51. Montgomerj ' , Delbar, Norcross, Hiram, Phelps, Kenneth, Pollard, Lacev, Pollock, Kirk, Randies, A., Robinson, Lee, Robinson, Wm., Ronald, W. R., Sharp, D. S., Smith, Fred, Speer, Hugh, Speer, R. M., Thompson, M. J., Tripp, Clarence, Turner, J. H., Wallace, P., Wilson, George, Wylie, C. A., PHILO SOCIETY. ALETHEORIAN SOCIETY. Aude Sapere. ' ' Founded September, 1862. Acheson. Grace, Barr, Josephine, Barr. Laura, Beveridge, Ella. Clark, Ella, Hall, Anna, Hamiltou, Cora, McCallister, Belle, McCleary, Jeanuette, McGill, Laura, McQuiston, Ada, Meginnis, Clara, Nichol, Josephine, Phelps, Mary. Robinson. Isabella, Smith, Nora, Ste%vart, Erla, Warnock, Mary, Whauuell. Westina, Wilson, .■ lice. Founded January 9, 1857. Blake, Benj. S., Baird, Claire J., Brown, C. G., Barr, George, Campbell, Wm., Collins, Stewart, Dorris, Flovd E., DuiT, Elbridge H., Dunnan, J. AVallace, Dunbar, Robt., Findlev, J. W., Findley, R. I., Findlej-, Howard, Fee, D ' . M,, Graham, Ralph, Graham, Rov, Graham, V. T., ECCRITEAN SOCIETY. Sic Iter ad Astra. Graham, Archie, Garrett, Claude, Harvey, D. B., Hanna, Hugh, Hill, Ralph Jewell, Harry, Johnson, A. C, Lafferty, Guy, Lorimer, Frank, Marvin, Earle, Matthews, R. C, Matthews, W. J., McCaughey, R. S., McCov, Albert, McKelvey, W. M., McKirahan, J. R., McLaughlin, Fred, Members, 49. .Morris, R. W., Morrison, Guy, Munford, S. A., McCrackin, A. J., Soule, Earle, Soule, Glenn, S]jence, Howard, Tunibull, D. R., TurnbuU, W. G., White, Arthur W. Wallace, Johu, Wilson, Harold, Wilson, J. Miller, Wilev, Wirt, Young, Clvde F., ECCRITEAN SOCIETY. itiimiiiipiii A. B. L. SOCIRTY. AMATEURS DES BELLES LETTRES SOCIETY.- Founded October, 1557. Anderson, Louise. Blake, Jliunie A., Butler, Nellie, Breish, Alicia, Breish, Ethel, Bruce, Margaret, Bruce, ilartha, Carr, Sadie. Carson, Elizabeth. Christie, Charlotte. Daggett, JIame. Dow. Ella, Dunbar, Anna, Eakiu, Margaret, Eakin, Miua, Findley, Katherj-n, ' Droit et Aiaiit. ' Galbraith, Mary Gibson, Bessie, Gillespie, Myrtle, Graham, Aldah, (Iraham, Eva. Graham, Franc es, Harris, Mabel, Herdman, Ruth, Hoifue, Inez, HoUidav, Mabel. Loring, Jane, Lorimer, Elma, Main, Claude, McCutchan, Grace, Morrow, Blanche, Prugh, Pearl, Alumnae, 224. Reuwiok, MjTtle, Roberts, Kate, Samson, Esther, Samson, Tirza, Smiley, Bessie, Speer, Florence, Speer, Hannah, Stewart, Erma, Stewart, Lucretia. Sword, Eva, Torrence, Elda, Vincent. Elizabeth, Wallace, Anne. Wells, Maude, White, Cora, Wright. Belle, THE CASINO CLUB. -j 214 Xorth Third Street MRS. DR. HOLLINGSWORTH, Cateress. MEMBERS. Ferd Luther. D. M. Fee, C. A, Wvlie. J. V. Dunnau. O. X. Potter, D. K. Pollock, Guy Churchill. V. R. Rouald. Beuj. S Blake. jit.j . Xot so large as some other clubs perhaps, but still we mauage to enjoy ourselves when seated at the festal board. We have the proud distinction of beingtbe only bachelor club in town. With a commendable spirit of progress, and a desire to introduce something new ' the history of Monmouth clubs, we early in the college year issued a challenge to one of the other clubs to a literary contest. For some inscrutable reason this club would not accept our challenge. Although they put forth many ingenious pretexts, there is a suspicion to us that the real reason was fear of defeat. CASINO CLUB. LITERARY CONTESTS. Preliminary Contest, College Chapel, March 4, J 897. ' Government and the Individual W. R. Ronald ' Gettysburg Benj. S. Blake Mr. Ronald won and will represent Monmouth at the state contest this fall. A. B. L. Declamation Contest, College Chapel, March 19, 1897. Brier Rose Louise Anderson Jamesy Agnes Oliver ' Jack, the Fisher Belle Wright ' ' Virginius Florence Speer At this contest Miss Anderson won first prize, and second place was awarded to Miss Oliver. Philo Oration Contest, Philo Hall, April 23, 1897. ' Outlook of Our Republic A. Roy Ca -in ' Savonarola Kenneth Phelps A Modem Hero Da ' id S. Sharpe The judges awarded first place to ;Mr. Sharpe, and gave second place to ilr. Cavin. LITERARY CONTESTS-Continued. Philo Declamation Contest, Chapd, February 9, 18 7. ' Kentucky Belle D. L. McBride ' The Olive Wreath .... . . A. Roy Cavin ' De Valley and de Shadder Alonzo Hanna ' How Jack Vail Won the ' V . D. S. Sharpe ' Parthasius Frank Chalfant Alonzo Hanna was given first prize, and to Mr. Cavin was awarded second prize. Eccritean Declamation Contest, Eccritean Hall, January 22, 1897. ' Claudius and Cj ' nthia Stewart Collins ' The Swan ' s Song J. W. Dunnan ' The Vulture Eye S. A. Munford Mr. Collins was awarded first prize, and Mr. Dunnan was given second place. T. W. FINDLEY. GLENN SOULE. F. E. DORRIS. HOWARD FINDLEY. ECCRITEAN CONTESTANTS. JtJt.Jt ]OHS W. FIXDLEV. Eccritean ' s Debater, is a native of IMoninouth, but now resides at Kirk- wood. He graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1891, and entered the Senior Preparatory class in college in the j-ear 1S92, and is now a Senior. Since his entrance in college he has shown himself a prize winner in whatever contests he has entered He won first prize in declamation and also first on essa} ' contest. Mr. Findley is a fine writer as well as an accurate reasouer, and this favor came to him b} ' the unanimous vote of his society. GLENN SOULE, Eccritean ' s Orator, is a native of Monmouth . After graduating from Mon- mouth ' s High School, he attended DePauw University for some time, Init came here in his Sopho- more year. Mr, Soule came to Monmouth with a reputation already earned at DePauw, and shortlv after his initiation as a member of Eccritean was elected declaimer on Philo-Eccritean contest. This contest he won, but he has shown that there is more in him than delivery merely, and hence, this year,, he was elected to represent his society as orator. -Mr Soule is a clear thinker and puts his thoughts in clear, simple language. He is a Senior FLOYD E DORRIS, Eccritean ' s Essayist, was born in California, but later removed to Oregon, from which state he came to Monmouth. He graduated from his home High School in 1894. and that same year entered the Freshmen class in Monmouth. He has beau out a year since, so that he is now a member of the Sophomore class. Mr. Dorris is an original thinker and an eas3-, fluent writer. This is his first contest in college. HOWARD FINDLEY, Eccritean ' s Declaimer, was born at Independence, Mo. He attended the common and high school, and in 1S94, graduated from Independence High School. That fall he entered the Senior Preparator}- class of Monmouth College and is uow a Sophomore. He had not long been a member of Eccritean society, when he was recognized as a man of ability, and has appeared on many special programs of his society. In his Freshmen 3 ' ear he won first place in Chap- man Declamation contest, and afterward by repeated performances before society sustained his repu- tation thus acquired. PHILO CONTESTANTS. .j . . tHIRAM XORCROSS will represent Philo on debate. He entered school in ' Sg and the same year cast in his lot with the boys of the upper hall. Once before has he been society ' s representative on contest and fulfilled his trust with credit to himself and honor to his constituency. He is one of the societ} ' ' s oldest members, and experience and practice in literarj- work combined with his natural ability have merited him his position. He is one of the strongest members of the Senior class and seems well adapted to his intended profession of law. WILLIAM F. McALLLSTER will be the representative of Philo in oratory. He is an old member of the sjciety and one of her strongest thinkers and most brilliant writers. He has repre- sented the college in the Inter-Collegiate contest and secured a creditable place. He served in the U. S. arm) ' for sixteen months and was offered a good commission in the Cuban army but declined it that he might finish his college course. He is also a member of the Senior class. CLARENCE TRIPP of Washington, Iowa, is Philo ' s essayist. He graduated from the High school of that citv in ' 91 and from the Academy in ' 94, entering the Junior class in College in the fall of ' 95. He is naturally a fluent and elegant writer and well deserves his position on the contest team. He is a Senior. JC)HN A. JIAHAFFEY, another Senior, is Philo ' s declaimer. He entered school in ' 89 as a Senior Prep. He stayed out three years teaching and traveling and gave up a good position t3 re-en- ter college. Among his contest honors are second on Philo declamation contest and first on Elliott- Cleland oratorical contest. Several times has he represented the society in open meetings. ■ He is quite an athlete and this year acted as trainer of the high school athletic team. J. A. MAHAFFEY. W. F. MCALLISTER. CLARENCE TRIPP. H. E. XORCROSS. CLASS OF ' 97. MISS MARGARET BRUCE, President. Colors- Old Gold. MOTTO: — Spi ' S sibi quisqiiain. CLASS YELL ' Rah, Yoo, ' Rah. Zip, Boom, Bah, Ninety-seven, Ninet ' -seveu! ' Rah, ' Rah, ' Rah. ji-Mjt It is difiicult. in so short a space, to fittingly narrate the splendid historj- of the graduating class, to recount its triumphs and success, and tell of the accomplishments and attainments of its members. Be it sufficient to say that Niuety-seven has a record of which it is proud and of which it is not ashamed to place beside those of the classes which have gone forth from our institution in the past; that it has failed in nothing it has undertaken, and that its class roll contains as brilliant a list of names as au}- which stands in the long catalogue of Monmouth ' s Alunmi. Distinguished ever by its progressive spirit and the modernity of its thought. Ninety-seven has not feared to depart from the routine of precedent, and introduce innovations, which in each instance have proven an overwhelming success. It is sufficient to cite a few instances. Last December we gave a reception in chapel to the students and faculty, which innovation was acknowledged bj- all to be a very pleasant function and one of the most enjo -able affairs in the social histor ' of the college Again, too. we had the honor to be the first class to introduce in Monmouth the graceful costume of the universities -the caps and gowns -which we hope will continue to be the garb of future graduating classes. In the literary world our members have been particularly distinguished. Last year four and this year six of the eight of the Philo-Eccritean contestants were from ' 97. In society work, j ournal- ism and dramatic reading we have representatives of whom we are justly proud. In athletics, also, we have not been behind. The best catcher that ilonmouth ' sball team ever hail; the four central nieu of what was the best football line-up in the history of the college, as well as many fine track and field athletes, are members of the class of ' 97. It is with a feeling of regret that we bid farewell to our Alma Mater and go forth to battle with the stern realities of life. Behind as we leave man}- firm friendships and many pleasant associations, and we carry with ns many delightful reminiscences of the days of our college life. Going out to be scattered, no one knows how widely, we shall yet bear with us the spirit ot our Alma Mater, and shall face life strong in the individuality and confidence which finds expression in our motto: • ' Spes sibi qnafquain. SENIOR CLASS. THE ANAGRAM CLUB. J ji Among the enjoyaljle and beneficial social organizations in college, during the past year, was the Anagram Club. The club has no constitution, and by-laws are considered useless, but it possessed an unwritten law that a meeting should be held the first and third Saturdays after the full moon. The evenings were speut iu word-building and other pleasurable amusements. The organization has wrought marvels in the members spelling, and the skillful became so scientific iu concealing the vowels that detection was reduced to a minimum. The club is composed of the following ladies and gentlemen: Mabel Harris, Blanche Morrow, Eva Graham, Charlotte Christie, Hugh B. Speer, J. W. Findley, F. E. Dorris, Claude E. Garrett, Myrtle Renwick, Hannah B. Speer. Mabel Holliday, Pearl Prugh, Anne Wallace, E. H. Duff, R W. Morris, Vm. Graham, Fred. M. McLaughlin, Gu y J. Jlorrison. Carrie Eakin, iSIina Eakin, Esther Samson, Pearl Pollard, Ralph Livingston, J. M. Wallace, Howard Hamilton, Clarence Tripp. JUNIOR CLASS. MISS ESTHER SAMSON, President. Colors -Royal Purple and Old Gold. CLASS YELL. ' ' Whap-a-doodle, Whap-a-doodle, Hoo-rah-hee. ' gS, ' 98, old M. C. Jt-jt There are class histories and class histories but there are none, we are safe in sa -ing, that can compare with the historj- of the Class of ' 98. Never in the history of the college has there been at one time within the walls of the institution such an aggregation of bright students, learned scholars, embrj ' onic statesmen, promising philosophers, persuasive orators, and original thinkers as may be found in the Class of ' 9S. Yet, unlike some classes who think that there are no noble classes but they, we admit with all candor that there are man}- other classes, 1]ut we defy refutation when we saj ' that, ta king the class as a whole, we easily carry off the palm for brilliancy in all lines of work. Our professors are astounded, our fellow-students amazed, and the world looks on with breathless expect- anc}-. Realizing the enormit}- of the task of writing such a history as is befitting such a class, the historian feels utterly incapable. But if the history is not as it should be, it is not because of lack of virtues or achievements which should be mentioned, but because the historian is unable to find words which would befittingh- portray the incomparable brilliancy and worth of the class. We measure time, not by hours, but by events. Nevertheless, ours have been events of great enjoyment. Hence the present college year has passed all too swifth- and we are confronted with the fact that the }-ear is draxring to a close and that we are about to end another epoch in history-making. The j ' ear has been a continuous whirl of pleasures, interspersed with plenty of hard work. We have not onh- sustained our record for being a class which can have most enjoyable socials, but we have introduced into college societv an innovation which, it is hoped, may go down to posterity as a memorial of the Class of ' gS. During the year v. ' e have had two socials, one at the home of Miss Inez Hogue, the other at the home of Jliss Josephine Nichol. These were most enjoyable afltairs, although we experienced a few difficulties in reaching the home of Miss Xichol. Nevertheless, this did not detract from the pleasures of the evening, and we came away from both socials voting our hostesses most delightful entertainers and congratulating oiirselves that the Junior class -vvas composed of such fine people and that we belonged to the Junior class. On the evening of May ii the Juniors re- ceived the Seniors at the home of Miss Mary Phelps. An enjoyable time was had b} all, but mod esty forbids our expatiating upon the success of the entertainment. Nevertheless, this was an idea original vnth the Juniors and shows their progressiveness and depth of thought. The idea was well received and it is earnestly hoped that it may become a custom. Nor are our natures dwarfed, for we excel on the athletic field, and especially do we shine in the class-room. Ask the professors and listen to their common reply. They are unanimous in saying that they cannot understand us; our answers and theories are inexplicable to them. In chemistry and physics new elements are found, and old laws laid aside and science materially advanced. New- theories have been promulgated by us which have revolutionized political economy and rhetoric. Fond parents have their highest hopes realized when the}- see on the grade-card of their child a mark of ' 90. But there must be an end of all things; hence, histories must cease to be written; but never, until time shall liave merged into eternity, shall the remembrance of the Class of ' gS be blotted out from the earth, nor its influence cease to be felt. e t 5 OUR BOYS ' CORNER. ' . ' « Ralph G m. We don ' t know the exact time it would take a letter to go to Alabama. Ves. there are plenty of Doctors in the South already. Thomas H s. It is very eas}- to learu to be tough; anj-body can tell you how. It would not be expedient, however, to print a list of the most approved cuss words now in use. Howard J u. The motto of this paper is: Nothing for nothing, and verv little for a cent ' We send out no sample copies. William McA r. Keokuk is a city in Iowa. We are not accjuainted with the young ladies of that place, though we have heard they are noted for their beautv. John M y. Please ask your question in plain Anglo Saxon. You use several words we never saw, hence we do know what 3-ou mean. Claude G 1. No, we don ' t believe 3 OU are quite old enough to get manied. Dudley F 1. Of course you should be allowed to do whatever you wish in the matter. How much of Jloumouth College did you say you owned ? Ralph H — . Missionaries for India are in demand. Consult j-our pastor concerning the matter. C. A. W e. We do not believe it would pay to have a billiard hall in connection with the college. Arthur W e. Don ' t let a little thing like that disturb j-ou. We have been thrown out our- selves. But 3 ' ou ought not to stay so late. Howard F y. Yes, we believe it is j-our dut3- to take back the ironing board. You might want to borrow it again. Ralph McK n. We believe there is no such place as Oskaloosa, Iowa, on the map. Elda T e. You have gotten into the wrong corner. The editor does not know the differ- ence between a polonaise and a wrapper. No, we don ' t mean a wig. Ralph L u. Allison was not nominated for the presidency, thongh we believe his name was proposed. C. E. McS k. We do not believe it wonld be proper for you to take the girl 5-ou mention to the theater. Your first duty is to your wife, David T 1. The circulation of The Oracle is something less than 10,000. Arthur J n. Should cousins marry? Of course they should. We don ' t see whj ' a cousin hasn ' t as good a right to marry as an aunt, or an uncle or brother. They all get used to cousin pretty soou, anj-way. Robert !M s. A couple ought to live veiy comfortably on fSoo per year. O, yes, yoii are old enough. Claire B d. We don ' t deal in live stock. Address your letters to the pouy farm. Lewis McK y. You ought to take the pillow case back, they may heed it. Arthur H n. You did just right in yelling for the police Anybody would have done the same. John W e. Washington ' s birthday comes on the 22d of January. It is customary some places to celebrate it. Hugh S r. We never heard of a college at Tarkio. Mo. You must be mistaken in the place. Cl3 de Y g. There is no matrimonial agency in Jlonmouth that we know of. Advertise in The Oracle. JI. J. T n. We think j-ou did just right, in refusing to speak to her. Anj- girl who asks her father to kick a gentleman caller out, doesn ' t deserve recognition. George W n. We will put your picture in the Annual fcjr two dollars and fift - cents. No, we couldn ' t take the pay in soft soap. Earl S e. Because her father is well heeled isno reascn why you shculd be in a hurry. It may be his toe also is good aud strong. THE CLARKE BOARDING-HOUSE. Jtjijt We are not a club in the strict sense of the word, for we are not sticks. We might say that we are at a hotel for we have many things requisite to such an establishment, even two Bans. We might imagine that we were in a private family, for we could easily call the Butler. But without any boasting on our part, we think we are a little bit better than any of the above, although we are only a boarding-house. This boarding-house opened its doors last year and has so grown in favor, that at present, it is the largest boarding-house in the city wholly given over to students. We are not only very nice people but always have good things to eat. When one has that feel- ing of an inward nothing longing for an outward something it is with pleasure that we hear the call to meals and with all possible alacritj ' and celerity we proceed to sling our feet under the tables and do ample justice to the savorj- viands prepared b} ' the hands of Mrs. Clarke. Nor are our meals unenjoyable in other respects. We all believe that laughter is a good medi- cine, and jokes and witticisms, good sauces and relishes, and partake of them quite freely, and we think that this accounts, in a large degree, for our good health during the year. The year has been enjoyed by all, and the pleasant associations will long be remembered by all. The following is the line-up at meal time ; Barr, Anna Josepine, Eakin, Carrie Margaret, Prugh, Frances Pearl, Barr, Laura, Eakin, Mina Belle, Renwick, Myrtle Luvurn, Blake, Mynne, Findley, John Walker, Speer, Adam Ritchie, Blake, Elmira Lucretia, Gillespie, Mvrtle Elizabeth, Speer. Hannah Belle, Butler, Nellie Estelle, Harris, Martha Mabel, Vincent, EUzabeth Helen, Carson, Elizabeth, McLaughlin, Fred Miller, Vincent, Grace Margaret, Dorris, Floyd Eugene, Morrison, J. Guy, Wallace, Anne Gemmill. Duff, Elbridge Herbert, Morris, Robert Wilson, CLARKE BOARDING-HOUSE. nen tney q ' Sirth re. SOPHOMORE CLASS. MISS CORA WHITE. President. Colors— Orange and Black. CLASS YELL. Hip Ha! Rip Ra! Peda! Baloo! Balee! ' 99! ' 99! Old M. C. S Another year of College life has passed, with all its joys and sorrows; and it can be truh ' said that our class has advanced with wondrous strides toward the goal of everj- collegian. At thebegin- ing of the year we emerged from Freshy land into the reality of our dreams, and found ourselves equal, and more than equal, to cope with the dangers and discouragements of the hardest year of the college couse Several times during the year our class has been threatened with dire destruction but every time we have emerged from the crisis with colors flying. On Oct. 10, ' 95, a class picnic was held at Jack ' s Mill. Although it rained nothing could daunt our ardor. The day turned out to be especiallj- full of enjo3 ' ment until we were returning home. Many miles from town— so many that the electric light could not be seen — our buss turned over, illustrating most inopportunely the law of gravitation. When a review of the damage was taken, several of the class were found to be injured. One about the arms; another all over; and a third, in the back. But iiiiiabi e dictu, they were soon restored to perfect health by the physician. After this we made steady advancement in our studies, although the base slander has been thrown at us that we trotted; yet it is kuowu that we go on our own legs and ' that too at a pretty- fast clip. If Socrates could onh- visit Plato class and hear the suggestions and explanations which are made, he would be filled with envy at our depth of knowledge, and bless the gods that he had at last found men and women wiser than himself. Hallowe ' en night, Oct. 31st, ' 96, found the Sophcmo:ei again assembled at the hospitable home of Mrs. and Ir. Burns. The evening was spent most enjoyably in the observance of the old- time customs of the night. The evening of March gth witnessed another delightful Sophomore affair. A social was held at the home of Howard Findley at which ever_v member of the class was present. Although a crowd besieged the house — striving to catch a glimpse of the paradise — the3 ' could not enter. Yet by those within they were ignored and unheeded, The next morning as the sun arose its first beams fell upon the college stones newlj- defaced with a coat of green and white paint. Our taste of the aesthetic being pained b}- these colors, we, the Sophomores, ver - obligingly removed them. But for our kind- ness were summarily ' ' hung and denied the privilege of the college. For awhile the suspense was awful. During this period the Soph, girls gave a reception to t he boys of the class at the Pines. This was a most enjoyable affair, but that pleasure was blended with sorrow at the separa- tion that seemed inevitable But fortune smiled upon us, and by an amicable adjustment of the affair, the suspended ones were reinstated and once more all went as merrv as a wedding bell. As has been said, this year has been hard in many respects, but we hope that the next years we have in college will yield to us the joys and pleasures toward which we are now advancing. Then, when this our college life is past, we hope to go far into the world, and b}- our words and works, make it far better than we found it. .J .J CLASS OF ' 00. L. H. McKINNIE, President. Colors— Green and White. CLASS YELL. Clickety! Clackety! Sis! Boom! ' Rah! 1900! •Rah! ' Rah! ' Rah! ■ S Although Freshmen, yet we remember through the long lapse of 3 ' ears since we studied common branches of learning, that an authority on arithmetic taught that there are nine signifi- cant figures — ciphers not being taken into consideration. The afore-mentioned author did not tell the meaning of two ciphers. That was left to the class of ' 00 Monmouth College. It is unfortunate that this class of greatest significance, should have such an insignificant name, but we and Shake- speare have decided that a name is of no consequence. At the same time, the work of explaining the ' 00, or as some call us, Double Nothing, continues. In one of the very instructive and never forgotten chapel talks, we heard this suggestive sen- tence: We are none of us here by accident. Suggestive to us, because it suggests the truth of our case. It is not accident that our class is destined to be the guiding star of the present unwary preps, and the envy and admiration of the classes preceding igoo. It is not an accident that we shall introduce to the world in 1900 a class, progressive with the age. Our memory shall extend to — well, indefinite!)-. Although our achievements are far in advance of the nineteenth century, 3 ' et we observed the well-known custom of honoring Washington and ourselves incidentally. The custom, dear to the heart of every Freshman, and an object of anticipation to the students generally! The Freshman banquet! Push it vigorously seems to have been the motto, so vi,gorously indeed that it was not followed intelligently by the student body. The pushing even made the event occur two days before the birthdaj ' of the Father of his Countrj ' . The fact that the anxious upper classmen suspected a change in date of celebrating the ancient custom, shows that the originality of the Freshmen is un- deniable. Our iudependence of thought and action forbade our telling our plans to others; and by some complicated arrangement the faeidty was not informed. But we held the banquet? Yes, after several of our girls had traveled to a neighboring town, and our boj-s had been treated to a drive in the countrj ' . Scarcel}- had the spring term opened, when we began to consider the feasibility of giving a picnic. Even before the Sophs had given theirs, or had given their ever ready advice. Ours was the first picnic of the season. But since we are first in everything, further amplification of this subject is unnecessary — First in class war, first in class peace, and first in the affections of the faculty. Among our number will be found able men of every profession — painting included. But whv speak of the future? Is not our present record sufficient to insure a brilliant future? In the mean time the class of ' oo is becoming more significant — if this were possible — and our works, following us, are our best recommendation. «J t THE BOYNTON CLUB. ■ J J There are clubs and cluhs. Some are useful, some ornamental and some neither. Of these kinds The Eoynton belongs to both of the first two, in that the club is useful as well as ornamental. Of those clubs which ai-e ornamental, some are born beautiful, some achieve beauty ' and some have beaut} ' thrust upoh them (their faces). No member of the Boj ' nton would ever be suspected of the last, and as none of them have been known to achieve beauty, they must belong to those who were born beautiful, to which statement anyone who knows them will readily testify. During the fall term this club was under the charge of Mrs. Anderson, who for reasons known to all, saw fit to give it up. It was not forced, however, to go without shelter long. Mrs. Bo3-nton succeeded in capturing the prize, and since about the first of Februar}-, it has been under her excellent supervision. There are eighteen members, fourteen boys and the rest girls. But our lack of girls, is not owing to lack of applications. Ah, no. The standard of beauty, culture and refinement isso high that very few were able to pass the rigid examination and so had to s;ek board elsewhere. Their table talk could be used as a model of English prose and the conversations are the perfections of purest composition. Their talk is like a stream which runs, With rapid strides from rocks to roses; It slips from politics to puns. It glides from Mahomet to Moses; Beginning with the laws which keep The planets in their radiant courses; And ending with some precept deep. For skinning eels or shoeing horses. A book relating the doings and sayings of this club has been seriously considered. In athlet- ics, too, they are not deficient, having met and defeated Hunter ' s base ball team in a close game by a score of 7 to 5. The names of those who make up this remarkable organization are as follow ' s: Miss Alicca Breish, Arthur Marvin, Miss Agnes Oliver, David Turnbull, Clarence Tripp, Howard Spence, Frank Alberson, Miss Ethel Breish, Arthur McCrackin, Lewis McKinney, Earl Marvin, John Wallace, Howard Hamilton, George Barr, Archie Graham, Miss Bertha Boj ' uton, Sam Mumford, Harry Jewell. BOYXTOX CLU] ' - ■ u DANCING CLUB.o MASTER OF CEREMONIES, C. E. SlcStravick. FLOOR MANAGER, C. A. Vvl e. LEADER OF ORCHESTR. , Hiram Xorcross. ADVISORY BOARD, Jim McMichael, Ben Blake, Tom Brown. Jleetiiigs: — Ever} ' Wednesday evening after praj-er meeting S. allace Woodburn, Anna Hall, Ella Clark, Edunn McClintock, Josephine Barr, Margaret Bruce, Arthur Henderson, John Findlev, ilaude Wells, D, M. Fee, W. J. Dickson, Miller Wilson, Laura McGill, Grace Acheson, Frances Graham. Westina Whannell, Al Glass. Frank Chalfant, And manv others. HERE AND THERE. Brown, (at Junior Social i — Well, just you put any more of that lampblack on me. Collins — Why, haven ' t you got enough yet? Student, in Greek, reading — Aud the hay, which they carried in liundles — Prof. — What do you do with the hay, Mr. ? Another Student — He feeds it to his pony. Professor Student — Miss S. can you play cinque? Miss S. — No. I can ' t play cinque, but I ' m pretty good at high-five If you don ' t see the joke in this ask your pastor about it. Would the prisoner who got 60 days for throwing a brick at a man have gotten 30 davs if he had thrown only half a brick? When Edward P. Elliott introduced the story of the bashful lover who asked the object of his affections if she wanted to be buried in his father ' s lot in the cemetery. A certain girl was heard to exclaim: Why R . that ' s just what you told me. We just wonder what she answered. There. said one student to another, are two souls with but a single thought. Which has it? asked the other. When we read of two persons being made one, we have always wondered which one it was Girl student — . Ir. , what are going to do this evening? Mr. , — Oh. I guess I ' ll stay at home and hug the stove G. S. — Come down to our house. Teacher — Miss S . whom did the ancients think supported the earth? Miss S , — Atlas. Teacher — ' But who supported Atlas? Miss S , — Oh, his wife probably took in washing. Mr. G . I wear gloves at night in order to make my hands soft. Miss R . Oh, Jlr, , do you wear a night cap, too? ' ' And he couldn ' t understand why they all laughed. ist Student. I ' m not .going near that old college again. 2d vStudent. Why. what ' s the matter? ' ' 1st S. I don ' t like the remarks one of the professors made to me. ' ' 2d S. What did he say? 2d S He said, ' Mr. , you ' re e.xpelled ! ' When a wheel ge ts so old it easily runs out of wind, it ' s time to have it retired. CLASS OF 190L ji The question may arise, Can any good come out of Prepdom? Modesty forbids our speaking the truth, but if the observer would attend our socials, picnics and recitations the opinions formed could not be otherwiss than the one unanimously decided upon b}- the class — that we are the embyro of the most brilliant class in college, and that 1901 shines as ths brightest star in the firmament among her sister constellations. Do we have socials? Of course we do, and here we take great pleasure in publicly acknowl- edging the entertainment afforded us on several of these happv occasions b} ' upper classmen. Perhaps we should have remembered that their immaculate linen w-ould not shed water, and that pneumonia and sore throat is contracted by night air and cold v.ater, but our sensitive ear was jarred by their discordant music, and we felt their ardor must be damjjened. Our aspirations are high. Strive to excel has been our motto in the past; and as we emerge from the realms of prepdom we hope to maintain — yea, even excel — the high standard of excellency set be- fore us by our predecessors. THINGS EVERYBODY DOESN ' T KNOW. Jt Jt why Collins missed the fun at the Freshman banquet. What Mahaff ;) ' meant bj ' his question to Prof. Graham in Ethics. Why Norcross didn ' t visit A. B. L. Hall one evening last winter. Why Livingston goes home so freqiiently. Wh} ' Harris is getting tough. How Hill gets such a good grade in Dr ' s room. That Hamilton is engaged. What Brown is after. What is the good of commencement orations. How Alonzo Hanna happened to take Declamation contest. What the X ray machine would discover in some people ' s head. How personal those talks to the girls sometimes are. What kept Morrison sick so long. How soon several members of the Senior class are going to be married. Why Findley didn ' t take back that ironing board he used one night. That all the boj ' s in college except one are skates. How Grant McKnight likes married life. Who tore up McKirahan ' s room. Why Henderson j ' elled tor the police. That Garrett has a date for nextj-ear ' s lecture course. Who said these things. ' P huntin:: 6 emMer s ECCRITABELLE. The question devolving upon one of spending the evenings enjo3 ' ably and profitably, prompted some fertile imaginations to conceive the ' idea of uniting themselves into a brilliant, congenial coterie. The plan materialized, and soon a new social organization sprang into life, termed the Eccritabelle Club. Meetings.of the club are held semi-monthly, and the evenings are spent in philosophical re- searches and investigations. These have been the source of much enjoyment and deep study, so much so. in fact, that one, pondering over the lately acquired accomplishment of treading his way through the intricacies of the cake-walk, forgot his fair companion, and in a fit of mental aberration hied himself home alone. The membershio consist of Jlynne Blake, Elizabeth Carson, Anna Dunbar, JIargaret Bruce, S. A. Wunford, D R. Turnbull, Win. Turnbull, A. J. McCrackeu, E. A. Soule, ladies; Martha Bruce, Mira Blake, Elda Torrence, Elizabeth Vincent, Janie Loring, gentlemen: Ralph Hill, C. G. Brown, Earl JIarvin, Glenn Soule, Fannie Graham, Lucretia Stew ' art, Belle Stewart, Louise Anderson. A. C. Johnson, J. W. Wallace, Ralph Graham, A. S. Collins, R C. Dunbar. fe LECTURE COURSE. Jt Jt The management of the Philo-Eccritean Lecture Association are to be congratulated on the high class talent they have furnished their patrons the ' past year. Each attraction was a master in his particular line. Although the committee struggled against difficulties, they are deserving cf praise for their successful management of affairs. The lectures of the year « ;re: Dec. I, Redpath Concert Company. Dec. 17, Rev. N. D. Hillis. Jan. 12, Wm. A. Colledge. Feb. II, Bernhard Listemann. Mch. 8, Edw. P. Elliott. Jlch. 20, Prof. DeMott. As an extra the committee secured JMiss Leotta Lor.gfellow in her statue posing and impersona- tions, assisted by the Harpist Miss Charbonneau. The entertainment v.as a signal success. Miss Longfellow appearing at her best in the Princess. THE CHRISTIAN UNION. JOHN V FINDLEY. . . .ji Tlie purpose of the Christiau Union is the same it has ever been -to uphold the standard of Christ among the students of Monmouth; to exalt our ideas, and to intensify our purposes. As to the accomplishment of our purpose during the past year, it is a question which is largely individual, yet we have witnessed the unmistakable fruits of the spirit in oar midst, so that we know the year had been one of profit to us as a uuioji as well as individualh Manj- of the new students have taken their place in the active work of the union, and many of the old studeuts, have, for the first time, taken their share in the service A number, both of old and new students, have, for the first time, taken the name of their Master, and some who have followed afar off have come closer and learned the blessedness of companionship with their elder brother. We have been especially favored during this year with aid from the outride. Mr. George B. Smith, college secretary of the Y. M C- A. of Illinois, spent some days with us reviewing our work and giving us helpful suggestions. Prof. John B. DeMotte told us of the victory over ourselves which is requisite to successful living. The Rev. H. H, Bell impressed on us the necessity of sepa- ration from the world to Christ Mr. Charles T Studd, of England, spent two busy days with us in personal interviews and heart-to-heart talks, leading ns to a fuller knowledge of the power and joj-s of the service of Christ. Rev. J. Kruidenier and the Rev. Geo. W. Morrison told us of the world- wide field from its espect on the frontier. So we have been brought into contact with lives that are pure, with minds that are strong, and with purposes that are moved by the power of the Holy Spirit. In another year, following implicitly the guidance of this Blessed Spirit, under the leadenship of efficient officers whom we have chosen, as individual members of the union supporting them faitViTnlK- wf mn ' hp tiiirp tVint vp will flo Hi ; will. faithfullv, we may be sure that we will do His will As we take up the work of this year let us remember that we are His witnesses in Monmouth College, and to the uttermost part of the world. As He is with us all the days, let us take Him to many sin-sick souls, remembering that as it was in Galilee, so now, as many as touch him shall be made whole. ' THE MAY PARTY. Jijtjt According to the custom established last year, the members of the Aletheorian and A. B. L. Societies entertained the gentlemen of the college in the Chapel, May ist. The affair was looked forward to with great anticipation, and when the evening arrived, col- legians and preparatory men could be seen flocking in from all directions. The)- were received at the head of the stairs by the committee and piloted to the voting booth, where they were permitted to cast their ballots for the Ma) ' Queen. Miss Margaret Bruce, of Montgomerj-, Ala., was honored by receiving the largest number of votes, and was escorted to the throne by the maids of honor ami crowned Queen of the May. Then the old fashioned, but beautiful May Dance was executed by sixteen maidens, gliding through the mazes of the dance with a light and airy pace that charmed the spectators. The guests were entertained the latter part of the evening with musical selections, and later, refreshments were served in the music room. But all good things must end, and the clock tolling the liovn- of ten dispersed the revelers; all concurring that as entertainers the ladies of Aletheorian and A. B. L. societies are second to none. ADVERTISEMENTS. ji ji Wants; He doesn ' t know what. -Bill Graham, Wants: A first-class deck of cards — Ed. McClintock. Wants: We dassent tell. — Pearl Prugh. Wants: An oration. — All the members of the Senior Class. Wants: Some second-hand neckties. — Claude Garrett. Wants: A girl for contest night. — W. R. Ronald. W ' ants: Nothing that she knows of. —Ann Wallace. Wants: A few good jokes — The Or. cle. Wants: Some snipes — Harpster. Wants: To go to Cuba.— W. F. McAllister. Wants: Some more ads. - The Annum,. Wants: An honorary dismissal. — Ferrell. W ' ants: A base ball hit- — McKirahan. Wants: A vocabulary. — Harold Wilson. Wants: Something good for a sprained back, — Howard Findley. Wants: All he can get.— R. L. Hill. Wants: A girl — George Wilson. Wants: A good list of slang phrases. — Jimmie Schall. Wants: . book on English grammar — . rthur McCracken. Wants: To be thought tough. — Tom Harris. Wants: Somebody to exchange photographs. — Alonzo Hauna. Wants: Somebody to love. — Sophomore girls. Wants: To change her name. — Pearl Pollard. Wants: A good shotgun or another boot-jack. — Dr. McMichael. Wants: Call round and she ' ll tell you what — Charlotte Christie. Wants: A cook stove, some chairs, a table and other second-hand furniture. Wants: .A box of bon-bons — Every girl in college. -John Findley. Wants: A position of Hule work and big wages —All the Senior boys. For Sale: Several brushes and two cans of paint —Sophomores. For Sale: A library of second-hand text books —Seniors. For Sale: A lot of Annuals.— Oracle board. For Sale: Some hats, several sizes too small. — Senior Preps. For Sale: An Odell type-writer.— The Or. clE For Sale: Some secret society paraphernalia.— The Mystic Brotherhood. For Sale: Some evidences of Christianity.— Eirle Soule. For Sale: Two bottles arnica, some witch hazel, and a rubber bandage —Ralph Graham. Lost: A plug of piper heidsic — H. Norcross. Lost: Three wads of chewing gum. — Elda Torrence. Lost: A heart. — Glenn Soule. Lost: A hat on the Knoxville base ball game.— R. L. Livingston. Lost: Lots of precious time. — Everybody. Lost: Some more osculation. Please return. — The pretty girls. Lost; A cent. — Charles Brown. Lost: A pair of dice. — Claire Baird. Also, another Paradise Lost. — Milton. Strayed: Several members of the cavalry brigade -of good stock -which go bv the names of Virgil Plato and Sulla.— Leave at the president ' s office. J883-EUREKA CLUB.- 1 897. MRC. S. E. and MISS EMMA PORTER. CLUB YHLI.. Rah! Rah! Rah! Caw! Caw! Caw! Eureka! Eureka! Jt I ' ' ourteen years have passed since the bud of a new flower opened itself to the sunlight and the student joyously cried, Eureka! Since then many others have bloomed and emitted their fragrance, but the frosts nipped them and we alone are left to tell the story. Manj pleasant hours have we spent around Eureka ' s bount - fully furnished tables, and it is with a sigh as we sa}- good b3 ' e, perhaps forever. We will long re- member a few especially pleasant hours at our club picnic at Mr. Lundborg ' s. Those who gather promptly (?) at roll call are as follows; Laura Duncan, Cora White, Andrew Randalls, Ella Clark, Alice Wilson, Will Robinson, Helen Culbertson, Maude Wells, D. S. Sharpe, Jessie Crawford, Maude Jlain, Aldah Graham, Margaret Beveridge, John Mahaffe -, Ivate Roberts, Geo. Beveridge, Belle Robinson, JvV sra Smith, Herbert Baird, Howard BlcCleery, Wallace Cox, Richard Graham, Nettie McCleen,-, R, H. Brownlee, Hugh Galloway, Belle McAllister, M. J, Thompson, Oscar Main, Geo. L. Mitchell, Westina Whannell, D. L. McBride, EUREKA CLUB. SPECTACLE CLUB. J ji Juvenile Whiskers Fiiidle} Ahva -s Wean, ' Henderson, Can ' t-be-Beaten Garrett, Jlissed-the-Girl Soule, Another Confounded Johnson, A-n-fully Windy White, Acting Judge McCracken, Alwaj ' S Grumbling Wallace, Good-boy-to-Learn Wilson, Decidedly Religious Turnbull, Friend-of-Ever -one Dorris, Right-in-the-band-Wagon Jlorris, Champion Atheist W3-lie, Much-in-Little Renw-ick, Helps-himself-to-tliE-Hxchequer Xorcross, Let-er-Rip McGill, Companj- -to-Many Aikin, Mighty English Gillespie, Must-have-been-Jilted Thompson, Ambitious-to-Shine Collins, Come-and-see-her Christie. OUR GIRLS ' CORNER. ■ L. H. A girl of fifteen should wear her dresses about to her ankles. C. A. D. We believe a girl of t ve]it_v-five is old enough to go out in company, though we would not advise much of it ' till thirtv or more R. E. L. No, we think it not exactly proper to allow your photograph to be put in cigarette packages It looks as though you are too anxious to become known. S- T. Why don ' t you speak to your mother about it? or your father ' s boot-jack might be a remedy if administered rightlv. S. V. R We wouldn ' t advise vou to ask a gentleman friend in after midnight. He might want to stay for breakfast Constant Reader. Yes, The O.kaclh is authority on all matters pertaining to etiquette. Anon. We a:e not acquainted with the merits of love charms. Ifvour love is unreciprocated it might pa}- you to trj- them G. — ch-s u. Parke Davis Go ' s Emulsion of Pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil with Hypo- phosphites of Calcium and Sodium is an excellent remedy for building up the system. We know of several who gained five pounds per week taking it. J-s-ph-n B-rr. If, as you say. you are very poetically inclined and have already written seve- ral fine poems, we see no reason .wh} ' you might not publish a book of them. Send us a sample. M D-gg-tt. The Fee for such a license as you speak of is about one dollar and a half. F, Gr — h -m. Your poem, The effusion of a love-sick heart, has been handled to our litera- ry editor. It will appear in due time. Mabel H y We see noimpropriet) ' in j-our escort ' s taking your arm, provided it is the one next to him. Blanche M w. We know of no place where you can learn to be a circus performer except the circus icself. Yes, you must be good lookii ' .g. Pearl P h. The expedienc}- of engagements in college must he decided by the parlies in- terested. No, the editor of this department is not married. Ham N s. The editor of this department knows nothing whatever about the different brands of tobacco This is a girls ' corner. Address your letter to the proper person. Maude W s. We know nothing concerning your lost bicycle seat. Advertise for it in some respectable paper as the OR.iCi.E Ruth H n Of course good house-keepers should know how- to cook. It is one of the first requisites of a good house wife Pearl P d It is very considerate of the young man who wishes to -practice economy In- sitting without any light in the parlor. You ought to encourage him in his good traits Martha li - e- We don ' t known-hat to advise 3 ' ou to take to make y ou grow, . uvwav, small girl; are quite the style How-a-davs. Anna H 1 We know of no good opening for a fancy dancer on the stage Advertise iu the Police Gazette. . Mira B — e. No, a star 153- one ' s name in the catalogue does not mean he cr she is engaged. Anna _D r In the costume you speak of we should judge you would be a blooming success. Helen C s. The song, - ' O, For a Mann, ' may be had from any retail dealer. Laura -?il 1. We don t blame the youug man for objecting to your eating onions the night he calls. He probably meant no reference to getting married when he said, In onions there is strength Margaret B e Are we engaged to Miss ? N ' y goodness, no! We ' d a3 soon think of marrying Eeelzeljub ' s eldest daughter, and then go hom.e to live with the folks. 4 a 5jJ g THE FRESHMAN BANQUET. ■ If the Father of the Country had seen the anxiety and inconvenience the celebration of his birthday caused the Freshmen of Monmouth College, he certainly would have assumed the attributes of Tops} ' and ' ' just growed. This 3 ' ear, as is customary, the Freshmen arranged for a banquet, but either through culpable ignorance or an inadvertance, thej- decided to celebrate the 20th of Februarj- as Washington ' s birth- day. This bold move, although presumably a secret, reached the ears of the upper classmen and they determined to punish the audacious first years for their presumption. Plans were laid and promptly at high noon on the 20th, marshalled in companies of four, with Job proudly leading the van, armed with a new clothes line for tj-ing the refractory prisoners, the conspirators surrounded three Freshmen: this was the signal for a general uprising and the remainder of the day was Reign of Terror. Officers roamed the streets jotting down the names of the participants ; the cries of the Freshmen calling lustily for the police rang tln-ough the air; now the hurrj-ing tread of feet was heard as a Freshman sped bj- hotlj- pursued; then an agonizing }-ell of a fresh victim being hurried away into captivity, froze the marrow in the bones, but night ended the carnage. At ten o ' clock the Freshmen were assembled in the Clifton Hotel parlors, whence they pro- ceeded to the banqueting hall, forgetting their trials and woes, so the first class of the new century- was initiated into college life. WE HAVE NOTICED. , . .ji It ' s the easiest thing in the world, from the spectator ' s stand point, to umpire a bas; ball gam The fellow who never makes a mistake never did an -thing of an}- account. It ' s much easier to call a visiting foot ball team whom we defeat than one who defeats us as compan}- of gentlemen. The worst kicker doesn ' t always have the biggest feet. Girls have more to do with the behavior of boys than they think. There are plenty of girls worth their weight in gold ready to be given away. The most entertaining people are not always those who talk the most. Those who excuse the faults of others are too often trying to justif)- their own. It ' s a good thing for the man who is kicking for his deserts that he doesn ' t get them. The hardest kind of work is doing nothing. It isn ' t alwaj-s the best student who gefs one hundred in examination. Those who buy Sunday papers don ' t get them for the sermons and other religious ne- vs. The fire always goes out on the coldest night of the winter. Many a man will fight if j-ou kick his dog but will let his wife carry in all the wood. Preachers are not so ver} ' different from other people. It takes lots of moral courage to stand out against the crowd. The girl who fishes for a fellow generally catches a sucker. A boy is ready to go just a little bit farther than the girl he ' s with. Anybody can run a newspaper. The slowest to make a promise is the readiest to keep it. A FEW SOBER REFLECTIONS. There ' s something sadder than being poor — it is to have been rich, Sadder than being plain -to have been pretty; Sadder than being scorned — to have been loved, And sadder than being unknown — to be forgotten. . Ji. • If we should look iuto the secret history of ea -h man ' s life, we would find sorrow and sufi er- ing enough to disarm all hostilit} ' . — Longfellozv. ' Tis somewhat of the pessimist who said: In the misfoitune of our dearest friend there is always something which does not give us pain. There is an old Arabian pro% ' erb which saj-s: Love your enemies, and be to your bitterest foe as the sissoo tree, which perfumes with its odor the ax which brings it level with the ground. It alwavs tends to diminish the bump of self importance of a prominent man to remember that the world will move when he is dead; the wheels of progress will continue to turn vithout his aid; that people will laugh and crj-, love and hate, rejoice and mouru, even after his body has crumbled to dust. Xo mortal mau ever lived the world could not get along without. One drops from the ranks and others step forward to take his place; the world adjusts itself to the change and everything goes on as before. The importance of the individual is lost in the rush of the multitude. MUSINGS OF OUR EMBRYONIC POET. The honey bee has a stinger, The fire fl} ' has its flame, The bed bug has no wing or tail. But gets there iust the same. ' - : There was an old soldier called colonel, Who thought his old carcass etolonel, One day he took sick ' Cause he swallowed a brick. And now he ' s in regions infolonel. How doth the little busy fly Impro%-e each shining minute, He lights upon the Senior ' s pate, And wonders what is in it. Poor fly! could you but see that brain. Me thinks 3 ' ou ' d pass it bj-. For ' neath the eyelid there is blood, Upon the Senior ' s eye. And pretty soon he ' ll smite that fly With all his might and main, Then settle back into his chair, And go to sleep again.- Oh the sport he came down like a wolf on the folr ' , y And his poc ' Kets were laden with silver and gold. ' Eight nights in the week he sported around. On his card were three D ' s, that ' s all that he found. This doesn ' t quite rhyme but poetic license allows it. We just got our license renewed. JUMBLED JINGLES. I went upon a journey, I thought I ' d visit the sea. I waved my hand at the ocean, And the ocean waved back at me. You may talk of the study of nature, It ' s beautiful, I agree. But take the advice of one who knows, And let the bumble bee. Many things go by the door. Of every kind and class. But the best of all was when I looked, And saw the mountain pass. I ' ve seen a board walk, I ' ve heard a chalk talk. Nor did they surprise me- at all; But the greatest thing yet. Which I ne ' er will forget, Was the time when I heard the base bawl. A maid who was slighth- antique, Once sat on the bank of a crique, A man hap ' ning there Saw her take off her hair. And now these two people don ' t spique. O! Kathrine dear, will you be mine, Said one, another jilted I love you Kathrine dear will thou, And Kathrine darliu wilted. f-S }■ S ri DE A T ASA M rjlPJ:i D r irir .5 F TH LATEST MARKET REPORTS. . Butter — Strong and steady. Cutlerj- — Verj ' dull. Chairs — Bottom knocked out. Whiskey— Tight. Seamstresses — Getting hire. Beer — Going down. Bread — Light and fanc} ' . Potatoes — Coming up. Biscuits — Hea ' j-. Beets — Dead. Chickens — A full crop. Balls — Stuffing knocked out. Eggs — Bad. Thermometer — Going up by degrees. Collars— High. Kites — A good sail. Postage stamps — Fast. Sugar — Weigh off. Stationerv — All write. THE NEW AUDITORIUM. jijtji This year ' s commencemeut marks an epoch iu the history of Monmouth College, by giving to the college a second building. For years the college has had use for but one building, although the present building was enlarged, but not until last year or year before last had the college really out- grown its present quarters and the need for a second building felt. The new Auditorium and Gymnasium —which stands on the southwest corner of the campus — is now completed, dedicated to service and ready for occupancy, was begun last Jul} ' and completed in March of this year It cost about 25,000, and the plans were made by D. E. Waid of the class of ' 87. It follows the Old English Gothic in design. The Auditorium has a seating capacity of between eight hundred and one thousand. On either side of the stage there is a room which is separated b}- sliding doors and can be made a part of the stage any time desired. This is a building in which Monmouth College takes pride. It not alone is an honor to the college, it is an honor to the city in which it stands. AUDITORIU:.!— OUTSIDE MEW. BETWEEN YOU AND ME. , jt Not ver - many students envy the one who takes honors. It ' s not tlie prettiest girl who alwa -s has the most company. The .student who hasn ' t a single moment to spare can always find time to read the papers. Though the square envelope is generally the letter most joyfullv received, ' tis the one from home would cause the most consternation if it were stopped. You can ' t always judge a student ' s exchequer by the jingle of things in his pocket. If a girl likes to have you call only because of the flowers and bon bons, you ' d better stop. Because a student ' s room is dark on Wednesday night is no sign he ' s at praver meeting. The fellow who has his name in the Or. cle most is not alwaj-s the most popular boy in college. A nice patent leather shoe often covers a slumbering volcano. The greatest difference in students is often only a difference in capacitv for hard work. Poor writing is not always a sign of genius. ' Tis all the sign a great manj- have. You can ' t always measure the popularity of a girl by her collection of photographs. The artificial complexion may look the freshest but nature ' s own color wears longest. A student ' s ability to make dates doesn ' t show his knowledge of history-. The best reciter in the class room on Christian ethics, doesn ' t ahvavs speak from experience. You can ' t always tell by a preacher ' s talk what kind of a fellow he was in college. Sometimes lazy students make the best preachers, but that ' s no reason to believe you can. Gra -ity doesn ' t show profundity any more than the posies on a girls hat indicate a flower ' ima.gination. The item called charity in a students expenditure account often covers a multitude of sins. You can ' t tell liy the way a girl sweepes into a room what kind of a wife she will make. ' atcli her try to sweep it out. To know- how to cook well is a better accomplishment than to be able to dance o-racefuUv. It will save more harsh words after you ' re married. Don ' t flatter yourself that you are not egotistic. An over show of meekness is the verj- worst kind of egotism. It is the pride that apes humility. AUDITORIUM— FROM STAGE. ATHLETICS. t jltjt Monmouth College takes no inconsiderable interest in athletics. While for several years back the advisabilit}- of permitting college students to indulge in athletics has been discussed, 3 ' et here it has been believed that athletics, when under the control of the student and not ?his master, are of benefit to him. Thej ' cultivate regular habits, foster a health}- college spirit and rivalrj-, develop the latent powers of the contestant and teach many lessons which can be learned in no other waj-. But it must remembered that athletics were created for the student, not the student for athletics. As soon as they come to occupy more than a subordinate position in student life they defeat the purpose for which the} ' were intended and lay themselves open to the charge of abuse. When the instrument of good is itself made the ultimate end and the benefit of all is sacrificed for the good of the few, it be- comes time to call a halt. But this view of the question does not prevent great skill on the part of the few with a great number of only secondary merit. In fact that college only can have its best men in the contest which realizes the obligation of giving every student all possible chance in making known and developing what is in him. And, on the other hand, that college most benefits all which tries to keep at the front in college athletics, which can only be done tn- making merit alone the cri- terion for position iu any college team. The football team last fall was a team of which Monmouth was pardonably proud. The team did excellent work, winning seven games out of eleven played. The coach, Mr. J. E. Pfeffer, of the University of Illinois, did most efEcieut work in developing new material and strengthening the old. The track team, however, has not this year done the gcod work that it did last. Many of its best members ot last year, however, are not in school this j ' ear, and this iu a great measure accounts for their poor showing. The baseball team has done some very good work this year. Some new men fill the positions ably, while the old players play as in years past. There is nothing now to prevent Monmouth from taking a leading part in the athletics of the state. Monmouth always has had some of the very best of material, and has it now if it was developed. There is a fine athletic park, of which any college might be proud, and now with the completion of the new gymnasium, there is not this excuse, which has heretofore obtained. Monmouth has a membership iu the State Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association, and besides this some discusion has taken place as to the advisability of forming a triangular league with Knox and Illinois of Jacksonville. Besides usualh ' there is a field meet between Philo and Eccritean socie- ties. This latter contest is by no means uninteresting, and is the most hardly contested struggle of the }-ear. i FOOTBALL TEAM. TRACK TEAM. Ralph Hill, Manager . A. Ra ' Cavin, Ralph Graham, Alonzo Hanna, J. Wallace Dunnan, E. H. Duff, Ralph Livingston, Hugh Oalloway, Lewis H. McKinnie, Dudley H. Ferrell, M. J. Thompson, T. H. Harris, W. F. McAllister, John Mahaffe, Earl A. Soule, R. C. Dunbar. ■ FOOT BALL TEAM. EARLE .SOULE, - - Manager. RALPH McKIRAHAN. Captain. J E. PFEFFER, - -, ■ Coach. Pollock Wallace , . . , Right End David Turnbull I _. , ,_ , , James Milne . . [ R ghtTackle R L. Livingston Right Guard George Wilson Center Howard Hamilton ... Left Guard T G. Harris Left Tackle Ralph McKirahan Left End A W. Glass Quarter Back W. G. Turnbull Full Back Samuel Munford ... Right Half Back Will McKelvey ... Left Half Back Substitutes . ... -1 S, ° : ' McCleery, Maun, McChntock. BASE BALL TEAM. W T. GRAHAM, - - Captain R. L LIVINGSTON, - Manager. Fred Mann, ( Pitchers and Frank Alberson, ( ' ' Center Fielders W. T, Graham Catcher Ralph McKirahan First Base J. G Schall Second Base Pollock Wallace Third Base Earle Soule Short Stop Charles Brown ' . Left Field John P Gillis Right Field c . , , , Bert Matthews S bst,tutes J WM e GAMES PLAYED-1896- ' 97 FOOT BALL GAMES. Monmouth vs St Albans, at Knoxville, St. Albans won — iS to i6 Monmouth vs. Eureka, at Bloomiugtou, Monmouth won — 22 to o IMoumouth vs. Cliicago University, at Chicago, Chicago won — 42 to 2 Monmouth vs. Cambridge, at Monmouth, Monmouth won — 22 to o Monmouth vs. Knox, at Galesburg, Monmouth won — 16 to o Jilonmouth vs. Penn College, at Oskaloosa, Monmouth won — 16 to o Monmouth vs. Drake University, at DesMoines, Duke won - 16 to 10 Monmouth vs. Mt. Pleasant, at Monmouth, Monmouth won — 18 to o Monmouth vs. Drake University, at Monmouth, Duke won — 12 to 2 Monmouth vs. St Albans, at Monmouth, Monmouth won — 14 to o Monmouth vs. Knox, at Monmouth, Monmouth won — 12 to o BASE BALL GAMES. Monmouth vs. Knox, at Galesburg, Knox won — 7 to 5 Moumouth vs. St Albans, at Monmouth, Monmouth won — 13 to 3 Monmouth vs. la. State University, at Iowa City, Iowa City won — 2! to 6 Monmouth vs. Western College, at Toledo, la., Toledo won — 13 to 3 Monmouth vs Drake University, at DesMoines, Monmouth won — 8 to 7 Monmouth vs Knox, at Rlonmouth, Knox won — 8 to 3 Monmouth vs. la. Wesleyan -University, at . Pleasant, Monmouth won — 9 to o Monmouth vs. Lincoln University.at Monmouth Monmouth won — 3 to i nmouth vs Illinois College, at Monmouth, Monmouth won — 14 to i Monmouth vs. Drake Universit3-,at Monmouth, Monmouth won — 11 to 4 ll BASEBALL TEAM. INTER-COLLEGIATE. Records made at Monmouth in the Inter-Collegiate meet ilay 21, 1897. Colleges Represented: — Knox, Illinois, Lincoln, Shurtleff, Monmouth, 50-yard dash — Strickler of Illinois Time loo-yard d ash — Darling of Illinois Time 220-yard dash — Nash of Knox Time 440-yard run — Darling of Illinois Time 8So-yard run — Hanna of Monmouth. Time 2: Mile run — Hauna of Monmouth .._ Time 4 Mile walk— Fitch of Knox Time 8; One-half mile Bicycle — McLaughlin of Illinois Time i: Mile Bicycle — McLaughlin of Illinois, Time 2 Two-mile Bicycle — McLaughlin of Illinois, - ;......!.: ..: Times; 120-yard hurdle — Hoag of Shurtleff. Time 220-yard hurdle — Darling of lUinois.-.Time 09J ■57h Hop-step-and-jump — Horbart of Knox Distance 43 ft 5 in Eunning broadjump — Hobart of Knox Distance 20 ft 3 in Pole vault — Edwards of Knox Distance 9 ft Shot put — Harbaugh of Knox. Distance 32 ft 6 in Standing broadjump — Raffertj ' of Shurtleff Distance 10 ft i in Hammer throw — Harbaugh of Knox Distance 91 ft 7 in Running high jump — Hobart of Knox Distance 5 ft 7 iu POINTS WON BY each; Knox 94; Illinois 55; Monmouth iS; Shurtleff 13. HyUJ 0--iyL - L . r — K 1- ' | j — b- — H p p ' ' - — ' ■ r — v ' r- j J- , J ' 4- N,J .|. .l tf i JU. :h-7h ai ' O y Z , r M ! • id Li :J ' N iklrM LuP 1 SECOND BASEBALL TEAM. DR. J. B. HERBERT. i -Jt The object of this article, and accompauj-ing cut, is not to announce that there is a Dr. HER- BERT, for that would be very much like announcing, as a piece of information, that George Washing- ton is the founder of this coutitry, the existence of the countr}- proclaims that. So with Dr. Herbert, his works in the musical line speak for him But the object is to show that character, genius, talent and ability is appreciated. Dr. J. B. Herbert war born in Cambridge, Ohio, in 1S52. His parents moved the following year to Monmouth. At an early age he entered Monmouth College and received his degree when only 17. By the wish of his father he took up the study of medicine and graduated from Hannman Medical College at the age of 20. He successfully practiced medicine for several years, but such genius as Dr. Herljert ' s could not be obscured under the title of M D., so he abandoned his profession and devoted his energies to the study of music, and the world has been made richer and sweeter by his choice. Among his larger published works are Herbert ' s Male Quartet Book, Class and Concert, Herbert ' s Anthems, Battle Cry, ' ' Quaint Quartets, Tabernacle Anthems, Herbert ' s Organ Voluntaries, and Standard Anthems. In addition there is a long series of cantatas, sheet nmsic, anthems and male quartets in octavo He has also contributed largely to the liible songs, to church hymns and Sabbath school music. Last year Dr. Herbert was chosen as director of the musical department of Monmouth College, and by accepting, he has conferred a lasting benefit upon the College. He has not onh- maintained the high standard of excellence of the musical department, but his name and recognized ability has lent a new dignitv to it. CHRONOLOGY. SEPTEMBER. j .jS.jt 9. School opened. 10. Dunnan of Paxton, Baird of Iowa, ar- rive. 11. Philo open meeting. 12. Hot. 13. Everybody remembers the advice of his Ma and goes to church. 14. Recitations begin in earnest. So do. flunks. 15. Pfeffer came. 16. Sophomores call a class meeting to consider the advisability of a picnic. 18. Eccritean open meeting. ig. McKinnie gets his head bumped in playing foot ball, and vows he vyill never play again. 20. Too warm to attend church. 21. Norcross decides to quit chewing tobacco. picnic. Sophomores talk some more about a Still more talk. A. B. Ls settle the woman question. Norcross takes a chew. Dunnan agrees to plays end. Sabbath. 2S. Ronald makes out a schedule for the lecture course. 29. Revises his schedule. 30. Last day of September. OCTOBER. 1. First day of October. 2. Mrs. Murdock pays her gas bill. 3. Guy stays at home. 4. Mahaffey gives two cents collection. 5. Prayer meeting night. 6. Time passes on. 7. Graham ' s regular night. S. More So|)homore class meetings. 9. Ditto. 10. Soplimore picnic. Findley badU hurt. Back sprained. Ma)- not recover. 11. Discussions of the picnic. 12. Findley much better. 13. Ronald looses his schedule and makes a mistake in the girl. 14. Nothing exciting happens. 15. Findley returns the ironing board. 17. Snipe hunting expedition. Harpster holds the bag. 19. John Findley begins to wait on the Mon ' ow. 22. Livingston lays in a supply of postage AUDITORIUM— FROM GALLERY. 4 stamps. 21. McStravick and Wylie get in at three o ' clock. 22. Hugh Speer gets reports of Tarkio ' s foot ball team. 23. Corner stone of New Auditorium laid. Also game with Chicago. 25. Fred McLaughlin sings in Second church choir. Pearl delighted. 26. Next day after Sabbath. 27. Job talks up a class social. 28. All the Junior present at class prayer meeting. Some talk of a picnic. 29. Secret expeditions to Nancy Martin ' s cellar. All Eccriteans send in for girls. Perrin enters college. 30. All the faculty eat peanuts. Bill Gra- ham presents the cup won on field day. 31. Facult} ' still eating peanuts. NOVEEBER. 1. Lots of Sunday papers .sold. Mon- mouth looses to Des Moines. 2. Day before election. 3. All the voters go home to save their countr3 4. Rumors of McKinley ' s election. Mc- Stravick, loses hope. 5. More rumors. 6- Norcross and Wylie pay their bets. 8. Perrin fails to keep up his work and leaves school. 10. Excitement of election over. Smoke cleared away, 11. Ever -body looks for end of temi. Onh ' seven weeks. 13, Pearl Pollard has a caller. 14. Bill Graham says he spent a very ]3leasant evening. 16. Findley has his hands full. iS. Job visits the psycholog}- class. 20, Job sprains his foot and has to stay at home. 21, St. Albans badly beaten in foot ball. 22, McKirahan goes to church. 24. Bob Morris goes down in the sitting room to call on his girl. 25. Gets in early. 26. Great massacre in turkey. 2S, Pfeffer ' s reception. 30. Schools begins again after vacation. DECEMBER. 1. McCracken heaves in. 2. Meets Miss Gillespie. 3. Prof. McMillan ' s coal and gas bill be- gin to increa.se. 5. Students all go skating. 6. Too sore for church. 7. Seniors begin to read Greek Testa- ment. Loss of Dr ' s bible leaves explained. 9. Jamieson loses his leaf and flunks. 10. Faculty buys a new silk hat. 11. Geo. Wilson favors Philo with his monthl} ' rendition of Spartacus. 12. Students begin to cram. 16. Job disposes of one of his lecture course tickets. iS. Every fellow ' s last call till after exams. 19. More examinations. 20. Thoughts wise and otherwise. 21. Exams long drawn out begin. 22. Continued. 23. Finished. 24. Cards sent home. P. O. watched closely by many. Several Seniors decide to take German again. Bill Graham gets A in psychol- og.v- 25 To Januar) ' 5, vacation. January. 7. All students, including Baird, back again. 8. Rumors of Marj ' Jane afloat. 1 1 . Monmouth treated to a glimpse of Oberlin. 12. Some fertile brain conceived the orig- inal idea of a Junior social. 13. It grows. 14. Morrison stops going with the girls. 15. Begins again. i5. M.-s. Murdock g;ts ansther gallon of oil. 17. McKinnie leads the Second church choir in a rousing anthem. iS. Junior boys draw girls for the social. 19. Everybod}- after trading till he gets the right one sends in. 20. Junior boj-s collect in excited groups. Likewise girls. 21. Social. Girls kidnapped. Carrj--all busy. Lamp black. Hats lost. Pieces of hats for sotivenir. McKinnie the hero. 22. McKinnie scairt. McClintock springs new straw hat. 24. Worse scairt. 25. Junior girls consciences begins to work and thej ' pay for the mutilated hats. 27. College paper proposed. 29. Mitchell flunks and studies all night. FEBRUARY. 1. First da3 ' . 2. Doctor has business elsewhere and Sen- oirs get a vacation. Great rejoicing. 4. Everbody begins to think of the Fresh- man banquet. 5. McKirahan up out of bed for the first time. McKirahan a;oes to the show. S. Freshmen hold another class meeting. Decide to keep the banquet a secret. 10. It leaks out. 11. Hill wants to be a missionarj- and tries to quit using tobacco. 12. Girls get another confidential lecture. 13. Girls all out sleigh riding. 15. Alonzo Hanna gets his picture taken. 16. The Oracle an assured success. Ev- erybody subscribes. 17. Freshmen hatch some new scheme Plot thickens. Complication arises. Job elected commander-in-chief of opposing force. 18. McKinnie goes to Galesburg. 19. Freshman plans discovered. 20. Wallace, Dunnan and Munford visit the country. Girls mad. Job in his element. Xorcross ' horse balks. Help! Police! 21. Freshmen sleep. 22. Washington ' s birthday. 24. Alonzo tries to give awa - his pictures. Has ten left out of a dozen. 25. Oracle appears. 2S. Last day of February. M. RCH. 1. Garrett gets his hair cut. 2. His landlady- makes a pillow. 3. McStra- -ick and Woodburn beat the wheel at Pollock ' s. 4. Alonzo gets rid of another picture. JIc- Kinley inaugurated. 5. Geo. Wilson gives Spartacus for the last time, ' ' he sa3-s. 5. Hill gets a note. 7. Hill goes to church. 10. Bob McCaughey gets a letter, which will also do for each following day. 12. A. B. L. spread. Girls eat all they want for once. 14. Bible class meets with JIcKirahan and Young. 15. Casino club challenges Boynton club to a literary contest. Proceeds for athletic fund. 16. ilcLaughlin and Morris out late, ap- plication good three times per week. 17. Sophmore social. Garrett couldn ' t go till late. Dorris scared. iS. Mass meeting. 19. Faculty take a turn. 20 to April 5 Sophomore vacation. Paint- ers out of a job. APRIL. 5. Hill and McCaughey stay out a week to help sow oats. 6. Alberson enters college. 8. Gampus class organize. 10. Work begins. 12. Geo. Wilson changes his mind and gives Spartacvis again. Positively the last ap- pearance. 15. Several new members join the cam- pus class. Much interest manifested, 17. Sophomore give ourbo3 ' s a reception. 19. Ronald and Glass apply for admission 21. Initiated into its mysteries. 23. McKirahan goes to Burlington. 26. Juniors buy a rubber ball and make some bats preparator} ' to playing ball. 28. Ralph Graham and Collins refused admission to campus classs on charge of profes- sionalism. 30. Ringling Bros ' circus. Everj-bodj- goes down to see the parade. MAY. I. Saloons closed. Also May party. 4. Hunter bread and butterites play ball with the Bo}-ntou beefsteak cliewers. Boynton wins. 5. Seniors send for caps and gowns. 6-7. Leotta opens New College Audito- rium. 8. Drake loses to Jlonmouth in base ball. JO. Foland sneaks into a barber shop and gets his first shave. 12. Sophomores make Rome howl with their declamations in elocution. 14. Tom Brown sick from their effects. 15. Margaret Bruce asks where in the heavens Hercules is found. 17-21. Seniors examinations. A great re- lief. 22. Thoughts turn toward orations and commencement. 23. Ever} ' body takes points from the ser- mon. 25. Drake gets whipped again. 26. Lots of letters addressed to Tiffin, O. 27. Senior pictures taken. Everj ' body looks pleasant. 28. Seniorslast appearance in chapel. They look radiently beautiful in their caps and gowns. 29. Our boys ' ' defeat the Juniors in a base ball game. Score 87 to 79 in five innings. 30. Just church. 31. Last praj-er meeting. JUNE. 1-9. Commencement exercis;, brick-bats, eggs, congratulations, tears, sighs, groans, and farewells. I STAR LIVERY J. W. R03iNSaN, PropT SUMMER ' S i L adiQ Liv ' ci y of tlxQ itU I Speedy or Family Drivers. I badies ' Drivers a Specialty. 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