Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

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II A ' ELINGS. EXCHANGES. You will notice that the name of this paper is Ravelings. It is in- tended to take the place of the Annex, which died last spring ' . Will you please confer a favor on us and change the name on your mailing list from Annex to Ravelings. The November number of The Re- veille is up to its usual high standard. The Polytechnic is an interesting publication of its kind. The Buchtelite makes us weekly vis- its. The Parkhurst crusade in New York City has justly been the subject of much comment among college papers as well as other periodicals. It is quite evident to many that a new fac- tor is active in the field of politics, and that it is for the good of all concerned. We have again seen the time-hon- ored statement which yearly goes the rounds of college exchanges that Daniel Webster edited the first col- lege paper of the United States. We note with pleasure the Academi- cian on our desk. The paper contains sound and practical editorials, and has a good breezy local column and ex- change department. Her lips were uplifted. Her cheek on his breast. Her head touched the button And he did the rest. — Academi- cian. The new gymnasium of Ann Arbor is certainly a treasure. The main floor is 140x90 feet. There is no other addition that would add more to the attractiveness of Monmouth College just at present than a good gymna- sium, which we expect in the near fu- ture. As a maid so nice. With step precise. Tripped o ' er the ice, She slipped, her care in vain, And at the fall, With usual gall The Freshman call: Third down: two feet to gain. — Blackburnian. The last edition of most college pa- pers is full of foot ball notes and news. The game seems to be an inseparable part of college life today and is rapid- ly growing in favor with the students in all parts of our country. Whatever may be said for or against the game, it surely has some redeeming features or it would not take such a high rank as a strictly college game. It bids fair to be a national game soon. He — You ne ' er can object to my arm round your waist, And the reason you ' ll readily guess; I ' m a newspaper man. and I al- ways insist On the liberty of the press. She — I ' m a minister ' s daughter, be- lieving in texts, And I think all the newspapers bad; And I ' d make you remove your arm, Were it not you are making ' the waist places g ' lad. — Ex. The Blackburnian of November con- tains the first and second prize ora- tions g-iven at the Illinois Inter- Colleg- iate contest, held in Jacksonville. Oct. 5, 1894. We are pleased to see the Geneva Cabinet on our table. It is a neat, trim paper and is full of loyal college spirit. The Midland is promptly at hand and is well worthy of attention.

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11A WELIXGS. remarking: Come along alick, its eas- ier to trot the calf to the cow than to drive the cow in. Daily Review: ' E. E. Jones. ' 94. is around visiting friends and running up Prof. McMillan ' s gas bill. Mr. Easton, manager of gas works, says it ' s a mistake. Gas bill just the same. What ' s the inference? One of the pleasantest social events this fall in college circles, was the re- ception given by Miss Vone Hunter to the members of the senior class. Miss Hunter has an enviable reputation as a hostess, and with the kindly assistance of mother and sisters could gracefully entertain a royal court. The evening was spent in only sueh amusements as becomes the dignity of a senior. At ten o ' clock, to a march played by Miss Mame Frantz, the company repaired refectory and was served to a collation, such only as Mrs. Hunter ' s culinary art could prepare. Through the kind- ness of Mr. Paul we were favored with several cornet solos. At midnight ' s holy hour. the class reluctantly dis- persed, bidding the hostess a good night and a God speed. BUSINESS COLLEGE LOCALS. We are sorry to lose Mr. C. B. Reed from the college, but we are pleased to note the fact that Mr. Reed goes from the college to take a position in one of the leading factories of this city. Mr. Reed is a deserving young man. and in him we are sure that the Weir Plow Co. will find an intelligent and competent accountant. Mr. Read carries with him the best wishes of the M. B. C. We are in receipt of No. 1. Vol. 1. of the McKendreean. a new paper just stai ' ted at Lebanon, 111. It was a neat folio, full of bright and readable mat- ter. It is published and edited by W. L. Cunninigham. Out besr wishes for the M cKendreean. Mr. John Ryan, a former student of the M. B. C. gave us a pleasant call one day last week, and he informs us that he expects soon to enter the col- lege to complete his business course. Three new students were enrolled in the Business Department this week. At present we have the largest em-oll- ever known in the Moumouth Busi- ness College. We are glad to note the arrival of Mr. B. B. Harris, of Quincy, 111. He comes to attend the Monmouth Busi- ness College. Quite a number of the students spent the Thanksgiving holidays with home folks. A volume in few words. — Near the doorway of a house in a narrow street where Death had lodged yesterday night, stood a priest. A woman pass- ing ' by, knelt at his feet, passionately kissed the hem of his robe, and hur- ried on. beneath an arch into a Gai ' den where there were many flowers and a shrine to the Blessed Virgin. The Priest did not move. But a flush of unwonted color rose into his white face and made it crimson with shame. After all these years! he sighed. -» ■ ' Ave Maria! Ave Maria! wailed the woman in the Garden where there were many flowers, before the shrine of the Blessed Virgin. Judging by the number of articles written on the life and work of the lately deceased New England writer. Oliver Wendell Holmes, we would say that he has made a lasting impression on the minds of the American people. He was one of the best modern critics and poets.

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I! A VELINGS. Eighty-six thousand dollars have been contributed to the University of Pennsylvania since June 12. Would that such a wind might blow our way. FOOT-BALL. Half a league, half a league. Half a league onward. All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. ' Forward the Light Brigade! ' Charge for your guns, he said. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. All that was long ago, Times then were very slow, Now foot ball ' s all the go Six days in seven. From College Seniors wise Down to the smallest boys, Each with the other vies To get the blackest eyes On the Eleven. Now when you see a boy With a bumped head or eye You need not ask him why, Or wonder even. He was a center rush, And in a desperate crush, Risking his very life, With a tremendous push Saved the Eleven. What tho ' in other days War ' s heroes won the praise. Poets sang many lays. Laurels were given? Now daily papers flame. With news of foot-ball game, Lists of the killed and lame, Who won undying fame In their Eleven. Tacklers to right of them. Tacklers to left of them. Tacklers behind them. Pommeled and pounded, (iirls would turn faint and ci ' y. Fearing their beaux would die, As they were carried by. Bleeding and wounded. Their scars can never fade. O, the grand rush they made! All under heaven. Cheer for the rush they made! Cheer for the boj ' s who played! Martyred Eleven! —I. W. C, in The Stentor. The Notre Dame Scholastic has quite a treatise on foot ball pro and con. The question is handled very reasonably on both sides, but judging- from late reports in regard to their game with Rush Medical, we would think that the advocates of the game had somewhat the best of the ques- tion. Among the exchanges on hand we notice The Holclad, published at Westminster College. The paper is well edited and deserves the support of the students. A self-acting ' sofa just large enough for two has been invented, says the Valley Junction Express. If properly wound up it will begin to ring a warn- ing bell just before ten o ' clock: at one minute past ten it splits apart, one half carrying the young lady up stairs and the other half kicks the young man out of doors. They will come high, but nevertheless several parents in town feel that one of these sofas will be a household necessity in the near future. Owing to the fact that our Ex- change ' list is somewhat short as yet, we have not been able to take many notes: but hope that by the time the next edition of Ravelings makes its appearance we will have a long and interesting list of exchanges. Do you care for your health? Eat pure goods. Scott Bros. Co.