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Gypsey she was too—Miss Jennie with her tambourine. Others paid their guests the delicate compliment of dressing exclusively in the Beta colors, while the historical dog," the protege of Miss Lida Romig, urged by her persusasive punches, gave vent to frequent and unmistakable demonstrations of joy. The banquet—well,
"To gild refined gold, to paint the lily. To throw a perfume on the violet, is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
The highest eucomium that can be bestowed upon the ladies whose liberality provided and whose bounty spread so tempting a feast, is to say that they fully sustained their previous reputation as entertainers. To eclipse it was impossible.
The time was agreeably spent in social intercourse; in quiet games; (the ladies having, with admirable forethought, provided the younger boys with tops) in making new acquaintances and strengthening old ones; in singing and keeping time to the music, heart and sole. Having crowded into a few hours more of real enjoyment than frequently falls to the students lot in months, the guests, at about 2 o'clock, reluctantly departed, thinking it the one happy time, gold tinted and fair, set out in broad relief against the sombre days of study.
BETA.
The question of whether we should have examinations or be allowed to pass on a term grade of 90 per cent was debated in the Orophilian Society Friday, and it was unanimously decided in favor of the 90 per cent system.
THE OREADS. The society is in a very prosperous condition, its meetings are well attended and interesting. The following officers were installed last Friday: President, P. R. Bennett; vice president, John Lindsey; secretary, Cyrus Crane; critic, H. R. Riggs. Readings were rendered by D. J. Dunn and Will Nevison, Miss Lida Jacke delivered a declamation. F. H. Smiley had an excellent oration on the Postal Telegraph System, and M. J. Keys an essay on Napoleon. An interesting debate was heard on the subject; Resolved:"That the Southern states had a right to secede." The affirmative was supported by Messrs. Keys and Ritchie, the negative by Messrs. Lindsey and Gilmore. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. A good start was made towards the piano fund. The hall now presents a very attractive appearance and visitors will be cordially welcomed.
The Gradatim had a very successful meeting Saturday evening. This society is now firmly established, and provides for its members frequent evenings of great enjoyment.
The faculty have followed the example of the Gradatim, and are postponing the Tuesday night lectures.
-We read of a college paper which has been sued for $100,000 damages for libel. We are glad this is not the COURIER, as the dividends might fall a trifle.
STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY Will find the largest stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES
to seelet from in the city, including all leading styles,at prices that will pay you to visit the Family Shoe Store before buying elsewhere.
MASON'S