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lection free from the pests, and so it is if the specimens are exposed frequently or if new specimens are being added. The added specimens may already have the eggs of the dermestid deposited on them, and if the collection is exposed even for a short time, eggs may be deposited in it by the very vigilant little insect which is ever seeking a suitable place for the propagation of its young. A collection which has been once freed from the pests may be kept for years if placed in a tight cabinet. If in boxes or cases not well closed, paper should be pasted over all doubtful places. Killing all the dermestids in a collection by examining it once or twice is not sufficient. Eggs deposited are very slow about hatching out sometimes. A collection should be watched at least a year in order to free it of the sly intruders. A bit of dust, resembling very fine meal in the size of its parts, found under specimen is a sure sign of dermestids.
MOTHS OF NEW MEXICO.—A list of ninety-eight species collected by F. H. Snow is given by A.R.Grote, with descriptions of new forms, and preceded by some general remarks. He finds an admixture of subtropical forms, with some "representatives of European species not yet found near either our western or eastern seaboards," mentioning particularly a species of Copimamestra.-Ann. Mag. Nat. His.
MISCELLANY.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The elocutionary departments of Baker and Ottawa Universities are to have a contest sometime in the near future.
The present Senior class of Wabash college is intending to make an excursion to Florida.
J. L. Klepper, of the Wesleyan, will deliver the alumni oration at Kansas State Normal School, next commencement, he being a graduate of that school.
The editors of the various fraternity journals held a convention in Philadelphia on the 20th of last month for the purpose of devising plans of a Pan-Hellenic council.
Another college building is smouldering in ruins. This time it is Hamlin University, Minnesota, near St. Paul.
The Baldwin Index is agitating the notion of a new University building. It has been scarcely six months since the building used at present was paid for. If the Methodist church succeeds in finishing the building already built and in paying its professors living salaries, it will be very well.
SOCIETY NOTES.
MEETING OF THE OREAD LITERARY SOCIETY. Last Friday Oread Hall was packed with people, like sardines in a can. The large crowd assembled, being in a feverish state of excitement hardly appreciated the excellent program as they would have on an ordinary occasion. The exercises of the day consisted of a declamation by Miss Laura Lyons, an oration by F.H. Clark and a declamation by Miss Gillham. These were interspersed by three quartettes, and two fine solos by Mr.Jenks. "Little Benny" by Miss Laura Lyons, was especially well rendered. The usual recess was spent in hot electioneering. After being again called to order
the first three orders were passed over. The climax of the excitement was reached on arriving at the election of orator. J. B. Chamberlain nominated Glen Miller, and C. L. Smith seconded it in a very eloquent speech. E. C. Little nominated J. S. Jenks in an address of considerable length and warmth. P. R. Bennett nominated F. H. Clarke. On the first ballot there was no election. As the two tellers could not agree on the second and third ballots a new teller was appointed, and on the fifth ballot Mr. Miller was elected by a vote of 32 to Mr. Jenks' 26. Mr. Miller's election was made unanimous. As president of the joint meeting, Frank Hutchings went in with no opposition. Laura Lyons and Miss Wemple were nominated for declaimer, the former winning by a large majority. Miss Gillham was elected essayist. J. P. Jack and Robert Osmond were put up for first debater, the latter getting the place. This election was undoubtedly the closest contested of any the Oreads have ever had. Several disappointed members allowed their passions to get the better of them to the amusement of the audience. Altogether the program for the June entertainment is one of the best ever elected, including, we might casually mention, two COURIER editors, one "Personal" and "Local." J.
OROPHILIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.—The meeting was called to order by the speaker. After the usual preliminary exercises, the following persons were elected to represent the society in the June contest : President of the evening, Miss Anna Murphy; essayist, Miss Nettie Hubbard; declaimer, Miss Lou Osborn; orator, W. S. Whirlow; leader on debate, J. A. Hutcheson; second on debate, L. M. Powell. The election was harmonious throughout. No bad blood was shown at any time during the election. The performers were all elected on the first ballot except the second debater. The literary program was postponed for two weeks. Friday, March 2, 1882. REPORTER.
COLLEGE SPORTS.
Is it not about time for the Sophs and Juniors to begin making night hideous with their nocturnal warblings?
As soon as appointments are over, let us hear more about base ball, foot ball, Field Day, gymnasiums and anything else of the kind.
The athletic spirit here in Kansas State University seems to be entirely extinguished.
Columbia came off victorious in her correspondence game of chess with Yale, University of Pennsylvania Howard and Haverford.
The University of Michigan will send her Ball Nine East during the coming season, to compete with the Eastern College Nines.
Yale's Base Ball Team begins the balling season with five new players, ___
FUNNY NOTES.
Scene, Livy class: Professor in stentorian tones, "Cope hunc equitum." Confused Freshman, "Yes, I think I could use it."
The Freshman Smith has recently been enabled with the help of our distinguished Latin Professor, to trace his peipigree as far back as Captain John Smith and Pocahontas. Surely something wonderful should be expected from one of such an illustrious race.