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UNIVERSITY COURIER.
DIED.
HUNT. At the residence of his parents, in Abbington, Mass., on Monday afternoon, March 24th, Harry E. Hunt, in the 18th year of his age.
Harry, by his affable manners and gentlemanly deportment made many friends in Lawrence, who will be pained to hear of his early death. He was a member of the class of '81, and was well beloved by his associates and classmates. The following touching account of the funeral services is taken from the Abbington News:
"The funeral services were held at his home last Thursday afternoon. The floral offerings were numerous. Beside him, and folded in his right arm were four pure, white, calla lilies, which represented the four boys of his class still living. Upon the lid of the casket were placed two emblematical designs, a shield, and a harp, from the Q. A. P. Society, of which he was formerly a regular member. The most beautiful offering was a large wreath from the members of his class. It was composed of white carnations, smilax, rosebuds and lilies, and surrounding the inscription 'Harry E. Hunt, class of'77.' Other tributes of love and esteem were received from his Sabbath school class and many of his personal friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Geo. E. Freeman, with singing by a quartette from the choir of the Universalist Society."
SENIOR DAY.
Senior day has come and gone, and a majority of the class of 79 are extremely happy. Friday, April 4th, this noble class gave their "rhetoricals" in University Hall to a very fair audience. Promptly at 10 o'clock the procession was formed, and with the Chancellor in the lead, each happy senior escorting a happier "senioress," they marched down the north aisle and up to the platform. We are sorry to say that one Bird had no mate.
The exercises were begun by a prayer by Prof. Miller, after which a double quartette, composed of Misses Houghtelin, Morris, Miller and Collier, and Messrs. Hopkins, Smith, Scott and Gleed, entertained the audience with some exquisite music. Following this, came an essay, entitled, "The Study of Mind," by J. W. Brigham. This was a fine production and showed evident care in preparation. His delivery was all that one could desire, every word being distinctly heard in all parts of the hall. Next came an oration by H. H. Jenkins, who spoke of "Retrospection." His oration was well written, but, by his delivery, it was plainly evident that he was not familiar enough with his production. The next performance was a recitation by Miss Belle Stevens, entitled "The Vision of Sir Launfal." The next part of the programme was a selection of music, by Messrs. Scott, Gleed, Smith and Marvin. We cannot say too much in praise of this performance. When it was concluded they were greeted with tremendous applause. Dr. Marvin announced the next exercise to be an essay, by W. T. Byrd. This gentleman stepped out upon the platform and read a characteristic and pleasing essay upon "Dwellings." The next part was the struggle between the debaters. C. W. Stevenson supported the affirmative of the question, "Resolved, that Chinese immigration should be prohibited by law," in a very able speech of fifteen minutes duration. The negative of the question was upheld by J. W. Gleed. His arguments were clear and well put, and, all in all, his effort was one of the finest of the day. Miss Eudora Wade also maintained that "the Chinese should go." She was followed by Miss Alma Richardson who spoke a little
over ten minutes. Then followed more music by the double quartette, who were again greeted with applause. Miss Jessie Austin read an essay upon "Beauty," after which S. M. Smith read an essay on "The Tragedy of 'Macbeth.'" His manner of reading was easy and fluent, and we can but remark upon his stateliness of manner, distinctness in utterance, and conciseness in pronunciation. Charles B. Cramer gave the Hawkeye version of "Mr. Ollendorf's Boarding House Experience." The reading was very good. Then followed a production by Miss Lizzie J. Miller, on "The Demands of a Modern Collegiate Course." This young lady seems to be perfectly at home on the rostrum, and commands almost universal attention. Her delivery is excellent. A song by the male quartette closed the exercises of the day. The audience all went home well pleased.
BASE-BALL.
The first game of base-ball between the University nine and the town nine, familiarly known as the Brass Alleys, came off last Friday.
The game was very exciting, and finally ended in a row. On the 8th inning the town boys endeavored to put Mr. Lowman, formerly umpire and change pitcher of the Uticas, of Utica, in as pitcher. The University nine objected, since it was contrary to an agreement that he should not pitch, if allowed to play. During a discussion between the captain of the University nine and the catcher of the town nine, some hard language was used, and finally these two men came to blows. The fight would have resulted disastrously, one way or the other, had not the boys been separated. As it was, however, one has a skinned nasal protuberance, and the other a lame hand. The town boys have gained a reputation as A. No.1 "kickers" wherever they have played, and at no time has it been displayed to a better advantage than at this game. The umpire, Mr. Bush, tried to umpire satisfactorily, but made one or two mistakes. The score stood, at the end of the 7th inning, as follows: University nine, 17; Town nine, 9.
At some future day the two nines may play again, but it is to be hoped that there will be no such disgraceful disturbance.
A certain French sculptor, Vidal by name, has been totally blind ever since 21 years of age. Before reaching this age he acquired the rudiments of sculpture, and since he was suddenly struck blind has persevered in the profession. After long and patient labor he found he could make his fingers do the work of his eyes. His touch has become so sensitive that by feeling his model in every part he is able to reproduce it with great accuracy.
It is proposed to erect an observatory on Mount Etna, under the direction of Professor Tacchini, of Palermo, at an elevation of over 9,600 feet above sea level. It is believed by American scientists that our own country has sites at least equal to the proposed Etnean station in every astronomical requisite, and far easier of access.
Miss Josie Baker, daughter of Prof. O. H. Baker, of Indianola, Ill., has recently been appointed a tutor of the Greek language at Simpson College, in that place. She is only sixteen years old, but reads and writes Greek fluently.