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that Lessing's motive in writing this work was not merely to express the patriotic spirit so strong in Germany at the time Philotas was written; but rather to teach the rules of the drama, which Lessing had learned from the Greeks and from Shakespeare.
Mrs. Carruth gave a short biographical sketch of Frederickson Logan and translations from his wtitings. Among Longfellow's poems are translations from the "Simgedichte" of this writer, but the poet himself is so little known that even some scholarly people have supposed Logan to be but a creation of Longfellow's brain. But he is a real character. He lived in Silesia, in the seventeenth century. To Lessing belongs the credit of having rediscovered him Some of his short poems and epigrams, as translated by Mrs. Carruth, reveal great originality of thought and expression. Unfortunately his longer poems are not as good as his short ones. Mrs. Carruth presented her subject in a very interesting manner. Her translations were excellent.
The society held a very enthusiastic meeting last Friday evening. The library part of the program was very good, the recitation by Miss Kuns being especially praiseworthy. She responded to a hearty encore. The debate was lively and was followed by an interesting general discussion. The unparalleled flow of eloquence from Wells, who championed free trade, won the decision of the judges.
ADELPHIC.
The society will meet as usual next Friday. The program is: Selection, Mr.Glick: Recitation,Mr.Brady;Reading.Mr.Holler: Selection,Mr Clock;Recitation,Mr. Emly: Speech,Mr.Grant;Debate,should proportional representation be adopted in this country? Affirmative,Messrs.Sowder and Meyers,Negative,Messrs.Burkholder and Thierstein.
THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH.
To-night, at eight o'clock, a dramatization of Dickens' popular Christmas story,the "Cricket on the Hearth," will be presented at Unity Church. The admission fee will be twenty-five cents and the proceeds will go toward paying the expenses incidental to the shipping and setting up of the pipe organ, soon to be placed in the church. The various characters will be taken by well known young people of the University and
of Lawrence. Among the number are Messrs. Barber and Menet, Misses Henrichs, Artie Kelley, Whitman, and Eva Brown. An excellent evening's entertainment is assured to all who attend.
SUUDENTS JOURNAL COMPANY MEETING.
At the meeting of the company held at one o'clock Wednesday, the following resolution was adopted with but one dissenting vote. It shows that, contrary to statements that have been made, this company is favorable to an arrangement which will lighten the burden borne by the business men.
Resolved: That the students Journal company is heartily in favor of a combination of the two weekly papers of the University upon any just and equitable basis which will secure the election to office of the best qualified persons, regardless of factions.
Music Hall Echoes.
The Art Exhibit is over, and as it was of special interest to this school a few comments will not be out of place. The paintings were very choice, and the arrangement could not have been bettered, but what interests us more than anything else is the work that Prof. Clark had in the exhibition. His portraits of Chancellor Snow and Dr. Cordley were simply perfect, each an absolutely true picture of the man represented. There is not a characteristic of the Chancellor's face that is not faithfully portrayed. Dr. Cordley's is equally as good. There was other good work from the same brush, but portrait painting is Prof. Clark's forte. The Art studio in Music Hall is a pleasant place to visit, and moreover visitors are very welcome there. The bits of still life, flowers, fruits, birds, etc., the eager faces of the students as they bend over their work, the keen criticism of the teacher as he passes from one to the other make an interesting study.
Bible Lectures.
The Y. M. C. A. has arranged for a course of lectures on the Bible, to begin in January. The course will include: Lectures on Manuscripts, Texts, and Translations, Prof. Wilcox; on Bible Ethics, Prof. Templin; on Hebrew Institutions, Prof. Blackmar; on The Book of Job, Prof. Dunlap; on The Life of the Apostle Paul, Prof. Hopkins There will be one lecture eaeh week, on Wednesday at 5 o'clock at the University. All interested are invited to attend.
H. C. DICK, Com.
J. I. HAMAKER.