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the students. The catalogue resembles that of last year with some changes. There is another and better frontispiece and the course of study of the newly established graduate school. The entire enrollment for the year is shown to be 1004, an increase of 109 over last year. There are 629 males and 375 females. There are 43 post-graduates, 515 in the School of Arts, 150 in the Law School, 58 Pharmics, 172 in the School of Fine Arts and 87 in the Engineering School. Considering the adverse action of the last legislature this is a remarkable showing.
Chancellor's Reception.
The annual Reception to the Seniors in all Schools of the University will be held at the Chancellor's Residence next Friday evening May, 21st.
The Sophomore Spread.
There were twenty-five couple in attendance at the Sophomore spread last Saturday night. The early part of the evening was devoted to various games, especially progressive "UpJenkins," from which great amusement was derived. After delicious refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake, and other confections had been served, the floor was cleared and the remainder of the evening spent in dancing. All in all the spread was a great success and reflects much credit upon the Sophomore class and especially the committee in charge of it.
J. C. Kelsey Hurt.
J. C. Kelsey, '95, is in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. as the result of a serious accident while engaged in electrical work. Mr. Kelsey was knocked from a 40 forty foot pole onto hard ground and was picked up with his left arm broken twice, his hip contused and his back paralyzed. It will be sometime before he will be able to walk again.
Chemistry Notes.
Prof. Weida of Baldwin addressed the chemical seminary Monday on "The action of Alcoholic Ferments" and "The Kimberly Diamond Fields of South Africa." Prof. Bailey also reported on the "Gypsite deposits of Dickinson County."
The Chemistry Department received a picture recently of a meteorite which fell on the farm of J. F. Black, east of Ottawa, and which Prof. Bailey analyzed to determine its genuineness. It has been sold to Geo.F.Kuntz of New York. J.E.Baker of Kansas University '94, is taking special work in chemistry and mineralogy.
Mr. J. R. Bechtel of Lawrence explained and illustrated the practice of Osteopathy before the prepatory Medical students Tuesday afternoon. This is one of a successful and instructive course of lectures given before the Medical Society this year. The course will be concluded May 25 with a lecture on Insanity by Prof. Templin.
Grant Van Hoose who has been teaching the past year at Pratt is taking advanced work in chemistry.
Prof. Bailey's article on "Vessels used for the Preparation of Food and Medicine" recently printed in this country in the Bulletin of Pharmacy, has been copied by the Journal of Food and Sanitation, one of the leading chemical papers of England.
Fine Arts Notes.
One of the spring festivities for the School of Fine Arts was given last Saturday-the annual picnic in Prof. Penny's yard. Tennis and other outdoor amusements were provided. Nearly all the students were present and report a jolly time.
Miss Daisy Orton is here to attend the recitals. She and Miss Wilson heard Correno in Kansas City Friday evening.
Prof. Miller gave a lecture on astronomy to which several of the class taking the Art lectures attended. Jupiter and three moons, Saturn, its rings and two moons were very distinct. Several very beautiful constellations were pointed out although the brilliancy of the moonlight obscured many that should have been visible Prof. Miller deserves thanks for a very interesting lecture.
Invitations have been issued for the third and fourth graduating recitals; Miss Mattie Brown's,