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ever heard. In the chorus, the sopranos and altos were above criticism, the tenors a little weak at times. The basses, remarkably good in quality, but occasionally a trifle slow in tempo, especially in the fugal movements. Its most admirable work was in the chorus with the three soloists "The Lord is Great" although "The Heavens are Telling" was grandly rendered and the work in Part III in the choruses alternating with the solos and duets of Adam and Eve was most effective. Rev. Mr. Rogers was heard at his best, and especially in the solo "In Native-Worth." Mr. Farrell's singing was fine all the way through, and his excellent conception and interpretation together with the marked improvement in his voice was one of the pleasures of the evening. The success of Mrs. Mayo-Rhodes with her splendid voice and most intelligent conception of her part justified the venture of the society in engaging an experienced oratorio singer from abroad. Her presence was commanding, her voice most excellently trained and most delightful, especially in her solos "In Verdure Clad" and "On Mighty Pens," while against the heaviest of the choruses it was thrillingly distinct, inspiring alike to chorus and audience. The errors in the rendering were remarkably few and purely incidental to a first performance. The performance should be repeated if possible; not even a second hearing is adequate to a full appreciation of the work; while those who failed to hear the first rendering, will, should it not be repeated, have missed an opportunity that may not soon recur. The expenses were large. There was, however, an audience representing nearly $250 in the house, and the amount over all expenses which has been turned over to Mr. Moody is $60.
T. H. Helmick, of Baker University, visited his friend, Mr. J. C. Crooks, this week.
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Prof. H. F. Jones has missed some his classes this week on account of an attack of la grippe.
Miss Willa Tomlinson, of Topeka, was the guest of Misses May and Clorina Cook last week.
Mr. C. A. Burney wore the colors of the Phi Gamma Dalta fraternity for the first time yesterday morning. Mr. Burney is one of the most popular of the University students and will make a valuable additon to the fraternity membership. He is a graduate of the School of Arts, a Junior Law, a first-class athlete and is manager of the foot ball team.
Miss May Chapin, of Springdale, a graduate of the School of Pharmacy, visited the chemical laboratory this week.
At the Republican county convention at the court house last Saturday Mr.R.J.Hopkins was elected a delegate from Douglas county to the Republican state convention which will meet in Wichita, March 10, to select the Kansas delegation to the national Republican convention at St. Louis. Mr.W.H.Piatt was made an alternate to the Ottawa convention which chooses the delegates from the second congressional district to the national convention. Mr.A.G. Clarke acted as secretary of the convention.
Prof. Dyche has presented to the Department of Petrography, some fine specimens of arctic rocks.
Prof. Haworth went to Topeka Thursday to look after Vol.I. of the Geological Survey report which is now in the hands of the state printer.
Prof. Haworth was called to Newton, Saturday, to consult with the city authorities in regard to the possibility of securing a water supply for that city.
Snow Hall.
Dr. Williston telephoned a quiz to his class in paleontology, Monday. He will not be out of quarantine this week.
Mr. McClung has invented a new process for mounting histological sections. He is obtaining excellent results by the use of the new method.