UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.Single Copies10 Cents. VOL. Ill, No. 21.CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 28, 1895.CRITICAL ReMINISCeNCeS or A ORI\ WING-ROOM CAR.J. J. SHUTTERLY, JR.There was something about the atmosphere of ourcar that seemed strangely favorable to epidemics ofthe wildest hilarity. Some one said it was the venti­lation; others defended themselves on a pretendedtheory of a leakage from the electric-bell battery; butmy own private opinion is that it must have been thedoctor.His long, lean, lank, lath-like figure, with its long,lean, lank, lugubrious visage above it, was morallycertain to be seen in the maddest, merriest crowd onboard. He never smiled when he was most danger­ous, but would sidle up to his victim, with a sad andreproachful expression about his black side-whiskers,and presently that man, whoever he might be, wouldbe borne away helpless by the porter, his only remain­ing concern for this life being lest the doctor shouldtake advantage of his defenseless condition to admin­ister one of his pills, the doctor's pills being pro­nounced on all hands to be something even worsethan his puns.We were rather a heterogeneous confederation, firstand last, and I could tell the New York girls fromthe Boston girls, the Indiana Quakers from the Mich­igan party, and the English General from the wholeof them, with my eyes shut.I find that I am apt to think of the lady from Aus­tralia just at this point, though she doesn't belonghere, for I met her in the course of the two days' stag­ing over the mountains, on the way to the valley ofthe Yosemite. Indeed, we were neighbors in thecoach, having been assigned adjoining seats in thatcapacious but sensitive vehicle, the driver stowing usaway with a scrupulous regard to pounds and ounces,and an utter indifference to all other species of meas­urement, which struck me as a new and rather uniquemethod of social discrimination.But I had no reason to murmur at my lot, for thatplain little English woman in the calabash bonnetwas one of the most charming persons I have everhappened to meet; a citizen of the world, a graciousgentlewoman, and a finished talker. She was a na­tive of London, a resident of Sydney, New SouthWales, was just now arrived from the SandwichIslands, and was purposing to take in our little conti­nent in the line of her journey back to the place ofher birth. She was accompanied by her son, a young collegian,who, having been graduated from the provincial hallsof an Australian alma mater, was now bound for Ox­ford, destined there to be left by his anxious mamma,when she departed in the completion of the grandtour. He was a tall, lanky youth, with a face of greatintelligence, but so absent-minded and long-leggedand short-sighted, that the vision of his spectacledcountenance always reminded me with peculiar forceof Mr. Verdant Green, of Brazenface College, Oxford,known to the public and to his friend, Mr. Bouncer,by the euphonious appellative of " Giglamps."Chiefest among the social luminaries of the drawing­room car, whom he surpasseth not less in the magni­tude of his smile than in the glory thereof, standsforth the ample, fatherly figure, and the vast, beam­ing countenance of the other doctor, D. D., merriest ofdivines, most irresistible of friends and most compre­hensive of laughers. He hath a great voice of thun­derous sound, like a happy church organ; a sym­pathetic eye, a hearty grasp and a magical smile-asmile that has left a wide swath of infatuated trainboys, captivated conductors, enthusiastic acquaint­ances and adoring children, which, extending back­wards from this point, must now be connecting us,like a telegraphic cable, with the easternmost ter­minus of the road.Among the rest of his various acquirements, hehumorously included that of phrenology, and one ofhis favorite maxims was, that women are deficient incaution; until on a certain occasion, when we wereall together at the old Continental Hotel, in Salt LakeCity, I pointed out to him some girls from Boston,who had just arrived in a Raymond party. Oneglance at those majestic beings convinced him thathis position was untenable, and he manfully concededthe point.I was interested to compare these decorous maidensfrom the Hub with a junto of New York society girls,who accomplished the return trip in our car. Therewas no small degree of beauty on both sides, prettyevenly divided; both were evidently from the rarestof that high order of American homes which thecommonalty gaze towards with respectful admiration;-and both were magnificent dressers. With a differ­ence.The Chicago Board of Trade.Last Thursday evening the Political Economy Club. listened to a talk from Mr. Wm. T. Baker, presidentof the Chicago Board of Trade. The speaker sketchedin a very interesting way the history of the Board ofTrade of Chicago, showing the great improvementswhich have been introduced in methods of handlinggrain and which the tremendous increase of businessof the country had rendered absolutely necessary.Mr. Baker gave a very interesting description of theworking of the boards of trade at the present time,elucidating the mysteries of "puts and calls," of the."clearing house," of "bucket shops,' and othertechnical terms. When asked to explain how thedealers could understand each other in the pandemo­nium that always reigns in the wheat pit, he showedthe system of pantomime which is used.In response to a question Mr. Baker said that theeconomic function of the Board of Trade is to furnisha, market where buyer and seller may meet. Hewarmly denounced all bogus operating on the Board,dealings in " puts and calls" and in "bucket shops" ;but declared that when properly conducted the Boardof Trade furnishes a means of handling grain with theleast possible expense, and is thus a great advantageto both producer and consumer.220 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.The Puritan maiden followeth hard in the footstepsof Mrs. Grundy. The New York girl is Mrs. Grundy­or her mamma is, which, you know, is much the samething in this land of the free. Therefore, is there anoriginal genius about the metropolitan damsel's apparelwhich she from the Hub can never attain, because shefollows instead of leading.The New York society girl is an institution, and isworthily placed at the very gateway of the nation,where she may dazzle the eyeglasses of those languidBritons who assail our desert shores with ititent tobecome acquainted with all our aboriginal customs,our big medicine men, our feathers and war-paint,but most especially our squaws. That absolute mon­arch, Mr. Worth, of. Paris, has recently been pleasedto say, that there is no one in the world who can carryoff a gorgeous gown wi th the graceful ease of an Amer­ican girl. . This remark applies primarly to Southernwomen, but after you pass Mason and Dixon's line, itwould be hard to find a city so worthy of the distinc­tion as the lively village on New York harbor.I must confess, however, that this conclusion ofmine was utterly defied, combated and resisted, inabstracto, and in concreto, by one of the two ladiesunder whose special escort I was traveling about,and upon whose protection I confidently relied in caseof an Indian invasion, a cow on the track, or anyother of those alarming convulsions of nature, whichwill happen on the best regulated railways.However, her judgment may be suspected, shehaving recently transferred her allegiance from thegood old Empire State to the wild and woolly West.But, for new inventions in logic, dazzling methods indebate, and astonishing nimbleness of tongue, com­mend me to a thoroughbred society girl, lately re­turned from a successful campaign, and feeling theneed of an occasional skirmish or two, just by way ofascertaining that her flag is still there.In matters of general moment, however, she agreedwith me pretty well, but whenever prohibition inpolitics or opaque color in china painting was thesubject of discourse, the violent radicalism' of herviews filled me with the gravest apprehensions for herfuture!Now far removed from those pleasant hospitalitiesand daily courtesies of holiday life, I sometimes findmyself constrained to wonder what will ever becomeof, that misguided young person's education, howmany new names has the doctor on his calling list,and where in all this weary world shall there evermeet again such a company of boon companions as thejovial comrades that used to chat away the long brighthours of those unforgotten and red-letter days, in ourdrawing room car, Archbishop Ireland' oS Address.It was the privilege 'of the students of the Uni­versity, last Monday, to listen to a most excellentaddress by that learned prelate, Archbishop John Ire­.land, After paying tribute to Chicago in glowingterms, the bishop said, in brief: "A great Universityis usually built up gradually. It is the work of years,almost centuries. But here the work has been per­formed within the space of a few short years." We need intellect. We need all the opportunitiesto foster and develop intellect. The respect of Euro­pean people for American universities is growing daily.It is safe to predict that within a few years many ofher scholars will be in attendance at American institu­tions of learning." There is no danger of a conflict between science andreligion. Science reveals the inner workings of na­ture but as to the origin of matter science is silent.Evolution, it is said, is going to make the existence ofa God unnecessary, but whence the origin of matter;whence the power to make matter conform to the linesof perfect order and law? Those who talk of conflictmistake either the nature of science or the purpose ofreligion."Knowledge is completed by good conduct. Man isnot merely an intellectual being, he is a moral beingas well. Education includes all the faculties of man­Intellect alone gives cleverness which may be usedUNIV�RS1TY ·OF CHICAGO WEEKLY..for good or evil purposes. Education fits men andwomen for the duties that good citizenship demand ofthem. Without good citizenship our country cannotprosper; our republic cannot survive. The sub-stratumof all intellectual development is good citizenship. Agreat evil lies in the exclusiveness of the educated. classes from the common people. The result is thatvery often the destinies of our, country have been left,to the lower classes. It is the great curse of the coun­try that the machinery of our government is run byunworthy hands for unworthy purposes. The solu­tion of the social questions of the day demand a greatdeal of thought. Ignorance is at the bottom of all the. misdeeds of the populace."In closing, the bishop said: "Ladies and gentle­men of the University, a great mission is open beforeyou here. Do not fail to take advantage of youropportunities. It is my earnest wish that many menand women may gc forth from these halls who are in­telligent and righteous, who will do good work forGod, humanity and country."The Alumni Banquet.Last Thursday evening occurred the Annual Reun­ion and Washington Supper of the Collegiate AlumniAssociation of the University of Chicago, at the GrandPacific Hotel. These annual banquets have takenplace almost without interruption since the early'60'S. A goodly number of the alumni of the oldUniversity, a few from the new, together with themembers of the Mandolin and Glee Clubs of theUniversity, .sat down at seven to the feast provided.The program following was varied and interesting.The music was provided by the Glee and MandolinClubs, who rendered four numbers and as many en­cores.The speakers were introduced by the president, F.A. Smith, '66. President Harper spoke about the:progress of the new U ni versi ty and referred facetiouslyto the difficulty he experienced in retaining enough.;.news from the public to fill out his quarterly state­_ment, so enterprising were the reporters.Dr. C. R. Henderson, '70, spoke on "Our Contri­bution to the Higher Life of the North-West," ineloquent and earnest words. His address was re­c�ived with enthusiasm by the listeners. He calledattention to the University's contribution of " a scien­tific basis to the art life of the North-West," of cool,sane, catholic thought and words to allay the bitter­ness of class-conflict, and of high ideals and moraland religious influences to permeate the life of thepeople.Miss Maude L. Radford, '94, talked on "Some Ex­periences of Graduate College Women." Her address. was bright; original and most happily expressed. 221Dean Judson brought out -the salient features ofWashington's character, in comparison with the pub­lic men of to-day. His address was interesting andearnest, and fairly bristled with good stories. J. D. S.Riggs, '78, of Denison University, recited a poem onthe "Sleeping Beauty," which retold in charmingverse the legend, and then gave it a new application.The old University was the fair princess who waspricked by "the spindle" of debt and fell asleep.The" prince" who came long after to awaken thesleeping damsel with a kiss, turned out to be nothingmore nor less than John D. Rockefeller. And thebeauty herself, 'no longer sleeping, but very wideawake, is the glorious present University of Chicago .The Glee Club was so pleased with this happydenouement that they preceded the Alma Mater songwith the well-knownJohn D. Rockefeller,Wonderful man, etc.Friendly letters from Ferd W. Peck and other grad­uates unable to be present, were read, and resolutionsregarding the death of Prof. Boise were adopted.A New Literary Society.A few of those more deeply interested in the organ­ization of a literary society have been quietly but ear­nestly at work for the past few weeks. The result oftheir efforts is a society, now fully organized and allready for work, which promises opportunities for de­velopment along the lines of oratory, debate, declama­tion, and general literary study. It is composed ofundergraduate men, and has decided to call itself" The Forum."The officers and charter members of" The Forum"are: J. H. 'I'hack, president; O. E. Wieland, financialsecretary; S. C. Mosser, vice-president; W. L. Goble,treasurer; F. H. Westcott, secretary; Paul Mande­ville, sergeant-at-arms; W. H. Allen, F. P. Bachman,H. A. Peterson, G. W. Shallies.The Dlsease-Resisttng Power of the Body.This was the subject which Dr. Charles T. McClin­tock, of the University of Michigan, treated in hislecture before the Biological Club, last week Wednes­day afternoon in Kent. Dr. McClintock is a notedbacteriologist, a brother of Dean McClintock of theUniversity, and a most clear and entertaining speaker.The room was crowded.He reviewed the different immunity theories, givingobjections. The toxic properties produced by bacteriawere generally neutralized, he said, by properties inthe blood. The results of numerous experiments inbacteriological work, especially in diphtheria, telanusand anthrax were described .tJN1V:E:RSITY OF CH1CAGO WEEKLY.UNIVERSITY O'F CHiCAGO ,WEEKLYPUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE INTEREST OF THE STUDENTS OF THEUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.CHARLES H. GALLION, MANAGEREDITORIAL BOARD.THOMAS W. MORAN,} MANAGING EDITORS.FRANK W. WOODS, -G. W. AXEItSON, WARREN P. BEHAN, JOHN H. HElIt,WlItBUR T. CHOItItAR, MARY D. MAYNARD,RAItPH W. WEBSTER, WlItLIAM P. LOVETT.WlItBUR W. BASSETT.E. A. BUZZEItIt, (Alumni.)SUBSCRIPTION RATE:One Quarter,One Year (Four Quarters), $ 752 50Office Hours, 9.30 TO 10.30, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Advertising rates made on application.Address all communications toUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY,58th Street and Ellis Avenue, Chicago.The WEEKLY may be found on sale at the office of the University PressMcClurg's, Brentano's, Curry's, and all News Stands South of 39th Street.Entered as Second-Class Matter at the Postoffice, Chicago, Ill.Office Hours.The manager of the WEEKIty may be found in the office inCobb Hall from 9:30 to 10:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdayand Thursday of each week, and from 2 to 5 every day atthe Hotel Barry.The managing editors may be found in the office every daybetween II:30 and 12:30; and on Mondays from 9:30 to 12:30. NEXT Tuesday night, March 5, the big annualconcert of the Glee and Mandolin Clubs willtake place at Central Music Hall. The boys inthe clubs have been working very hard and sacrificingeverything for its success. For several weeks theyhave come together for practice once, and much of the­time twice, every day. This is not a Glee Club, or aMandolin Club affair, it is a University occasion.The clubs have done their part. Will the members ofthe University do theirs in supporting the concert asit should be supported? And this need not be lookedupon as a sacrifice by anyone. Last year's concert wasconsidered one of the most delightful ever given inChicago, and this year's program promises greatly tosurpass it in interest.THE third alumni banquet, since the founding ofthe new University of Chicago, has come andgone. Students of the old and the new insti­tutions met and mingled in convivial affiliation.Both were well represented. ,The leaders of the newretold the tale of its birth and progress, while the menof the old university recalled its many traditions andsweet memories of the happy hours spent within itshalls. That the attendance was not larger is much tobe regretted. It would' seem that a gathering of thekind, held in this city where so many of the alumnilive, would interest more of them. The small attend-ance though in some ways a drawback did not detractfrom the enjoyment of an excellent program by thoseTHEWEEKLYhaSaChoiceassortmentofPoemson who were present to hear it. Some steps should beThe Beautiful Snow, which it would be glad taken towards a more efficient reunion of the alumniexchange for some Carols of Springtime. 'of the university and a more active association formed.HARVARD'S faculty have expelled a sophomorefor horsewhipping another college man. Insimilar cases Yale and Princeton have left allaction to the local authorities and taken no officialnotice whatever of the incidents. The University of.Lllinois is confronted with a case of kidnapping,which will bring up the same question of the jurisdic­tion of college authorities. No one doubts their right<to expel students whose actions are really harmful totheir college, but most college men think that .per­sonal troubles and encounters between students shouldbe beneath the notice of the faculties. The sen-se offairness and the quick judgment against cowardice,which are characteristic of college men, can be reliedupon to punish bullying and inj ustice. HARD, indeed, is the lo� of the student-reporterwho represents a dally newspaper at a uni­versity. He is morally sure to please no one.His sacrifices for the sake of his college and his con­science, if he make any, are 'unknown and unappre­ciated. And his course of action in regard to everydelicate matter is certain to land him in hot water,either from his university or his paper. In the onecase he is called disloyal to his college and suffersaccordingly. In the other case, he has allowed hispaper to be "scooped" - for in these days of enter­prise and competition in journalism, a good "story"_ is sure to be discovered sooner or later by some of thepapers. He is accordingly' summoned before theeditor to explain his negligence, and he finds that heUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.has lost more by this one incident in chance for. advancement and prospects of assignments, than hecan win back in long months of hard and faithfulwork.Far be it from the WEEKLY to encourage or to ex-.cuse any lapses from the path of truth and honestyand honor. Despicable is the pen that would willinglyinjure the' Alma Mater that offers to all an educationat a mere tithe of what it costs. But it does seempeculiarly unfortunate that the modern press (whichmeans the public taste) demands news of a sensational,and, if possible, unlawful sort, that the popular appe­tite will not be satisfied with the staid and legitimatematter that a university or any other institution iswilling to give out "officially." The reporter's suc­cess as a journalist depends upon his getting the kindof news which his paper demands.After all bas been said, however, duty, in thestrictest sense, is the standard to which the news­paper man should be held as rigorously as any other.. But it is also true that he deserves the sympatheticappreciation of the inherent difficulties and perplex­ities of his situation, on the part of all. To combineconscientiousness and success in modern journalismis as hard as to be a "moral" lawyer.Patriotic Song Service.A large audience assembled in Kent AuditoriumWashington's Birthday, and joined with a choruschoir of thirty voices in singing patriotic songs.President Ha-rper introduced as the chairman DeanJudson, who announced the numbers of the programaccompanying each with apt remark or anecdote. Mr.Francis Walker was heartily encored for his baritonesolo from Schumann, "The Two Grenadiers," andresponded with another martial song. Mr. W. P.Lovett also sang two solos.Farce Wanted.An excellent opportunity presents itself for somebright student to win for himself undying fame andglory. The Academic college day committee is insearch of a good play written by a student. Farcesand comedies are desired. A committee of the facultywill select from those handed in the play that is to bepresented. The right is reserved to reject any or allplays. If nothing suitable is produced, a play takenfrom some other source will be used. All studentsdesiring to compete should hand their names to MissTheodosia Kane, chairman of the dramatic committee,or leave them in Box 51, Faculty Exchange, on orbefore March 2. The plays must be ready by April 1. 223His Only Wish.He looked so lonely and forlorn,His hands were blue with cold,His hair uncombed, his papers torn,His clothes so thin and old.While I, arrayed in all my best,Was striding down the street,He picked me out from all the rest,And followed at my feet.He looked so pitifully sad,In all that cold and wet,It really seemed to me too bad,To smoke a cigarette.He asked, 0 such a simple thing,And walked with manly strut,How earnestly his words did ring,"I say! Give me that butt."WALTER DEFFENBAUGH.Expenses of the Next Year.The budget of the University for July I, 1895 to JulyI, 1896, gives the University $602,426 for current ex­penses, applied as follows:Administration and general expenses.Faculty of Arts, Lit., and Science ..The Divinity School. .The Academy .University extension. -. . . .Libraries, labor, and museums.Printing and publishing.. . . .Physical culture and athletics.Affiliated work. . . . .Buildings and grounds.Miscellaneous .. . $ 43,958288,2II44,12535,98140,00843,86721,1305,4751,15057,89020,631Total. . . .. $602,426Mr. Rockefeller contributes $r75,000 to generalexpenses. Aside from current items the Universitywill receive the Yerkes telescope and equipment, cost­ing $25°,000; the Haskell Oriental Museum, $roo,-000; and the Kate Newell Doggett Women's Hall,"estimated at $75,000. Dr. Harper confidently ex­pects to add to these a law school and biological lab­oratory, but the assured accretions to the Universityfor the year 1895-96 exceed in value $1,000,000.The Barry Carnival.A Masquerade Carnival was given at the HotelBarry Thursday evening, attended exclusively byguests of the house. The affair was a very enjoyableone, and perhaps the most successful that this popu­lar hotel has ever given. The large dining room waswell filled with maskers, whose costumes varied fromthe most ludicrous to the most elegant and costly.Refreshments were served and the best of music pro­vided. The Carnival was well managed and will belong and pleasantly remembered by the many guestswho attended.224 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY., Indoor Athletic Meet.No records were broken in the first indoor athleticmeet of the season in the University gymnasium Fri­day, but the contest showed that we have some goodmaterial for future events. Coy's sprinting abilitywas a surprise, and iby steady training he ought todevelop into a good man for short dashes. Hersch­berger also showed up well, but a sore ankle pre­vented him from appearing to the best advantage.Captain Holloway took part in two events and cameout first in the relay race; but the splendid dash ofSass probably saved the race to the captain. In themile run Linn set the pace and looked like a winneruntil the tenth lap, when Peabody forged ahead andwon in 5.26, Calhoun coming in second. The potatorace, the last on the program, caused considerableamusement to the crowd in the gallery and was wonin a close finish by Fish in 53 2-5 seconds.The 35 yards dash was the first on the program andthe final heat was won by Coy in 4 1-5 seconds,with Patterson second. The running high jumpwas won by Herschberger with Steigmeyer second.The record was below that made by Lanning lastyear, but was fairly good considering the poor form andshort training of the contestants. Herschberger,5.2 1-4; Steigmeyer, 5. I 1-4. The pole vault wasalso captured by the "kid," who stopped at 9.4 onaccount of a sore ankle.In the half mile run, White came out first with Drewsecond. Time: White, 2.24; Drew, 2.24 1-5. Steig­meyer won the running broad jump, making 17. Ifeet, with Coy second.In picking up grounders Hering and Winston tiedfor first place, each making eight out of the possibleten chances. Winston won in the final trial.Abernethy carried off the prize in base sliding.Three trials; distance 35 yards each trial. Time, 12.7seconds. Adkinson and Brown tied for second. Thelongest slide was also won by Abernethy with Brownsecond.The contestants in the meet March 2, will be:Relay race. - Holloway, Patterson, Coy, Steigmeyer,Lamay, White.Potato race. - Fish, Mosser, Pomeroy, Linn.Forty yards dash. - Coy, Patterson, Holloway, Mandel,Abernethy, Steigmeyer.Mile run. - Peabody, Calhoun, Linn, Snite, Beech.Running high jump. - Herschberger. Pole vault. - Steigmeyer, Herschberger.Eight hundred and eighty yard run. - Drew, Hagey,Burns, White, Coleman, Sass, Dickerson.Putting shot. - Roby, McCaskill.The faculty of the Northwestern University has.fina lly passed judgment on the new Athletic niles andfinds them suited to the best interest of the college.Rule 5, however, referring to professionalism ishandled like the traditional hot potato. In otherwords, the faculty has deemed it wise to suspend theoperation of the rule until Sept. I, when it will go intooperation.BASKET BALL.Three goals in five miuutes was the record of theCentral. Department basket ball team Saturday eveningin the 'Varsity gymnasium. This pace was too swiftfor our boys and, although rallying later in the game,were defeated by the score of 5 to 8. The 'Varsityteam again demonstrated their inability to play to­gether, and save by a few individual brilliant plays,noticeably that of Hubbard, the team work was looseand erratic throughout. The Central' Department on,the other hand played a wonderfully strong teamgame and, aided by good individual work, won easily.They lined up as follows:CENTRAL.Peinkowsky, }Barrett,Breeden. 'Hubbard, tWilkins, lLinn, JVan Osdel, }Abernethy, 'Burns, Forwards. {Kellogg,Haser, 'Baumgartner.{Bassett,Buss,Reynolds,{Hamilton,Taylor,Nowak.Centers.Guards.On account of the athletic meet next Saturday even­ing in the Armory there will be no game at the Uni­versity.TENNIS.Several surprises marked the tennis tournament lastweek. Durand after a hot contest, although the scorepoints to a rather onesided game, defeated the veteranTorrey by a score of 6- I, 6- I . Gleason after a stu b­born fight vanquished Chalmers by the score 6-3, 8-6,and Linn got away with Hussey in two straight sets.Score 7-5, 6-3· Peabody defeated to Durand andTorrey defeated McGilvray 7-5, 2-6, 6-2. Adkinsonwith a handicap of 15 put up a strong game againstNeel but was unable to keep pace with the splendidplacing of the champion and lost by the score of 3-6,4-6. Hill by a strong net game defeated Thatcher 6-2,7-5. Lansingh beat Heil after a hard fight; 6-S, 6-4,8-6.Olympic games will probably be revived. The firstwill be held in 1896 at Athens. In 1900 the games'will be held in Paris and it is generally supposed thatthe meeting of 1904 will be in the United States.UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.Miss Helen Tunniclif entertained friends at a candypull on Friday evening.Foster girls say that the only guest they are enter­taining is " La Grippe."Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds of Pueblo, Colo., are visitingtheir daughters at Foster Hall.A number of young ladies from Morgan Park at­tended the Washingtonian Promenade.The local chapter of Beta Theta Pi gave an informaldarice on Monday evening, at the" Lodge" on Lex­ington avenue.A party of young women from Nancy Foster Halloccupied a box at the concert of" Four HundredYears of American Song," at the Auditorium, onMonday evening.The young men of Snell Hall received their friendsin their club rooms on Monday. Mesdames Judson,Donaldson and Lewis assisted in receiving. BeecherHall receives on next Monday.Oman Shreve entertained a party of friends atGraduate hall on Monday of last week in honor of hissister, Miss Gertrude Shreve, of Bloomington, Ill.Light refreshments were served.The Misses Grace and Lucia Manning entertaineda few friends at a candy-pull on Saturday evening.Among the guests were the Misses Klock, Agerter,Osgood, Kells, Strawn and Moore.Invitations have been issued for a lecture to be'given by Dr. Charles Kent in Graduates' parlors -onnext Monday evening. The subject is Assyria andthe lecture will be illustrated by stereopticon views.A masquerade given at Metcalf's dancing school,63rd street and Hope avenue, Friday evening, wasattended by some of the students. About sixty-fivecouples were present and the affair was a brilliantsuccess. Mr. Metcalf, well known as a teacher ofdancing, and the author of the Harvard Gavotte, hasjust originated a new dance called the Dorado Paso.THE PROMENADE.The committee of arrangements for the Washingto­nian Promenade were well-nigh overwhelmed Fridayevening by the throng which assembled at the ChicagoBeach Hotel to do honor to the Father of his Country.So great was the crowd that it was sometime beforethe miscellaneous portion of the program was com­menced and owing to the non-appearance of some o� 225the performers even the short program was consider­ably diminished. However, the quality made upfor the lack of numbers. Miss Gertrude Storer'svocal solo was heartily encored and the numbers fur­nished by the Serenade Club were enthusiastically'received. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock and aprogram of twelve regular numbers, three extras andeight blank extras was danced. A large number ofthe faculty were present and among the number ofpatronesses Mesdames Harper and Wilmarth andMiss Marion Talbot were present. Take it all in all,the second of the annual balls was a decided successalthough the wisdom of introducing a program ofminstrel and glee club numbers might be questioned.Dr. Harper has stated that he was strongly in favor ofan annual social event after the manner of the annualpromenades of Yale and other colleges.Epic Poetry of the Bible.Professor Moulton opened his address on Sundayafternoon with the remark that if he agreed withmany commentators his lecture would be as short aswas that of the man who lectured on e e Snakes in Ire­land." e e There are no snakes in Ireland," h.e said.e e There is no Epic poetry in the Bible," they say.Persons who so judge, however, either confuse theepic with fiction, and argue that as the Bible is notfiction it cannot be epic; or they rely on the Greekand Latin classics for their models, and discard allthat does not conform to them; or lastly, they thinkthat because the form is not poetic verse, it is notepic poetry. After confuting these arguments, Pro­fessor Moulton discussed some of the divisions of theepic. The mixed epic, prose breaking into verse, heillustrated by the story of Balaam ; the Prose Epic orincidents of history, by Joseph; and Incidental His­tory, the history of a single crisis, by the Book ofEsther.Morgan Park.The Stephanotis Literary Society of the MorganPark Academy held an open meeting in the chapel ofBlake Hall, Friday evening, February 15, 1895. Theprogram was as follows:Great German Composers, Carrie GilmanWhy a Journey, Florence HeftyMrs. A. D. T. Whitney, Sadie HomerViolin Solo, Alice De LagneauTheosophy, Alice Hepburn" Babetta" a Story, Alice De Lagueau"Judy," Editor Stella ClissoldVocal Solo, . Florence ReynoldsIn this their first public appearance the StephanotisSociety surely did themselves credit. The parts wereboth instructive and entertaining and the interest ofthe audience was unabated. Several pretty bouquetslent their charm to the platform. The literary exer­cises were followed by a short reception.The Glee club gave two numbers at the big Colonial concertat the Auditorium Monday night.The Glee Club gave a concert Tuesday evening at AuburnPark, and will sing Friday at Hinsdale.The joint debate with Kent Law School has been postponedfrom Monday, March 4, to Friday of the same week.Gov. McKinley will make the annual address before theAlumni Association of Northwestern University on commence­ment day.Students in residence must register for the Spring quarter onor before March 8. The registration card may be obtainedfrom the dean.Every Saturday at 2, Dr. Buckley will exhibit a Buddhistshrine in Walker museum. This is the only Buddhist shrineoutside of Japau.Professor Stagg, continuing his course of lectures on phys­ical culture, spoke Monday concerning the effects of exerciseas related to the stomach._ The Law Club met Monday evening in the Faculty room,Cobb Hall. Messrs. Moran, Barnard, Bassett, Kelso, Dormanand Haill spoke on legal subjects.Miss Sadie American spoke on the social obligations of re­ligiou before the couucil of women at Washington recently.She was formerly a student at the University.Dr. Olaus Dahl will begin his course of public lectures onNorwegian writers and literatures next Friday in the lecturehall at 5. He is a scholarly man and an entertaining speaker.(Professor Chamberlin and Salisbury, of the department ofgeology of the University, are preparing the text-book ongeology for Henry Holt & Co's "American Science Series,"which includes Martin's "Human Body," Bessey's" Botany,"etc.The first bulletin of the department of anthropology, "Noteson Mexican Archaeology" by Prof. Frederick Starr, is justout; It gives cuts and descriptions of elaborate mural decora­tion lately exposed at San Juan de Teotihuacan during Prof.Starr's summer excursion.The following meetings were held at the University Settle­ment last Sunday: Free lecture at 8 P. M., by Dean AugustusWalker, with magic lantern views of the Holy Land; free con­cert at 4 P. M., Grieg program, Miss E. M. Roe, pianist, andMr. Bennett Griffin, violinist.A general conference of the affiliated schools of the Univer­sity was held in the faculty room of Cobb Hall, Saturday after­noon. Special attention was given to the English department,the general subject of discussion being the report of the firstconference of the Association of Teachers of English of theNorth Central States.Miss Villa Whitney White, soprano, gave a song recital atthe regular musicale last Wednesday. The musical lecture byMr. Wardner Williams was a continuation of the' topic dis­cussed the previous week, "Musical Instruments." Samplesof innumerable kinds of instruments, used in every clime andtime, were exhibited. These lectures are developing withinterest and attract many people.The Home contest to decide who shall represent the Uni­versity in the annual contest of the Northern Oratorical Asso­ciation will occur March I4. The following six out of tencandidates handing in orations have been chosen to speak: H.F. Atwood, C. B. Williams, F. C. Sherman, V. O. Johnson, J. P.White and E. R. Yundt. Prof. W. C. Wilkinson, Prof. Na­thaniel Butler, Jr., and Rev. Carlos Martyn constituted thecommittee on thought and composition.226 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.Professor Terry is chapel leader this week.Oberlin is in the midst of one of the greatest reviv­als in its history.Prof. J. W. Moncrief delivered a lecture last Fridayevening at the Second Baptist Church on "BaptistMartyrs, or the Inquisition and its Methods."_./The chapel "sermonettes" last week were givenby Prof. Cutting on the themes: "Talents," "Judgenot," "Love to God shown by Love to Man."Rev. Mr. Reynolds of Colorado, father of MissMyra Reynolds of the University, gave an informaltalk at a service held in Foster Hall Sunday after­noon.Dr. C. E. Hewitt, secretary of the Divinity School,addressed the Sunday evening meeting of the Chris­tian Union last week on the subject, "What' isMan?"The Conference of the Divinity School next Mondayafternoon will be in charge of Professor Shailer Mat­thews. The subject to be discussed is "Ought min­isters to be entitled to special privileges from society?"The address next Sunday evening before the Chris­tian Union, will be given in connection with the ses­sions of the Biblical Institute, and will be by Pres.Harper, upon the theme: "vVhy should a collegestudent study the Bible ?"On the coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, thesessions of the Biblical Institute will be held at theUniversity. The general subject will be, "TheChrist, His times and His teachings." The pro­gram. which is a very interesting one, may be foundin the WEEKLY of last week.At a recent meeting the members of Kelly Housevoted to undertake a definite and special piece ofwork in connection with the settlement. On inquiryit was found that a large number of members coulddo effective work by sharing in the direction of oneof the young women's social clubs which meetsweekly. A special committee, consisting of MissesButler, Harris and Payne, were appointed to takecharge of the work.Majors and Minors.Miss Chamberlain conducts a class in dancing in the HotelBarry every Monday evening.The University Settlement observ.ed Washington's birthdayby a concert of patriotic songs.UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.Mr. Brashear, of Pittsburg, gave a lecture in Ryerson HallWednesday afternoon on the manufacture of lenses. He hasan international reputation as a lense-maker,Mr. de Payen Bellisle lectured Thursday on Victor Hugo.He recited several selections from Les Chdtiments and LaLegende des Siecles and spoke of Hugo's place among lyricpoets.Messrs. Wyckoff, Woolley, Nichols and Fling, of the GleeClub, sang at a Washington's Birthday celebration given underthe auspices of the Union League Club at a big West SideGrammar school.Mr. S. H. Clark, of the department of elocution, is absentupon a six weeks' recital tour, filling engagements at citiesand colleges in Florida, New York, Tennessee, Indiana, Michi­gan. He will take up his work again at the University at thebeginning of next quarter.The 'Varsity, the college paper ofthe University of Toronto,is shrouded in black and loaded with threats of insurrection.One of their professors criticised the policy of the University inthe newspapers and was dismissed. The' Varsity took up thequarrel and championed the professor, and the students haverefused to attend classes until some investigation is made.The members of Kelly House have adopted a plan ofweekly evening meetings which promises to add much to thepleasure and profit of the House organization. The time, onalternate evenings, will be passed in discussing some of theleading questions relating to the collegiate education of women,while the intervening evenings will be devoted to a discussionof the views of great writers and teachers on important ethicalproblems.Book Reviews.Old Pictures of Life, by David Swing. (Stone & Kimball,Chicago.) These two dainty little volumes are among the,neatest and prettiest specimens of the publisher's art that wehave seen. They contain a collection of essays, largely uponliterary topics, from the pen of the late David Swing. It isdifficult to speak of these charming essays without seeming toexaggerate. The reading of them has been a constant sur­prise and delight. "An old Picture of Life" treats of theOdyssey; "A Roman Gentleman," of Virgil; "A GreatOrator," of Demosthenes. These, together with two otherson "Cordelia and Antigone" and "Thoughts on GreekLiterature;" show the large attention given to classical sub,jects. The delightful feature of these is the entire absence Ofa suggestion of the pedantic, the conventional or the common­place. They are the first-hand experiences of one who hadfor years breathed the very atmosphere of ancient Greece andRome and who possessed a love and unaffected appreciationof the classic masterpieces such as very few have had. Hetalks of Virgil and of Homer as of familiar friends. Otheressays in these volumes are" Romeo and Juliet," "Hnmanityto Man and Beast," "The Enlarged Church, " "The Su b­merged Centuries," etc. "Dante" is a fresh, and, to the un­technical reader, a most helpful discussion of that poet andhis great poem,-expressly to read which, Prof. Swing mas­tered the Italian language. The 'author's style is a constantdelight, bright, imaginative, felicitous, yet simple and clear.These sixteen essays in length and character are ideal forreading aloud. A memoir by Franklin H. Head, written in amanly, straightforward way, is included.Pushing to the Front, or Success Under Difficulties (Hough­ton, Mifflin & Co., Boston), is a well written and tastefullybound volume by Orison Swett Marden. The reading of this 227book could not but inspire to his best effort any youth whohad a spark of ambition in him. Its purpose and scope arebest expressed on the title page: A book of inspiration andencouragement to all who are struggling for self-elevationalong the paths of knowledge and of duty. In the preface theauthor says: "He early determined that if it should ever liein his power, he would write a book to encourage and inspireand stimulate boys and girls who long to be somebody and dosomething in the world, but feel that they have no chance inlife." It is interesting to note that after the spare momentsof ten years had been devoted to the preparation of this vol­ume a fire destroyed all the manuscript and notes, but thepersistency of the author wrought out again from memory,another complete manuscript, from which the book wasprinted. Each of the twenty-five interesting chapters dis­cusses a motive or principle of action that is calculated tobring success in life. A prominent feature of the work are •the fine portraits, one accompanying each chapter, of illustri­ous, successful men of modern times, who have achieved distinction by observing these principles.Business Notices.MISCELLANEOUS.College books bought, sold and exchanged. Fulghum'sBook Store, 291 E. Fifty-fifth street. tfGent's fine shoes. Repairing � specialty, at A. Baker's store,554 55th street. All work guaranteed: Give me a call. ratfUniversity Theme tablets IS cents per block; stationerysupplies at the same low price at T. R. Wolf's, 250 E. 55th St.,Pullman Bldg.The only establishment of its kind in the United States.Pants made to your measure and we make them to order at'$4.00 a pair, no more, no less; 500 of the best quality and styl­ish goods to select from. Apollo Custom Pants Mfrs. 161 5thAve., Chicago. 1-48tWm. Sachen, tailor, 297 55th street. Fine suits to order, $20and up. Overcoats, $18 and up. Trousers, $5 and up. Re­pairing. 9-4tIf by some chance it's hard for youTo get your pictures madeWith proper light and shadow,And proper tone and shade,It makes no difference where you are,If north, south, east or west,Just send us on your negativesAnd we will do the rest.BOSTON PHOTO FIN. CO., 126 State. ratfAmusements.Thomas Keene, the tragedian, will begin his annual engage­ment at McVicker's Monday, Feb. 25. Repertoire for theweek: Monday and Wednesday nights, Hamlet; Tuesday andSaturday nights, Richard III; Thursday and Friday nights,Richelieu; Saturday Matinee, Merchant of Venice. Each playwill be a production in the way of scenery and costumes.On Monday, Feb. 25, the greatest and most versatile actorwho plays in the English language will make his first bow tothe Western American public from the stage of the ChicagoOpera House. Herbert Beerbohm Tree, though still a com­paratively young man, has in England achieved a reputationwhich is comparable with those only held by Edwin Booth andLawrence Barrett in this country. There is only one otheractor on the English stage who is in any way his rival as anartist and a producer of plays. That man is Henry Irving.ADVERTISEMENTS .II I ......... The prices that we arenaming now for Men's FineUlsters, Overcoats and Suitshave never been so lowbefore.......... It will ,pay you to buynow for next season's wear.......... As much as 25,40 and 50per cent off from the regularprIces.......... We make our Olothing,and we know a thing or twoabout it, too-been at it foryears. Open until 10 Saturday Evenings.. Jas. Wil06, Jr. & GO.FRANK REED, Manager.N. E. Corner State and Madison Streets.Vj\RNEV, Photographer,Is now in his new studio, and is prepared to make DURABLEphotos of large and small groups as well as individual sittingshighest and latest style known to the art.�Estimates given on school, class and club pictures.3937 DREXEL BOULEVARD. NAGLE, SISTERS= FANCY BAKERY AND RESTAURANT -Ice CreamFruit IcesFrozen PuddingsFrappeAngel FoodFruit CakeFig CakeMacaroonsSaladsCroquettesPatties Etc .Fresh Taffies, Caramels, Chocolate 1 25 I Fifty Seventh StreetCreams and Bon Bons daily........ , COR. ,JEFFERSON AVE.Cleaver's Laundry103 to 107 38th StreetHas opened an Agency atUNIVERSITY DINING HALL OFFICE(Basement Divinity Hall)Special Rates to Students��ne Work. -Px-oro.pt: Delivery.PHONE, Oakland 988.SCHROEDER & WADSWORTH.... APOTHECARIES ....Have recently purchased the Drug Store at the N. E. Cor. 56th St.and Jefferson Ave.It is the aim of the new proprietors to conduct a STRICTL)FIRST-CLASS PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY, and to accomplis+this will personally supervise it. 'PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS correctly compounded by ExpertPharmacists day and night and promptly delivered by specialmessengers without extra charge.DRUGS AND MEDICINES only of the highest standard of excel­lence and medicinal value dispensed.The use of LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE FREE to PATRONS.Telephone Messages received and promptly delivered without chargeADVERTISEMENTS received for the Leading Daily Papers at reg-ular rates. .Endeavoring to make ourselves worth} of success, we 'areFaithfully yours, SCHROEDEF & WADSWORTH,TELE�HONE. OAKLAND 312. N. E COR. 56TH ST. AND JEFFERSON AVEE. C. PARKER & CO.318 E. 55th Street.ME,RGfU\NT TfllLORSA Full Line of Foreign and Domestic Goods, ,from which to choose.January Sale of Suits and Overcoats atGreatly Reduced Prices.CLEANING, SCOURING, DYEING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING.UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.should do more towards preparing men for active po­litical work. He commended to notice the non-parti­sanship of the mayoralty in German municipalities,mentioning as a noteworthy instance the fact that thepresent mayor of Berlin is a Breslau man. The Pro­fessor also held that it was not necessarily true thatbusiness men made the best municipal officers./. The Concert.The Second Annual Concert of the Glee and Man­dolin Clubs of the University was held in C�ntralMusic Hall last Tuesday night.. The Clubs scored agreat success. Every piece was encored and secondand third encores were frequent. The a�dience wasa magnificent one and most friendly to the Clubs.Those occupying boxes were, President and Mrs.Harper, Ferd W. Peck, Mrs. H. M. Wilmarth, theOmega Club, Martin A. Ryerson and Chauncey J.Blair. The girls of the Halls made a brilliant com­pany on either side just below the boxes.The first number, "Apostrophe to the U. of C,"by Horace Lozier of '94 had a stately movementwhich was very impressive. The Mandolin Clubappeared with music of much greater difficulty andbeauty than at last year's program. Their playingwas well-nigh perfect, evincing hard training andfine instruction. Nothing could - be better than theirrendition of Gounod's "Sing, Smile, Slumber." Thefeature of the instrumental portion of the program,however, was the Mandolin Quartette's rendition ofNevin's "Nar�issus." Messrs. Bond, Bliss, Sincereand Steinwedell are its members. The MandolinClub is fortunate in having so versatile a mUSICIanas Mr. Steinwedell, for the arrangement of many ofthe Club's encores was his work.,The work of the Glee Club was all that could bedesired and aroused great enthusiasm. It reflectedgreat credit upon the members and instructor. Thefavorite, "Football Song," by Lozier, the" DrinkingSong" by Brown, and the "Co-Ed Song" by H. E.Hewitt, all of the U. of C. songs, were the featuresof the vocal portion of the program. All in all, theSecond Annual Concert was an unqualified success.Lecture on Bjornson.Mr. Olaus Dahl delivered the first of his series oflectures on Scandinavian Literature last Friday after­noon. His subject was" Bjornstjerne Bjornson," andhe treated it in masterly style. He told in his paperof the life and literary activity of the great writer,speaking very highly of his works. Bjornson paintedmost accurately the peasant life in Norway, said Mr.Dahl. He was in touch with the spirit of the com­mon people and portrayed it in his writings. Mr.Dahl's lectures should be more largely attended; theirexcellence would seem to merit it. 231The Yale "Lit" Prize.The Nation, the New York Evening Post, the Out­look, and many other publications have commentedvery severely upon the fact that the Yale' ( Lit" prizewas not awarded this year because not one of theessays handed in was worthy of such recognition.« Such a statement," says the Post, (. must give ashock to the older graduates, because this has longbeen regarded as one of the greatest prizes open to theundergraduate." Mention is also made of the (( signifi­cant fact" that the two old debating societies whichonce formed so great a feature in college life are ex­tinct. Yale's successive defeats in joint debate withHarvard for the past many years, and her compara­tive weakness in college journalism and generalliterary activity emphasize the same point. On theother hand, in athletic matters Yale clearly leads.The commenting papers referred to are inclined tolay the blame for this condition upon the present ragefor athletics, and to infer that football and baseballare absorbing the interest and energy that once flowedinto more profitable channels.The University Male Quartette.A male quartette, recognized by the departmentof music, as the University of Chicago Male Quartette,has been recently organized, with C. T. Wyckoff asleader, and F. D. Nichols as business manager. Itspresent membership is P. G. Woolley, first tenor'; C.T. Wyckoff, second tenor; F. D. Nichols, first 'bass,and H. R. Fling, second bass; all of whom are mem­bers of the University Glee Club, and the Universitychoir. The University Quartette expects to be pre-pared to fill engagements within a few weeks.The members are all first-rate singers. Messrs.Wyckoff and Fling have had years of experience insolo and quartette work, and Mr. Nichols is the bari­tone soloist of the Glee Club. The Quartette promisesto have all the engagements it can fill.Music Recitals.A delightful program was given at the regular mu­sicale Wednesday by Miss Fanny Losey, violinist, andMiss Clara Krause, pianist. Miss Losey has studiedthree years in Europe, and is now a pupil of the cele­brated violinist, Bernhard Listemann, who was pres­ent at the concert Wednesday, and played the pianoaccompaniments for Miss Losey. It will be remem­bered that the Listemann concert last quarter was oneof the best yet given here; Mr. Williams announcesanother violin recital by Herr Listemann, to take placevery soon. Mr. Williams continued his course ofmusical lectures, speaking on the subject: (' TheMusic of Antiquity."UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY�UNIVERSITY OF CHICAG'O WEEKLY232PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE INTE�EST OF THE STUDENTS OF THEUNIVE�SITY OF CHICAGO.CHARLES H. GALLION, MANAGEREDITORIAL BOARD.THOMAS W. MORAN,} MANAGING EDITORS.FRANK W. WOODS,G. W. AXEItSON, WARREN P. BEHAN, JOIIN H. HE1It,W1ItBUR T. CHOItLAR, MARY D. MAYNARD,RAItPH W. WEBSTER, W1ItL1AM P. LOVETT.. W1ItBUR W. BASSETT.E. A. BUZZEItIt, (Alumni.)SUBSCRIPTION RATE:One Quarter,One Year (Four Quarters), $ 752 50Office Hours, 9.30 TO 10.30, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Advertising rates made on application.Address all communications toUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY,58th Street and Ellis Avenue, Chicago.The WEEKLY may be found on sale at the office of the Universtty PressMcClurg's, Brentano's, Curry's, and all News Stands South of 39th Street.Entered as Second-Class Matter at the Postoffice, Chicago, III.Office Hours.The manager of the WEEKIty may be found in the office inCobb Hall from 9:30 to 10:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdayand Thursday of each week, and from 2 to 5 every day atthe Hotel Barry. 'The managing editors may be found in the office every daybetween II:30 and 12:30; and on Mondays from 9:30 to 12:30.TOMORROW evening in Kent Theatre, will oc­cur the joint debate between the University andthe Kent Law School. Messrs. Mitchell, Voigtand]. N. Hughes will represent the University. Thespeeches will be short and concise, as strict time-limitshave been fixed. A large crowd of U. of C. studentsshould be present to encourage our men. The law­yers, it is said, are going to turn out in force.A MEETING of the graduate students of the. University is announced for next Monday atI2 : 30 in the Chapel to consider the report ofthe committee on plan of organization for a graduateclub. The WEEKLV urges this important meetingupon the atten tion of all graduate students. Thatthere should be a graduate club here, that, indeed, nouniversity of this size sho uld be without such a club,is evident to all. As was remarked in these columnsonce before, almost every important university in the country has its strong, active, prosperous organizationof this sort. Why should not the U. of C. have onelikewise? Turn out handsomely at this meeting,and start the club off with an impulse of enthusiasmthat shall send it spinning on into immediate strengthand prosperity.IT is greatly to be regretted that neither on thecommittee which passed upon the athletic ruleslast week had the student body any voice, noron the one appointed by the Athletic Board to formu­late additional rules for the governing of athleticsports in the University, will the students have anyrepresentation. The rulings adopted, and those pro­posed, will concern the students alone, and it seemsbut fair that those who are directly interested in theseregulations should have at least a right of representa­tion in deciding questions vitally important to them­selves.Of course' as long as there is no athletic organiza­tion among the students it would probably be a hardmatter to select spokesmen satisfactory to the studentbody as a whole, and without appointments by thestudents themselves there could not be any authorizedrepresentatives. The WEEKLY, therefore, wouldsuggest that steps be taken at once to form an athleticassociation. We bel�eve that athletic sports at theUniversity would by this step receive a stimuluswhich could not be gained by any other means.CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER comments instriking terms, in the March Harper's Monthly,on the ignorance of the Bible prevalent amongstudents in our schools and colleges. As his wordshave a local application now that students are choos­ing their courses for next quarter, and as they express,far better than we can, what we have long had inmind to say, we venture to quote a portion. Mr.Warner says:The ignorance of the Bible among students in our publicschools and colleges furnishes a curious illustration of the in­adequacy of our educational machine to meet the requirementsof life. Wholly apart from its religious or from its ethicalvalue, the Bible is the one book that no intelligent person,who wishes to come into contact with the world of thought andto share the ideas of the great minds of the Christian era, canafford to be ignorant of. All modern literature and all art arepermeated with it. There is scarcely a work in the languagethat can be fully understood and enjoyed without thi� knowl­edge, so full is it of allusions and illustrations from the Bible.This is true of fiction, of poetry, of economic and philosophicworks, and also of the scientific and even agnostic treatises.UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.It is not at all a question of religion, or theology, or of dogma,it is a question of general intelligence. A boy or girl at col­lege, in the presence of the works set for either to master,without a fair knowledge of the Bible is an ignoramus, and isdisadvantaged accordingly.For a student of the University of Chicago to remainthus ignorant is inexcusable. Ample provision hasbeen made here for the study of the Bible under thedirection of scholars of wide reputation. A specialdepartment of Biblical literature in English has beenestablished. And yet but few students in the collegesavail themselves of these privileges. The reason forthis seems to be that, in the minds of most people, the ing a far more fundamental influence upon the life andthought of the world. The WEEKLY commends thedepartment of Biblical Literature in� English to theattention of its readers.THE attitude taken by the Athletic Board of theUniversity on the athletic rules, mention of. which occurs in another column, must com­mend itself to every thoughtful student and lover ofcollege sports. The stand taken is manly but not tooconservative. The recommendations for an arbitra­tion board to settle all differences between the collegesis commendable and is what the WEEKLY has urgedwords, study of the Bible, call up visions of Sunday-. as the only solution of the much vexed question ofschool classes and memories of the indefinite, unsys- college professionalism. The insertion of the wordtematic, unscientific, half-sermonizing teaching, if itmay be called such, characteristic thereof. The great­ness and richness of the field, also, is unsuspected, anda really profound ignorance of the Bible is usuallyobscured by the hazy, general knowledge of it whicheveryone has, a knowledge so hazy and general, how­ever, as to be of but little practical value. Such any­way was the feeling of the writer when he once electeda course in " Bib. Lit." as a fourth minor, in the ex­pectation of finding a "snap" course. The work,however, was a surprise and a revelation. No studythat he had had required severer application or abroader mental grasp for its mastery. Nor was anycourse more systematic, more scientific and more richand satisfactory. He found himself in a field wherethe greatest minds of the ages had labored for centu­ri�s arid where many of the foremost and most vigor­ous thinkers of to-day are at work. He found howfar from being fruitless all this study had been.The courses in the department are historical and. literary, and have no more suggestion of the Sunday­school and the pulpit than a course in English historyor Shakespeare. If it is thought good to study theOdes of Horace, it must certainly appear desirablenot to neglect the psalms, which are vastly betterpoetry and incomparably better philosophy and mor­als. If time is spent upon the Odyssey, it is certainlyillogical to remain ignorant of Job, which EdmundClarence Stedman, the great literary critic, calls "the'sublimest poem of antiquity towering with no peaknear it." If it is important to make ourselves SY$­tematically acquainted with the lives of Alexanderand Csesar, it is certainly useful to study historicallythe lives of Jesus and Paul, who have had and are hav- " football" before "games" in Rules 8 and 10 is agreat improvement upon the ambiguous form of theoriginal rules. Still, we are unable to see why dis­crimination should be made in favor of other games,and the only distinctively college sport should beleft hampered by the ban of special regulations.History Review Club.The History Review Club met Friday evening atthe home of Prof. Terry. Reviews of current histor­ical publications were given by Messrs. Ogden andFertig. Messrs. Thatcher, Schwill and Baldwin werevoted into the membership of the club. This fills outeighteen of the twenty, which has been- set as thelimit of the club's membership. Dr. Schwill is ex-. pected home this month from Germany where he hasbeen pursuing historical studies.En PassanteIt is said that the girl who is not sure she is in loveis not. In some cases the girl who is sure she is inlove is not.It is a curious fact that some of the popular airs arethe most unpopular,A sign on Lake avenue reads: "Wanted-s,oooMen to Unload Schooners. ' , Another one reads:"The Bigest glass of Beer in town for Five Cents."That saloon-keeper knows how to spell-to attractattention.Fin de Siecle." As Providence willedBy her bicycle killed; "'Twas thus that her epitaph ran:" In bloomers and cap,Though sad the mishap,She went to her death like a man." -Ex.234One mile run--Won by H. B. Cragin (L. F.), time, 5 :053-5;L. N. Rossiter (C. A. A.), second j W. J. Scott (Y. M. C. A),third. .Potato race-Won by A. A. Fletcher (R. P. A. A.), time, 0: 47-3-5 seconds; E. R. Perry (C. A. A.), second; J. G. Hately (C.A. A.), third.Eight hundred and eighty yards run-Won by N. S. Hop­kins CW.), time, 2 : r6; T. B. Turner '(C. A. A.), second'; G. L.White (W. of C.), third.'Running high jump-Won by A. J. Hess (C. T.), height, 5feet 8 inches; J. Van Inwagun, Jr., 5 feet 7 inches, second.Putting sixteen pounds shot-Won by G. F. Riddell; dis­tance, 40 feet 6Yz inches; E. R. Perry (C. A. A.), second, 34feet 7 inches.Pole vault-Won by Herschberger (U. of C.), height, 9 feet5 inches; O. Bartos (B.), 9 feet 5 inches j (sixth trial), second.Eight hundred and eighty yards run, (heavy marchingorder-Won by H. F. Keator (Co. C.), time, 3: 032-5.Intercollegiate team, mile race (relay)-Won by Universityof Wisconsin, time, 4: 083-5 . University of Chicago second'University of Illinois, third. ' "Iuterschol astic mile team race (relay)-Won by Englewood,time, 4 : r6; Hyde Park, Second; South Di vision, third.TENNIS.The handicap tennis tournament in the gymnasiumwas continued last week and two rounds completed.In the second round-H.]. Smith, V. beat Gleason,III. 8-6, 4-6, 6-3; Lansingh, VIII. beat Linn, V. 9-7,default; Neel, X. beat Hill, VI. 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.In the semi finals--Lansingh beat Smitli 8-6, 3-6,6-4, and N eel beat Durand 6-2, 6-0. Lansingh andNeel will therefore play in the finals. The match willtake place on Saturday, March 9, at 2 p. m.The handicap doubles will begin this week. Thereare five entries and the matches will be played. in thefollowing order: Torrey and Lansingh, IX. playThatcher and Hussey, III.; Winston and Heil, IV.play Hill and Gilchrist, VII.; Stagg and Chalmers,VI. a bye.The athletic rules recently adopted by the facultyat Northwestern are generally distasteful to the stu­dents. At a mass-meeting the following resolutionwas passed :"Resolved, That this committee respectfully requests thefaculty of the college of liberal .arts to reconsider all theirrules governing athletics adopted at their last meeting on theground that it is inexpedient Jor the faculty to adopt stand­ing rules on athletics except after consulting with this com­mittee."(JNlVERSITY OF CH1CACO WEEKLY.The Athletic Meet.The first amateur indoor athletic meet held inChicago is a thing of the past, and, everything con­sidered, was a great success. A crowd of threethousand people greeted the two hundred and fiftycontestants at the First Regiment Armory, whenManager Cornish announced the names for the firstevent of the evening. The. University supportersseemed to have it all their own way in the noise­making contest, with the University of Wisconsin aclose second. The wearers -of the maroon occupiedseats in the south gallery, and when the "kid"cleared the stick in the pole vault at nine feet fiveinches, everybody rose up and persisted, long afterhe had reached the dressing-room, in telling himwith one accord that he was "all right." Andwhen White, of U. of C., in the third heat of theteam race, began to close in on Pittman, of Wiscon­sin, everybody crowded down to the front, and forseveral minutes the big armory resounded with" Chicago! Chicago!" etc.In points won the 'Varsity figured third, and thatdoes not tell of the splendid efforts put forth by everyman on the team. White in the team race coveredhimself with glory by his splendid spurt in the thirdheat, and if one of the other participants had come upto his past record Chicago would have easily carriedoff the prize.Wisconsin, however, carried off the medal in thisrace, and that it was well earned no one disputed.Hopkins, who also carried off the banner in the half­mile run, was the man that really won the race for theBadgers. The scientific and easy gait of the cardinalrepresentative was admired by all, and when the long­legged sprinter came in on the last stretch, ten yardsahead of his nearest competitor, the whole audiencebroke out in tumultuous cheering.. Naturally Chicago Athletic Association came outwith the highest number of points won. The stand­ing of the different competitors is as follows:C. A. A, . . . . . . . . . 3 r Lake Forest . . . . . 5Wisconsin. . . . . . . . ro University of Illinois. 2University of Chicago. . 9The events and the winners were as follows:Forty yards dash-Won by W. C. Skillinger (C. A. A), time,44-5 seconds; D. H. Jackson (C. A. A.), second; Bullard(Illinois), third .. Further action will probablybe taken.ATHLETIC RULES ADOPTED.The Board of Athletics and Physical Culture metlast week- and adopted, with but a few changes, therules proposed by the college presidents. The mostimportant change in the rules is the one which pro­vides for_ the insertion of the word "football" beforecertain words in rules 8 and 10. The rules asamended will read as follows:UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.All football games shall be played on grounds owned, or un­der immediate control of, one or both of the colleges partici­pating in the con test; and all football games shall be playedunder student management and not under the control of anycorporation or association or private individual.Rule 10 reads:College football teams shall not engag@ in games with pro­fessional football teams, nor with those representing so-calledathletic clubs.Rule 5 is adopted with an additional recommenda­tion, as follows:This Board recommends, in connection with rule 5, that theregulations which it contains be interpreted strictly accord­ing to its letter, and be put into operation at once, and gov­ern all contests of the present year - 1895-1896.The Board also appointed a committee consisting ofStagg, Thatcher, Buck, R. F. Harper and FranklinJohnson, "whose duty it is to draw up a set of regu­lations which shall govern the athletic sports of theUniversity of Chicago without any regard to whetherthese proposed rules be adopted by all the Institutionsor not."The Board further recommends" the appointment ofa committee consisting of one member from each col­lege or uni versi ty to consider all cases of alleged pro­fessionalism.' ,This action settles the rules so far as the Universityis concerned, but before the rules can govern intercol­legiate sports. It is therefore expected that anothermeeting of college and university representatives willbe held for the discussion of this agreement and ofthe changes and additions which have been suggestedby the various institutions. The final adoption ofthem will depend on the work of such a meeting.The adoption of the rules has, so far as theWEEKLY has been able to ascertain, met with favoramong the students of the University. The baseballteam naturally is jubilant over the amendment inrules 8 and 10, which permits the team to play ongrounds outside of the jurisdiction of colleges, andthey will also be allowed to play with professionalteams.I"Harsh and hasty," is the way Harvard DailyNews defines the action of the Harvard faculty in re­gard to their recent resolution on football. The reso­lution referred to reads as follows:"Resolved, That the faculty desires the committee on ath­letics to put a stop to intercollegiate football contests."The students in the college contend that rulingsand discussions of foot ball should be left in the handsof the athletic committee, which was the original in­tention. This committee is composed of three mem­bers from the faculty, three from the graduates andthree from the undergraduates. The general opinionof college bodies in the West seems to regard theaction of the Harvard faculty as autocratic and inop- .portune. A temporary organization of Brown Alumni at theUniversity has been effected, with Rev. John R. Gowas president, pro. tern. The Brown men are mostlyin the Divinity School and number among themMessrs. Lisk , Chalmers, Cressey and Jackson.The Denison Club, composed of those members ofthe University who have been connected with DenisonUniversity as students or professors, was entertainedlast Friday evening by Mr. C. A. Marsh, at No. 5639Washington avenue. A communication from Pres-. ident Purinton was read. Congratulations were ex­changed on the fact that Denison took first place inthe contest of the Ohio state oratorical association andwill therefore represent Ohio at the interstate contestat Galesburg.The" Idlers " will hold their regular monthly liter­ary meeting on Saturday of this week at the home ofMiss Louise Scovel.President and Mrs. Harper, and Dr. and Mrs. Wil­lard Scott assisted in receiving at Beecher on Mondayafternoon.Miss Theo Kane entertained the Quadranglers at aluncheon at her home, in honor of her friend, MissKnox.THE JIMHE CLUB.The Jimhe Club held a very.full meeting at FosterHall on Friday evening. This club comprises thedwellers on a certain floor in Foster Hall. The objectof the club is said to be eating, and the name containsthe init.ialletters of its members.Miss Jones and Miss Hewitt entertained the MortarBoards at her residence Thursday evening, Feb. 28.A pleasant time was had notwithstanding the fact thatno men were invited.THE LION'S HEAD.A new society has been organized under the abovename, the purpose of which is to cultivate sociability,and to promote the general spirit and interests of thestudent body. It is expected that application for mem­bership in a fraternity will be made. The membershipconsists of J. E. Raycroft, A. D. Abells, F. D. Nichols,·J. Scott Brown, Forest Grant, H. M. Adkinson, andCarr B. Nee!.Miss Fulcomer last week entertained the instructorsand students of the department of anthropology withan " Alaska" evening. Miss Fulcomer was formerlya missionary in that far-off corner of our Republic,235236 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.and, besides being thoroughly acquainted with thepeople and their manners and customs! she has a veryinteresting collection of curios.The Signa Nus entertained a company at theirchapter house last Friday evening. Besides the mem­bers of the fraternity there were present Messrs. Win­ston, McClennan, Carpenter, Gilchrist, Hill, Bellefield,and Fritchie.SHOREY-GILBERT.Cards were issued last Monday announcing the mar­riage engagement of Professor Paul Shorey and MissEmma Gilbert, of Beecher Hall.A box party consisting of Misses Capen and Free­man of Foster Hall, and Messrs. Gallion, Mentzer andKelso of the Signa Nus House, chaperoned by Mrs.Mackentosh of the Hotel Barry, will attend the Apolloconcert at the Auditorium this evening.Des Floines College.Professor F. E. Goodell will resume his graduatework in chemistry at the University after this term.Mrs. Goodell will accompany him, and thus sever aconnection of long standing with the college, markedby the very best and most gratifying results.The sixth annual contest of the oratorical associa­tion was held in the Forest Avenue Church, J anuary3d, with nine contestants. First place was given toF. W. Bateson, whose subject was" The DemocraticInfluence of Calvinism," and he will accordingly rep­resent the college at the state contest at Mt. Pleasant.After long discussion the cap and gown have beenadopted by the senior class as their distinctive dressthroughout the last year in college. This is doneupou the responsibility of the class itself, withoutaction by trustees or faculty, but it is hoped that sanc­tion will be given to wear the cap and gown at Com­mencement as well, and so establish a custom that isspreading among other colleges.The improvements made in our buildings the pastyear have added greatly to the efficiency of the col­lege, especially those in North Hall. The varioussocieties have furnished, at considerable expense, anddedicated their newly occupied apartments, and thesesigns of progress have been followed by increase innumbers and interest. The next great step' in thehistory of the college must be the erection of a hallcontaining an ample auditorium, for which there isnow need, and lecture and recitation rooms in suf­ficient number to accommodate the continuing growth.What a perfectly lovely thing it would be,How the world would smile with delight,If the" Heavenly Twins" would sail awayOn the" Ships That Pass in the Night." -Ex. JOSEPH PAUL IN ASSAM.The following is an extract from a letter receivedMonday from Joseph Paul, formerly a student in theJOSEPH PAUL.Divinity School, and who, a few weeks ago, left theUniversity to go to India to engage in missionarywork:NORTH LAKIMPUR, ASSAM, lJanuary 25, 1895. 5The Editor University Weekly:DEAR SIR: - May I ask the favor of having an announce­ment inserted in your paper to the effect that myself and wifearrived at our destination quite safely after a long, pleasantand uneventful journey from the United States. And that weare surrounded by such interesting people, and such delightfulmountain and forest scenery, that I shall be tempted, in thenear future, to prove the limitless extent of Professor Lewis'ability in teaching rhetoric, by describing both the people andthe scenery in your columns, or utterly fail in both by not hav­ing either time or ability to do so.I send my best wishes to all my friends in the University.Yours very truly,JOSEPH PAUL.The following names were proposed by the nomi­nating committee cf the Y. M. C. A. last Fr idaynight for the officers of the ensuing year: President,Wm. Payne; vice-president, H. D. Abells; recordingsec'y : Forrest Grant; corresponding sec'y, W. E.Chalmers; treasurer, A. Bowers. The annual elec­tion will take place Friday evening of this week.The Y. W. C. A. held its annual meeting for thereading of annual reports and the election of officers,Thursday noon in the Lecture Hall. The officers forthe year beginning April I, 1895, are as follows:UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.President, Mary B. Maynard; Vice President, AlethiaHamilton; Recording Sec'y, Lila C. Hurlbut; Cor­responding Sec'y, Mary Thomas; Treasurer, MabelKells.Y. W. C. A. STATISTICS.Following is the annual report of the MembershipCommittee, of the Y. W. C. A., which reveals someinteresting statistics:Whole number of women in University. . . . . . . .. 330Religious canvass has been made of. . . . . . . . . .. 242(Of these 242) No. of members of Evangelical churches, I8SNo. of members of Ass'n Apr. I, 1894 58No. added spring quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. No. added summer quarter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23(Of these 85 members) number returned Oct. I, '94 . 45No. added since Oct. I, '94. . . 68No. left Ass'n since Oct. I, -'94 . 13Present membership therefore. 100Active membership. . . . . . 94Associate membership. . . . 6Total number of members during year. 153No. of officers and members of committees. 37No. of members of Ass'n Bible classes .. ". 21No. working at Fisk St. Mission ..... 22No. engaged in study of Hist. of Missions. . 21No. Student Volunteers. . . . . . . . 5E. L. ANDERSON.A most interesting and practical discussion washeld at the Divinity Conference, Monday afternoon.The question up for consideration was "Does Societyowe Ministers special favors?" Prof. Mathews wasin charge. J .. A. Herrick led the discussion on theaffirmative and H. A. Fiske on the negative.University Calendar.Thursday, March 7.-Y. W. C. A. Lecture Room, Cobb Hall,1:30 p. m. Lecture in French, Lecture Room, Cobb Hall, 3 p.m., Dr. Rene de Poyen-Bel lisle: subject: La Parnasse Contern­porain.Friday, March 8.-Meeting of Academic College, 12:30, Y.M. C. A. Lecture Room, Cobb Hall, 6:45 p. m. Joint debatebetween representatives of Kent Law School and the Univer­sity Theatre, Kent Chemical Laboratory, 8 p. m. Last day forregistration for ensuing quarter. Lecture on ScandinavianLiterature, by Dr. Dahl in Lecture Room of Cobb Hall, at 5 p.m., subject: Henrik Ibsen.Saturday, March 9.-The University Basket Ball team playsthe Englewood Y. M. C. A. team in Englewood at 8. p. m.Sunday, March to.i--Lecture by Professor Moulton, subjectBiblical Literature of Wisdom, 3:30 p. m., Theatre, Kent Chem­ical Laboratory. Service of Christian Union in the chapel at7:45 p. m. Joint meeting of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. inthe chapel at 6:45 p. m.Monday, March Ir.-Monthly Reception at Kelly Hall, 3p. m. Meeting of Graduate Students, chapel 12:30 p. m. .Tuesday, March 12.- Lecture on Physical Culture, by Pro­fessor Stagg, at 5 p. m.Wednesday, March 13.-Musical Lecture, by Prof. WardnerWilliams, Theatre, Kent Chemical Laboratory, 4 p. m,Thursday, March 14.-Y. W. C. A., Lecture Room, CobbHall, 1:30 p. m, Local Oratorical Contest, to choose represen- 237tatives for the intercollegiate contest, Theatre, Kent ChemicaLaboratory, at 8 p. m.. Friday, March 15.-Y. M. C. A., Lecture Room, Cobb Hall,6:45 p. m. Lecture on Scandinavian Literature, in LectureRoom, Cobb Hall, at 5 p. m., subject: The Norwegian Lan­guage, in its Relation to Norwegian Literature.Majors and Minors.Head Professor Northrop has gone to Hot Springs for hishealth.Mr. Thompson, senior fellow in history, has taken charge ofProfessor Terry's class in Feudal Period for the remainder ofthe quarter.A meeting of the Academic Colleges is called for Fridaynoon to elect an Ivy Orator and Poet for Academic CollegeDay, June 14.Mr. C. N. Zeublin will begin his vacation with the springquarter, when he will leave for Europe to spend a six months'period of study.Professor and Mrs. C. F. Castle will leave in about twoweeks for a six months' trip in Europe. They will visit Italyand Greece and spend some time among the universities ofGermany.The first entertainment and ball, given under the auspicesof Branch 513, Station N, National Association Letter Carriers,will take place at Rosalie Music Hall, Satnrdayevening, March16. Tickets 50 cents.James Archie Smith, who has been connected with the Uni­versity since its opening as fellow in mathematics, has beenelected professor of mathematics iu Shurtleff College, UpperAltou. He will begin work there April I.The article in the Charities' Review for November, 1894, ou"Are the Italians a Dangerous Class?" written by 1. W.Howerth of this University, has been translated and publishedby the Italian journal, It Movimento, of Genoa, Italy.At a large meeting of the University Extension Club, Satur­day morning, Professor Butler led, and others followed, in adiscussion on the ways and means of getting better reports ofthe reading done by students in connection with extensionlectures.President Coulter of Lake Forest University, lectured onEvolution, at the Field Museum, Saturday. The subject wasintroduced by an interesting sketch of the history of thatscience, from the time of Aristotle who, according to PresidentCoulter, was the first evolutionist.Colonel Francis W. Parker, principal of the normal schoolat Normal Park, spoke before the social science club last Fr i­nay night on the place of education in social science. Hisaddress was in the nature of a reply to some lectures deliveredrecently in Englewood, by Professor Small.The debate between the Kent Law School and the OratoricalSociety of the University will come off ill Kent Hall, Fridayevening. The question will be: "Resolved, that boards oftrade as now conducted are more harmful than beneficial."Chicago will take the affirmative side of the question.A whaling schooner will leave St. John's about the middle ofnext June, carrying a party of scientists to West Greenland.The expedition will be managed by Cyrus C. Adams, who wasLieutenant Peary's right hand man, and Professor T. C. Cham­berlin, of this University, will in all probability be one of theparty. The expenses of the expedition amounting to $ro,ooo,will be met by contributions of $1,000 each from ten institu-literature presented in his text-book, or on ten thousand otherthings merely incident to the literature,without ever havingtruly assimilated any single poem or impassioned prose com­position; for assimilation, in such case, is largely a spiritualprocess. Such acquirement has, by itself, no more to do withliterary culture, in its strict sense, with the quickening ofsensibility, susceptibility, impressibility, with a cultivation ofan instinctive sense of beauty and deformity, with that ees­thetic 'synthesis which every true literary art product demands(and, in fact, any other form of art product, whether in sound,or color, or stone), than a knowledge of a1l the contents ofguide books to the great picture galleries of Italy has to dowith an adequate appreciation that is, assimilation, of anyoneof the masterpieces contained in these galleries. The art­student who takes one picture to his heart, does more than hewho crams himself with histories of art and palavering guide­books." All in all, the book is a most timely, sane andhealthful one, and the WEEKI,Y can heartily recommend thereading of it to all students and teachers of literature.UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WEEKLY.tious of learning, each of which will send a representative.The expedition will go to Peary's headquarters in McCormick'sbay and it is planned to bring Peary and his comrades home.R. B. Davidson, of the Divinity School, received a telegramMonday, telling of his mother's sudden death. The news wasentirely unexpected. Mr. Davidson left immediately for hishome in Pennsylvania. He was, therefore, unable to be pres­ent at the Music Hall Concert, where he was to have sung sev­eral solos.The Law Club held its first regular meeting on last Mondayevening, in the faculty room. The program consisted of pa­pers and discussions. Mr. Barnard read a paper 011 "RomanLaw," and Mr. Fred Hill on "The Value of Psychology to aLawyer." The membership of the club consists of such Uni­versity students as are actually engaged in the study of law,"or intend later to pursue a law course.Book Reviews.Corrected Impressions, by George Saintsbury. (New York,Dodd, Mead & Co.) This is a little book of critical essays onthe great English writers of the Victorian age. Mr. Saints­bury writes from the standpoint of a man who has had a wideand intimate acquaintance with English literature and whohas made literary criticism his lifework; and the object ofthis book is to record the personal estimates which he hasformed of it. He intends to give, as the preface puts it, "akind of foreshortened view of the impressions and the corre c­tions of them, which the great Victorian writers have producedor undergone in his own case during the last thirty years." Inconnection with this he also traces the general course of pub­lic opinion about their merits. The essays are very brief, anddiscuss thirteen writers, from Thackeray and Carlyle to Brown­ing and Ruskin. The plan and size of the book preclude anyvery careful critical study of the bases for the various opinionsadvanced. For this reason it cannot possess great value forthe thorough-going student of literature. As much, however,as any book of mere personal impressions can be, this is.These are mere personal opinions, it is true, but they are theopinions of a man who has a right to form opinions and toexpress them. This prominen t personal note lends the workan unusual interest. The style is trenchant. On the wholethe book is one that any lover of literature will read withpleasure; and even when he does not agree with the author'sviews he will be stimulated by the suggestiveness of the essaysto further thought and study.Charles H. Kerr & Company, of Chicago, have just issueda contribution to reform literature. It is entitled "How toGovern Chicago" and favors municipal control of carriers, gas,electric lighting, etc. It is to be regretted that the authorleft the book unsigrie d. It is in paper covers and sells for$ .25·The Aims 0./ Literary Study, by Hiram Corson. (New York,Macmillan & Co.; 75c). This is a neatly bound little IS mo.,by the professor of English literature in Cornell University, aman well known as a prolific writer in literary criticism and amost successful teacher. The book discusses, in an entertain­ing and trenchant manner, the point of view to be adoptedand the methods to be employed in literary study ann teach­ing. The author's contention is indicated by the foHowingsentences, which are so true and pertinent that it would bewell if every student and teacher of literature might take themto heart: "Literary knowledge and literary culture are twodistinct things=-so distinct that a student may p::>ssess a largefund of the one, and be almost destitute of the other. He maybe able to answer any question asked him on English liter­ary biography or history, or the cheap philosophy of English Business Notices.MIse RI,I,ANEOUS.College books bought, sold and exchanged. Fulghum'SBook Store, 291 E. Fifty-fifth street. tfGent's fine shoes. Repairing a specialty, at A. Baker's store,554 55th street. All work guaranteed. Give me a call. ratfUniversity Theme tablets 15 cents per block j stationerysupplies at the same low price at T. R. Wolfs, 250 E. 55th St.,Pullman Bldg. r S-tfThe only establishment of its kind in the United States.Pants made to your measure and we make them to order at$4.00 a pair, no more, no less; 500 of the best quality and styl­ish goods to select from. Apollo Custom Pants Mfrs. 161 5thAve., Chicago. I-4StWm. Sachen, tailor, 297 55th street. Fine suits to order, $20and up. Overcoats, $IS and up. Trousers, $5 and up. Re­pairing. 9-tfIf by some chance it's hard for youTo get your pictures madeWith proper light and shadow,And proper tone and shade,It makes no difference where you are,If north, south, east or west,Just send us on your negativesAnd we will do the rest.BOSTON PHOTO FIN. CO., 126 State. r atf IArnusemets.Hagenbeck's Trained Animal Show will be the attraction atMcVicker's Theatre beginning on Sunday evening, March IO.It includes the largest and most perfect specimens of wildbeasts in captivity. They are sleek" fat and full of Iife , andlook like pictures of animals one sees in books. Since theshow was at the World's Fair there have been no deaths ofany of the larger animals, and but a few trifling accidents.Beginning Monday, March II, "Mr. Francis Wilson, theeminent comedian, with his merry company will produce atthe Chicago Opera House for a series of twenty-eight perform­ances the latest comic opera success, "The Devils Deputy."Francis Wilson needs no introduction to the patrons of Mr.'Henden:on's popnlar theatre, his annual engagement therehaving made his face a familiar one to the entire theatre go­ing public of Chicago. Mr. Wilson is far and away the mostintelligent, the most unctuous and the most legitimate ofAmerican comic opera comedians, and he is in addition amanager and stage producer whose high artistic ideals andliberality have combined to give the American, stage some ofthe most notable productions of recent years.