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Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29
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Party ORGANIZATION.

The sAiri additional rule needed for the
regulation Of our party organization 10 enc
defining the qualification OF the voters at
the delegate elections. Who shall be enti-
tied 90 vote Al the delegate elections Of the
democratic party The answer would
seem 10 be easy enough. None bat desa-
oerats should bo permitted 20 vote at Snek
elections and al democrats should be.
The difficulty arises from the want Of legal
aeFiaitioH IS 10 what constitutes = demo-
ers;. One person will sSy that this man is
democrat while another would say he 10
not The rule should provide simple And
easy test which could be applied aG all
times and by any body. Ii one should in
gliire into the abstract political opinions Of
the voter, and thus by comparing such opin-
ions with the principles laid down by the
fathers of the party rs the true principles
Of government, in order TO ascertain whesh-
er the voter Was democrat or not, 10 would
certainly be an impraeticable test OF HE
right 10 vote. IL = person has heretofore
been a democrat his vote should be reeeiy-
ed without other evidence or question.
But then Forney and Hickman and Butler
claim that they are democrats and have
never deserted the party with which they
formerly acted but that the party len
them. Professions Of democracy ara not
enough therefore IN entills man 10 vote
Al delegate election. The test ahonld be.
did the voter support the regularly Homi-
mated candidates ofthe democratic IaFty nc
the last general election? II he did, then be
is entitled TO take part in nominating The
ticket 10 be voted for AZ the next general
election. Ifhowever the person Offering 10
vote has heretofore been republican. he
should be given the right tO vote If be
will give his pledge Of honor that he win
support the democratic ticket n: ihe then
next general election These two simple
tests are all that should b. required to en-
title any one TO vote.
A fourth rule necessary to be- adopted 10
one fixing the plGEaeT in which the voting
shall be done. In some districts they vote
by ballot, in Others pisG rOee, and still
in others by marking. This should be
made uniform all over the e,runty and wS
would suggest that the voting should be hy
ballot as being not only the fairrst wAy
by Vbieh il can be dnne, but also because 10
conforms u tbs modes Of voting prAelieed
in all elections provided for and regulated
By law But whether ths spiipK 10 By ball
lot or otherwise IL should be unlfoFn iE HBl
parts Of the county. A DENncRAT.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29
pRICEs REDUCED,

at l. WArrRR's & Sons Carriage Manu-
S','t,-,, Nlrev Pa. msy5, 6n.
Il
: 5. Wolf and II. d, Van fe't' have
1,asea the machine shops aud Seandry be-
longing to the manufacturing eNmpsny' IN
this plaeo. These gentlemen take posses
sion on 2nd Of octOAtr They are both en-
terpriSing gentleman, aud have large eHsi-
ness exnerienee. and are well calculated for
the business they arc about entering i"i"
Snercss 10 them.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

N Otiee oftho LewlahuiF, Centre
aud spruce Greek u w. Co.
philadelphia June 18th, III,
Notice Ia hereby given that tho hrst In
slalment of hve dollars per share. 10 the
capital stock of the Lewisburg. Centre and
spruce Creek Rail Road Co.. subscribed
IN ths townships Of Harris, Potter, Gregg.
Penn and HRlBca. Centre county, viii be
payable on the hral day of July 1871, and
subsequent lnstalmen.s of ave dollars per
share, will be due and payable on the AFsl
day OF each succeeding moalh until the
whois IL paid Payments of the above In
plnlmenta are hereby required 10 bc made
10 thu treasurer Of the Company, nc the
Office ofths Centre County Banking Com
pahy neliefonte Pa.
JOSEPH LESLEY,
Treasurer.
N. u. Any person desiring can pay the
whole on nj once. IL payments are not
punctuAlly made the Law allows one per
cent pei month 10 be charged In addition
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

sale of personsl property of Rev
d. Ktrr. deed, ON Friday Sept. 18th
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

A GREAT OFFER-Peters Musical
Monthly for October is at hand. containing
hfieen beautiful pieces Of Music, printed
from full size music plates. l. can be had
for thirty cents The Publisher also offers
to send, postpaid. for one dollar. six back
numbers, containing from ninety 10 one
hundred pieces Of choice new music. worth
At least $50 Send your order TO the Pub
Usher, j. l. Peters. Broadway, New
York, and our word for it, you will get
your moneys worth.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29
.ESTRE HALL HOTEL.

A. VEN HE HALL hO1EL.
" JohR srAa0LKR, Proprietor.
stages arrive aud depart daily, Cor all
polnls, north, south. east aud wesi
Thls fayoFite Hotel has been rohtted and
furnished by lts new proprietor, and l. nov
la every respect ono of the most pleasant
country Hotels iR central PennaylvAnia.
The travelling community aud dr0rers will
always hnd the best accommodation. Per-
sons from the city wishing 10 spend fes
weeks during the summer ia the couniry,
tilul locations and the Centre Hall Hotel
all they could desire faF comfort aud con
Fehienee. Api0Be,tE
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A VALUABLE FAIM.
ORCHARD OF CHOICE

fruit second TO none In the state, consist
ing OF apple pears. peaches, plums, cher
ries. Sc. The above farm affords mn ops
portunity for valuable investment. and q
very desirable home. IL is known as the
late residence Of Samuel Spangler, deed.
TERMS. .--One-third 20 remain in the
farm AS n dower during 4he life of the Wild
ow. Interest 10 be paid annually. one
third 10 be paid on confirmation 81 sale,
the balance in one year thereafter with IN
terest To be secured by bond and mort
gage on the premise..
MAR0ARRT SPAGGLER.
EZRA T.. BPANGLE
Rugll.st executor
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

The following Is the ticket pat in nom.
ipAtion by the radicals of this county;
ASssably-R Robert MFarlAnd.
T'rsasarsr-GeO. A. BayArd.
associate J.Iges-D David NJ. Wagner and
b + LiEgeJt,
(o4n nssisstOaer-Androw SwArtE
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THE GREAT MAGICAL
HAIR FORCERi

WIN force y beautiful act OF whisker oi
MustAehc IN from two Ia three m0nths, OF
any person over " years old IL IL one oi
the best preparations 10 make the whisksrs
grow, that ever was known Ohe bottle OF
u Is sufficient TO produce very strong
beard II does not In any way stain or In.
lure the skin. Try it--lt Ia no humbug
Price S6 cents per bottle. or four for 81
sent by NAL postpaid, TO any address, ou
MEX, Arcndsville. Adams CO.. Pa.
sept9 iy.
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provements are n
kwxR New two-story frame dwell
TfTfm ling house, good new bank
SaTIdiaaa SsTpd and all aid Necessary s.e y.Ssa, out
house; well OF good water ut the min
farm house, also well of water mt tenant
house, and stream of running water
through thelAnd, and no stones upon the
land. A good young orchard on the pre-
mises, and ail Kinds of choice fruit near
the house. This farm adiOins JAS. M'Clin-
tick, WidoE Gregg, Cyrus burst, and
Farm occupied by Philip burst.
ALSO, another farm known as the Hor-
ner farm on Nittany mountain, about
mile from Centre Hall. containing 2T2
ACRES, OF which about l25 acres consist OF
good young chesnut timberland. The i'm
proyemsnts are q two story dwelling house
aud barn, and Hlso a tenant house. Ii has
o large orchard and all kinds Of fruit, and
severaf good springs Of water. This farm
10 well suited for dividing into two farms
For further particulats apply 70
) GEORGE DURST,
lssp. 6m. Centre Hall.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

j. B. Solt, Of this place, has sub
contracted 10 grade one mile Of the
railroad, short distance west Of our
town.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29


A CARD We have removed oppokits
y" the bush House and are selling 0nt our
stock len from The Gre nc bargains. We
are settling np our books and accounts and
VIII be much obliged 10 che and all % call
And settle their Accounlk. We would cay
10 our numerous friends and Customers. u,
please accept our sine re thanks fF fhr
generous patronAer they have always be-.
st@Ned OF "a.
BURNSIDE 4 THOMAS.
GOOD NEWS FOR THEPEOPLF.
Great Attraction aud Great Bargainsl
FHsHE undersigned, delrFmind To meet the
A. popular demand for Lower Prices. re-
spectfGlig calls the attention of the public
10 his stock Of
SADDLERY.
now offered nj the old stand. Designed es-
peclali for abe people and the times. the lar
gest and most varied and conplrte aKsoFt-
ment Of
Saddles. Harness, Collars, Brides.
Of every description and quality. Whin.
aud Ia fact everything complete "a a hrst-
class establishment, ~ now offers N nrirns
which viii suit the times.
I "a better variety, better quality or Amer
style ~ saddlery has never before been Of.
scred 20 The public. Csll and examine our
took and be satisfied before purchasing
elfewheFe.
Determined to please my patrons and
thankful for the liberal share of patronage
heretofore enjoyed. respectfully solicit 4
continuance of the same.
JACOB DINGES. centre Hall.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29
A PIssT CLASS HOTEL, COMFORTABLE ROOMS
PROMPT ATTENDANCE.
ALL THE MODERN C0NYENIEN-
+ CES-AND REASONABLE Charges.

The proprietors offer to the travelling
public, and 10 their country friends, frst
class accommodations and careful atten-
tion to the wants o! guests Mt NIL times, ut
fair rates. Careful hustlers and good stable
ling for horses. An excellent table well
served. A Bar Supplied with fine liquors.
Servants we'll trained and everything re-
quisite in first class Hotel Our location
Is in the busine's part of the town, near the
Post Office, the Court House, the Chur-
iches, the Banks, and the p incipal places
Of business, renders II the most eligible
place for those who visit Bellefoete on busi-
or pleasure.
Z An Omnibus will carry passengers
and baggage to and from all trains
free of charge.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.-Lct
N ters Of administration TO the estate Of
Michael WielAnd. late Of Harris twp.
Centre county. dec d., having been granted
to the undersigned. all persons indebted TO
the said estate are requested 10 make inn
mediate settlement. and those having
claims to present them duly authenticated
for payment. -. 7. WIELAHD
ID. HISS,
2esep.6t Administrators.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

CUl. Jas. +. Weaver is one Df ths
strony,~ = and most popular men upon
the demo, -ALie ticket People all
know he will M. &c a1 hoasal county
treasurer. His cha. @eteF . Wl'hGu
a blemish. and the peop.- mOn's'
could not get into safer hands. "~
for Col. Weaver. i
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

TWO FARMS At PRIVATE SALE.
|. l. The undersigned offers his valuable
farm, abOut2i miles east Of Centre Hall,
ut private sale, il contains
10l Acres Of Land
all clear, in addition TO about Is acres of
the best white oak timbcrland. The inn
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

DO yua gani an honest and cable
person tor eO0gty eeglnissner, then
;de for :. F. Forster.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-09-29

You cannot register after Saturday hex
Remember this. ami register now.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

A LESSON FOR THE 'SrRoNo MINDED. D
Among the peculiar features of the closin
scenes of communism in Paris is the par
which some Amazonian women have borne
in the fight. The women's rights advocates
of this country may possibly look upon the
armed demonstrate of female communism
as proof that whatever man can do, even
to bearing arms, and pouring petroleum in
to cellars and throwing in lighted fuses
may be done by women. Perhaps the
proposition cannot be disputed, but the fate
of the women engaged in these last opera
tons deserves to be considered by their am
bilious sisters here. They were shot on the
spot, just as men would have been under
the same circumstances, which is lesson te
the strong minded that the immunities and
disabilities enjoyed by their sex are not like
ly to be acceded to them when they unsex
themselves. Even the polite French SOL
diers kill woman who is playing soldier Oh
incendiary just as readily as they would a
man, treating male end female rattlesnakes
both alike Sam.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

The New VIRGINIA Dairy INDUSTRY
The establishment of the Loudoun county
cheese factory has awakened general In
terest in the agricultural regions of the
State, and in reply to numerous bona tde
inquiries, the Leesburg Enterprise gives
some facts which are quite interesting. The
Enterprise says: ''The original cost of the
factory building is something over two
thousand dollars. It is worked upon the
mutual principle-that is, the patrons fur
nish the milk and get SO many pounds of
cheese in return Gall the cheese that the
milk makes, the proprietor charging for the
milk manufacture two and half cents per
pound 1t is manufacturing into cheese
now the milk from over one hundred COWS,
and the amount is constantly increasing
increasing SO rapidly, in fact that a new
600 gallon vat has been ordered. The
amount Of cheese realized thus far is about
a pound Of cheese to eight pounds of milk.
This average realizes to the patrons about
fifteen cents per gallon for milk. With a
patronage Of say 200 to 400 COWS these fac
tories can be made profitable. Milk can be
hauled to the factories with profit from three
to four miles,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

THE HOMESTEAD LAw.-The Alexandria
Gazette publishes in full the opinion Of
Judge Keith in the case of Brown VS..
Graves, involving the constitutionality Of
the homestead law The conclusion is as
follows
$50 that it does seem to me that in any
view of this case the homestead clause of the
Constitution of Virginia, and the act of the
Legislature, in pursuance thereof, so far as
they apply to debts contracted prior to the
Doth of January, 1870, are void, as being
repugnant to the Constitution Of the United
States. If [ had any doubt as to the cor
rectness of my conclusion, my duty, and
my inclination would alike constrain me to
solve that doubt in favor of the Constitution
and laws of my State, but feel none, and
must therefore give decree for the plain
tiff
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

CAPTURE OF WILD MAN Sometime
before the 18th Of this month the attention
of persons living near the lines of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railroad, and in the neigh.
borhood, of Backbone CUT, had been directed
to colored man who seemed to be lodging
about the woods and unwilling to be seen.
On Wednesday week, he approached too
near the hands of Mr. Mason, who were at
work on the railroad, who, to their astonish-
ment, found the man to be as naked as
when he came into the world. He Was ar
rested by them, but failed to answer a sin
gle question, he being either unable or I'M
willing. Every motion and gesture and the
expression of the fellows eyes, proved con-
clusively that he was not only an idiot, but
perfectly wild. He was entirely unable to
give an account of himself, and did not even
know his name, The only sound he could
make ressembled the jabber of monkeys
He was taken in charge. and the proper
authorities will probably send him to lu.
matte asylum. -Dtspatch
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02


The SHENANDOAH RAILROAD. Again we
have it, that the Pennsylvanians are in earn
est in their professions to construct this road.
The last Page Courier says eve now be-
lieve our road fixed fact-beyond all per-
adventure, We understand, Mr.. Scott takes
the deepest interest in our road, and is now
SO arranging his multifarious business rela-
tons to give its interests much of his per-
sonal supervision. He will be present at
the Front Royal meeting Goth June. -
Ehis looks like business Now let us put
our shoulder to the wheel and help along
the good work"
We hope this may prove true. But we
have had no faith in these people since we
heard they put the road to contract without
survey or estimates That did not 10 TX like
business but fraud We fear it is the
same still. The adventures still need Val
ley votes for some Of their schemes, and the
road is the decoy held out to deceive
Whig
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02
DECREASE IN VIRGINIA LAND VALUES

DECREASE IN VIRGINIA LAND VALUES
A few days ago we gave the figures of Vir-
ginia's land valuation by counties as just re-
turned by the State Auditor. Compared
with the figures of 1856, the following
changes are shown. The whole value Of
the lands in 1856 was $2s9 ,421 1921 So,
and in 1870, $277, S2O,Ss7 II, showing a
decrease Of SILL ,600,924 Al. Augusta
has increased INCLUDING Staunton) $1,437,
906; Loundoun, 81, 1866 Caroline,
1,l44, 347. The following have increased
from $500, 900 to $750,o00, each, iuclud-
ing the cities of Alexandria, Lynchburg and
Winchester, Alexandria, Campbell Freder-
lex, Fairfax and Cu!peper The decrease
is about $1,000,000 in each of the follow
ing (: Pittsylvania, Mecklenburg, Halifax,
Dinwiddie, Appomattox, Charlotte and Hen
rico, (by its territory being added to Rich
mond.) The following have decreased in
amounts varying between 100000 and
$50, 0O0 Essex, Franklin, Clark and King
& Queen. Nottoway, Prince Edward, Prince
George, Rappahannock, spottsylvania,
Henry, Hanover, Gooohland, Rappahan.
noek and Lunenburg, Norfolk has increased
s5,023, 239; Danville $500, 105, and Rich
mond (partly by additions from Henrico
county, $685., 412.-Euchange
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

"Fighting Joe' Hooker arrived at o.
wego yesterday morning on the steamer
Lawrence, en- route for Magnesia Springs,
Michigan, whittier be is bound for the bene-
fit Of his health The steamer made short
stop at Oswego, during which the General
was visited by several Oswegoians. He
talked freely of the war, its conduct, and the
result, and in the course of the conversation
expressed frankly his opinion of Grant. He
said Grant tried to get control of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, but eve" blocked
him. Continued Fighting Joe:" 1t is
my absolute conviction that were you to
walk the length of Broadway, you could
not find man less qualified for the Presi-
dency than Grant. We of the army know
him better than the people at large. When
his adjutant (Gen. Rawlins) was alive, the
President seemed to be efficient and sue
cessful, but when Rawlins died Grants bot
tom fell out. He is now in his normal con-
dition.'' On one of the gentlemen inquir-
ing concerning Grants chances for re-elec-
ton, Gen. Hooker replied : II am no poll
tician declined going to conventions, &c.,
in 1868, chiefly because regarded Grant
untitled for the office of President but
from observation [ now think, canddly and
without prejudice, that Grant cannot carry
half dozen States. He is very cheap.''
Utica Observer
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02
CHINA
AND GLASSWARE
JAMES A. PIPER Il SON.

~ AND GLASSWARE.
JAMES A. PIPER Il SON,
NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL,
have just received the largest stock of ware ever
seen in Staunton, embracing in part the follow
| ing kinds of goods:
10 sets gold band and decorated china tea sets
chamber sets from IS to 500,
| $50 dozen white granite plates,
! 200 sets handled teas,
| 100 covered dishes,
200 assorted pitchers,
Soup tureens sauce do,
| Dishes, caseroes, buffers
| Basins and ewers,
| Fire-proof and Rockingham ware, assorted
Plated and common casters,
| Goblets, tumblers, large glass bowls,
| French cut goblets,
Bowls and tumblers,
Figures, mugs &c. &c.
We can sell all goods at Baltimore prices
freight added. We guarantee this
mayl9tf
DOOTS AND SHOES.-The subscribers have
ID re.ftted their shop in the building OPP
posite the Spectator office, where they are better
prepared than heretofore to accommodate their
Customers. They will spare neither pains nor
| money to turn out the
w
which they, in all cases, guarantee to give salts
action. Orders left with them will be promptly
Executed. All their work is warranted
TERMS-STRICTLY CASH
HUGHES & MATHENEY,
marz4-H Staunton, Va.
MLLINERY I-Receiving almost daily at
to the Spectator Office, the very latest French
fashions in hats, bonnets, &C.. constantly on
hand-French Flowers, Ribbons, &C.
Ladies, take notice.-We have special day
for our opening, but whenever convenient for
you to call, you will find our goods for inspec-
ton, and should you only wish to see the FASH
ions and crafty curiosity, do not stay away on,
that account, as we take pleasure in EVEN show
ing our goods. Remember the place-and CALL
early and often at J. W. NEWTON'S
may26-lm vari1ty store,
EOR RENT.-Two Store-rooms on Augusta
T. Street, recently occupied by Mr.. William
Points and John Burns. Also the Dwelling
House lately occupied by Mr.. Pa. Q'Toole, near
ly opposite the Western Lunatic Asylum
For terms and other particulars, apply to the
undersigned.
may26-tf HANNAH O'HARE
w WANTED.
IN ANY QUANTITIES
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID.
]. W. TODD g. CO.,
mar,7-tf Burwel Corner.
~ NEW GOODSlt
SPRING STYLES FOR 1871
have received and opened my stock of
MILLINERY GOODS,
Of the latest styles, consisting of Ribbons, Flow
ers, Hats, Frames Sashes &C., which I will take
pleasure in showing to my customers. All work
done in the yerY best style and satisfaction
guaranteed. Orders from the country promptly
filled.
may5-tf MRS. P. SCHERER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

A LITTLE GIRLS REBELLION. public
school for little girls in Paris, maintained
by the Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul, was
recently broken up by revolt of the pupils
against the substitution by the commune Of
three lay mistresses for their former teach
ers. "Giye us back the Sisters" cried the
indignant little rebels, and they upset the
forms and threw the books and States about
the room. Order was only restored by the
expulsion OR nearly fve-sixths of the scholars,
the number in attendance having been re-
duced from three hundred and fifty to sixty
pupils.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

West Virginia is excited about narrow
gauge railroads. Is now wants one from
Kingwood, in Preston county, along tn /,
valley of the Cheat river, to point on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Writ county
wants one up the valley of the Little Kama
wha from Kanawha station.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

STRANGE MA1L.-The Wheeling Zntezh-
geaacer was shown at the post.oAice on
Wednesday last mail-box of bees, that
were on their way from Illinois to Chris
tiansburg, Va. They were of some rare
species, and seemed to be doing we'll, not a
dead one being visible. A short time ago a
"horned toad" passed through the office,
hailing from San Francisco and bound for
Washington, and q lizard also lately per
formed the same journey.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-06-02

Fifty Baptist Clergymen were qualtered
at the University. Oh Cottage Grove avenue,
Chicago. The wife of Rev. W. W. Smith
had invited them to come there, for they
were ''delegates.' They slept quietly for
five nights, but on the sixth they awoke and
found to their great grief and horror their
pantaloons, waistcoats, shirts, and indeed :,
all that the natural man prides himself up
on as touching wearing apparel, had been
stolen away. For two Or three hours the
greatest CONSERVATION reigned, but at last
the distracted clothing was found under a
flight Of stairs, where it had been secreted
by restless students. The scene in the halls
when the helpless gentlemen were searching
for their :wherewitkal' to be clothed is
described as being particularly funny, yet
solemn. - World