Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-19
College Notes.


 Class prayer meetings at 6:3O this even- ing.
 At o'clock this evening there will be a meeting at room 235, Durfee, for the pur- pose of forming Garfield and Arthur caval- ry company. Any one in any department of the University who either has horse of his own or who can obtain one for the parades is cordially invited to be present.
 The formation of sophomore debating society is under discussion. The present senior class supported two very fourishing ones during their second year
 Two new events will add to the interest in the athletic games Wednesday afternoon-a lawn tennis tournament and pole vaulting.
 The Yale Ba,aner for 1880 is out, and is greatly improved.
 The seniors go on their fifth geological ex- cursion on Saturday. The party will go to Cheshire at 1O:38 and visit the barytes mines, thence at 1 o'clock to Mt Carmel. The party will return on the freight train at 6 o'clock Mt. Carmel will be ascended, and objects of interest in the vicinity inspected. The view from the summit is very extensive and particularly beautiful at this season Fare for the round trip $1. Tickets may be purchased at the station.
 Professor Sumner lectured yesterday morn ing on the murder of Morgan, the alleged exposer of Free Masonry, and the growth and influence of the issue in national politics which thus originated.
 The Yale Harvard foot ball game will occur at Boston November 20. The team will play Rutgers at the Fark next Saturday, and Co., Iumbia the following Saturday.
 Prof. Simeon E. Baldwin gave reception to the junior class of the Law school last evening at his residence on Wall street.
 The National Guard Tournament.
 The second annual shoot of the Connecti- cut National Guard will take place at the Ouinnipiac rife range, near New Haven, on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The following are the official arrangements
 First competition, short range, opened to any member of the National Guard or Gov ernor's Foot Guard. Each competitor to be a regular member, in good standing. Com petitors will appear in fatigue uniforms and waist belts. Weapon, any military rifle, as issued by the State. Distance, POO yards Rounds, seven. Ammunition, any. Posi- tion- standing. Entrance fee, 50 cents Re-
 
 one prize. Prizes-1st, Winchester sport ing rifle, valued at $50; 2d, $15; 3d, $1O; 4th to 18th, $5 each 14th to 23d, g each 24th to 2Sth, $1 each.
 Second competitor, company team match, open to teams of eight from any company in fine four regiments, the Fifth battalion, or Goyernor's Foot Guard. Weapon, the rife with which the company is armed, and as is sued by the State Distance, POO and 800 wards, Rounds, seven at each distance. Position, standing at POO yards; any with head toward target at 800 Ammunition, any. Entrance fee, nothing No two competitors shall use the same rife. Prizes, 1st, Derby cup valued at $150, presented by the Derby Silver company, to be won three times before becoming the property of the winner; 2d, pair of bronze statuettes, valued at $25; 3d, to 10th miscellaneous.
 Third competition, regimental match, open to teams of twelve from each regiment and the Fifth battalion. Weapon, the rife xvith which the organization is armed, and as issued bv the State Distance 200 and 300 wards. Rounds, ten at each distance. Posi- tion. standing at 200 yards; any with head towards the target at 800. Ammunition, any. Entrance fee, nothing No two competitors to use the same rife. Prizes-1st; twelve | gold medals valued at $15 each 2d, silk reg | mental guidon. No sight will be allowed, in any match ez i ,ept the fixed open crotch and V, as issued