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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07
We Will GIVE AWAY

With every dollars worth OF goods
except groceries, bought from us
at one time, for cash, piece of
your own choice from the 5 cent
counter. Our stock consists of 5
10 and % cent Counter Goods, Tin,
Glass, China and Queensware.
Lamps, Lanterns, Toys, Cutlery
and Wood and Willow ware. Give
us o trial and be convinced that
we are the cheapest house in town.
Knoop & schawe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24

ever has not induced the students to sell their kid
gloves.
The following are the results of the class and society
elections for the second semester: -
Junior claSs-Presdcnt Miss Oakley vlce-presdent
Miss Copeland secretary Miss Durand treasurer Miss
Welt.
sophomore class-President, Miss Putnam; vice
president, Miss Titus, secretary, Miss Packard; treas
urer. Miss GOlay.
dent Miss Becher; secretary, Miss VI. V. Clark treas
urcr, Miss Maud Morris.
Collegiate special Northumberland, Miss
Stagg; vice president, Miss Waters; secretary, Miss
Grant; treasurer, Miss Wood.
Young Women's Christian Assoclation-lresident,
Miss Obcr; vice president, Miss Bentley corresponding
secretary. Miss Goay recording secretary Miss Reed
treasurer, Miss Parker.
Qui Nve- President. Miss Hamilton vice president
Miss Larncd secretary and treasurer Miss Wheeler
I. and NJ House of COmmOns-Spcaker, Miss wash
burn clerk, Miss Allen. ,
Professor Earnest ID. Burton Of Newton Theological
Seminary will direct the Bible study for the remainder
Of the year. Tho subject 10 be considered IS the Epls
ties of ST. Paul and their relation 10 the Acts Inc
Will consist OF lectures by Professor Burton sup
plcmcntcd on alternate sundays by study under the
direction Of Professor Dwight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
THE WEEK AT SWARTHMoRE.
A STRONG NINE wA,HINGTONs BIRTHDAY
LIBRARY GYMNASIUM.

Swarthmorc PENN Fen. - t>peclal)'-l "e prospects
for good baseball team are exceedingly bright TINS
year Most of last years team are bseA' anu uere
are a number OF promising new men, SeNesal hl'
tcrc, have lccn practising regularly In the ~ mnasium
,,,i, Aha ,,iutcr and now there is practice game
nc,rlv every afternoon Manager sweet has thus
far arranged the following dates May 3, with Dckn
son. at Carlisle; May :, with llaNericd' at 9"arth
more. MAY II, with lIaverford, at lSveriord.
The attitude OF the faculty toward the students
,his year Is very liberal They readily granted the
,o.t NJ , lorcc body that WashingtO birthday be
mi holiday and number of students LETT college on
Friday afternoon TO spend saturday ana SUNDAY at
their homes. .,.t.., ,,,o,,,,, ,to,,,u IN
purchase such books for the library as he deems plopg
,iil I'm paris where he j. engaged IN making research
,,iib thc ancient French Language and literature.
Joseph Wharton president "I tie hU 10 ioth fntt
IcIorc the Mapuiacurcr,' Cib ~ Philadelphia, on tho
subject Is college education Oh dement, W p"'''7
man ~ H.. .,oa,toc ,yu totc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
TALK OF REorENlNG RACINE


Racine WIS.,. Tcb. - 90. 'lal.-IL Tier" l> it'H -
,c,r.,ins Racine College Ihc recent conference ~
"a. trustee. ~ that G,fIrct institution w.h tr
Protestant Episcopal Bishops - ,au.u, 81 e..r- DO t,
ror, If thc country started u. $50 positive action
va. taken ~ that conference. hut t Wa- undo. .t"d
that A quiet attempt would lee made 20 secui" 90 gem
crlr. endowment fund. which. all admitted d. $3.50
absolute prerequisite T., rc3p.uu- thc college. Bishop
KNIGHT. = Milwaukee. i- greatly m earliest over To-
matter and VIII possibly mnac ilrd public apifn
f. l d,,c-e for aid and ne other Bishops are ll"
behind him. Tie idea j, 10 get the diocese, t' &C.
lalu.titc The college. and make u centre Of Epi-
r,p,l,,ni.m n tie northwest. 1Ac members Of That
denomination 90 thi. part Of tie country feel drrrh
tire shame If allowing rcprc cutati'c college to -
10 run while their fellow oolaians are pushing
things vigorously.
Al present all tl.at II left 81 Racine college be
slao- II, land and building. b, The grammar school
Department. which manages - Keep going though i
Ia, only about forty pupils. There was time when
the college proper. ~" d'scd, Ia1 more ina" IF'
time, that number Of undergraduate s. The Rev.
Arthur Piper Is serving, without -"lm}. "a, principal
Of tr. hool II }, owing 60 hl- eli eAcIh'r "h1
zc,loI devotion that the Institution has not been 'i"i
M altYccthcr. Ilc b. nOW iccnht hopeful "i TIE It
oi,cu.u2 Of the college AT au cIlli date.
soothing can be- done without an endowment, h'
SAYS Lut small cudo"mctt even oi F'"''"" OF
500 900 would do 10 begin WITH surely TIA, au"Uh,
nI,rt easily 10 b. .ccurd ~ Chicago and Milwaukee
me ind, bteduc-, ~ the college has been Icdu' rd h
les than $4,000. and that J. ~ placed mat 1t hccn
not be- paid for years yet, b." long 49, lhc Inci', j.
Maid regularly. There La, been some talk o s'llh-
tomc ol the Hand 90 pay OIL The dehi. but the pan
meet with no favor Tie coll. 2c has only nlnct
II cyer n h. rcOpcncd and developed into such an IN
,titution a. IL was originally designed t. BE-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
A PENNINGTON JUBILEE.
prrtunr To THE SUPPLEMENTARY - PnILo-
MATmEAY JOURNAL And ALPHA
OMEGA ANNIVERSARY

Pennington. = J Feb. - C-pcclaD-rhc past week
has sounded the first notes Of the sc"l-'oh'e"hI'I
celebration, which Will bc consummated IN OCTOBER
next The anniversary exercises Of the Alpha omega
Society were held with a decided jubilee hhvor ana
Tho Jubilee NUMBER Of The Thllomathean Jonr-
nal1 was published. The latter Is one 81 the hahd'
-omcst academic publications Of the year II Is OF
ordinary MAGAZINE size, bound In blue ana g'd Uhc
fraternity colors), with big gilt badge on the cover
The 'front.' piece Is fine Photographic view OF the
.ocicty's hail with the members grouped about the
entrance. There are also plates representing the
seminary buildings and grounds IN 1910 and In 1880.
and full page portraits Of Colonel &. q. Green, first
pre- dcnt Of the society Professor j. r. lianlon. vice
president of the seminary w. Fletcher johnson.
president Of the Alumni Association; the Hon. W. II.
,lrm treasurer Of the seminary corporation: and cX-
Judge j. Frank Fort Of Newark, y. J. The letter
press comprises contributions from various eminent
ilumni and many entertaining personal "reminiscences
Of the past fity years. A., , ,.,,
The magazine announces that the semi centennial
celebration will occupy two three days In October
next The Hon. Leon Albeit, Governor OF New
Jersey will preside and Governor Tayl Tor, OF rcnncs-
Gee and Governor Bggs. Of Delaware. alumni of Penn
IugtOn Will bo present, Among Others WHO nave
nromised OF are expected 10 attend and participate
I'm the exercises are Representative Tay Tor al 1enncs
SEQ: the Rev DR.. j. VI. Buckley Professor Borden r.
Bowne Of RostOn University Dr. Joshua LlpplncOtt,
ex chancellor OF Kansas University General j. f. Rus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24

IMPROVING THE ATHLETIC GEoUSDs-MusIc-
LloIUEIs-rO TBALL. BASEBALL, LACROSSE.

. -
'' '"'''" ." "N'''" ''' '''''''~
south bethlehem. Penn. Feb. - special Tho
w0- oi TIE athletic grounds !. going -'cldly forward!
besides TIE grand tald and bleaching boards which
are ir course - construction. an addition = OOOO
,.,-. f,. az ,i.,..,t ..-.,i,t l,s t.., ,,.. 80, ,.
" "
'-'i N'' "''' "'i' ' '.''|'' ~ "''' 'h' "''
which vehicle. c,u r,n.aia While game. going
,n and ti o....r,.,. hive Al the sam. tl,n, a full
49,,
'''' '' ''' "'.i'
TIE concert given un Tue iiy n the Fountain llill
.,... u.. . .. .I.. ... .luI ,D. t.,,t.. aud .-t,-
'''' '.' '' "l'''- '' '.''...'' WIZ " N'''' ''''
Ihc house $50. 'r'AI't tHf lArf" SUM wa realized
fr fir credit ~ tf. 30 .'l. u..l, alton. The con
,.rt ,~.u DID. ,.t...i.J ,, ,,. ALL. Dr.r, U.yse in
o. ..t. ........t .....l... .....
I'.'n1 900 20" -.iI in - iL' musical ORGANIZATIONS
viii ftc a abort tr.p Al Easter 90 liair ,hur-. Read
.... ,,t..,..
''~
l'il recently Bishop hIli-"h' N.'lr'tN' hi'i'P "i
e DIo,e., uf Central Pom yvaul. was rector AT the
i..D.- ,,.....I.t ,..,,.f ,,, q, rl.r,r How. l,.
" 'i
given over q" An n'" me e"ilie '"h'i"l ' '' '''e'
Ar b, about a. choose church Tor Dol, cathedral. and
.r chanel . l., mentioned among other, a., posi-.
'l' i''p'h'' "i uI' H'''''
Dr. Henry Copp'c continued hi, course - shake
.pcare lecture, ou Friday with a discourse on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
PROSPEROUS NASSAR
rIou EXDowMENIs MomBrYD soGRTlEs -
WHAT vAssAR LIFE ~ AID IS SET.


Ponrbiecp-ic. y. y, Feb 20 C-pcciaD.--Thc nnan.
caI outlook for Vassar College is certainly vcr' plea
ant 10 contemplate In view Of the several lcgace and
endowment. placed 10 It's credit within the Last two or
three wears. including the bcqucsts In the john Guy
yaes,r wiu the Kcndrcl chair. the Gcrund Request
etc Not in many winters before has the college been
81 fuU of pupils a. now and with the exception 81
,,u, ease, Of mild influenza, the health Of the nstiiu
ton has never been better
II IS thought that the literary societies Of the col
lcge arc not keeping pace with the general advance
mcpt of the institution. This is the idea Of the Editor
II The College Miscellany She says that during the
mast semester the chapters Of Philacthca have met
ut twice and then for the performance Of farccs.
though their constitutions state they shall meet
once a fortnight for literary improvement. She con
slider, that the marked indifference Of members 20 the
buslncss interests Of the society IS rcproach 10 50
prominent on organization aud she sees In the inert
mes, and Indifference unmstahabc signs Of dissolution
Abiding 10 life at Nassar, the Editor says the I'm
initiated look upon IL from two points Of view. 10
some the pupils seem shut Of from the world Tor t'c
ncrioi Of four years living In sccluslon and absorbed
each in her own thoughts and the pursuit Of learning
10 others the ladies seem 10 be gay society enjoying
one anothcrs company, and spending their days In a
sort Of glad revcry slightly moderated by the pres
cnco Of books, The friends of the students wear on
tcm more than do the books, and many girls who are
IN demand for everything going on outside OF the
c,aesroom feel sometimes that II would be blessed
ness TO be let alone.
Professor Youne's lecture at the college upon 1.-THE
spn is very pleasantly remembered In the instth-
tion also DR.. Tuppers lecture about Northern Mi1l
can a. a Mission Field one Of ms points was that
a. 600 600 is spent yearly In the United states tor
ostrich feathers and IS 100000 for nd gloves YET
only 81, 100000 for MISSIONS This statement how
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
HOW HAVERFORD DOES IT.
rR sPER1Us And sTUDIoUs-CRICKEr TO TAE
FjEE-s STUDENT ENGINEERS.

IIayerford College, Penn. Feb. 23 C>pecian.-Ths
present college year Haverford MAY be considered
4 most success, I'M one. Not only there mora
students at college than ever before hut the work is
also of more satisfactory kind than last year. and
several new studies have been introduced, such as
Middle High. German aid Gothic. Though this is tho
FIRST year that there has been post graduate depart
ment there are already fifteen taking post graduate
courses.
The library recently received the gift Of 5000
4clumes purchased in Germany by friend OF tho
college. who doe, not wish his name 10 be known
Beside, thc,e there have been nearly 5000 volumes
added 10 the library III the lat four years
iayesf1's great game. cricket. seems IN good con-
dit.on. The practice shed has been newly ntted up
and painted white inside, and the light Is now inuc"
better. The member, OF the first and second ec'eiS
practise there daily 10 the bowling of the PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Hall. the new gymnasium Instructor mas sue
cce,,cd i'm arou>ng much interest IN general a'iue,0S
amol, the fellows, and many are now training ioI t"'
,,rp,, en,r The college expects 10 enter al leas'
tbre. mon in the interstate sports new gymnasium
q, Zee built next summer. az cost OF ABOUT i',oVv
II /, much needed. the PIeSeh' ouiu'"e - '"'''
" P iti'rs are practising daily and the baseball
MIN. - Xp,ctcd t. do wei neAt season. Holue eT TS
Material ia, been formed among tlc ne" NTH ino
, m weather has allowed several SCRUB games 10 Do
p%Eel I.oH ,h mee.s twice a week TO practise, and
- u',. C1nrcrt, lately, with much success. Tho
.io AMI guitar clubs are getting on wei under pro-
f,s-iDual training. ,, ,- ho,d To-. MIGHT n,
Tho Iulltt UuildinG Philadelphia.
" ,umui Hall and the library are now hghtcd oy
,lecir,c light from dynamo made by the students
-" ,cr.nc The latter are also making twenty
o~,, D Ncr engine 10 run tie machinery III the shOp.
The present engine being too small
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
AMONG THE COLLEGES.
HARvARD'S FULL TREASURY.
rur NEW MISUNDERSTANDING cLUB-cLAss'
1cAL CLUB--CR1CKEr CLUB-ELEcTRIo
STORM.

rnbrdee Feb. 23.-Some fgures In the treas
-, annual report recently issued of interest
Giving some idea of the finances of the university.
m,s total amount of the funds and balances July
., 1850 when the accounts were made up, was
"a GA DAG 25 gain in the principal OF Sl1"1o3 W.
rhe total income from the investments OF these
IDS WAS 1887 $50 %. In addition to these funds
hs university holds as its property the recitation
ho,ls dormltories library and other buildings, when
81 altogether some three or four millions fhe
tOtaI receipts for the year were S91Ss24 ~ and the
rr,snts s947 437 90, showing deficit of S330l2 %
Fr,h was charge on the increase In funds ana
,,onces Gifts for immediate use were received
srino the year amounting to $123,221 10, ana gllS
tor capital account OF $145,715 90. In spite OF inc
amount of property the university holds II Is IN
r.,uty DOOR many buildings require cohSlueidoie
an,,ov every year to keep them i'll repair, ana they
give no income , a.. o.o,,,,ao.
o.dsrs have been given for a number of boats, and
hon spring comes any student VIII DC aple 10
entov a row on the river at small expense Inc
,niISinc is fitted with lockers and dressmSrooms
srd has large storage-room for boats.
The shooting club is raising money TO build a
,, honse on the marshes in Allston which are
.rned by the college Formerly members OF the
,nh have made use OF the shooting range at water
,oun some four or FIVE miles distant. The new
to~ss and range will be near by, and will undoubt-
edIy greatly stimulate the interest IN TINS sport
,vrs has already been begun the building 49, .
The classical club has appointed a comnlIlee 70
.ort subscriptions for the Delphi Fund, anu nope
70 secure at least as large an amount as fIH'ce'oH
that Is. $500 -. H. a., ors,,,r voar Will he con-
1919 nv H. Mex. Landon, 90. as president. >: q
CorSn. ;a2 as secretary and T. u. brewer; ";
S SOIiT manager 1t is something unprecedented
sor sophomore to hold the position of president.
io Tho cricket club has arranged schedule oi Hales
,1th New. ngand teams, and seems likely 10 nave
a successful season ,,. tch+ croat,v
Affected the electrical instruments at the ouseNaIoS
aashtDinS entered the system of wires ana stopped
!Is ciork which gives time signals all over New
England The damage was soon repaired HOW
ever. 200 ,oo hoe bear awarded
10 Lovd McKim Carlson q the Law eC2o1l l I a
S'.saristion on "The Probable Influence OF inc HIsn
IN America on the Friendly Relations Between inc
United states and Great Britain s q ho1i-
Contrary 10 custom, the college was gwen " "''
tav Saturday. -, o,,;.ed 70 Give mn
,is corrses on account OF Illness -, r,. AL,
The hammer awarded Harvard by the bos,oH 80
,.,c Association at the games week ago mas pecl
hing M in the Office Of the gymnasium
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
ANDOVER MAY GET ITS SLEIGH RIDE.
BASEBALL TEAM-MONEY FOR THE sEMINARf
ANn TIE THEOLIGICAL SCHOOL.

Andover. Mass Feb - C,peciaD.-At last thers
seems 10 be some chance Of the senior class having
their sleigh ride, usual. as the slelsunG here mas
been very good for the las: few days, and II it con-
tinues 10 be 50 the ride viii probably come early
next week.
The weather Was so mild until few days ago thas
the candidates for the baseball nine had several OPP
poriuntics ,0r practice out Of doors. The number OK
men trying for tine team i, about thirty five, and the
exercise, in the gymnasium, which have been ptac-
t,ad only twice "A week heretofore. viii now be taken
UP daily. The lack Of suitable place to practise
batting is however, serious restraint upon the WORK
~ the candidates Although there Is much interest
i'm baseball In the winter tournament there does not
seem 10 De as much usual. The tournament VIII
problbly take place in the last week in March, ana
il i, 10 be hoped that much more enthusiasm VIII DO
aroused among the students before that time -Four
men from Andover entered the games OF the Boston
Athletic Association last week. and many OF the fell
lows were present at the contests.
\ recent editorial IN The Philipisn,' aoous
the financial standing Of the school. has attracted
c0usd srable attention among outsiders. IAe PDll-
upiau7 stated that on one or two occasions money
which wa, INTENDED by the donor 70 be given to the
aellemy had been Used for the benet Oh me
theological seminary because OF some naw III tne
will a, both Institutions are governed by Inc same
board " trustees. ~ present the academy STANDS
Id iced ~ funds Tor "A new ENElra aluu, TOR tie COM
pleuol % Tie scientific buliihs s.A seNciH Hcass
ago. and for new d1,mlt"ncs II ma receiver no
money luc several Acir,. ana Is compeItd u icy on
IL, tuition Tor lis support while the seminary i very
wealthy indeed. supporting a faculty OF nlne pro-
,,-.lr- for only hN students, and the academy las
only twelve professor, for it> $50 Students nus IS
rather difficult 10 account Ior a. tue Alumni Oh lho
latter Institution are numerous and many OF them
Georzc Is. cable. the novelist, gave reading here
". lr.cly ATTENDED by students from the academy
and was thoroughly enjoyed by all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY!
GENEROUS GIFT FOR ATHLETIC GROUNDS-GEN-
ERAL AND Personal.

Syracuse, ". Y. Feb. % spccial)-Thc Syracuse
University students exceedingly happy over the
announcement that friend In Ncw-York has pro
vided sum Of money 20 be expended In h'lng up
athletic grounds. The bencfactOr (whoSc name Is
withhcld) has provided generously for the wants
OF the students that for running Walk
ing driving and cycling will be made ~ well as
grounds for football, baseball, and general athicuo
sports These grounds will be Just back Of the
present line Of buildings. and hence easy Of access to
inc general body Of students
u +. Shepherd, 81, has been elected secretary
ana treasurer OF the Intercollegiate Athletic AssOca-
uOn. II. l.. Church. 80, aud l.. a. Carey '02,
were appointed as a committee 10 have In charge the
arrangements for the intercollegiate Field Day.
The NewYork State Association Of the Theta Delta
Chi Fraternity held their annual banquet at the
Globe Hotel on Friday evening Among the chap
tiers represented, with their alumni were Hobart,
Cornell, Troy, Polytechnic and Hamilton The orator
Of the day was Jacob SPAIN, Of Rochester and the
poet the Rev. Lewis nalscy, of Hobart Mr. John
Carey, 49, Of Hobart acted as tOastrnastcr Al the
business session the following officers were elected
President, Hon. A. II. Green, OF Syracuse vice
presidents. Clay w. Holmes. Of Elmlra. the Rev.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
DICKINSON AND HER NEW LAW SCHOOL,
INCORPORATED AND SET GorNG-Irs FACILITIES
AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Carlisle. Penn, Feb. % (SpecaD.-Thc Rev. George
+. Reed the able president Of Dickinson College.
viii deliver a lecture in the opera house. this city,
ON Friday evening next on the subject OF " qualities
That VIM"
Professor whiting will occupy in the spring the
residence In West College made vacant by DR..
Ritt,nhouse. who has lately resigned.
The Rev. 4. W. Rudsill, ID. d., an alumnus OK
Dickinson who has recently returned from India, do
liver,d a telling address Thursday evening In
Raster Memorial Hall Indian Railways and Chats
With Native Passengers The attendance was large
ON Tuesday. Professor Wicket. on the part Of
Dickinson College. made application in the Cumber
land Court for IA charter for the new Reed Law
school. which was promptly granted. The old
Emory Chapel Building will be at once remodelled
and fitted up for the purpose OF the school. Tho
corporators will be convened in May In order to or
ganze the school, elect instructors adopt bylaws and
define the course of study. DR.. Reed, in virtue of
mis- presidency Of Dickinson College, is president Of
ihe school Besides the regular drill and tnstruc
tion IT is expected to furnish lectures by distinguishes
LAWYERS ana iurists on special subjects, when VIII
be open 10 the public a. wen as to the students
several Judges and law writers have slgniiied their
rcodlncss 10 give lectures The law students Will, IL
they desire have opportunity to gain nm cN
cellent discipline In elOcuOn under the guidance or
President Reed. Instruction In Latin, German, his
Tory ethics and other studies of which lawyer
should have knowledge can also be had In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE.


Gettysburg Pcun.. Feb - t~pecian.-The Juniors
have decided NOT Ia wear EoTi, at their exhibition
ou March - and -. althou-h "a -d"rahlc minority
We're in favor of the inuo,aton introduced hst year.
Tie -cnoir, have hand # 300 their pr.zc c--ay, To
the committee. Tie subject this year is scott,
Lady Of the Lake
Mr.. Mott. general secretary OF Y. NJ G. \. work
among the college, In the United states and Canada.
and Mr. Herbert. the state secretary, held several
meetings In the college chapel las Week Many
students put their name, down as Wiling to 20 "A,
mic ouarIrs when called upon.
Measure, have been taken % put the Athletic
Association on a solid financial bass. shares of
stock have been issued. q ctrtiin amount oi which
is be paid cash ard the .a'tcc I'm Few years.
one hundred share, have hcyp disposed of auon- tiH
students. and the alumni Wl! now lc asked u sub
scribe. The baseball nch VII Dc lcyclcd and inn
proved.
The Harvard Quartet gave q very dcli-htul enter
tairmcut here lat week. II Wa the second In the
course arranged by IN, !. VI. {. ~ of the college.