St. Paul daily globe., 1891-11-09
HAMLINE COLLEGE CHIPS.

The Oracle for November shows q marked
Improvement over its predecessors. The ed
ltoTlals are chiefly on things of literary inter
est ana are III themselves good literary ef-
1Orts, the one on James Russell Lowell being
Drlef but comprehensive and appTeciative
tribute TO the American literary light Per-
maps the Hing at prOhlbltlonists which closes
Ine paragraph on the Dwight sanitarlum
would have been as well omitted. since col
lese Journal IS supported by students of all
political colors. and they are ell notably
sensitive when just arriving al the dignity
OF voters. The literary department contains
timely discussion of the SUNDAY opening of
the worlds exposition. Miss Susie Edwards
presenting the arguments against ODeniug.
and Miss Kathryn Show presents the liberal
lists side Both are clear. weli-written arti
cles, ana possess that chief charm Of a dis
cussion-no attempt TO Deg the question or
view II IN hay light. The column of locals
IS 1ull OF pertinent personalities. and the re-
Gently added departments of y. VI. c. A. and
Athletic Notes contain much useful informa-
ton regarding these branches of college
work.
The Historical and Political club met Fri
day evening in University hall and listened
70 paper by Prof A Z. Drew, Soon Direct
Taxation, in which the ideal method of d
direct tax was cOntrasted with the present
imperfect but necessary mode of indirect
taxation. The taxing of exDenditureS can
ltal, Droducuon and incomes was discussed,
and the speaker advocated a graduated in
come tax. that which was necessary for bare
existence being exemOt. A lively discussion
followed or the paper and the things leading
out from it. and much free criticism on our
present system for revenue was aifed. the
chief defect being The lack Of interest in gov
ernment affairs felt by the bearers of an in
direct tax. The scarcity of liiera-
ture on taxation was noted and
partly accounted for by the fact
that il is an art. not science, but il is rec
commended as an open field. These meetings
are increasing III attendance and interest,
and seem TO have been a valuable idea Oh the
part OF the president, DR.. O. ). Innis. At the
next meeting q laborer's symposium will be
presented.
About the emiddle OF the week each fresh
man lady in the hall found upon her dress
ing table note worded: Upon the 7th day
OF the 11th month in the Sd year of the reign
OF me Juniors come We, bring your spoon
and cup ald HE We TO the feast, Room To-
II proved 10 be a decidedly informal recep-
ton by the junior girls in ladies' hail u the
freshmen- and produced the rolickiug fun
that can only be enjoyed in 0ishabiile and
when deep darkness covers the face of the
earth, for il was almost midnight feast. A
bohemian lunch on assorted crockery was
served II an adjoining room. and fun with
out limit prevailed. The entertainers were
Geneva jerks, Minnie Norton Ethleen
Snow, Gertie Torrance, Anna Campbell.
Edith Snow; the guests, Mabel and Ella God.
Minute SOuthylck, Jennie Morgan. Hester
Clark, Alice Cressey, Ella Little, Edith Mont
gomery, Alice Maxwell, Misses Phelps,
Walker and Hawk.
q The preps and specials form one of the
stronges; Organizations IL school and their
sixth annual reception and banquet. which
took place in University hall Friday evening
was an event equal 10 their dignity and i'm
portance. a large crowd filled the chapel.
which has been elaborately decorated. one
halt III antique, the other i'll modern style.
aud the following programme was rendered:
Music. QuaTtette, Misses GaFvin and Baichel-
der. Messrs- Lawrason and Kemerer; presi-
dents address. :. B. Robinson; piano solo,
Miss Jessie Carrick; reading, Miss Jessie Gar
win; song. That Is Love, Miss Addie Hack
cit: charade by Grace Root. George Balcom.
Mabel Stuart. a. II. Tasker Bishop Watson:
After the programme the guests quickly
sought the banQue. hall and did the Justice
10 the ample spread which only preps can.
The reception given at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. G.. II. BUdgman Monday evening was q
delightful social event. as presidents recep-
tlOns always are. Nearly every student in
the college attended, and the spacious draw
ing rooms were illed with the merry com
pany, VINO always welcome a relaxation from
mental work, the digniied senior joining
with hearty accord IN the chatter of the
prep while the president smiled down on
them in a fatherly way which seemed 10 say.
BE merry. my children for the morrow
cometh, wherein man must work" In the
dining room light refreshments were served
Tne affair was decidedly happy in gathering
the students together III 4 social way and
making them feel that people, as well as
books. make up life.
II was thought that everything that could
be organized had been organized and that
the town and college were both organized 10
death. but there can be something new
under the sun. and there are rumors OF q
Ministers Daughters association. which is to
take shape in the future with q full staff Of
officers, constitution and bylaws What
the object may be is not revealed by either
the Oracle or the Fates but nothing terri
bic is expected.
Miss Mary Ransom, 81. left to-day for her
home in Dodge Center where she win take
charge Of forty little urchins.i
Miss Gertrude L Torrance, 'G3. returned
the first of the week from a short visit at her
home in WorihingtOn-
Miss Bertha Bell. Of New Richmond. Wis.
is spending few days with her classmates,
the sOphOmores.
George H. Hutton. Of the shakopee school,
was the guest Of Guy Z. Maxwell. '93, last
Sunday.
Misses Ella and Mabel Gold, '95. have beer.
entertaing their sister and her son from Big
Stone.
Miss Kathryn Show has been entertaining
her father. Rev. :. z. Show, Of Hector, this
week.
Miss Bertha Mason. of Minneapolis, is
visiting Miss Kathryn Show, g3, over sun
day.
Miss s E. Easter. OF Minneapolis, visited
her neice, Miss Kathryn Show. thursday.
Miss Zuoa Jacobs. %. is visiting at her
home in New Richmond, Wis.
DR.. II. I Osborne IS entertaining his father
from Madison, Y. J.
The Y. ". c. a. met Tuesday afternoon.