Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-03-25
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT..

GUllElc DEfAh lmENl.
At society Friday evening, owing to
the absence of a performer, one num-
Der on the program was not carried
out. With this exception the program
was carried out in full. The president,
Mr.. Walton, being on the program.
vice-president Miss White occupied the
chair. In the absence of the secretary,
Mr.. Walton filled that position till
after roll call when Miss McRenolds
acted as scribe during the business
meeting. The regular debate, Re
solved that soldiers have been of more
use to this country than the states
men," was holly contested; affirmative,
Mr.. Eaton, Mr.. Koontz: negative MIR.
Walton, Mr.. Judd. The affirmative
won by two-thirds vote. The extern
poraneons debate on the question,
''rhat there is more pleasure in sum-
mer than in WINTER" was quite anus
ing, each side was represented by three.
The affirmative won.
This being the time for the election
of officers, the business meeting was
especially interesting. Mr.. Walton
was unanimously chosen president.
The other offices were contested. Once
the ballot box was stuffed. The cleo
ton was declared illegal by the presl-
dent for cause. The result was: vice.
president, Miss White; secretary, Miss
Denman; treasurer, Mr.. Martin; critic,
Miss Burgey; reporters, Miss Wild, Mr..
Dickover, Nh. S. A. Calhoun.
Business was pressing and 10 O'Clock
found something undone. Lack of
time prevented the election of any one
to the Office Of sergeant of arms, and
meeting adjourned.
Several visitors were present to hear
the orations.
The greater part of the students
living out of the city went home
Thursday evening or Friday morning
We hope to see them all back again
AS school closed yesterday there will
be no meeting Of the society tonight
Despite the inclement weather, by
far the greater part Of the students
occupied their respective places Mon
day morning.
President Hancher is expected to AZ
rive this week.
A pleasant reception was given by
Prof. Maynard last Saturday evening
to the students in Latin, Greek ani
French. About twenty were present
The game Of the spider and the fl,
was INDUCED in till about $3.50 wher
Refreshments were served, after which
the company returned to their home.
having enjoyed a most delightful
evening.
Final examinations began Tuesda,
and ended Thursday.
Last Friday morning it was eviden
from the number of visitors at cbape
that something unusual was about t.
occur. The attraction was the oratiol
of Mr.. Z. r. Hare. This gentleman
had chosen for his subject Babylon
and in an easy, vivid name h
sketched the magnificent splendor o
that once mighty city, its growth an
finally its downfall on account of tn
degeneration Of its people. Mr.. Har,
preSnts a very fine appearance befor.
an audience and his delivery wa
earnest, forcible and pleasing. Hi
delivery showed the result Of careful
elecutionary training and Of faithful
work OH his own part. Monday morn
ing, OIL account of the deep snow, ther
were fewer strangers at the chapel, bu
those who did venture out were wei
rewarded, for that was the date set fo
the delivery of Miss Angie Bergiei
GRAFTON, "Carlyle.' The grafton wa
an analysis of the life, writings an
character of that justly celebrate
historian and charming essayis'
Thomas Carlyle. Less graceful, bu
not less earnest, than the speaker 0
the preceding day, Miss Bergie, he'll
the closest attention of her audienc
and at the close was greeted with er
thuslastlc applause. The delivery c
both these young orators reflects grea
credit upon themselves and upon tn
instructor in elocution.