St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-16
.rHE "Uu-sUAL WEEK.
Everything Is Humming at the
State Institution of Learning.

State Institution of Learning.
The Banjo club. which, in connection
with the Mandolin club, will soon ap-
pear at series of concerts under char
liable auspices, elected officers Wednes-
day last. The president of the organi-
cation is E. R. Barton; secretary and
treasurer, NJ. Mattison. and the leader
of the club, N. Day. Both of the afore-
mentioned bodies and the Glee club are
having regular renearsalS. and the pros
poets are that this years efforts. Ill a
musical line, will be better than ever
before. ST. Paul has furnished its share
of material for The good work. and can
justly be proud of her representatives.
The sociology class. under the in
struction of Rev. Samuel q. Smith. OF
ST. Paul. is fast becoming one OF the
most popular classes in the university.
The lectures i'll this department are
very largely attended. both by the MEM
bers or different classes and number
from the town as well. Last Wednesday
the subject Wealth and Lap9r" was
treated in very masterful way.
The result of the last monthly inspec-
ton of the various companies OF the
battalion was as follows: Company l,
commanded by Capt. Pattee, ranks first
with an average of 81; Company b,
Capt. POehler. ranks second, average
G.5; Company A. Z. +. Smith, captain,
is third, average 60; Company c. Capt.
Elwell, stands fourth, average 80. The
entire battalion has never been in so
excellent condition as during this
year. and the commandment. Lieut.. Mer-
gan, detailed from the regular army,
can we'll he proud of the work done by
the students under his efficient manage
ment.
The recently organized Prohibition
club will challenge tie Republican CLUB
TO Il debate in the near future. The
questions to be discussed will be the
Important pUliticafiSsues of the next
state campaign. The approaching de-
bate will undoubtedly arouse a great
deal of interest, as politics have never
before held so important place in the
student world as they do at present
Rev. Mr.. Graham, of Holy Trinity
church, conducted the devotional exer-
cises at the chapel Saturday.
Prof. John Dewey, Phi. D., who was
formerly professor at the university,
has been appointed to the chair of phil
osophy at Chicago university.
The u base bail team will play prac-
tice games as follows: Next Wednes.
day at Manchester, Saturday AT 81.
Thomas. and the following "Wednesday
with ST. Thomas on the u campus.
Tbs barbs will soon give large BAN
quet, starting the custom of an annual
barb banquet, Ill Imitation of the frater-
mites.
TIE German Conversation club will
meet Friday, ApTii Is, in Prof. McLaip'S
room.
Enthusiastic meeting of Republican
club Friday afternoon to elect delegates
10 represent the University OF Mime
sofa at the national convention OF Re-
publican leagues, to be held i'll Denver
the last of May. Mr.. Bradford. law
'94, was elected, defeating Grant Van
SAINT. '95, i'll one of the most exciting
contests OF the year. Four hundred
members were present.
The Philador Chess clubsheld very
pleasant meeting, the guest OF the
Theta Delta CHS, Saturday evening.
Rt. Rev. Mr.. Seymour, bishop of
| Illinois, appeared at chapel Saturday
as the guest of President Northrop,
| aud gave the students delightful and
| inspiring address upon Science and
| Revelation"
The Knights of English Learning met
| Friday evening in the ladies parlor. A
number or Invited guests were present.
| The address Of the evening was by Rev.
NJ. d. Shutter on "a Pilgrimage to
| Canterbury" Vocal selections and
short theses by members Of the senior
| class completed the programme.
On account or the opposition stirred
up III the university the freshman
| sophomore cane rush will not occur at
the bail park, as had been arranged,
! but will De held OH the campus, proba-
| bly, week from Saturday.
The first big base ball game of the
! season will be played against the ex-
| colleglates at the ball park on A pril IS.
| An exciting contest is anticipated, as
/ tie III" boys have been working hard.
| and are anxious to wipe out several old
scores with their Old opponents, while
the eX-Eastern college boys are equally
| anxious 10 maintain their supremacy,
established several years ago. ami TO
show the Westerners what Eastern base
| ball isl like. The Ex-CollegiateS are
| unusually strong this year. having such
men as "Pudge" Hefelhnger. "Al"
| Watson, Achard, Schurch, Fleetham,
Denegre and "Wallie" Winter.
The junior laws are congratulating
| themselves OH having lnally finished
Blackstone.
George Cyrus Thorpe, '95, has re-
celved the appointment to the naval
academy at Annapolis. by competitive
| examination.
The ball game between the freshmen
and sophmores. Saturday, resulted in a
| score OF 10 10 in favor of the Soph.
moreS.
The juniors gave a party at the home
OT f1iSS ~ right w pdnlShou iact