, 1897-12-15
NEWS Of VARSITY.
MANY STUDENTS ENTERTAINED
BY PROFESSORS AND FAM
LIES AT HOME.
Election Of University Choxus-Wyo,
ming Beets Contain 20 Per Cent Of
Saccharine Notwithstanding OF
the Naughty Naughts - Senior
Glass Orations Friday.

Saturday evening Prof. and Mrs. Slos-
and Prof. and Miss Merz entertained
number of the university students at
heir homes Games and like amuse-
nents made the time pass pleasantly.
rhe following spent the evening at
Land. Maude Wallis. Efie Nal
smith, Laura Coutant, Leslie Swigar;,
Mile Wilhelmnson and Annie Gear
lart: Messrs. koehler. Hickman. Shed
len, Pryde. Beach and Land.
Prof. and Miss Merz entertained the
following: Misses Emma Nagel. Ona
Sandcrcock, Belle Donkersley, Mabel
Trading, Walker. Clyde Phylips ana
Minnie Miller; Messrs. Trabing, Page,
Pointing. Sheldon. SignOr. Nidol. Fair
field and Miller.
600
The University Chorus held an cleo
lloh N'hii'ohdN "il'i hooi anu lhO iva
were elected to fill the offices:
President-Miss Alice Holiday.
Vice President-Miss Emma Nagel.
Secretary-Mr. Bartlett.
Treasurer-Mr. Schilling.
A meeting to perfect the arrange
ments of the chorus will be held thia
evening.
The analyses of the sugar beets which
were sent to the Washington depart
of agriculture to be examined
have been received at the University.
These analyses show that the beets
raised on the university experiment
farm contain a per zen of sugar above
the average for while the average suga,
beet contains but about IL per cent of
sugar, those sen from the university
contain 20 per cent
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The students would like to know If II
is a reward of merit to have three
weeks Of examination instead Of one.
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The class of 1900 held a meeting Mon
day evening after drill and determined
upon a class pin. This pin is in the
shape of a wreath the colors OF the
class, purple and white, being used for
the background. The secretary has sent
for a sample pin, and if this is satisfac-
tory. the pin will be adopted.
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The senior class orations will be Civ.
en- Friday. December 18th, at 3 o'clock.
The collegiate seniors will then appear
for the first time before the public in
cap and gown Between the orations,
music will be furnished by the society
orchestras. AS the citizens are always
interested in the work OF the students,
it is expected that a large number will
be present at these exercises.
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Although the football game Saturday
afternoon was not attended by as large
a number as had been hoped for, those
present made up for what was lacking
in number by their enthusiastic demon
STATIONS. The university team still re-
tains the enviable reputation Of never
having been beaten in a contest.
000
Saturday evening a dance al given
by the Laramie boys in honor Of the
football team. This helped to make the
vanquished team feel more kindly to-
ward the Laramie boys.
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graph company was held Monday, at
which time nine members were ad-
mitted and the bylaws adopted. This
union has sent to a telegraph company
to secure the agency for instruments
and supplies.
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At the recent meeting Of the Glee
club Mr.. Smith was elected vice presi-
lent of the organization ard at the same
time the constitution was adopted. The
Glee club has chosen cream and green
for its colors.
A number of improvements have been
made in the mechanical building. A
new tool room has been fitted up in the
upper story and a blower for the furn-
ace and machines for the woodwork
have been set up.
The old-time damsel used to wear
A single rosebud in her hair,
With one or more rosebuds on her
breast,
Her simple gown was sweetly dressed.
But nov worse luck. the dainty maid
or greater spoils is not afraid,
And men who at her shrine adore
Must lavish rosebuds by the score.
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The party given by the University
Dancing club last Friday evening was
attended by a large number who fully
enjoyed each number on the program.
900
The third eleven of the university
met Tuesday evening and organized.
This team will play the high school
team during the holidays.
600
Misses Morse and Hebard will enter