Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
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of her vacation with Miss Gibbs in Ed
more.
Watson Robinson expects to visit Mr..
Norman Coan in Wyandotte during va
cation.
Milton Holmes will put in his vaca-
ton at various points in the southern
part of the state.
Miss Inglis' table enjoyed a spread
Tuesday evening in honor of Miss
Inglis' niece, Miss Beryl Inglis. Prof.
Mitchell was the guest of honor.
The class of '02 held a meeting in
room 10 Tuesday noon, wholly without
the usual preliminary Of bloodshed and
riot. The business done is kept very
quiet.
Samuel Megaw remembers his alma
mater by the holiday gift OF Sl5 prize
for the best delivery and gesture of any
of the contestants in the coming exhi-
billions.
The dining hall closes today and no
more meals will be served till next term.
The building will be inhabited by
Messrs. Fell and Martin during the
vacation.
The librarian reports the arrival of rs
volumes from the Secretary of Interior.
They are reports of the Geological Sur
vey and will be of great value as works
of reference.
The Alpha Thetas were pleasantly en-
tertained at the home of Misses Butler
and Reid, Monday evening. Refresh
ments were served and charades fur
nished entertainment.
Messrs. Martin and Willebrand have
rendered their talents to H. j. Vermeu-
len while Randels and johnson will
combine business and pleasure at l.. II.
Hayt's during vacation.
Christmas dinner was served We'd
nesday in most elaborate form at the
Ladies' Hall. Mrs. Abel provided the
very best and to say her efforts were APP
preciated is putting it very mildly.
The Anti-Saloon League of Alma
College met Wednesday in college
chapel. President Randels presided
and several committees were appointed.
Work will be pushed from the opening
of next term.
The following officers were elected for
the coming term by the Zeta Sigmas,
Monday evening: Pres, w. L. John
son; Vice Pres, George b. Randels
Sect, Henry p. Bush, Jr. Treasurer,
George Hill; critics, J. G. Foote and
Harry Porter.
The library is giving especial care Of
late to that class of literature which will |
be Of interest TO students Of pedagogy. |
Besides the many standard folios there |
are now twelve educational periodicals |
on the reading room table.
The circulating letter of the class of |
'9S has arrived in Alma for the second |
time. 1t pursues a regular rotation |
each member taking out his letter as il
comes around and putting in new one.
The result so far has been most pleasing |
and profitable.
Invitations are out for the wedding |
in Milford at the brides home, of Mr.. |
Herbert Craft and Miss Mary Lavange |
Bartholomew. The latter will be pleas
antly remembered by many as student
at Alma last year The RECORD extends
the heartiest congratulation.
The janitor difficulty has been settled |
amicably. Mr.. Engleman resigned his
position and receives a reasonable
amount for the time he was incapacitat-
ed from work. This period was fixed |
by an impartial board of arbitration.
Mr.. Engleman's health has much i'm
proved lately and he hopes to feel no
permanent injury from his experience.
The Mandolin Club start on their all
conquer'ng tour Wednesday, Jan. 4th.
They will first invade the peaceful viii
lage of Edmore on the above evening
thence they will go to give a matinee
,t Howard City Thursday and from
there to Big Rapids where they show in
the evening. Evart is booked for
visitation Friday evening after which
the trip ends in a blaze of glory at Mt.
Pleasant on Monday night. Inhabitants
of Glare have offered illuring induce
ments for Saturday but the manage
ment is reluctant to close The club
lines up as follows First mandolin,
Chester Walker and Ray Baker; second
mandolin, Ralph Eastman and j. O.
Foote; third mandolin, f. +. Bradley
and Chas. Long guitars, f. w McCabe
Phil. Walker and +. r. Kline. Nc
Cabe is manager and Bradley takes the
responsibility of leader A quartette
composed of G.. Walker, Foote, Long
and Bradley, will show their versatility
by furnishing vocal music. w. T.
johnson accompanies the club to turn
the music and assist in shifting scenery.
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