Arizona republican., 1901-02-21
THE UNIVERSITY
A Delegation to Attend the Capitol
 Dedication.

Tucson, Ar.z,, Feb. 19--(Special cor respondeacc Of The RcpubnlcanD-Ar- rangem nts are under way to secure d private car in winch the cadets will at tend the dedication of the capital at Phoenix on the 2Jth inst. "A" comra- ny comp sed of about sixty men, is Crilllng for the event, ana VIII make a good appearance m the capital city. The faculty is cndcavoring to secure excursion rates in order that large delegation may accompany the Iys and witness the dedication exercises.
 During the past two weeks thc fol- lowing csays have DeCn read before as Scmb.y Resources If Arizona. Maj. n Rays. Speech, "Linvoln," E. ]. Hol- lingshead; A Plea for Simplicity, M. ss Clara F7rrin; Modern Superstition, Miss Grace Parker. Mr. Rays dwelt at length upon the quality of advertising matter sent out from this territory and suggested the disccuragcmcnt of the practice of ovaggCyatiOn in such mat ters. His essay was sprinkled with many apt illustrati-n ms bearing on the subject. MT Holingshoad had fine address on the greatness of great men, in which Lincoln was subjected 10 the CroSstirc of contrast and comparison with the recognized figures of history. and weathercd tho ba,tlc with credit to his character and pleasure to the au- dence. Mss Ftrrin made bod attack sn modern artificiality, and fairly con vinCcd her hearers that it was the cause of the retrOgression from the sin Cerity and true worth of the old colo nial days. She traced this modern elc- mcnt through our literature, society and even our architecture. Miss Par ker treated of the Comm)ncst supersti- tons of the day, tracing them back to their origin. which in most cases is of a surprisingly ancient date. The trea- tise was delightful contrast between superstttOns past and present.
 Quite a party of the students are un- der training foY the school day. which Is to take place on the campus 1n the afternoon of the 22nd inst. From snaps caught during training the field day records of tlc colleges are threatened with the fate of being badly bent in the coming meet. Athletics are being pushed in Tucson as well as al tNr school and there arc entries by local men in nearly every event.
 The Mems Dormlt'ry Association gave argthcr e their regular monthly hops last Friday evening. The evening being warm the largest crowd of the season gathered to enjoy the passing hours and rich music. Several mem hers of the faculty were in evidence and large number of visitors from the city were present.
 The Philomathc n s>"iety met in closed session last week and transacted some important business, as well as en- juyed a literary tr at.
 Miss FuCor has again been confined to her bed for the Tast week. Iier con dition IS slightly improved at the pres ert writing and her classes hOIe that she may soon be able to attend to her duties
 While driving last Friday Mrs. Holmes met with an accident which may prove serious. The horse became frightened and unmanaGeable, and whirling around forced the front wheel under the body Cf the carriage. Mrs. Holmes was thrown from the seat and landed on the wheel of d nearby wa g1n. The fall was very painful and her condition is somewhat SC; .Ius at present. Her friends hope for an early