The San Francisco call., 1904-09-09
UNIVERSITY EVENTS

BERKELEY, Sept e-fnterest in the pro-
posed monument TO tho memory Of John
Mitchell. the late srnorer and Indian fighter,
has been revived by a letter from Colonel
George W. Bauer 10 the executive commit
tee Of the Associated Students suggesting
that the memorial take the form of a drink
ing fountain, erected some chosen spot on
the campus. A. fund for this purpose was
established aftef Armorer Mitchelrs death
last May. end. with few more subscriptions,
enough money viii be on hand to build a
handsome fountain. The executive committee
has turned Colonel Bauer's suggestion over to
Harry Dehm. presidents of the Associated Stu
dents, for investigation and report
In the death of William NJ. Pierson, whose
passing occurred last Monday in San Fran
cisco. the university lost one of its most gen.
erous benefactors. The principal Of Mr. Pier
sons gifts 10 the university was an efRht-inch
reflector that is now installed at the students
observatory. Mr.. Pierson was a student of
astronomy up TO the hour Of his death. and a
member Of the Pacific Astronomical Society
The Hearst Hall Sewing Club has been or
gantzed by number of young women who
felt the loss Of the industries club, from
which Mrs Hearst withdrew her support last
term. Among the members are Miss Susie lie
Feyre Miss Grace Smith, Miss Alma Lee
Miss Emma Loomis. Miss Bell, Miss Kath-
crime Magneson and Miss Helen Sackett
The Sport and Pastimes Association the
women's- athletic association, has set the even
ing or september % as the time for a mas
queraoe for women. The funds will be de-
voted TO the purchase of a new boat for exer-
cising purposes on the Oakland estuary. Miss
Bellne MollenbeIg is treasurer of the asso-
ciation Miss Lulu Williams secretary, Miss
Sue Ross manager of boating affairs Miss
Gladys Wickson manager of tennis and Miss
Lila Boynton manager Of basketball.
c. @. Rogers. assistant In physiology has
taken up his duties instructor in physiology
at the University Of Kansas.s.to which he was
recently called. -
Miss Eduardo Howard. 'O4. has returned to
the footlights after a brief absence. and is
now one Of the members of the stock company
playing The Two ORPHANS at the Liberty
Theater.
The Freshmen Debating Society has organ.
chairman and J. A. Robinson temporary sec
retary constitution is being drawn up by
a committee consisting of F. J. Loeb, NJ e.
Harrison and j. A. Robinson.
From ST. Louis comes news Of the serious
illness Of Ollie Snedigar. half back on last
years varsity and the crack sprinter and
monia. He caught heavy cold during the
athletic games at the Worlds Fair and when
nearly too late discovered that his condition
was serious. Snedigar is needed for footba N
this year q good deal more than last
Thomas c. Mckay, recently elected to an
instructorship IN the mathematical department,
caused some little anxiety to his friends to-day
when he failed to appear to instruct his classes
His friend, Professor G. II. Boke, prepared to
notify the police OF McKay's disappearance,
but theolatte settled all further trouble by
returning tonight. Being fond of the wheel
Mr.. Mckay had ridden to Napa and forgotten
about mis- classes until too late Then he was
so faugued from the heat that he was COM
PEELED TO rest and return by train, which
brought him TO Berkeley this evening
Professor Elwood c. Persho, head OF the
department OF geology at the University OF
South Dakota, visited the university to-day
The senior class nominated officers to-day
In North Han and in no will there be a
contest for an office. Raglan Tuttle was NOM
mated for president ]. z. Dobbins for vice
president. Miss Florence Dodge for second vice
president, Miss Alice Phillips for secretary,
W. z. Hawley for treasurer. ana ]. L. Loeb
for sergtant-at-arms.