, 1905-04-28
University Notes

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Wyoming university has at last re-
ceived a donation, a moderate n to
be sure, but one, nevertheless, that is
worth something. A few days ago
President Tisdel received a letter from
William J.. Bryan at Lincoln in which
he stated that as administrator Of the
cred to give to twenty-five colleges the
sum Of $500 and asking If Wyoming
desired to be one of them. The in
come on this money is to be given an
nually to the student writing the best
essays on 1.-THE Principles of Free Gov
eminent" The value of the prize each
year will thus range from SIG to $40.
The money has not yet. been accepted
by the executive committee of the
board of trustees nor has it yet passed
upon the matter. Until it does, nothing
further will be done definitely. There
is little doubt, however, that the gift
will be accepted. The university is to
be congratulated on being one of the
fortunate twenty-five colleges.
The Thirteenth Annual Cadet bal
occurs tonight. No trouble has be IN
spared in arranging for it. All yester-
day and today students have been
working getting things into shape.
Most of the officers were excused from
r~ecitations today and a profitable day
was put in decorating. The Episco-
pal ladies, who will serve the supper,
brought up the chairs and tables yes
terday so that there was no hurry to-
day. Everything points to the success
of the ball.
Three or four members of lines
band we're interested visitors at the
university yesterday.
A number of Cheyenne couples came
over today to attend the cadet ball.
Prof. Nelson and his corps Of assis-
tants were busy last night planting the
"Arbor Day" trees. Only twenty were
The entire number were planted along
the path leading from the main build
ing over to Science hall. A number of
organizations took part in the exer-
cises.
Owen Hoge has been chosen to take
the part of Grachiano in the Mer-
chant of Venice. Mr.. Walker, who
formerly OOH this part, has withdrawn
from the cast.
A prize of five dollars has been Of
fered for the best contribution, story,
essay or sketch for the May number
of the Wyoming Student. The produc-
lions are to range from so to $500
words. The writer's r name is to be
handed in to the editor in a sealed en-
velope and a fictitious name signed to
the contribution. All students are
urged to try for the prize.
A challenge has been received from
the University of Colorado for a track
meet. Nothing has as yet been done
with regard to the matter.
President Tisdel will leave Laramie
Saturday for a tour of several towns
in the state. He will visit Newcastle,
Buffalo and Sheridan, in each Of which
places he will deliver a lecture to the
students of the high school. He will
return to Laramie May 8 and, after
staying here a short time, will again
depart for other cities in the state.
President Tisdel is looking for a stu
dent who desires to assist in ~janitor
work for the rest Of the term.
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Prof. Stockwell will leave for Chey-
enne shortly for the purpose of helping
to organize a new state board Of exam
liners. The present board consists of
Prof. Stockwell. Miss Alice Simpson,
county superintendent of Cheyenne
schools, and Prof. Mathney of the Cas-
per schools. At the same time, the
executive committee OF the State
Teachers association will meet to
make arrangements for the next an
nual program of that association.
The lawn in front of the main build
ing of the university is being plowed
up in order to put in fresh soil and
seed.
Next week the drill hours will be
changed to $50 as has been announced
in these columns. This change is
made in order to take the long distance
target practice early in the morning
before the wind rises. A number of
cadets will do some Of their shooting
some time on Saturday.
The gymnasium contest for the girls
will be held In the gymnasium next