, 1905-02-22
J University Notes


Tuesday on 1.-The Library" She spoke
of the special training required to do
good library work and said that it is
as much a science as anything else.
She explained the Dewey decimal sys
TEN Of cataloging and illustrated by
examples. The uses of reference
books, the benefits of open and closed
shelves, the are of books and many
other subjects were discussed. The
ening to one so well qualified to speak
a. DR.. Hebard.
The Wyoming Student for February
will be issued in a few days.
Saturday morning a communication
was received from Denver university
stating that, in the inter collegiate de
bate, they will take the affirmative
side, or, in other words, defend the
open shop. This will give the Wyo.
ming boys the closed shop to defend
The letter also stated that Denver
wished to hold the debate about May
In the evening at the regular debating
club meeting the letter was read and
discussed. 1t was decided, if possible
to arrange for the debate sooner than
May. John Hill was elected to take
entire charge of financial relations witt
Denver and to raise the money neces
sary to pay the university's share OF
expenses. This money will probably
be raised by subscription. After the
business meeting. the regular program
was carried out. The question, Re
solved. That prohibition is the only ra
tional solution for the liquor problem
was laid on the table.
DR.. H. l.. Stevens. member Of the
board of trustees, addressed the boys
of the university yesterday afternoon
in the auditorium of science hall. His
subject was, What To Do Till the
Doctor Comes" He showed how tc
fix temporary splints for broken bones
how to stop bleeding arteries, how tc
induce respiration and what to give
for various poisonous gases. His lee
ture vas very interesting and was list
ened to by almost every male student
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The college girls held a meeting
yesterday afternoon in the young la
dies study parlor for the purpose Of
making arrangements for a college tea
Owing to the small number present
the meeting adjourned until later ir
the week. 1t can be stated definitely
however. that a college tea will be Civ
en- in the near future.
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The Sigma Beta Phi Fraternity hello
an informal meeting this evening. Joe
Taylor was initiated into the secrets
of the society. After this interesting
diversion and in remembrance Of the
Illustrators Washington, the members
proceeded to tell stories in which the
cherry tree" played little party.
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The boys who took the examination:
for West Point are a%nxiously awaiting
the report Of the appointment from
Washington.
Monday afternoon, owing to the
warm weather, the gymnasium was
emptied and various sports were prac
Iticed out doors.
A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the board of trustees was helt
Tuesday afternoon.
A very enjoyable CD sleighing party
was given by a number of university
students last Friday evening. The fact
that a number of unique features mark
ed the ride only served to add to the
excitement of the occasion.
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Today being a holiday, no recitations
were held in any department of the
university.
Seats in the auditorium, which had
become %loosened, were fixed by the
janitor on Monday.
Company drill out of doors has been
the order of the day this week.
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The mattresses in the gymnasium
were filled today by a number Of boys
Screens for basket ball we're made and
the wrist machine was put up.
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The play, LAS You Like It," given
last Saturday night by the Belle Let
tiers Literary society, was much enjoy.
ed by all fortunate enough to be pres
ent. Judging from the noise about the
building, others besides those in the
auditorium were having a pleasant
time.
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The Delta Sigma Sorority is making
plans to give a literary program some
time in the near future.
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At the debating club meeting next
Saturday evening, the question Of the