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l der that thelr work might be accom- l plished without the distraction of commencement exercises. The inti- nation that some handsome bequests to the college are forthcoming in the neaf future was made by Dr. Mllar, who stated, however, that of several large things in view none were yet ready for public announcement Among improvements contemplated for the immediate future, he mention ed heating plant and a plumbing system, in order that city water might be used, with the possibility of a gym nasium. The salaries of all of the pro- fessors, he stated, had been substan- tially increased, and three additions to the faculty had been made, Prof. M. J. McHenry, assistant in the de- partment of science, and Prof. J. l. McClurkin and Prof. w. w. Parker, assistants in the academy. The elec- tion of Prof. w. B. Hubbell as busl- ness manager and treasurer of the college was also announced. | The feature most interesting to students of the institution, the award ing of the prizes, closed the morning exercises. The prizes were awarded as follows:
 Wm. A. Owens scholarship prize, to J. K. Barton, whose average grade for the year was 94 5-S. T. H. Ware mathematics prize, fol best work in freshman and sophomore mathematics, to w. E. Laseter, whose grade for the two years was 92 1-2.
 The Western Methodist oration prize, to J. J. Harrison.
 Intersociety debaters' prize, decis- ion won by Franklin society and med al for best individual debater, award ed toE. T. Wayland of the Franklin society.
 Mirror literary prize, an unabridg- ed dictionary, to w. P. Davidson.
 Elisha Dyer Freshman English prize, a set of Shakespeare, to Miss Maude Atkins Mirror prize for best poem, $2.5G in cash, to Roy Farr. Mirror prize for best short story, tie between G. A. Mcqueen and Roy Farr, and prize divided.
 Hugh w. Robertson prize, for best all-round athlete, to J. H. Charles. MT. Charles had the distinction ot winning four HIS" making the first team in basketball, football, baseball and track and proving a star on each team.
 Academy scholarship prize, to J. F. Rogers.
 Academy declamation prize, to II. J. McClurkin.
 Academy essay prize, to H. 4. Stroup.
 With the singing of the doxology, the session was formally ended. The Western Methodist oration contest, held in the college auditorium last night, was attended by one of the largest audiences of the entire son. mencement. Seven young orators contested for the prize, the program being as follows:
 Piano Solo-Miss Marion James.
 The Building Eternal-W. P. Dav- idson.
 The Power of Personality-H. T. T. Garvey.
 Our Destiny-J. J. Harrison.
 Violin Solo-Miss Sallie Harton.
 A Greater Arkansas-R L. Jack son.
 The Price of Liberty-G. A. Me Queen.
 The College Mans Opportunity-J. w. Reynolds.
 Life Struggles-J. Q. Schisler.
 Following the contest the annual banquet of the Alumni Association was held in the Latin room. The ban quet was preceded by the election of officers, which resulted as follows: J. L. Bond, president; Miss Myrtle Charles, vice president; Miss Marion James, secretary; G. L. Banner, treasurer A. c. Curtis of Lonoke was nominated to succeed himself as the alumni member of the board of trustees.
 The attendance at the banquet was smaller than usual, but the occasion is reported to have been very en- | joyable one. M. E. Dunaway of Lit tie Rock presided as toastmaster and toasts were responded to by Rev. T. H. Ware, Dr. A. c. Millar, Prof. l Hugh w. Robertson and Rev. M. N. Waldrip.
 | A DISTINGUISHED MUSICIAN.