Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11

nustinks NVhSke.
Among the visitors at Hastings college
the past week were DR.. stewart Of Mitchell
Neb, Mr. Aegerter Of Randolph, Neb, who
is a new member Of the board of trustees
and the Rev. MIR. Knauer, d; D.
Mr.. Aegerter was much pleased to take a
look through the college plant and TO see
the growth and development OF the city
Of Hastings
Prof James Anderson OF the Department
Of Philosophy and Education. occupied the
pulpit at Holdrege on Sunday.
Several girls basket ball teams have been
organized In connection with the gym work
for our women. MIR Beck, physical tirec-
tor, has charge OF these classes. Four
teams have already been chosen, represent
ing the different classes, and they will have
inter-class games during the winter months
Most of the inter collegiate games will be
played by the girls teams, The girls have
likewise been permitted this year to enter
the debating contests. number have al
ready signifed their desire TO compete for
a place, and inter-c class debates between
them will soon be In progress. The young
men will choose their team as usual from
the young mems literary society
The Y. w. c, A. gave very interesting
plays last Monday In the college chapel
from which they netted considerable sum
to apply on their piano fund for their
rooms; they also gave a bazaar at the
Presbyterian church last Friday afternoon
for the like purpose of raising funds TO be
dpplleu 10 lHe sdTlt emu
The new dormitory will be opened to the
public next Monday afternoon. It Is now
in complete operation, the domestic science
equipment having been furnished, and the
girls are getting their own meals and taking
care OF the new home under the direction
of the professor OF domestic science. The
equipment of this building is OF the most
complete character. One girl manages once
each week; two do the cooking, and another
girl looks after the housekeeping. This Is
in ahh tn thR
domestic science and household arts. A
definite amount Of money Is given to meet
the expense, within which the plans must
be made.
Gospel team bands are organized for their
winter church work following their strenu-
Gus campaign In the interests of the dry
amendment during the autumn The first
team to go out consists of hve men, and Is
to occupy a pulpit of one of our country
churches about fifteen miles south of Hast
ings.
Doane College.
President W. c. Allen started Tuesday for
the east. He plans to make stops along the
way. Chicago. Oberlin, where he breaches
Sunday, until he reaches Portland, Me-, TO
spend the Christmas holidays with his
family.
Three new pianos were bought for the
conservatory practice rooms this week.
Campus visitors during the last week
were: T. D. Rife, II, who is on his way to
New York, where he expects to enter Co
lumba university; T. F. Tyler, 16, of Wood
River; A. H. Platt 10, Of Franklin; Miss
Elsie Medlar. '12a of Daykin; Miss Gladys
Cochrane, '16, Of Carleton; Miss Florence
Potter, H. Of Ulysses; Fl. H. Johnston, 'l6,
of Liberty; @. A. Rooster '16. Of franklin;
A. L. HILL, H. Of Beaver Crossing; r. Il.
Dutch, 16, of Brule; Miss Hattie Thompson,
rs, of Franklin r. L. Balloon and +. Figt
| of Omaha.
E. D. Campbell Of Omaha visited his son,
Horace, this week.
The girls glee club sang in chapel
Wednesday morning. 1t is preparing Japa =
nese opera for production in the spring.
Miss Dorothea Kruger Of the German de-
partment received the news OF the death
| of her mother this week at the family home
near Berlin, Germany.
series Of inter-class basket ball games
Is being played In the gymnasium. Thurs
day the freshmen played the sophomores,
winning by the score Of II to 0. Friday the
juniors won over the seniors by score of
10 to II.
On Friday night In the auditorium Of the
conservatory a public recital Of the school
Of music was given.
Peru Normal.
Prof. Brownell of the University of Me-
braska addressed the members of the Peru
Science club at their second meeting last
week OH the topic, 1enefdi ociehce III ANe-
braska Schools"
Miss Mamie R. MUTT Of the art depart
ment delivered an address at Riverton, Ia
Friday evening in connection with the art
exhibit held there by A. A. Wolfe of the
class of 1916.
The schedule for the annual Glee club
trip is as follows: Berlin, December II !;
Dundee, December IL; Wilber December 10;
Beatrice, December IA, and Pawnee City
December Is. The home concert will be
given December 20.
Dr. G. W. A. Luckey, dean Of the gradu-
ate school of Nebraska university, delivered
an address at meeting Of the faculty and
members Of the Peru Mothers club last Fri
day evening His topic was Child Study
In the Making Of Teacher"
The young ladies Of Mount Vernon hall
held a delightful party Saturday evening.
The business men Of Peru and members
of the faculty gave an oyster supper at
the Knights of Pythias hall in honor of
Peru's victorious foot ball team. The team
has played more games, piled up a higher
score and held its opponents 10 lower score
than any Peru team has ever done.
An appreciative audience enjoyed the
reading of two scenes from THE Tanning
| of the Shrew." by Miss Dunn of the express
sion department last Wednesday at the
chapel hour.