* * Professor of Mathematics to new student
who has not appeared at recitation: “Good
morning, Mr. Blank ; you are a Freshman, I
think.” Freshman, promptly : “Yes sir ; are
you?” Collapse of the professor.
* * “My son,” said a tutor of doubtful morality
but severe aspect, putting his hand on the boy’s
shoulder, “I believe Satan has got hold of you ”
"I believe so, too,” replied the boy.
MY SWKBTHKAIIT.
Oh, llpssotompMiift, red mid sweet,
Trim little teet ;
Oh, eyes so full of love’s clear light,
Muir golden bright
Oh, hands so dainty, white and warm,
Fair woman form
When will you till life's radiant throne,
My queen alone 1
EXCHANGE.
The Historical Journal, somewhat unique in
its character and mission, continues to visit us,
and we deem ourselves favored in this.
The Monthly, of Pennsylvania College, is at
hand, and is appreciated by us. Monthly, we al
ways regard your coming with interest.
The Cornellian, of Cornell College, lowa, is
before us with an excellent literary department.
We hope this journal will come regularly.
The Southern Collegian, possessing the very
highest magazine qualities, is among our ex
changes. We especially desire that we continue
to receive it.
—We beg to inform The University Mirror
that this is “The Pennsylvania State College,”
and not “ The State College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts.”
The College Student has expressed its good
will toward us by putting in an appearance, and
we are pleased to enjoy an exchange with so spir
ited and representative a journal.
The Cadet, of Maine, comes to us with pleas
ing variety. We feel better acquainted with The
Cadet since the name of N. E. Wilson, formerly
one of our number, appears on -the staff.
The Swarlhmore Phmnix is before us, a most
attractive journal, We congratulate it upon its
change of dress, and we consider the June number
of the Phcenix very handsome in appearance and
worthy of emulation in its ljjerary and local de
partments, .
THE FREE LANCE.
The Haverfordian ranks among the college
journals that succeed in maintaining a standard of
superior work in most of its departments. We
desire to congratulate the local editors of the past.
—We are pleased to number among our ex
changes The University Cynic. The Cynic is a
substantial journal throughout, and we think its
literary department merits praise. Its locals are
not gotten' up in the style which makes this col
umn interesting,'
—The Pennsylvanian is before us and contin
ues to give new proof the excellency which it
maintains in a rare combination of an efficient
local department and interesting college news in
general, though being content with moderate
magazine attainments.
The University Reporter, published by the
University of Georgia, came to us in July, but
too late for acknowledgement before the present
issue. We take great pleasure in welcoming the
Reporter as representing a sister college of the
sunny South. It lacks a column of college news.
—The Pennsylvania Western, of the Western
University of Pennsylvania, is heartily welcomed,-
and we are glad to have the opportunity of read
ing its pages; but we think that the addition of
an exchange and news department would add to
its attraction in ils circulation among sister col
leges. 4
—We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt
of the following donations to the general publish-
ing fund
Genius is not a meteor, a beautiful flower,
simple ornamentation, an accidental excressence
of mortal existence, but an outgrowth, the legiti
mate product of toil, persistent effort, unflagging
industry, such as the average mind can attain
when the necessary conditions are adopted.—
— Dr. Hanaford.
Fish Leather in Germany. —The skin of the
catfish • is now tanned into leather in Germany.
The new leather is tough, supple and .of good
appearance. It is made into purses and shoe
laces. Tanned salmon skins arc used a? robes by
the women of Castries Bay.
Hon. John H. Orvis, of Bellefonte, #5.00
Henry Metzger, Esq,, of Pittsburg, 5.00