—The Central Pennsylvania Collegian comes
to us for the first time, and though modest in ap•
pearance is to be encouroged for some points of
excellence,
—So many points of excellence attest to the
high merit of our unmentioned exchanges, that
we simply say we are glad to be in such good
company.
—The Diekinsonian, a paper we desired to
see come amongst us, has nude its appearance.
We only say it measures up to our expectations,
and we bid it welcome.
-IVe have the pleasure to welcome the Ur
sinus College Bulletin into our presence for the
first time. It comes full of good wishes for the
New Year to all, and sparkling with Christmas
joy.
—The representation of the pony held in
the hand of the student, which occupies nearly
half a column in The Cadet, is suggestive, but it
is so far from being savory college fun that it is
the most lamentable evil of some colleges, The
apparent sentiment among stable students may
do more than they realize to encourage or at
least to make the "riding" students feel at home
in their midst, by characterizing the matter as a
passing joke. This we know from experience.
—Me Pim/ am is the next paper we have in
hand. The Pharetra comes from Wilson Col
lege, and being edited by the ladies it should
h tve been noticed first but it lady-like kept itself
modestly out of sight for the moment. This
paper also is just newly arrived among us and
we especially welcome it Its columns do not
fail ti reassure us of the superior taste of the
ladies;, ty; well as remind us again that there•is no
honorable Lid which they fail to successfully ex
plore. .
—From 'an article on "Choosing a Profes
sion," found in one of our exchanges,we clip the
following t. One of the very first things to con
skier \shell we are choosing a calling or profes
sion in life is whether we have a fondness for such
work as may be required.
2. We must consider our mental endowment
for the required work.
3. We are to consider'our energy.
4. Oar perseverance must be taken into ac
count.
Then the following rather forcible language is
used "One has not the right to neglect the
means God has given him by which he may
judge of his fitness to fill any position, and seek
to find out by experiment what may he easily
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found out by a little reasoning. Will we n
held accountable for such portions of our liv
may be wasted in such experiment.
. 1 " 1 ' Why is it that a man always boots 11
and shoes his hen ?
L/INCA'L ETS.
Let me sing you it song
Of the musty "chestnuts,"
That throng') ull the day long
Issues forth from smart Wits
In all columns of fan
It's an Iron-Jawed uSoph,"
Dread of all 'neath the sun,
trick on t Pr on
It's a kiss, or a squeeze,
Or some other good thing,—
Not whatever you pleas . o,
It must have the right ring.
So, my friend, think of this
When you rend these "chestnuts,"
And don't think It amiss
To flen old battered shots.
Try to smile, sober sage,
If you can't, don't object
To the Joke, for it's ago
Should demand great respect
"Post nye the autumn leaf," said he,
" nsl my mans am the book, you know,
So I'll put tins leaf In the book. you, see,
Anil tenderly mess It, so"
This maid looked tip with It glititoo ileum
ed hllslws•her tail cheeks Wore,
t s she softly whispered, " leaf em
Neelis pressing a little more."
LAUOUTIM AS A ININDIOINE.
'To cure the mind's wrong bias spleen,
Some reentmnetal the howl lug green ;
Some, hilly walks ; all, exercise ;
Fling but It steno the giant dies.
Laugh and be well. Monkeys have been
Extreme goo I doctors for the smeen.
And kittens, If the humor lilt,
ave harleuultnal away the fit,"
I had ventured It Ic Iss
Just an Instant Of bliss '
Made bold Arom the Bash of her eyes;
'Twits rashness, 'Us true, '
And it's peril I knew,
But IL man never knows till he tries.
Then 1 plead—lest It might
el' displeasure excite
' its It really IL wrong thing to (10 °'r
-lid she frowned as she said,
tt I tit it toss of her head,
'Yes Pm sure Is ws,wrong—save for
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