three successive weekly meetings of last term was
well attended. Many fine and brilliant nominat•
ing speeches were made placing before the con
vention the strongest men in the field. In the 7th
and Bth and 9th ballots the fight lay between
Joseph Hawley and John Sherman, The 9th
ballot proved the Sherman men the victors, with
the small majority of 3. The 9th ballot was as
follow; Joseph R. Hawley 22, John Sherman
25. His election was then made unanimous, af
ter which Chauncy M. Depew of New York was
nominated for the vice presidency. The con
vention adjourned Slue die.
—Prof. S. T. Ford, elocutionist of New York,
will give a choice selection of recitals, readings,
and impersonations in the college chapel April
20. Prof. Ford will come under the auspices of
THE FREE LANCE. His wide reputation should
insure the presence of every one who enjoyssome
thing rare in this line . We clip the following
from the many testimonials to his superior abil
ity : "Gifted with a fine presence, graceful man
ner, and a splendid voice."—New York Times.
"He moved his audience from laughter to tears
at will.—Philadelphia Press. "He has only to
be heard to be appreciated.—New Wilmington,
Del., Morning News. "His enunciation of dif
ferent dialects and phrases of the many walks in
life were inimitable."—Washington Rapablican.
LETTER BOX.
Perhaps an apology is owed to our sister col
leges for the late publication of the following com
munications ; if so, our excuse is thit the present
issue has been unavoidably detained.
MUHLENBURG COLLEGE, ALLENToWN, PA.
March 28, 1888
Editor FREE LANCE ;
Muhlenburg rings with the general activity
of college life. The 2nd inst. is held memorable•
by the elegant reception tendered the boys by
Pres. Seip. Recitation and music, in addition to
an almost indescribable repast hurried the even
ing hours.
The new gymnasium, which, in our case, is
perhaps a forced expression, is progressing very
nicely.
The large store room in the basement of the
building will be sufficient for our need. Our in
THE FREE LANCE.
tention is not to turn out sluggers in a mascular
line but, rather, if possible, in an intellectual
way. The 'commit tee on apparatus made some
purchases. The curator will have the keys on
hand by the time we return from Easter vacation.
The Sophomores resumed their study of
Botany with renewed zeal. Our botanists never
have much trouble to make up a reasonable her
barium. On South mouutain, a place perhaps a
mile and a half down the Lehigh river, from fifty
to sixty orders can be found.
The Sen iors begin to look around with rather
a quiet countenance. Not because they are rap
idly approaching theend of theircourse, of which
fact they were strongly reminded when they hand
ed in their final speeches, but because the real
duties of life are so close upon them. They have
one more pleasant' event in view before their final
examinations, viz., a series of Geological trips.
The optional study of French, which died
out, or perhaps simply hibernated, a little over
two years ago, was again resumed. by the Fresh
man, Sophomore and a part of the Junior class.
The Glee club has shown some activity at
various times in the past and will assist in the
chorus of the Gilmore Band Concert on the 22nd
inst. With the warm weather we hope to hear
more from them.
• Muhlenburg in, general, is on a very fair
way. Her financial secretary is meeting with
success wherever he goes. Last week the endow
ment of the Greek professorship was raised $
000 and an agreement made to add 20 per cent, to
the whole amount the agent collects toward the
general fund.
It is hardly worth while to say much about
the sociability of our studentst • Any institution
would be dead unless some of her sons were Mov
ing in commendable society. We all have op
portunity of enjoying good, elevating society,
Yours truly,
EDITORS MUHLENI3URG MONTHLY.
To the "FREE LANCE :"
Spurred on by dread of the financial ruin
which would inevitably follow the payment of the
CARLISLE, PA., March 20, .1888.