and W. F. White, ’S7, have removed their headquarters from Lincoln, Neb., to Kearny, Neb. They are placing an electric plant in Kearney, which will be, when finished, the largest single plant in the country. G. J. Pyle, son of Col. Eyre Pyle, of Belle fonte, and a former student, died suddenly on the 23d of February. “Jack,” as he was best known here, was of perfect physique, pleasing in his manners, and a true gentleman. His death casts a gloom over a large circle of friends. ’SS. P. F. Nishikian.now chemist for a large manufacturing firm in Kansas City, is ready to receive an appointment as secretary to a foreign legation. His service as correspond ent for Republican journals during the recent campaign should commend him to the present administration. His acquaintance with sev eral modern languages would make him a useful member of such a body. The rumor has been widely circulated that our President, Dr. Atherton, is to be ap pointed “ State Superintendent of Public Instruction,” but among the students the re port is little credited. Though Dr. Atherton would make an efficient State Superintend ent, he is at present almost indispensable to this college, and we believe has its interests too much at heart to desert it in its present state. The “Democratic Watchman ” echoes our sentiment in its editorial, entitled, “ Let Good Enough Alone,” EXCHANGES, The February number of the Nassau Lit ciary Magazine is extremely interesting and instructive. All lovers of poetry will delight in reading “ The Kitti-wake,” by G. P. Wheeler. It is a poem constructed upon an Esquimeaux legend, and very similar in theme to one published in the January number of Harper's Magazine; however, an explanation THE FREE LANCE. from the author, substantiated by the editor, discredits any attempt at plagarism. The Nassau contains several other articles of merit, and suited to the fancies of both novel-read ing and scientific people. The department under “ Voices ” exhibits views of students on practical schemes of instruction. The Nas sau Literary Magazine is now in its forty fourth year, and offers an excellent example of the degree of attainment a college maga zine may reach through persistent efforts and close attention to duty. Salmagundi we greet you into our journ alistic circle. Your paper has an excellent appearance both inside and out, as indeed, do all journals printed by Sickler & Co. We do not usually indulge in Salmagundi at P. S. C., but when it is presented to us in such a pleas ing dish as a college journal, we accept with hearty thanks. May success attend your venture into the literary world. The Varsity of Feb. 16, contains an exten sive review on “ Lyric Bill ” Telford, Bard of Peterborough, St. Andrew’s Society, and Canada’s most famous poet. The last number of The Sybil contains much that is interesting, and at the same time instructive. “ Sketches from my diary in Germany,” we read, with great delight. The short poems placed here and there, throughout the paper, add greatly to its spicy character. The “ College Chit Chat ” is ex cellent and full of good jokes. The Muhlenberg has always a pleasing appearance, The article by Prof. Chas. C. Boyer,entitled “ Those Binding Silken Cords,” offers many practical thoughts, enriched by brilliant rhetoric and beautiful pictures. The article is a eulogy upon the life and works of Rev. I. N. S. Erb. At Wesleyan University, the night before Washington’s Birthday, a terrific explosion shook the entire neighborhood. It is thought COLLEGE ORI3IT.
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