made the most pleasant of the three. What
has become of the Junior Hop ? we were
under the impression we were to have a hop
once every term. Before dancing was allowed
at the college every one was saying what
we would do if we were only allowed the pri
vilege of dancing ; now that we have received
the right to hold dances, why not take ad
vantage of it,
For a year past, on account of the bad
weather, the public road leading from the
hotel up to the railroad, has been in a horrid
condition ; especially through the town, in
several places the water has been standing
for months at a time. The inhabitants have
petitioned the township several different
times to try and remedy the condition of
affairs, but a deaf ear has been turned to all
their appeals. Many of the business men
of the town have become indignant about the
matter and will, with the help of the college,
take it upon themselves and pike at least the
worst part of the road.
The latter part of the Winter term the
Sophomore class, in connection with their
work in chemistry, took a trip to Bellefonte,
to investigate the workings of the furnaces of
that place.. We arrived just in time to see
the" cast." The rest of the morning was spent
in investigating the different departments of
the furnace and in examining the varied kinds
of ore used. We are deeply indebted to Mr.
Young, the chemist, for his kindness and the
interest he took in explaining everything.
The afternoon, up to 3 o'clok, was spent at
the glass furnace. We returned home on the
afternoon train, highly pleased and benefitted
by our trip.
The Jew says, " I know what it is to be in
love," I walked four miles once to see a girl.
All the way there I was studying which would
be the best way to greet her ; I struck a plan ;
the instant she opened the door I would rush
THE FREE LANCE.
in, throw my arms around her and there and
the'n tell her how fondly I loved her and be
seechingly implore her to reciprocate my love.
It was a capital plan, I would try it. I drew
near the house, my heart failed me, and I was
compelled to call a halt for breath ; I cursed
myself for being so chicken-hearted, mustered
up courage afresh, stepped up to the door and
rang the bell: the door opened suddenly, an
instant more and flash quick as lightning
the dog sprang out at me ; I• turned and fled
in the direction of my home, making about
forty miles an hour, but the dog gained con
tinually, I exerted every muscle and fairly
flew —the brute gained at every step. The
crisis came I lost, ah I bitterly I wept ; I
lost part of my Sunday breeches.
The next day the young lady received a
package and a note which read as follows :
Dear Miss
By this mail I advance to you the remnant of my punts,
There's just the waistband and one leg,
Which you'll accept with love I beg;
It may be, when you find the rest,
They'll make your brother John a vest
The shreads I send nre very slight,
Your Pa's clog got the rest last night,
The following schedule has been announced
by Mr. Meek, the manager of the base ball
team, for the coming season :
April 14th and 15th, Harrisburg, at Harrisburg.
April i9th, Altoona, at Altoona.
April 3oth, Altoona, at State College.
May 7th, Bucknell, " /I
May 16th, Williamsport, if
May 24th, Dickinson, " 6(
May 29th, Penna. College, at Gettysburg.
May 3oth, Dickinson, at Carlisle.
May 31st, University of Penna., at Philadelphia.
June 2d, Shortledge Academy, at Media.
June 3d ,(morning), Bucknell, at Lewisburg.
June 3d (afternoon), Williamsport, at Williamsport
June 6th, Muhlenburg, at State . College.
June 13th, University of Penna., at State College.
Dates are yet to be fixed for games with Harrisburg and
Pennsylvania College, to be played here.