The capacity of the Electric light department has been increased from 350 to iOOO lights, by the addition of two new improved Edison dyna mos. This has been needed for some time as the old dynamo had not sufficient strength to give with great safety all the light required. Also two new pumps, one of Worthington and the other of Downing make, have added greater facilities for obtaining our supply of water. These pumps together with the new supply of hose makes us safer against fire. Tomascus (on his way back after Christmas— entering car) ''Ah 1 er Miss may I sit here?" She—" Certainly sir." T.—(Sitting down beside her; after some pre liminary remarks on the weather). "Going my way I see—toward Bellefonte." She.—" Yes." T.—" Hope I see you there., Where will you stop ?'' She.—"At the Bush House." T. —"ls that so ?" She.—" Yes, as waitress." T.—"Oh I—" Excuse me till I get a drink." (Takes the next car.) About .To p. m., Christmas day, the alarm was given that the boiler house was on fire. Upon examination, it was found that the coal in the coal-room had caught fire from a steam pipe that ran along under it. The fire had likely been smouldering for some time. The situation seem ed especially bad as the water supply had almost given out, and there were not many persons in the village. With considerable work the blaze was extinguished, but it was several days later when the coal had been removed from that part of the building, that danger was past The Senator Irby duel, which has been discus s2d so freely lately, brings to memory the duel that was fought at P. S. C., on the morning of the 28th of November, '67. The two principals we shall call Bradley and Smith. The first, Brad ley, became deeply incensed against Smith on ac- THE FREE LANCE. count of some hazing, which he believed Smith was to blame for. So Bradley, being worked up to it by the boys, finally challanged Smith to a duel to be fought at daybreak Nov. 28,over at the Branch. The challenge was accepted, seconds selected, and everything made ready for the mo mentous occasion. Long before sunrise the participants were up and preparing themselves for the affair of honor. The morning was extremely foggy; so the boys who were in the plot were enabled to substitute a scare crow in the place of Smith, who was to help to enjoy the fun. Everything being ready, the agreed upon signal was given. Bradley did not show any signs of nervousness, but firmly drew his pistol and fired. Some of the boys ran to care for the wounded Smith, while others went to Bradley and told him that he had mortally wounded Smith, and advised him to leave the country. So Bradley, nothing loath, immediate ly returned to the college without going to see his opponent. He was all prepared to leave' the college, having his goods packed, and his trunk down stairs, when he suddenly encountered Smith in the condor. Thus ended the first and last duel at P. S. C. The following presents are those which we have learned as having been received by our students and it seems, from all appearances, that Santy knew exactly what was most suitable for them : "Ghost" Lloyd, Poker chips. "Chuck" Bartley, Tidleddy Winks. "Pansy" Dickinson, a Bottle of Hair Dye and the Mitten. Barndollar, A Package of Infant Food. "Miss" Herr, A Ring from "Gussy.,, "Liz" Mitchell, a Box of Love Drops from "Daisy." "Gobble" Stevenson, A Little Red Wagon. "Dagon" Chambers, A Brown Mouse. "Christmas" McDonnell, Dancing Pumps, "Pop" Caughey, The Bounce. "Oney" . Mattern, A Squeezer. "Snitz" Dale, $2.50 from his father to pay for his last pair of trousers at Schaffer & Sons.
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