nine and there is great enthusiasm and rivalry. There is
no other way so well suited to the development of a strong,
healthy class spirit. Or class basket ball games are well
patronized and very interesting; class base ball games would
be no less so., There is plenty of material for a good team
in each of the classes, and, after a little practice, a series of
interesting contests might be arranged.
It is as yet too early to predict what will be the out
come of base ball this year. We have a good schedule, and
we have good men in practice—plenty of them. The only
game yet played was not one by which our team could be
judged. There were no critical points, there were no anxious
moments for State for at no time was the result in doubt.
While such a game does not test to its utmost the ability of
a team, yet the first game of the season showed that we
have a team of thorough ball players and one of which we
shall no doubt be proud at the close of the college year.
At the Paris exposition next summer there will be an
athletic carnival, for which very elaborate preparations are
being made. The prizes to be given are more valuable than
any given in this county; with one exception they exceed the
limit of value allowed by A. A. U., rules. There will be
contests between both professionals and amateurs.
The program for the amateur athletic competition is as
follows:
Worlds' championship, July 15th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd:
hurdle races, 110 meters, 100 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters
and 1500 meters; 2500 meter steeple , chase. The prizes for
the above are worth from $lO to $BO. The prizes for the
long jump, high jump, pole vault, and the discus throwing
will be medals valued at $5O and $16.25 respectively, for first
and second place. For putting the shot the prizes will be