On Friday evening 1 , September 14, the College Y. M. C.
A. gave a reception in the Armory to the new students. In
teresting addresses were made by Hon. James A. Beaver and
Prof. Benjamin Gill. Refreshments were served, and a so
cial good time was enjoyed.
FRESHMAN—SOPHOMORE RUSH.
On the evening of September 14th, the Freshmen held
their first class meeting, and immediately after, sallied forth
from the Maiu Building to make themselves heard upon the
campus. The Sophomores were waiting for them, and in
accordance with the old custom, “rushed” them with vigor
and determination. The Freshmen, however, were numer
ous, and although they could not withstand the trained
rushes of the Sophomores, yet they hung to the battle with
bull-dog tenacity, rallying their separated forces again and
again. The Sophomores, after making several successful
rushes, retired to the Main Building in good order, followed
by the Freshmen, who skirmished on the way. Though the
Freshmen met with some success in these minor encounters,
they were outclassed in the rush proper.
Friday evening, October 4th, the Mining Engineers
met in the Engineering Building. Upon the recommenda
tion of Prof. Ihlseng, the Society of Mining Engineers was
re-organi aed. Pollock, ’Ol, was chosen President, and Mc-
Kelvey, 'O2, Secretary. The society is to meet every two
weeks.
At a recent meeting of the Scientific Association, Prof.
Leete read a paper entitled, “Concerning Satellites,” and
Prof. Reber, one on “The Manufacture of Liquid Air.”
Dr. G. G. Pond, who has been away for some time recu
perating his health, has returned to the College, but will
THE MONTH.