Several years ago a Golf Club composed of students and teachers was organized to promote the interests of the game at this institution. At first, very small dues were re quired, and it was hoped in this way to increase the mem bership and thus create a desire for this form of athletic sport. A links on the campus was then laid and put in as good condition as possible with the means available. Each hole was marked with a red flag marker, which, whether due to a mania for trophies or done maliciously, it has been im possible to keep on account of the thievery that has been going on. This fall the course has been changed to the regulation nine holes and a great amount of work done to place them in good condition. New hole rims and a complete set of markers have been purchased with the idea that with better opportunities to play, a sentiment will be created among the student-body to join the club and thus be better able to pro tect its members. It is not our province to say to what category such petty crimes of thievery belongs, but the very fact that such a practice exists, justifies a severe rebuke to all who may indulge in it. Whether the amount stolen is large or small, the principle is the same. No man would go to the athletic field and take something that was necessary to fit up the ground, or in any way show his disloyalty to such organizations. Why should the Golf Club be made a special mark for committing such depredations? As it exists today, more people can enjoy its pleasures than any form of athletic sport at this place. Some members of the Faculty have great interest in the game, but it is their desire to put the organization more and more into the hands of the stu dent-body as the sentiment in favor of the game increases. We are glad to see the iaterest taken in the welfare of our Football Team and the appreciation that has been '4ft &
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