which she rendered. An imitation of a child sobbing is ludicrous with most elocutionists, but is thoroughly enjoyed; when Mrs. Clark acts that part, because it is so natural that one forgets that it is acting. Miss Bessie M. Mercer had a voice of such deep richness that her solos were a source of de light to all present. That all the Lady Entertainers were well worth hearing was shown by the way in which they were en cored for every number of the programme by the large audience. The Scientific Association, at its meeting of November 11, elected the following officers: President, Dr. E. W. Runkle; Vice Presidents, Dr. M. E. Wadsworth, Prof. I. L. Foster, Prof. E. D. Walker; Secretary, Prof. J. A. Hunter. The new officers of the Natural History Club are: President, A. K. Risser; Secretary-Treasurer, R. D. Barclay; Corre sponding Secretary. Jos. H. Painter; Marshall, L. C. LeFevre. Electric power, supplied from the college plant, is being substituted for the gasoline engine in the Respiration-Calori meter building. The engine was not found perfectly reliable for long runs, while the fumes from it were liable to interfere with the accuracy of the work. The use .of electrical power, together with the improvements which have been made dur ing the vacation, will greatly facilitate the investigations which are to be taken up during the winter. The campus was guarded on Hallowe'en, as is customary at " State." A notice was posted on the main bulletin board during the day informing the Freshmen that they should report in full uniform at the Armory that night. At the appointed time many Freshman were drawn up in line by the self-appointed Sophomore officers. Many laugh able scenes followed. Sometimes the joke was on the Fresh men and then again it was on the Sophomores. It can be judged from the demand for seats at the perform ance given by Maro, the magician, in the Chapel, Saturday evening, November Bth, that interest in the Y. M. C. A. College Miscellany.
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