ing condition. Several new members have been added to the
roll. The reading room of the club is supplied with the best
magazines, newspapers and college exchanges.
The reception given by the Y. M. C. A. to the new students on
the first Friday of the term was a very pleasing feature of
the opening days. It was very largely attended, the hall being
crowded to its utmost capacity.
Professor T. C. Hopkins will be engaged this fall, as long as
the weather permits, upon a field examination of the brownstones
of the State, with a view to a report on the same for the School
of Mines.
Dr. Wagner, resident physician at Batopilas, Mexico, on a
visit here, has presented the Mining Department of the College
with a beautiful collection of native silver and gold specimens of
rare value. This handsome testimonial of his appreciation of the
college comes to us through the representations of his friend, Mr.
T. Glover. A glass case will be procured for the proper exhibit
of the products of " Boss " Shepherd's mines.
This coming week will witness the removal of the hoisting rigging
and derrick employed for the construction of the geologic polylith,
whose peaked capstone will come from near Easton. Many speci
mens intended for the column have had no place therein because
of some delay in shipment or in transit, and much of this material
will be of service to our sister institution, who is announced as
projecting a similar structure.
The main building has been greatly beautified during the
summer by a handsome slate roof and a new tower and dome.
Part of the roof around the base of the tower is flat and is sur
rounded by an iron railing, affording a fine observation platform.
Higher up, on the tower itself, is another platform from which
an excellent view of the entire valley and the neighboring
mountains can be secured. The dome is covered with a copper
roof, which adds much to its appearance. The flag-pole, which
surmounts the dome, extends fully one hundred feet higher than
its predecessor.
The mandolin club has organized for the coming year and is
holding regular rehearsals. Much interest is manifested, and the
prospects for a good club are very bright.
A very pleasant reception was given at the 0 K 2' house, Friday
evening, September xBth.
The Free Lance.
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