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THE BA TTALIGN.
Every member of the corps, whether first, second, third, or
fourth classman, should consider himself one of the assistant
editors. Were this followed out the local editor would not
have to go through barracks asking for locals and personals;
the literary editor would be able to select the best of the arti
cles handed him and let the others lie over.
A great many men have obtained good educations bv
reading good litearture alone; but never was there a benefit
derived from reading trashy literature. During our spare
moments in college some of us have gotten into the habit of
reading low, trashy literature. The evil results from such
reading can hardly be over-estimated for not only does it divert
our minds from our collegiate studies, but it also has a tend
ency to destroy our taste for appreciation of reading that which
would really be of benefit to us. When we come to think of
the grand opportunity offered to us, as students of the college,
in having free access to such a complete and select library as is
furnished, it seems to be almost criminal to reject deliberately
these chances for the improvement of our minds, and in their
stead make a practice of reading a low grade of literature.
For the past two years it has been a custom for the band
to favor the cadets and campus people in general with a few
select pieces on Friday night, known as an open air concert. I
am certain this added much towards relieving the monotony
and was not only a pleasure but was greatly enjoyed by all.
We are at a loss to know why it has been discontinued since
the first month or so of this session.