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THE BATTALION.
“Society of the Nineteenth Century.”
The piece was well written and being
rendered in Mr. Louis’ brilliant style
could not be otherwise than highly ap
preciated.
The declairner being unavoidably ab
sent, Mr. Gross, at the request of some
one in the audience, kindly volunteered
a declamation. It is useless for me to
attempt to depict to you the manner
in which Mr. Gross rendered his piece,
but suffice it to say, that the piece was
delivered in a way that far surpassed all
Mr. Gross’ former attempts.
The debate was next taken up, and
ably as well as thoroughly discussed by
each side. Mr. Pittuck, the representa
tive of the affirmalive side delivered his
speech in his usual logical and brilliant
style, after which Mr. Furguson, the
representative of the negative side, by
his thorough knowledge of the subject
and his eloquent flow of language suc
ceeded in making two of the tribunals
decide in his favor.
Among the visitors was noticed the
smiling faces of two young ladies, Misses
Ross and Sbisa, their presence, no doubt,
doing much towards making the rendi
tion of the program so good.
Prof. Price also honored the society
with Ins presence.
The excellent program, visitors, and
music furnished by the College Orches
tra, combined to prodnce one of the best
meetings of the 3'ear.
I can not but offer my heart-felt
thanks to the College Orchestra for their
unsurpassed music. One piece in par
ticular aroused the enthusiasm of all
the cadets. It was a m.edly arranged by
on® of the members of the orchestra snd
contained all the calls from reveille to
taps. One present describing the effect
of the piece upon him, said: “When the
band struck up the lively notes of the
reveille he was pleased, but when guard-
mounting, sick call, study call, release,
retreat, call to quarters, tattoo, he was
perfectly delighted, but when the soft
and beautiful notes of taps poured forth
from the instruments, his enthusiasm
knew no bounds. M.
Csdliopean Society.
Calliopean Society Hall, Dec. 2.
The society was called to order, vice-
president Bittle, A., being in the chair.
Roll call showed a very good attend
ance present. The minutes of the last
meeting were read and adopted.
Ross, F., having been appointed vice-
president pro tem, proceeded to install
the new officers who were: Bittle, A.,
president; ! Polk, vice-president; Todd,
recording secretary; Fitzgerald, A.,
critic; Smith, A., treasurer; Roddy, cor
responding secretary; Merriwether, cen
sor; Carson, librarian; Speer, assistant
librarian; Lowery, sergeant-at-arms.
Mr. Bittle then delivered his inaugu
ral address which showed the talent and
ability of the new president and caused
every member to resolve to be a better
member in the future.
The programme was then taken up
which was as follows:
Reader, Kyle, IL; Declairner, Carson;
Orator, Ross, F.; Essayist, Barker.
Subject for debate: “Resolved that
music has more effect upon the senses
than poetry.” Affirmative: Belden,
Sewell, Ross, J. Negative: Jordan,
Speer, Millie.
The program was very good, all the
members that were on, did credit to