24 THE BATTALION. claimed: “By juli, boys, this thing aint worth six bits.” Thomas, L., ’00, still holds the record as a jumper, which was recently disputed by Cadet Wood, 00. Work on new mess hall is progressing at a satisfactory rate. The presence of mistletoe excites the gallant Glover, '"98, to deeds of daring. The “kodak” craze has struck college with renewed vi gor. Anyone thinking of getting married should apply to Smith, 7 98, for advice concerning that important subject. Since Xmas Jim Kerr parts his hair in the middle with mathematical precision. (There is a cause for everything.) Capt. Rhea of McKinney visited the college during the last month. The corps of cadets was cordially invited to attend the D. Y. K. ball given in Bryan during the holidays. Don’t Donaldson’s ’98 whiskers glisten in the sunlight?” Saunders, W., wants to know who will buy Anglin’s “sergeant rank.” Abbott ’98 can give you sufficient data to arrive a t an approximate conclusion for making pecric acid. The corps is to be complimented for having learned in so short a time the musical drill which is the latest in way of physical exercise. Prof. Nagle has been giving some interesting exhibitions with the X-ray. A dissecting room which has long been needed, was recently added to the veterinary hospital. (Waiter at hotel)—Change? (Newton rising and paying waiter)—“Looks like they wouldn’t rush a fellow off without his cush.”