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fore the eventful contest great interest was manifested by
all students and classes, but it seemed that the elements
of nature were combined against our success. The even
ing before the contest dark lowering clouds obscured the
sun from view and that night a cold drizzling rain began
to fall which continued all the next day to the discomfort
of both spectators and participants. Notwithstanding the
inclemency af the weather and severe cold the contestants,
animated by class spirit, the desire for supremacy and the
smiles of pretty girls, arrayed themselves for the coming
conflict. '
Particular good work was done by Simpson O. in the
100 yards dash, showing plenty of speed, but a lack of
training. Hurst G. in the running hop, step and jump
was a dark horse, as his record surprised everyone. Ken
dall, a sophomore, did splendid in the standing high kick.
Our “Sammy” Barns did wonderful at the hitch and kick,
and was loudly cheered by the wearers of the purple and
green. J. Bedford Sterns, the crippled athlete, promises
to do fine work with the Discus. Beall and McGinnis,
both deserve much credit for their endurance. They en-r
tered nearly all the runs and seemed to be comparatively
fresh at the end. The most exciting event of the day was
the relay race, which was enjoyed by everyone. A great
deal of friendly rivalry between classes was shown during
the contest; all expected and tried to win, but in this the
junior class, the wearers of purple and old gold were suc
cessful and they left the field the acknowledged
champion class in college. T. D. Beall, that promising
yohng athlete of El Paso, Texas, won the college cham-