The Dartmouth Christian Association recently made a successful week's campaign for three hundred dollars to pay the current running expenses, of the association.
The committee which is receiving nominations for permanent and Class Day officers in the senior class consists of R. B. Jones, B. Cooper, and A. B. Doggett.
On February 11, Mr. Sumner B. Pearman of Boston lectured before the Tuck School on "The Stock Exchange."
The annual receptions given by the College Club to the students and faculty are now taking place. The dates, are as follows: February 18, Seniors and men of the associated schools; February 28, Juniors; March 7, Sophomores-; March 14, Freshmen.
The three senior societies, Sphinx, Casque and Gauntlet, and Dragon, met at an informal dinner in the alumni room of College Hall on February 7. C. J. Fay acted as master of ceremonies. Among those who spoke were: M. C. Blake, C. W. Tobin, J. S. Field, D. F. Palmer, E. R. Palmer, and J. R. Everett.
The following men completed their requirements for degrees with the close of the first semester: L. C. Chase, A. F. Doe, J. H. Dowdall, J. G. Driscoll, C. J. Fay, J. H. Finn, H. E. Foreman, J. R. Hatch, R. H. Marston, H. G. Mo dy, W. L. Peck, H. O. Sandberg, M. A. Smith, M. C. Teall, E. W. Unangst, B. A Williams.
The second senior smoker was held on the evening of February 10. Professor Wicker gave a short talk and a musical program was given by a double quartet of the glee club, by L. S. Wiggin on the piano, and several banjo selections by C. M. Goodrich.
According to the usual custom, the College observed Washington's Birthday with exercises. The speakers were : Professor Reeves on "Washington's Education," Professor Robinson on "Washington's Critics," and Professor Dixon on "Economic Contrasts." President Nichols presided,, and the exercises were open to the public.
On February 13 David Yui, a Chinese student at 'Harvard, gave an address at A Dartmouth under the auspices of the Christian Association.
Phi Kappa Psi has secured, as a chapter house, the residence of the late Dr. William T. Smith, Dean of the Medical School.
The Cercle Francaise, after a year of inactivity, has been again organized. It will meet twice a month during the remainder of the year.
Sigma Chi won. the recent fraternity relay race in the fast time of 2 min. 62-5 seconds.