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The Short Courses. only forming but destroying soils; place. As it proceeds an occasional Salt Lake. Three hundred and on the relation of soils to moisture outburst of pent-up grief is heard seventy-five feet below the Bonni­ The special short courses in and some of the common problems from the mourner. The " North ville shore-line is another distinct Dairy, Fruit, and Live Stock which arising in the handling of soils, so Wind" came in gusts that with the shore-line known as the Provo shore­ began six weeks ago have been that they may have the greatest already cold atmosphere of the line. Between these and farther finished this week. The friends of capacity in gathering and retaining armory chilled everyone to the bone. down on the mountains are numer­ the College will be interested in moisture; also, on our best methods of Quite a number put on their over­ ous small and more or less indistinct hearing of the scope and nature of ridding the soil of excess of moisture. coats when it was over without shore-lines. the work covered in these courses. The importance of soil temperature knowing why unless it was to for­ In the different strata and deposits Probably none of the various activi­ was given attention. The best tem­ tify themselves for Mac Dowell's left by the great lake, and in the ties carried on by the College is peratures for germination and plant "March Wind" which was soon to animal and vegetable remains found more productive of good results growth and the best methods of con­ follow. The Liszt compositions on its shores, as it slowly subsided than are these short courses. They trolling temperature were considered. • La Campanella" and "Rhapsody we have an exact index as to what give an opportunity to the farmers Special stress was laid upon the im­ No 12" required great strength of was the condition of the lake at of the State of familiarizing them­ portance of air and soil; the stu­ touch and it is seldom that such different periods. Great Salt Lake selves with the latest thought and dents' attention was called to nature's music can be played by a woman is rapidly growing smaller and it is development in the science of agri­ method's of soil aeration, and sug­ with the necessary boldness and only a question of a comparatively culture. That they are becoming gestions were made for following vigor, but Miss Durno succeeded short time when it will be entirely more and more appreciated is evi­ nature's methods. A few informal beyond expectation. dried up unless something is done to dent from the increased attendance talks were given on the more im­ Her vocal work in the duets was make good the loss by evaporation this year, which amounted to twenty portant tillage implements in which also commendable, her voice being a and the heavy drain from its inlets more than last year. attention was called to defects of rich, pure, sympathetic soprano. for irrigation purposes. To do this these implements and injuries that The Dairy course was under the Mr. Carberry is a tenor having a it is proposed to blast a channel might occur when they are imper­ instruction of Mr. John Michels. full, robust, yet beautiful voice of through what was the old outlet to fectly used. The application of fer­ The work consisted of lectures every large compass. His program was Lake Bonniville in the north of tilizers and green manures were day from 8 to 12. In the afternoon admirably adapted to the audience Utah, and then by damming the considered. the class was divided into two sec­ shading from the classical "Sorrows Snake river, a large amount of its tions, one section going into the f. Veterinary course given by Dr. of Death" (from the Hymn of water can be made to come into creamery room and the other tak­ Waterman. Praise) to the group of old English, Utah. Not onlj' will this make a ing creamery mechanics and testing g. Home dairy course given by Irish and Scotch folk songs. Each large area which is now compara­ on alternate days. Stress was laid Mr. Michels. number was explained by Mr. Car- tively arid very productive by irri­ upon ripening of cream. A special It will be seen that the live stock berry in a few well chosen remarks. gation but also a large volume of drill was had in handling butter cul­ husbandry course is most compre­ It is true as was said that the vocal water will be emptied into Great ture or commercial ferments in hensive, touching as it does almost compositions of many of our great Salt Lake. It is a gigantic project creamery ripening, and also in all possible phases of the subject. composers are neglected. Rubin­ but it is believed that by holding the the different styles of combined All the instructors are gratified at stein, Grieg, Brahms, Chaminade, land thus reclaimed for sale and by churns and workers, as well as in the progress made and speak in the and others whose orchestral and heavily bonding the state it can be the various styles of heaters for highest terms of the earnestness with piano selections are heard every­ accomplished. D. S. n. separating milk. Each student was which the students undertook the where are seldom represented on a given three or four days' drill each work. vocal program. It was a source of Valuable Gift to the Department week in scoring butter. A large Such in brief outline is the work delight, therefore, to hear two of of Domestic Art. number of pound prints were made, that the College has been enabled, Rubinstin's songs given bv such an The sewing room has a new feat the demand- for which far exceeded through the generosity of the na­ artist. The "Monotone" is one of ure; a gift to the domestic art de­ the supply. tional and state governments, to the wonderful inventions of vocal partment by Mrs. Mary L. Doe of literature. Had the "Two Gren­ The fruit short course consisted offer at slight expense to the farmer Bay City. It is a picture, or series adiers" been given in France it of lectures by Prof. Taft on varie­ citizens of Michigan. of plates showing the principal eras would have "brought down the ties of fruits, spraying, cultivation, V. E. BROWN. of fashion from the twelfth century house." It is one of Schuhman's pruning, grafting and the like; to the present time, giving a pictor­ best efforts. The folk songs ever and of a series of talks by Prof. ial history of woman's dress. Each The Carberry-Durno Recital. dear to the hearts of the people were Hedrick on orchard fertilizers. plate is a work of art and an object given in the people's own way and lesson in color presented in most The live stock husbandry course The Carberry-Durno recital last scored an immense success. Both delicate wash tints. The plates are embraced a number of sub-divisions: Friday evening in the armory gave artists were repeatedly encored. taken from a work of much time a. Breeds of live stock and their the best satisfaction of any enter­ and thought by two famous men, characteristics. The origin, history tainment yet presented on our lecture The coldness of the atmosphere Monsieur E. Felix, the famous dress and characteristics of the leading course. Miss Durno is a pianist of made it difficult to sing and this was modeler of Paris, and George Ame- breeds of horses, cattle, sheep and a high degree of merit, displaying manifest in Mr. Carberry's upper gues (Japhet) the "fantaisie" artist swine were taken up and discussed a marvelously developed yet liquid tones which were frequently a shade of France, and is undoubtedly the by Profs. Mumford and Ferguson; technique coupled with deep feeling, flat. It is to be hoped that a larger best treatise extant on this interest­ especial emphasis being laid on and the program was well calculated number of good concerts will be ing subject. As to the historical their characteristics and adaptability to bring out her powers., Many of secured for next year's course. authenticity of color and design, it to varying conditions of soil, cli­ the numbers were very realistic 1. G. need only be stated that it was M. mate, and management. descriptions. The "Butterfly" F^lix who was chosen by the French b. Judging live stock. This work composition was ingeniously ren­ Natural History Society. government to erect the elevated was under the direction of Profs. dered and portrayed a capricious palace at the Paris exposition for Mumford and Ferguson. Every little fellow flitting about among Prof. U. P. Hedrick talked be­ trie display of the history of wom­ effort was made to give the students the flowers with his characteristic fore the Natural History Society an's costume. a clear idea of the various types of jerky movement. Now and then Wednesday evening on "The Ge6l- farm animals, and of the breed types he hovers over a blossom, then ogy of the Great Salt Lake Region." A short description of each plate most in request. darts away with the breeze. The He began by giving a brief de­ is given in a smaller frame hung di­ c. Stock feeding. In this work unsteadiness of his flight is brought scription of the Great Basin in which rectly beneath. This treatise will the student was familiarized with the out in the melody by the peculiarity Great Salt Lake is located. He de­ be found invaluable to the students common technical terms used by of the accentuated runs. The transi­ scribed the climate and gave some of of Domestic Art as "History of Cos­ practical and scientific men in dis­ tion of mood from this bright, joy­ the causes for its being so remark­ tume" is one of the required subjects. cussing the various problems related ous little piece to the gloomy, ably dry. Mrs. Doe has the hearty apprecia­ pathetic "Funeral March" of tion and thanks of the department. to stock feeding. The methods The rainfall is only about seven Chopin was a credit to Miss Durno's MARGUERITE NOLAN. which have been found most inches while the evaporation is much perfect control of her feelings. economical by our best feeders were greater than in more moist regions. The heart beats with tender sym­ Those who are interested in Colo­ fully discussed. On Great Salt Lake the evaporation pathy as the solemn procession nial Furnishings will find a valuable d. Stock breeding and manage­ is from 80 to 150 inches annually. passes up the cathedral aisle with article in the March issue of The ment. This work included a dis­ In prehistoric times all of what is measured tread. When the casket Delineator describing " Housefur- cussion of the principles of breeding now the agricultural part of Utah is opened for the last time we hear nishing at Mt. Vernon." Owing to as applied to pure bred and common and part of Nevada and Arizona in the melody of the second move­ the splendid work done by The Mt. stock. Lectures were given by were occupied by an immense lake— ment the heartbroken wail of the Vernon Ladies Association the ap­ Prof. Mumford. Lake Bonniville. loved ones as they take their final pearance of George Washington's e. Soils. The work consisted of view. The bier is then closed and The highest shore-line of this home has been remarkably restored lectures on the manner in which the to the original strain is borne out great lake can be distinctly seen on and retained. There is, therefore, principal soils are formed and" the from the church to its last resting the mountains about one thousand nothing merely fanciful in the de­ agencies that are still at work not feet above the present level of Great scription of Mt. Vernon as it was. 2 THE M. A. C. RECORD. FEB. 19, 1901.

many suggested that M. A. C. be however grand. Let us in matters M. A. C Debating Club. THE M. A. C. RECORD. made the permanent place of meet­ of this kind use all diligence to ap­ ing for the future. Finally, how­ pear at our best, and exercise our The attendance on the meeting of PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE ever, it was decided to hold the next greatest ingenuity and skill, natural Feb. 11, showed a steady increase ttlGHIGAN AGRICULTURAL GOLLEGE. annual meeting at the College with and acquired, to make the most of of interest in the work of the club. EDITED BY THE FACULTY, no provision for the more distant our advantages, but let us not try to The program consisted of two pithy ASSISTED BY THE STUDENTS. future. go outside of ourselves and be what papers—one on " What is a Trust," SUBSCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE BENT TO THE SEC­ " The building, the dedication of we are not. I prefer the homliest by Mr. Elmer, and the other "An RETARY, AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, MICH. which called the convention to M. natural face to one painted and be­ Abstract of the Sherman anti-trust SUBSCRIPTION, - • 60 CENTS PEE YEAR. A. C., was pronounced O. K. by dizened into the expressionless physi­ Law," by Mr. Norman Edwards— ognomy of a fashion plate. and a debate on the question, Send money by P. O. Money Order, Draft, or the visiting dairymen. We are all Registered Letter. Do not send stamps. proud of it and all Michigan ought Resolved, that trusts are not prop­ to be. It reflects great credit upon erly a political issue. Messrs. Gun- Business Office with LAWRENCE & VAN BUREN A frank word on a matter still Printing Co., 122 Ottawa Street Professor Smith and others who more delicate. This is, and should son and Gates spoke on the affirma­ East, Lansing, Mich. planned it. Everybody thought remain the poor man's College. At tive, while Messrs. W. O. Hedrick. Entered as second-class matter at Lansing, Mich. money had been well and economic­ the university there may be the and White defended the negative. ally expended. What the future ability and the occasion for elaborate The question was decided in favor For various reasons THE M. A. C. RECORD IS has in store for M. A. C. we know and costly display in student enter­ of the negative, although the truer occasionally sent to those who hare not sub­ scribed for the paper. Such persons need have not, for its present magnitude simply tainments. There may £e, not nec­ thought seemed to be with the no hesitation about taking the paper from the amazes us. Well may the farmers essarily is such necessity, for it is a affirmative, viz., that the operation postofflce, for no charge will be made for it. of Michigan be proud of this institu­ little hard for some of us to see why or suspension of natural laws cannot The only way, however, to secure THE RECORD tion and its management. But they elaborate and costly display is not become a political issue, and that regularly is to subscribe. ought to do more than be proud of harmful in any educational institu­ equally certainly those questions that it—they ought to support it and be tion. But in any case, with us it is are subjects tor expert investigation We heartily congratulate the en­ more largely benefited by it. This not only wrong but silly to try to and determination—where it is a tertainment committee on the high can come only by sending a larger ape the university in such matters. question of determining facts through character and success of the Car- number of the boys and girls from We cannot equal them, and when scientific methods — such questions bury-Durno recital. Miss Durno's the farm there to be educated, not we imitate we merely expose our­ are not properly made political issues. work was simply exquisite. Her alone in agriculture, domestic econ­ selves to a kind of scornful con­ The trusts are the product of nat­ touch was at all times sure and omy, etc., but in manhood and wom­ tempt. Why, in a foolish effort ural law, and their restraint is a easy, while her range of expression anhood as well. The members of after the unattainable (and undesir­ matter of scientific investigation. ran all the way from the verve and the Michigan Dairy Association, able), should we make of ourselves 61an of the war-like vivandiere lead­ with all their hearts, wish M. A. C. a faint and pitiful echo, with our ing a reckless charge, to the low Oratorical Contest. and its entire management a deserv­ "most elaborate social function of desolated moan of the widow and ing future.— Colon C. Lillie. the college year." Here as else­ orphan, sobbing their hearts out The fourteenth annual inter-society where it is best to be ourselves, and over the sombre bier in the desolate oratorical contest will be held in the if anything, by studied simplicity home. Mr. Carbury's work was To some of us it is a matter of regret College armory Saturday evening, and unaffectedness to offer a strong no less finished, but it was not done that our students should go off the Feb. 23, 1901, at eight o'clock. contrast to the pretentious elabor­ with the same apparent ease. It College grounds to hold their recep­ The subjects, the speakers and the ateness of more costly affairs. This should in justice be added that the tions or indeed any function, social or societies they represent, are as fol­ does not mean that we should fore­ temperature in the armory was even other. There may be many solid rea­ lows: "Robert Burns," Geo. E. go or neglect the refinements of so­ dangerously low, and that it was sons for such emigration ; our facilities Chadsey, Olympic society. "A cial life; for these are far from being shameful to ask anyone to entertain may not be in all respects satisfac­ Critical Period," N. B. "Horton, inevitably allied with elaborate us under such conditions. It was tory; vet there is one controling Hesperian society. "Joan of Arc," gowns or costly cut flowers or grand another case of everybody's and no­ reason against such procedure and Miss Fleta Paddock, Feronian so­ equipages. Thank goodness, the body's business. that is that it takes them away from ciety. " Our Duty Toward the home. Such an entertainment may most royal grace and chivalrous Liquor Problem," Geo. Severance, One of the things that our man­ be very grand, very stiff, and very courtesy may be displayed as well Columbian society. "Paul," Geo. agers of undertakings where num­ costly, yet it can never possess the over a dinner of herbs as over a D. White, Union Literary society. bers are concerned have yet to learn, one essential charm of all social in­ princely banquet. The whole work "The Problem of Life," Geo. M. is to foresee and arrange definite tercourse — individuality. Suppose of this College lies in marrying Bradford, Eclectic society. provisions for all contingencies, and all the citizens of some town should beauty and grace and elegance of Much interest is beirg manifested to hold to a strict accountability find their homes too cramped to life to modest means and small re­ by the College population, and those charged with specific duties. entertain their friends and so should sources. Let it therefore never be everything indicates that this will be Anything undertaken without due always hire the village hotel for forgotten that he commits a crime the most interesting and successful planning and leadership degenerates their social gatherings; how soon who introduces or encourages among contest in the history of the associa­ into mob action, and is sure to bring would the true spirit of hospitality our students a rivalry in display and tion. The price of admission will shame and confusion upon all con­ and good fellowship die out there? extravagance. be twenty-five cents. We hope cerned. However modest or even humble HOWARD EDWARDS. that a large and enthusiastic audi­ the home, it constitutes a part of a ence will reward the work of the man's individuality, and it is here We doff our hat in recognition of Athletics. speakers. the handsome compliment contained and here only that he can be really hospitable. When a man opens his Washington's Birthday. in the following extract from the Victory has once again made Michigan Farmer. Mr. Lillie is home to me, he has paid me -the itself known to M. A. C The oc­ Auditor General Perry F. Powers one of our best known and appre­ highest compliment in his power. casion of this recent favor was the and Hon. E. N. Dingley of Kala­ ciated alumni and we feel that no It is not the food and drink he sets basket ball game with Olivet Satur­ mazoo, will address the students at higher reward can come to us than before me that charms me, it is the day afternoon, although not an asso­ the meeting on Washington's birth­ a word of praise from so capable man himself in his more perfect self- ciation game it was well attended day, next Thursday at 10 a. m. a source. What pleases me most of revelation. To take me off to the and proved to be one of the best of sharp in the armory. Cadets will all is the kind of appreciation shown town hall is only one step removed the season. attend in uniform under command by the last remark—"not alone in from sending me a twenty dollar The game opened with an excel­ of Major Vernou. Music will be agriculture, domestic science, etc., bill with a request to please have a lent amount of spirit and determina­ furnished by the College band. but in manhood and womanhood as royally good time in his absence, and tion showed by both teams. Not­ The program will include an instru­ well." consider that he has discharged any social obligations due me. I desire withstanding this determination on mental piece by Miss Bach—"Battle " President Snyder and the Col­ no social intercourse with the man the part of the visitors they soon Cry of Freedom"—, and two songs lege captured the dairymen com­ who is ashamed to have me come realized that they were entirely out­ by a double quartet—"Hill and Val­ pletely. Never was a convention under his roof or who is ashamed to classed by M. A. C. and the score ley Ring," and "Hail to the Flag." of men better satisfied with the way enter my door. at the end of the first half stood 8 to Let everybody come out. j. L. S. they were cared for than were the 2 against them :— dairymen. The latch-string was Such is my idea of a social func­ M. A. C's team was at its best. Recreation Among Young People out and in such a way that the tion—an effort to reveal one indi­ Every man played a star game. of Turkey. dairymen knew they were at liberty viduality to another individuality, They deserve the utmost credit for to pull it. The reception and lunch and a failure just in proportion as the way in which they are coaching [Paper read before Columbian Literary at the new Woman's building on the revelation is lacking. Now we themselves. Society 9th of February, 1901.] Thursday evening was the nicest, here constitute one large family, One of the extraordinary features In order to give a better idea quietest, most superb affair in the and the College is our home. It is of the game was the small number about the recreation of young people history of the Association. Every­ here and not elsewhere that we of fouls made. Three in all,— in Turkey, I think it will be neces­ body seemed at home, everything must entertain if we entertain truly Olivet two and M. A. C. one. The sary for me to attempt to describe to was in place, nothing seemed and in our own personality. I final score was 16—10 in favor of you first the life and the society of strained and if ever a body of dairy­ should question very seriously the the home team. the two sexes in regard to each men enjoyed a refined, social time it good taste and good sense of the The line up— other, and the liberty that a young was then. That was the unanimous young fellow who for any cause Turk enjoys with a young Turkish verdict of all. Not one dissenting would desert the home of his boy­ OLIVET M. A. C Morgan Right guard Blanchard woman. voice. hood, the creation of a mother's Tubbs-Robinson Left guard Cooper It has been always a matter of love and a father's toil, to hold the Gray Center Balback "When the time came for select­ wonder to American people when feast of his majority in some hostelry Wilson Right for'd Edgar ing the place for meeting next year Elliott Left " Haftenkamp. they hear that Turkish women cover TEB. 19, 1901. THE M. A. C RECORD. 3

their faces and do not show them­ of oars scarcely disturbing the and drinking. They do not care money, that is either they are em­ selves to men. tranquility of the gliding water, and for advancement or for fame as long ployees of the Sultan, or of the gov­ I admit that this, to a certain giving to it thousands of tints under as they have money in their pocket ernment, or they have some income extent is right, yet I want to say the shining moon with the occasional for their pleasures, and most of them from properties. that this is simply a matter of re­ movements of his oars. The boat have an easy way of getting the B. H. TAKVORIAN. ligion. turns into a bay, or into a corner, if According to the teachings of the you can call it a corner, and stops Khoran, no woman is allowed to there a moment or two. A young, appear to man without covering her blonde, robust man of 18 or 20 in it, face tightly with a veil, and for this with a harp on his knees, drops the SIMONS DRY GOODS CO. reason also Turkish houses are oars and poses there for a while •divided into two apartments called under the moonlight shadow of a Haremlic and Selamlic. Haremlic palace that rises up with majestic is the section that women occupy form by the waters, backed with FIRST SHOWING of and the Selamlic is for men. There evergreen hills. To this repose fol­ is a partition between the two with lows a melodious, sweet song, that 1901 NEW SPRING a door or so leading from one to hardly can be heard except by two the other, and in richer houses this souls wake at that hour of the night. is usually guarded always by an It is a love song, a reproach of love Wash Fabrics... African negro servant who is a or perhaps the beginning of love. slave in Turkish houses. While you are enchanted with Thus you see how difficult it is his melodious song, suddenly you for a young man to meet his lady see a white handkerchief drop down New Embroidered J Q _ New Patterns for Spring in friend, sweet heart, etc. into the boat from behind a latticed Colored Muslin, pr yd. A Turkish woman, according to window. There she is and she VELVET CARPETS, the Khoran is never allowed to ap­ asks the young man to come nearer. INGRAIN CARPETS, pear to anyone without a veil on her Two hearts palpitate with mingled New Spring Dress Goods. face, except to her father, brother, fear and love. The young man Rugs, Curtains, etc. uncle and to her husband if married. fastens his boat and jumps over the New Spring White Goods. It is this iron law that cuts off all quay; the door of the palace is Students given Special Attention. social intercourse of young men and slightly opened by a bribed servant women with each other. No social and there you see a fair, blond face entertainments or any kind of gather­ covered with locks of golden hair ings of both sexes can ever take that shine by the dim light hung Furniture Headquarters. place of neighbors or friends, a over the door. She is in a white number of women can come to­ dress, there is no veil on her face. COHPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE FOR STUDENTS' ROOMS She is a wingless angel, if you gether and have a good time without Woven Wire Springs at $1.50, §2.00 and $2.50 the presence of men, and the same prefer to call her an angel. They Woven Wire Cots at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 is the case with men. No man can stay there in the door for a while, Mattresses at $1.75, $2.00, $2.50 up take his wife, sister or sweetheart to each one pouring out a multitude of Chairs at 50c, 60c, 75c up any public entertainments, to show, patient words. At last they have Arm Chairs at $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 up Students Tables at $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 to picnic, or even to church. Women to part. The last farewell is ex­ ^cannot go to the same place where changed. The man jumps in his men are present. boat and disappears in a second, and H. J. & B. fl. Buck. the girl vanishes behind the door. Never a woman can go to a din­ Again all is tranquil. ning room or any such public place. Even the street cars have a section As I said, this is not an unusual which only Turkish women occupy. spectacle at a late hour of the night. With these strict laws, certainly The Bosphorus is full every day WE ARE IN POSITION the young Turks have to entertain and night with boats of pleasure- themselves in some other way. seekers, who sing, drink and row up TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON The Turks as a rule are a luxuri­ and down the strait. ous, gay class of people, and the Practically this is the only pleas­ only way for them is to come to­ ure of a young Turk, and outside of gether in a coffee shop, in a saloon this, they are a class of people who or such a place and indulge them­ spend their life in saloons, gambling Overcoats selves in drinking, singing and * gambling. Although I admit that such strict VISITING CARDS.... laws prevail among the Turks, yet Latest Styles—Lowest Prices And at the same time give you a gar­ I like to state that at present these formalities can hardly be seen among LAWRENCE & VAN BUREN ment unsurpassed for Fine Tailoring the richer and civilized class of Turks. PRINTING CO'S. and Correct Styles. I have been in many Turkish houses, enjoyed their tea parties in the presence of young women, who FULL MEASURE AND have been to me the same as my Elgin Hifflin. own people. GOOD GRADES. The necessary condition is that one be on terms of intimacy with the THE RIKERD LUMBER 60. family. If you are friendly with MVWWWSMVt some members of the house, you CALL AND SEE THEM. may visit them as often as you like, and they are always willing to enter­ Royal Shoes s tain you with the presence of their The main item in Stoves is to ladies; only, in order to respect the laws of their religion, women always get the best for the least money. We have the exclusive sale of this celebrated > like to wear a thin, silk veil on their We have the nicest assortment ever line of men's shoes for Lansing. Made in all j head, which I think makes an addi­ in the city. Steel Ranges $ J 8.00 styles and colors, light, medium and heavy J tional decoration to their beauty. to $40.00; Cast Cook Stoves with weight at the one uniform price of But as I stated, no stranger can Reservoir $ J 6.00 to $25.00; Base ever see the mistress of the house or Burner Coal Stoves $25.00 to any women in the house. a pair While there is such an iron law $40.00; Soft Coal Air-Tight Stoves $3.50 prevailing between the two sexes, $12.00 to $18.00; Air-Tight Wood yet it is not very astonishing to see Stoves $5.00 to $9.00; Nice Oil They are without doubt the best fixed price a young Turk making love to a girl. Heaters $3.25 to $4.00. Everyone At night, especially during sum­ line of shoes and have crowded out many of of them fully guaranteed. A nice mer nights, at an hour when every the FIVE DOLLAR shoes wherever introduced. living object is sound asleep, and line of Pocket Cutlery Razors. the moon shines and spreads a sil­ Shears, in fact anything needed in very light on the beautiful and calm the Hardware Line you will find it C. D. WOODBURY, waters of the Bosphorus, you see far and at prices to suit you, at over yonder a fairy boat gliding HOLLISTER BLOCK. \ slowly by the quay, with a couple NORTON'S HARDWARE.

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Old Students. county, Wednesday night at Centre- ville, and Friday night at Ypsilanti. C. M. Krentel, '99, has accepted Prof. C. D. Smith has been attend­ ing institutes in St. Joseph county, We Welcome an appointment in the auditor gen­ eral's office. in Ionia, and at Cassopolis, while Professor Towar has been in Branch, THE STUDENTS' RETURN AT THE M. A. C. E. L. Pishby, with '99, was St. Joseph and Cass counties. Mr. elected president of the St. Joe Dean addressed the Ionia institute, It gives new life to the Capital City. We cordially invite all to make- County Institute Society. and Mr. Ferguson the Hillsdale, their home at our store. Mr. Homer Burton and Mr. Arthur Hart will, M. F. Loomis, with '94, designer Lenawee, Washtenaw and Branch for Old's Motor Works, Detroit, institutes. Miss Carrie A. Lyford make daily trips to every one who desires to see them on the M. A. C called on friends at the College Sat­ has been taking Miss Crowe's place grounds or in the vicinity. If you are not called upon drop us a postal urday. in Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Washte­ and we will call. Samples sent on application. naw counties. C. I. Goodwin,'77, now Register of Deeds of Ionia county, visited We Guarantee Satisfaction. the College yesterday to examine Botanical Club. the new barn. Tuesday, Feb. 5th, the Botany W. G. Wideman, with '02, is club listened to an article by E. A. Visit employed by the Chase Construc­ Donsereaux's Department Store. Seelye on the perfume of flowers, tion Co., of Detroit, on an electric which was a summary of a chapter railway being built in Ohio. in a book entitled " Flowers," by and the Donsereaux 61otHina and Grocery Store. J. E. Taylor. E. H. Hunt, '77, is engaged 312 to 320 Washington Ave. South. One door south of Hotel Downey., in growing small fruits. He took Mr. R. L. Brown then read an an active part in the Ionia County article written by W. S. Palmer on Institute—one of the most successful the flora of Kalkaska; he described held during the winter, over six the country, and gave considerable ALL MEATS .... CHAS. A. PIELLA . . May look alike to you, but there is a hundred people present. about the characteristic flowers of very great difference in the quality we han­ that county. D. s. B. JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. dle and that sold by some other markets. A. C. Prutzman, '67, of Moore We handle none but the very best. Like- Park, Mich., was present at Members of the Botanical Club DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS, the pudding, the proof of good meats is in> were entertained last Tuesday even­ the eating. A trial will convince you that one of the institutes attended by SILVERWARE, ART GOODS. you ought to trade with us. Prof. Smith last week. He is trav­ ing by Messrs. Stevens and Bullock. \VTe make daily trips to the College. Mr. Stevens in an interesting paper Repairing Nneatly Done. BOTH PHONES. Careful attention given to eling for a large commercial firm, 'phone orders. and is succeeding well. on the "History of Pine Forests of 121 Washington Ave. N., Lansing, Mich. GOTTLIEB REUTTER. Mecosta County," told of the former Washington Ave. South. Prof. Charles E. Ferris,'90^2, has conditions, quantity and quality of recently compiled a very interesting the pine of that locality and how little book, called Manual for En­ these once beautiful forests have FURNITURE DEALERS. gineers, The book is published by been changed to an uninviting pine J. & B. M. BUCK.—Furniture. Cor. Wash­ the University Press, Knoxville, slashing. Lumbermen picked over DIRECTORY S ington Avenue and Ionia Street. See ad. Tenn., with the object of interesting these forests several times. Then HACK AND BAGGAGE LINES. LftNSlNG BUSINESS and the Southern people in technical came the forest fires killing all live RDER your hacks for parties at Carr's Hack education, and will prove an effective PROFESSIONAL MEN—^ Line. Livery in connection. 410 Washington. timber. After this the dead timber OAve. N. factor in creating such an interest. was cut into shingle bolts and fire The names in this Directory, as well as wood. Today a few pine stubs are those of all our other advertisers, are of reli­ HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE. able parties. We hope that the faculty and About the Campus. left as monuments of the primeval students will take pains to patronize those ORTON'S HARDWARE—General Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Graniteware, Cutlery, etc. forests. Mr. Bullock in a talk on who patronize us. IlNl Washington Ave. South. See ad. Representative Kerr and wife the flow of sap in trees gave an in­ ARCHITECTS. ACOB STAHL & SON,—Wholesale and Re­ accompanied by a party of friends teresting discussion of four factors J tail Hardware and House Furnishings. 211 that aid in the movement of sap. JUDD CUMINGS—Architect. Sparta, Mich. and 213 Washington Avenue North. made the rounds of the College W Rural architecture a specialty. Patronage of last week. These factors were, suction caused M. A. C. men solicited. HARNESS, TRUNKS, ETC. by transpiration, root pressure, capil­ BARBERS. W. EDMOND'S SONS—Keep the finest stock Professors Babcock and Holds- lary attraction, and expansion of of Trunks, Traveling Bags, Pocket Books and worth were in Chicago the latter H. WOOD—Barber. 106 Michigan Avenue E. J Leather Goods in the city. Also a full line of gasses or Jamin's chain. An inter­ College work especially solicited. harness and horse goods. Repair shop in connec­ part of last week in attendance on esting discussion followed, after J tion. 107 Washington Ave. south. the M. A. C. banquet there. BOOKS AND STATIONERY. which we adjourned. B. W. INSURANCE. The grip still hangs on here. ITY BOOK STORE. Fountain Pens, Drafting Tools, Stationery, Cards Engraved, Pictures HE DYER-JENISON-BARRY CO., LTD., Miss Crowe is confined to the hospi­ anCd Picture Framing. Tennis, Football and Base­ Incorporated) Hollister Block. All kinds of the Tbest insurance. Strongest agency in city. tal with it, while Mr. Reynolds has Horticultural Deptartment. ball goods. Crotty Bros., 206 Wash. Ave. N. only just recovered from a most T ANSING BOOK AND PAPER CO. Water- JEWELERS. Owing to the intense cold weather \j man and Sterling Fountain Pens, Stationery, severe attack. Pictures, Frames, Wrall Paper. 120 Wash. Ave. N. P. RICHMOND—Watchmaker, Jeweler and of the past week, and the defcets Engraver. 200-202 Washington Avenue N. The junior hop will take place in in the heating system in the BICYCLES AND ELECTRICAL SVPPLIES. B Lansing at the new armory on the green-house, about six hundred pots LAUNDRIES. evening of Feb. 21. The manag­ of geraniums were frozen. APITOL ELECTRIC CO. HE VAN GORDER PALACE LAUNDRY. Col­ ing committee are Messrs. Peterson, T lege agents, Rudolph and Mills. S. P. Lantz, The English violets grown in the BOOTS AND SHOES. Prop. Kneeland and Young. D. WOODBURY.— Boots and Shoes, We 'PAKVORIAN & JEWELL.—Agents for STAR side-hill forcing house are yielding shoe the students. See ad. L LAUNDRY. We return your work on Thurs­ Mr. Tracy McGregor, the well- fairly well. Since Feb. 1st, 135 c day p. m. Either high polish or dull finish. Xo- known Detroit philanthropist, visited doz. have been picked. The violets CLOTHING. saw-edge collars. the College this week. He was are of a good quality and highly OUIS BECK.—Clothier. Gents' Furnishings, MANICURE AND HAIRDRESSING. greatly interested in the splendid L Hats and Caps. 112 Washington Ave. North. colored. RS. O. T. CASE—Mauicure and Hairdressing work being done here in turning KOSITCHEK & BRO.—Clothing and Dry Parlors. Masquerade wigs for rent. All The Thesis work of Messrs. H . Goods. 113 Wash. Ave. N. 210 Wash. styleM s of hair goods in stock or manufactured on out practical as well as educated Ave. S. short notice. New 'phone 118. 222J4 Washington men and women. Bradford and Palmer will throw Avenue S., up stairs. much light upon the subject of CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. The officers of the Y. M. C. A. grafting herbaceous plants. Their MERCHANT TAILORS. for the coming year are: President, H. LARN ED.—China, Glass and Lamps. object is to determine the influence H 105 Washington Ave. S. OODBURY & SAVAGE.—Tailora. Student A. G. Craig; vice president, B. T. of stalk on scion and scion on stalk; Wtrade solicited. Opposite Hotel Downey, North. Hesse; recording secretary, W. S. also the limit to the grafting of DENTISTS. OHN HERRMANN'S SONS. Fine Tailoring. 218 Washington Avenue N*. Merick; corresponding secretary, these plants. So far they have n w. M ORSE, D. D.S. J M. B. Stevens; treasurer, W. J. Hollister Block, Room 617. grafted about one hundred (100) MUSIC, PIANOS, ETC. Geib. The association also voted related species and distinct genera E. PARMELEE—Dentist. 218 Washington D Ave. S,, Lansing, Mich. HE POST & BRISTOL CO. Pianos and every­ to send eight delegates to the State of geraniums, tomatoes, coleus and T thing in the line of music and musical instru­ convention in Ann Arbor, Feb. 21- Begonias. Further on in the work DEPARTMENT STORE. ments. 219 Washington Ave. N., Lansing, Mich. 24. The delegates are Messrs, they will graft the potato. ONSEREAUX'S DEPARTMENT STORE OCULISTS. Craig, Pratt, Wermuth, Cecil Phil­ T. G. PHILLIPS. D is the place to trade. You can get a warm lips, Bullock, Wright, Rogers and lunch in our cafe for 10c. See ad. OSEPH FOSTER, M. D.—Eye, Bar, Nose and Throat. Hours 9 to 12 A. M. City National Hesse. A. H. Pattengill, Professor of DRUGGISTS. JBank Building, Lansing. Greek in the University of Michi­ The institutes began again this OUSER'S CAPITAL DRUG STORE. Up to PHYSICIANS. week after the suspension of last week gan, is opposed to lecture courses. R date. Corner store. Opposite Hollister Block. In his opinion these tend to make D. HAGADORN, M. D.—Office hours, 11 to caused by the meeting here of the DRY GOODS. 12 A. M., 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 P. M. Office at 21* Dairymen's Association; and conse­ lazy students. AWashington Avenue S.; home 419 Seymour St. IMONS DRY GOODS COMPANY. — Dry quently many members of the fac­ Most teachers talk too much, and Goods and Carpets. See ad. S RESTAURANTS- ulty have been out of town attend­ practically none require their pupils FURNISHING GOODS. ing them. President Snyder spoke to talk enough.— C. D. Larkins, ILBERT M. HASTY, Proprietor Hasty1* LGIN MIFFLIN.—Ladies' and GenUemen's G Gem Lunch. Best meals and lunches in tiie Tuesday evening at Freeport, Branch Brooklyn, JV. T. E Furnishing Goods. See ad. city. Quiet place for adies. 118 Wash. Ave. S.