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Show The OratorioTHE artistic rendition of Beethoven's "Mount of Olives" by our musical department last spring proved to be but a splendid beginning of this great work.The event itself was the finest undertaking in choral work ever attempted in the University, and the excellence of its execution proved the greatness of the achievement.Senior Fountain DayA perfect day, dignified Seniors in cap and gown, a speech of dedication from the Senior president, gracious acceptance from Dr. Kingsbury-and a beautiful bronze fountain, the legacy of the Class of 1911, became property of the University. Miss Lucy Van Cott, Dean of the University women, set the water of the fountain into play. The ceremony throughout was marked by impressiveness and a befitting dignity.Then came a gay reception on the lawns, where peanuts and wafers prompted eager acceptance to the fountain's sparkling invitation. Thus, Senior Fountain Day, May 5, 1911, steps deservingly into University history.The Flag RushSeptember 21, 1911The overwhelming number of Freshmen succeeded in crushing the Sophomores in the annual flag rush. Although the Sophs had the advantage of gathering around the pole before the charge, yet it was not long before the Freshies had nailed every one of them to the dust-covered, weed strewn ground. A few seconds of slugging, shirt-tearing, and dirt-eating, and then the first-year warriors had the flag in their possession. The last two minutes of the struggle were uneventful, the Sophs having been com-209 |