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UNIVERSITY OP ILLINOIS.

In the second case, the subjects will be algebra, geometry! botany, or natural philosophy, three books of Caesar, five orations of Cicero, and six books of the iEneid. The two classes of examinations are intended to be as nearly equivalent as possible, and to conlorm to the requirements stated under the head, Examinations for Admission, p. 143. It is essential that the examinations in the counties be held at the time named above, publicly, and with reasonable notice; requests for special or private examinations can not be considered.

CHICAGO CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS.

The CHICAGO CLUB OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS offers two

scholarships of $250.00 each, payable to the beneficiary, $100.00 the first year, $75.00 the second year, 850.00 the third year, and $25.00 the fourth year. The scholarships are offered to residents of Cook County, Illinois, only, and are to be awarded upon competitive examination to those obtaining the highest average grades. The examination questions are prepared at the University and cover the same subjects as those for the honorary scholarships. MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS. Students who have gained six term credits in class room military instruction and six such credits in drill practice are eligible for appointment as commissioned officers of the battalion. Those attaining this rank are each awarded a special scholarship, good for one year and equal in value to the University term fees for the same length of time.

FELLOWSHIPS.

Four fellowships, each of $400 a year, are offered to members of the Graduate School, in connection with which further particulars in regard to them are given.

SOCIETIES.

The Literary Societies have from the opening of the University enjoyed its fostering care.

The ADELPHIC, PHILOMATHEAN, and ACADEMY societies, for

men, and the ALETHENAT, for women, occupy spacious halls, which