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returned after two years of research in Chicago. Delta chapter of Beta Phi installed. Launching of campaign for Student Union building and club house. Miss Elizabeth Wilson new Secretary of Y. W. C. A. September 28—Corner stone of new Ceramics building laid with appropriate exercises, preceded by convocation. Farmhouse, new agricultural fraternity, installed. October 5—Delta Tau Delta fraternity house robbed of $500, first of number of daring robberies in fraternity districts. ; October lO-KFirst of new all-University services, auspices of Christian Associations. October 16—Freshmen and Sophomores voted for continuance of sack rush. Mechanical Engineering show. Mme. Olive Fremstadt first number on Star Course. October 22—Death of Albert P . Grout of Winchester, former University Trustee. October 29—Address, of President James before convention of American College of Surgeons at Boston. October 29-30— Home-coming; 11,000 visitors.- Mask and Bauble production of " G r e e n Stockings" at Illinois Theater, sack rush (won by Freshmen). Minnesota tie football game. Many reunions and smaller events. Ring Lardner of Tribune one of interesting guests. . - .- November 2-3—Sessions of Illinois Municipal League at University. November 3-4—Visit of Vachel Lindsay, Illinois poet, who gave readings from his own compositions. November 6-r-Cadets' appearance in $15,000 worth of olive drab uniform. First Illinois Union dance. November 7—-Chrysanthemum show in Hort buildings visited by thousands. November 10—Concert of U. S: Marine Band. Organization of Battery F among faculty and students as part of Illinois National Guard. November 11—Voynich collection of rare books displayed in Lincoln Hall. November 13— Kite-flying contest for boys of Twin Cities, in which President James offered prizes for best kites. November 14—"Illinois Chemist," new magazine added to campus periodicals. November 15—Kneisel quartette concert under auspices of Music School. November 17—Lien Greet Players on Star Course program. November 18-20—High School Conference. November 19—Appearance of Demonstration car, equipped by Household Science department, for use in extension work in State. Two thousand rooters on special train to Chicago for biggest football game of season. November 22—St. Louis Orchestra in first symphony concert of year. Dean Clark in attendance at Interfraternity Conference in New York. At Hatch-Kaufman football banquet Bart Macomber, '17, elected captain of team. • December 1—Invitations received by Carl Haessler of Philosophy department, and S. D. Harwood, managing editor of Illini, to join Ford Peace party. Dean Goss presented report on smoke- abatement in Chicago, result of his two years of research. December 3—Convocation in honor of Illinois Day; addresses by Dean Babcoek and Professor C. W. Alvord. December 5—C. V. Easum, student in College of Agriculture, graduate of Knox College, chosen as Ehodes Scholar from Illinois to Oxford University. December 9—Lorado Taft, '79, famous sculptor of Chicago, lectured before L. A. & S. Assembly. Six-year dental course established by Senate vote. Junior promenade in Gymn annex, new name for old Armory. November 14—John Ott, '17, brigade, lieutenant, received mysterious invitation to join Canadian battalion for over-seas service; letter subject, of military investigation as violation of neutrality. November 14—Major E. W. Mearns of 12th Infantry appointed Military Commandant to succeed Major Webster. Glee and Mandolin Club accepted Governor Dunne's invitation to sing at New Year's reception at executive mansion. December 15—Five men expelled for ticket scalping at Chicago game. December 17—Convention of University Registrars entertained by Mr. McConn. Opening of swimming season. December 21-January 3—Holiday recess. December 2G-28—Hindustan AFSO-