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opened by Dr. Hugh Black of Union Theological Seminary. February 16—Series of Public Health lectures opened by Dr. William E. Quine of Chicago. February 18— Try-outs held for " T h e Prodigal P r i n c e , " Student Union opera to be presented in spring. February 19—Address before Science assembly by W. E. Ekblaw on plans for Crocker Land Expedition. February 20—Litigation in wet and dry elections'of preceding spring and illegal voting ended by j u d g e ' s decision to quash indictment held against twelve students. February 21—Annual military ball, opened with booms of cannons. P l a y e r s ' Club gave three Irish plays to delighted audience in Morrow Hall. February 22—Chicago Athletic Association team defeated Illini men on local floor. February 23—Opening of exhibit of paintings of Philadelphia Water Color Club in Auditorium. February 27—Phi Beta Kappa elections announced. February 28—Second performance of " P h a r a o h ' s P a l a c e , " historical play given by Architectural Club. March 1—Military Band gave spring concert before packed house. Sealed verdict given by jurors acquitted students of riot charge, escapade at Walker Theater. P i Phis announced as winners in Illio Roast Contest. March 3—Professor Felix Kreuger of University of Halle opened series of lectures on development of Psychology. Library School made annual inspection trip to Chicago. March 5—Dean T. A. Clark attended organization meeting of Western Illinois Illini Association at Monmouth. March 6—Law Club held annual "smoke f e s t " at College Hall. Dr. Charles B. Gibson, '77, gave two lectures based on his personal experiences in Turkey. March 7— Illio elections with Ray I. Shawl editor of '15 book and F . S. Wells business manager. Fifth annual Ag Round-up held. March 11—At annual meeting of Trustees in Urbana, new trustees, Mrs. Ellen M. Henrotin, Miss Florence Watson and Mr. John R. Trevett, assumed duties? March 12—Margaret Sawyer chosen president of Woman's League in annual election. March 14—Alfred Noyes, famous English poet, given two enthusiastic receptions in talks on " T h e Great Green Table of the W o r l d , " an argument against world armament, and " T h e Future of P o e t r y . " March 16—Honorary musical fraternity, Mu Kappa Alpha, formed by music students. March 17— St. P a t r i c k ' s Day banquet of Irish Brotherhood. March 18—L. A. Boettiger reelected president of Y. M. C. A. Baseball team work-out begun, and team for southern trip chosen. Yoxan, senior-junior fraternity, ordered to disband by Council because of many violations of rules. March 22—Major B. C. Morse notified by War, Department of advancement to rank.of Lieutenant-Colonel. March 27—Official legislative inspection of University made by state representatives and families, about 200 in all. Reception, review of regiment and other entertainments given in their honor. March 28—Announcement of resignation of Professor E. J . Berg as head of department of Electrical Engineering. April 2—Dr. K. C. Babcock, specialist in higher education in U. S. Department of Education, chosen Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to assume duties September 1. J a k e Stahl and champion Boston " R e d S o x " arrived to spend week at University, winning over baseball team in three games, played before big crowds. April 3—Bruno Steindel, 'cellist, appeared on program of spring concert of Choral and Orchestra Societies. April 4—Engineers had fourth annual dance. April 5—Address by George H. Hempl of Leland Stanford, one of foremost American philogists, on Etruscan runes. April 8—Professor Guy S. Ford of Department of Modern European History called to Minnesota as Dean of Graduate School. Robber entered clothing store of R. E. Zombro, held up proprietor and escaped with cash. At basketball dinner given by Coach Ralph Jones, Robert Hoffman chosen captain for coming year. M. O. Nathan appointed editor of Dope Sheet. April 11—Appointment of Dr. Wil-