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Ham Trelease, Director of Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, as professor of Botany, to succeed Dr. T. J . Burrill. " T h e Prodigal P r i n c e , " Student Union opera, gave three performances, clearing $300. April 12—First locomotive installed in new Locomotive Testing Laboratory. Seven members of State Water Survey staff went to southern Illinois to take charge of situation in flooded districts. Appeals made for relief of flood victims throughout middle west. April 16—Opening of new cafeteria in "Woman's building, primarily for experience it would give prospective cafeteria managers in Household Science courses. April 17—Formal dedication of new Commerce building held in connection with Conference on Commercial Education and Business Progress. Addresses by Harry A. "Wheeler, President of U. S. Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Frederick Cleaveland and other noted workers in business world. April 19—Woman's League annual "costume p a r t y " held in armory. Le Cerclc Francais presented two clever comedies. April 22—Military band gave first twilight concert of spring on Library steps. Alumni Record placed on sale. April 25—Informal opening of new quarters for Household Science department in north wing of Women's building. ' ' A Curious M i s h a p , ' ' Adelphic-Illiola play, given. April 26—Illinois Belay team won American*championship in Philadelphia meet. April 29—Announcement received of death in Albany, New York, of Dr. Andrew Sloan Draper, President of the University from 1894-1904. Farewell concert given in Illinois Theater by Mr. and Mrs. McElroy Johnston, vocal teachers in Music School. T. N. E. discussion more heated as result of article in Alumni Quarterly by Dean Clark condemning this secret political fraternity. Inspection of Kegiment by Captain J . P . Bobinson of General Staff of U. S. Army. April 30—Dr. Washington Gladden of Columbus, Ohio, speaker in last convocation of year. May 2—E. S. Wates and B . P . H a l l chosen to guide "Illinois Agriculturist" for coming year. May 3—As result of first annual Water Carnival over $100 turned over to Hospital Association. Deutsche Verein celebrated centennial of Wars of Liberation with ' ' Koerner-Feier'' festival. May 4—One thousand dollar gift made Y. W. C. A. by Mrs. J . S. Hall of Urbana in memory of her daughter, Grace. May 5—Series of ten addresses begun by Professor A. F . Pollard of University of London. Student Union election resulted in choice of E. H. Berry as president. May 9—Transportation building dedicated with addresses by Samuel Insull, president of Commonwealth Edison Company, and other men prominent in field. Mining and Bailway Show held in connection with dedication. Concert by Madame Johanne Gadski. Visit of all-Chinose baseball team for games with University Ineligibles. May 10—First live stock judging contest held under auspices of Hoof and Horn Club. May 15—Distribution of Illio revealed excellent work done by W. C. Bopiequet and staff. Appearance of Dope Sheet at same time caused double anguish in some quarters. May 16-17—Interscholastic Stunt Show honors went to Delta Gamma; Millikin Glee Club assisted University organizations in concert; May-pole dances given successfully; Oratorical contest won by New Trier High School; Illinois teams victors over Wisconsin in baseball and track; Harvard won in tennis; Oak Park athletes won title in " p r e p " track events; Alpha Sigma Phi presented best stunt in big three-ring circus. May 17— Fifteen names, posted on large arrow head on tree in front of University n a i l , revealed results of election to " M a - W a n - D a . " May 19—Regiment participated in competitive drills. May 21—E. B. Hopkins elected president of Athletic Association and various team managers chosen by Board of Athletic Control. Co-eds petitioned fer permission to establish self-government association. May 22—Organization of Illinois Artie Club as compliment to W. E. Ekblaw, '11, and M. C. Tanquary, '07, of Crocker Land Expedition party. May 24—Presentation of ' ' The Passing of Third Floor