A CONSIDERATE Sophomore recently declined to write, on the ground that the columns were already filled with stupid articles. We would advise any reader not to set down any oasis in the desert as coming from this individual.

'T IS the same old tale of a faded flower,

Of a rose that is wilted and crushed;

A tale that was told when men first sighed,

And women and roses first blushed.

Its perfume has fled on the wings of time,

And left but a faded flower;

And my love has fled on the wings of time,

And left but the tale of an hour.

Z.TWO waiters from the hall were heard discussing the relative merits of their barbers. One was highly incensed with the poor workmanship of his barber, and advised his friend never to go near him. Fancy our horror at overhearing his colleague inquire if this barber was plain or colored.

SEVERAL invitations from the McGill men have been received by our Football Club. The question of their acceptance has been referred to the Executive Committee.

A MATCH game of football will be played next week between the University Ten and a picked ten from the graduates. The University Ten will be chosen as soon as possible; and candidates for the same are requested to make their appearance on the ground at the usual time every afternoon.

AT the first regular meeting of the Harvard Natural History Society, the following resolutions on the death of the late Professor Wyman were adopted:-

In consideration of the loss to all science, and in particular to the Society of Natural History, through the death of one of their most eminent members, Professor Jeffries Wyman,

Resolved, That, while recognizing the infinite wisdom of Providence in removing from us one whose abilities have done so much to advance the cause of science in this country, and whose unassuming character has so endeared him to all those connected with him, we deeply lament the loss of one whose devotion to science excited the enthusiasm of all, and whose noble qualities can never be forgotten by those who knew him.