And in vain do I stretch out my neck all I can;

I'll get me a lantern like the old Grecian cynic,

And go round to each seat in search of a man.

An Awful Mystery."What made the Ark to move along?"

I've pondered o'er and o'er;

At last I have the riddle solved, -

'T was paddled by a Noah!

THE report that the manager of the Senior Class Theatricals has expressed his willingness to play all the parts in case his large dramatic company and efficient corps of "supes" resign, is incorrect.

THE first regular meeting of the Philosophical Club was held at 47 Grays, on Thursday evening. The question for discussion was "What constitues a rational explanation?"

A PAMPHLET edition of the Constitution and By-Laws of the H. A. A. will soon be published, containing, beside the regulations already printed in the Crimson, rules to govern fencing and sparring matches.

THE "College Directory" does not seem to have been much of a success, to judge from the free way in which it was given away at Memorial the other night. Several men were surprised to find that they had received the degree of A. B.

THE "Harvard Index," containing the usual matter of previous copies, with a few novel features, however, will be ready about the 15th. It will have two styles of binding, one similar to that of last year, the other in leatherette of crimson color.

THE following gentlemen have been appointed ushers at the Senior Class Theatricals: Messrs. N. Curtis, S. Butler, J. T. Coolidge, 3d, Le Roy, Meyer, Mercer, F. M. Ware, Hoppin, Sheafe, J. T. Bowen, Twombley, Cowdin, Denegre.

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