Dickinsonian, July 1878
The Annual Junior Oratorical Contest occurs. The Honorable Richard Wigginton Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, delivers an oration to the Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Societies.
The Annual Junior Oratorical Contest occurs. The Honorable Richard Wigginton Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, delivers an oration to the Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Societies.
The Belles Lettres Society holds their 8th Annual Sophomore contest. Professor Himes holds a lecture on the telephone, at which he receives music from the Philadelphia orchestra via wire. The Union Philosophical Society also holds their Annual Sophomore contest. The Seniors hold their annual shooting contest. The Seniors hold a joyous party celebrating the coming of final exams.
The 95th Annual Commencement is held. The classes of 1858, 1868, 1872, and 1875 hold reunions. Professor Himes is called to assist in the investigation of a possible case of arsenic poisoning near Newville, P.A. Croquet becomes popular on campus. Members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity visit the Gettysburg College chapter a visit, much to their delight.
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Dr. Harman hosts the Senior class for a dinner in his home. The class of 1868 plans a reunion to take place on the Wednesday of Commencement Week. The class of 1858 also hopes to have a reunion during Commencement Week.
President McCauley holds tea time with the students of the Senior class. The Belles Lettres Society and Union Philosophical Society hold their anniversaries, for which they reinstate the tradition of having invitations.
The Scientific Society holds elections.
Article recommending books for the students to read. Article on the influence of college on morality. Outline of the Scientific Society.
Article on the city of Prague. An "severe affliction" visits the family in Memphis of the late Rev. Charles Collins, former President of the College. Debate over elective courses within the college curriculum. Interest surrounding learning the Russian language.
Article on Italian painting. Memorial for Thomas Kelso. Memorial for Hon. John A. Inglis, class of 1829. Inter-Class Football.