Dickinsonian, June 1878

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.

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Dickinsonian, May 1878

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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