The Athletic Association holds a general meeting during which Article XXIII is ratified, determining when teams will choose managers. Former Dickinson professors attend a Methodist Congress in Pittsburgh. The Oriental Troubadours perform a concert under the auspices of the YMCA in Bosler Hall.
Dickinson's football team defeats State College in a "close and exciting contest" at Sunbury, Pa. a week after defeating Franklin and Marshall 42-0. The Library of American Literature, The American Educator, and the official papers of U.S. Presidents volumes of texts are added to the library.
The Honorable Theo. G. Knauff gives an illustrated lecture to the campus on Mexico. John Herman Bosler, member of the class of 1858 and trustee, dies. The Oriental Troubadours to give a concert in Bosler Hall, sponsored by the YMCA.
A letter from the bedridden President Reed's is published, updating the college on the president's condition. Bleachers to be erected at the Athletic Field. The editors suggest that a book review be added to the weekly programs of the literary societies. The Union Philosophical Society elects new officers. Students participate in a minstrel show at the Opera House.
The International YMCA's Week of Prayer is planned for next week and attendance is encouraged. The senior class lacks adequate astronomy equipment. The editors join in the debate over opening the literary portions of the literary societies' meetings to the public. Dr. Reed's illness continues. The winners of the entrance prizes are announced. The Friday following Thanksgiving Day is granted as a holiday. The Great Dane newly purchased as school mascot arrives on campus.
Professor Marcus D. Buell of the Boston Theological Seminary addresses the YMCA. James Young performs some dramatic selections for the campus. The Orchestra and Glee Club prepare for their upcoming concert. Dr. Reed is confined to bed with illness. The establishment of Founer's Day celebrations are still discussed, although no definitive plans have been made. A holiday on the Friday after Thanksgiving is requested. Money is collected to purchase a Great Dane to serve as the school's mascot.
The ladies of the Ladies Hall host a reception for the seniors. The literary societies have had unusual enthusiasm and activity this year. At the request of Dr. Reed and with large support from the students, the Dickinson Musical Association is established, a constitution and by-laws drawn up and approved, and officers elected. A large and convenient exit gate is installed at the athletic field, in response to complaints. The Junior class elects its officers. The editors of the Microcosm are chosen.
Trustee and member of the class of 1848 William Daniel passes away. Exerpts from an article in the Ladies' Home Journal on the value of an education from a small college are quoted. The question of improving the exits from the athletic field is continued. Establishment of celebration of John Dickinson's birthday is encouraged. Relief from literary work is proposed for those who must regularly prepare sermons. A reception for the Senior class is held at the Ladies Hall. The orchestra and glee club elect officers. There is inter-racial distur
The Law School opens with its largest number ever, and an improved course of three years, rather than two. The class of 1898 elects its class day officers. An article encourages faithful participation in the YMCA Bible study courses offered. A new elective in English Drama is offered.
A report of the whereabouts and activities of the class of 1897 is published. Traditional "Fair Week" half-holday is canceled, and Friday after Thanksgiving is proposed as a substitute. After a year's break from the usual custom, the requirement of upper classmen to answer to church roll is revived, with disapproval from the editors. United States President William McKinley, Professor Cramer, and Dr. Stauffer are elected to honorary membership in the Belles Lettres Society. The editors call for improved exits from the athletic field.
The YMCA holds two special, well attended events, with speakers. Professor emeritus Dr. Harman passes away. The board of The Dickinsonian moves into a new room in West College. Dr.
The YMCA holds its annual reception to welcome the new students. A list of the new students is published. Professor Dare to take leave due to health issues and be replaced by Michael J. Cramer. Dr. Stauffer to take charge of the Physical Culture department. The Sophomores and Freshmen elect their class officers.
The Belles Lettres Society adds books to its library and elects new officers. The editors look back on the first year of the weekly Dickinsonian. Dr. M. W. Prince gives a very well received lecture to a large crowd at the Opera House. The fraternity banquets to be held during Commencement are announced. The Dickinson Law Society elects new officers. New Phi Beta Kappa members are announced. The new society halls in Denny Hall have been furnished, and the programme for Denny Hall's dedication is announced.
A rather disappointing Belles Lettres Sophomore Oratorical contest is held. The Law School again performs its production of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" in the Opera House, due to its popularity. The editors suggest that oratorical contests be moved to a different time of year, to allow for more participation. Dr. Beaver, State Secretary of the College Associations, speaks to the YMCA on life as a minister. General Horatio King, honorary alumnus, dies in Washington. Senior class rankings announced.
The Junior Cremation Play is a lively and well received affair. Students spend an evening singing college songs. The Juniors to hold a reception, instead of a promenade, during Commencement. The Union Philosophical Society elects new officers. Seven new yells are invented for the College by students, in response to criticism of the existing one. The new Microcosm is very well received. Those interested in track athletics organize and elect officers.
The college's annual field sports day is held, with track and field events. The Commencement program is being planned. The editors comment on the popularity of the literary societies's libraries and state the importance of capable and enthusiastic librarians. A list of the periodicals in the library is given for reference.
The Microcosm is soon to be released and should be a good one. The play "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is performed to raise money for the Law School. The Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Literary Societies hold oratorical contests. The Seniors take their class trip to Doubling Gap. The Freshmen compete in the annual Freshman oratorical contest for the Cole and Walkley prizes. The Junior class will give its Cremation Play, a revival of a tradition not performed since 1893.
The YMCA campaigns for financial support such that some of its members may attend The World's Student Conference. The annual Freshman Oratorical Contest is held in Bosler Hall for the Cole and Walkley prizes.
Dickinson's baseball team is barely bested by the Cuban Giants by a score of 17 to 13. The Dickinsonian remarks on a medical breakthrough in Germany - a supposed newly discovered remedy for fever.
The makeshift Dickinson baseball team is defeated by the Carlisle Indian School. Former slave, Civil War veteran, and college janitor Henry W. Spradley dies.
Humorist Professor S. T. Ford puts on a comedic act for students. The Athletic Association publishes its ratified resolutions from the previous year. Dickinson receives a book on cursory Japanese from Rev. Clay MacCauley.
The College Concert Company returns from a trip to northeastern Pennsylvania. Englishman, former renown cricket player, and recent missionary to China Charles T. Studd addresses different associations around Carlisle including the YMCA and the Carlisle Indian School.
General John Eaton greets a full house for his talk on "Personal Memories of Lincoln and Grant" at the Carlisle Indian School Commencement ceremonies. Furthermore, those in attendance listened to the translated words of chiefs Antonio Apache and Sassy Chief. A lecture is given in Bosler Hall on missions in India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) by Rev. Geo. W. Leitch.
The annual debate between the Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Literary Societies takes place in Bosler Hall. Dr. Super gives a lecture on German author Heinrich Heine on the role of the roles of the senate. Transcripts of the rebuttals are included.
The College Quartette returns from a trip through Central Pennsylvania. The Carlisle Indian School holds commencement ceremonies despite a measle epidemic. Former professor of mathematics and astronomy Dr. Fletcher Durell lectures on "the sun" for the benefit of the Athletic Association.