General John Eaton and Captain Richard Pratt addressed the student body, the former remarking on the recognition of God in public services. Phi Kappa Psi celebrates St. Valentine's Day by hosting a reception. The ladies of the Smalley Concert Company put on a stirring performance.
The 108th anniversary of the Union Philosophical Literary Society is celebrated. Preparations for celebrations for George Washington's birthday take place. Students anticipate an upcoming performance in Bosler Hall by the Smalley Ladies' Quartet. The rules of the annual inter-society debate are discussed.
The Gamma Epsilon Literary Society plans its own improvement in the field of debate. Dickinsonians await a performance of the Smalley Grand Concert Company, "composed of the finest Lady Quartet in the world." "Basket ball" grows in popularity, becoming the premier winter sport.
Miss Annie Louise White provides the entertainment of the YMCA Star Course with a monologue entitled "Flirts and Matrons" on the life of a modern society woman. Dickinson alumn William R. Claudy dies of typhoid fever.
A concert given by the Kellogg Concert Company wins the distinction of being "the finest entertainment ever given in Bosler Hall." The College Glee Club and Orchestra perform concerts in Millersburg.
Clyde B. Furst of Johns Hopkins University delivers three lectures on Anglo-Saxon literature. Changes in keeping account of books in the library are made by the Union Philosophical Society.
The YMCA raises money for missionaries. The results of the Athletic Association's annual officer election are announced. Students are strongly encouraged to buy tickets for future Star Course events. The Belles Lettres Literary Society elects officers for the year. Students skate on the frozen creek. The completion of Denny Hall is authorized by the board of trustees. Dr. Prince is elected to the chair of History and Political Science. A ladies literary society, the Harman Literary Society, is organized, and officers elected.
Professor Cumnock's reading of literary selections as part of the YMCA Star Course was well attended. The College Quartet has a performance. The College Association has its annual convention at the University of Pennsylvania. Five dollar prize offered for he who comes up with the best new yell for the College. Compulsory gymnasium work begins for Preparatory students and lower classmen. A brick pavement is laid from East College to Denny Hall.
The Union Philosophical Society purchases books for the library. An inter-collegiate basketball league is being organized, and the editors encourage Dickinson to organize a team. Three Indians join the Union Philosophical Society, become the first to do so.
Delta Chi holds a banquet. The new Scientific Course is announced and its requirements and curriculum detailed. A lecture series is announced. The results of the Senior Class Day and Union Philosophical Society elections results announced. Low attendance at the YMCA Star Course's first event is lamented. Donations to support athletics at Dickinson are encouraged. The establishment of a trophy room is proposed. The class of 1899 elects its athletics committee. Science facilities are improved with new laboratory space and an aquarium.