Our Forum from El Dorado, Kansas • 2

OUR FORUM. solo by Mr. Johnson deserve special mention. Messrs. McKenzie and Garrett as ed itors of the Buzz-Saw" have done themselves credit.

Entered at' the postofflce at El Dorado, Kansas as second class matter. Why not organize an athletic society? EUMUNl The foot ball team of El Dorado College has played three games this season and twice have been victorious. The only non-dramatic poet of the Elizabethan age whose name equaled that of other styles of writers is Edmund Spenser, He was born in London in 1553. He has been called by critics the successor of Chaucer, Ho was educated at the University of (Cambridge. vWhile spending two years in north England he wrote ''Shepherd's Calendar," which seemed to be a solace for his grief and The Physical Culture department of the College will give an entertainment at Ellet's Opera House the evening of January 5th, 1897.

Special drills and fantastics never before introduced here will be features of this entertainment. Come out and witness the work of this department. Shepherd's Calendar. The Faery Queene, Spenser's greatest work, is the most brilliant expression of the sentiments of chivalry. The original plan was to divide the poem into twelve books," each narrating the aclven -tures of a knight and the triumphs of virtue, The hero of the poem, is Prince Arthur, the legendary type of manhood whowas.

perfected in the twelve virtues. is no brilliant, flashy' display of passion in his writings. "He has, auroral heights in profusion but no light- ning." The power of his genius is displayed in unequaled richness of description. He describes to the eye. Enoch' McKee." Several students are just beginning German now, the last class will be the largest of all.

AROUXD THE COLLEGE. No skating yet. Rev. P. Graham, of Potwin, a member of the board, conducted chapel ex disappointment as a lover.

During- his stay at Cambridge he formed the acquaintance of Gabriel Harvey who introduced him to Sir Philip Sidney, with whom he became intimately acquainted and with whom he lived and received many cheering encouragements. He revised Shepherd's Calendar and, under Our Conservatory of Music under the directorship of Madam DeGrasse-Black, B. is equal to that of any of the best colleges of the west. It offers courses in piano, vocal, reed; organ, and stringed instruments. Fifty-seven were enrolled in this department last year and present indications point to a much greater number this year.

Diplomas given on completion, of sixth grade studies. the title Poet's Year dedicated it to Sidney. Sidney presented him to Dudley, Earl of Leicester, a favorite of the Queen who brought him under the notice of the Queen. To her Spenser paid his literary homage, gaining her applause and receiving an appointment in Ireland. In early life he worshipped a fair Ko- Re member the special Teachers' beginning.

March 1st, enables teachei to prepare for better certificates better teaching and better wages at a small expense. A. good start can be made in algebra, general history, and literature in addition to a good review in all the common branches. Many of our district schools will employ a teacher' who can teach algebra in preference to onewho'can'not. ercises for us one morning recently.

-The College continues to grow. Next week a number of the students return to their homes to spend the holidays. We wish them a pleasant vacation. -The foot ball season is over, has not made its appearance yet, nothing to do but wait. The young men are becoming so numerous in El Dorado College in proportion to the young lady students, the boys are getting alarmed and are wondering what inducement can be offered.

Miss Cora Mooney entertained her class in elocution very pleasantly, the evening of December salind whose faithless trifling with him and eventual preference of a rival are recorded iri Shepherd's Calendar. He remained single for twelve or fourteen years without thought of marriage, but in 1593 he fell in love with Elizabeth and married. She was of SOCIETY NOTES. lowly origin but "so sweet, so lovely and The organizatiqn of a literary society is ranked among the important events of this term. The organization is in so mild as she'' her eyes were "sap.

phires blue" her hair of rippling gold. Six years after receiving' his appointment in Ireland a grant of three thousand acres of confiscated land was given tended to be permanent with El Dorado College. The object of the society is to elevate in culture and accustom the rmrjils to. come before the nub- him not far from Cork. Kilcolman Cas tle was his residence, and there surrounded by charms and wonderfully beautiful scenery, far removed from men of letters and bitterly hated by the lic and to give drill in parliamentary law.

Every member of El Dorado College is eligible to membership and we cordially welcome any new student into our ranks, The society starts out with a good membership. Following are the UilIVJ.D iVl UUV XA1.U( VOlfUi JL. VUiUVM.v Cora Mooney; vice president, 8arah Wnnrnw Dillon "Hamilton; TUITION. Teachers', Normal, Academic, per year in advance $30.00 per month in advance Classical course per year $35 to $45 per $5 Based on the number of foreign languages studied. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.

One year in advance. $35.00 Six months in 22.00 Three months in advance. 12.00 One month in 4.00 One month in Bookkeeping alone 2.00 One month in 2.00 SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING. One year in advance 40.00 Six months in advance. 25.00 Three months in advance 15.00 One month in advance 9.00 peasantry, he composed his most important work.

In 1598 Tyrone's Rebellion broke out in southern Ireland and the insurgents who specially despised him burned his castle, in which his child was consumed. Overwhelmed with misfortune and grief he hastened to London and died in 1599. "Poets attended upon his hearse and mournful elegies with the pens that wrote them were thrown into his tomb." He was buried in Westminister Abbey, near the tomb of Chaucer. His aim was to write in the spirit of Chaucer and Piers Ploughman. His fame was gained by the production of treasurer, B.

Hull; critic, Mary Gamble; chorister, Inez Johnson; pianist, Jean Wilson; marshal, Win. Goldsbury. Good programs have been rendered each Tuesday night. An especial interest is taken in the debates. The young ladies are developing their talents along the lino of debating.

The clarinet solo by Mr. Hull, man-dolin solo by Mr. Hamilton, and flute Rent for typewritar per month r-.