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tained. Oh the other haud every encouragement given to those who cone to jvurk. An imjmrtant factor in an educational institution i its literary society, since one of the Lest results of school train ing is the ability to speak readily and at a moment's notice. Quick, vigorous speech is a prune necessity in the emergencies of life. It is in view of this fact that the exercises at Bethany Lyceum have this year been held under the guidance of the.

professors; not in such a way that they themselves take charge, but rather by taking the positions of privileged members, help matters along. Tito results are gratifying and strengthen us in the belief that too high a value can not be placed on extempore speaking. We conceive that to be the best training which most effectually makes school work a part of the life work. If so, then ought tbe curriculum of most institutions be materially modified, and this idea has diivcn many leading educators to tbo conclusion that modern sciences and modern languages should supersede tbe ancient languages. We apprehend the difficulty is not so much in the curriculum although it is certainly susceptible of improvement, as in the unnatural aud unchristain modes of government and instruction.

Ignoring the religious training of the pupil, adhering vigorously to the letter of the text-book, exacting recitations in dead formularies, will never give satisfactory results. The class in Political Economy, Miss Lawson, instructor, has completed the prescribed course in that subject. The following question were ummI in the final examination 1. What is Political Economy? What is Exchange? What tlements.enter into Exchange? What is the Origin of Value? Upon what three things does the value of article depend? II. What is meant by I 'rice of an Article? Name the Differcut Industries? Upon what docs the Prosperity of a Country depend? What is meant by tendency to Equal Profits? What are the circumstances most favorable to the Exercise of Industry? III.

What are the effects of Freedom of Industry? What are the effects of Intelligence upon a Community? At the early dawu of civilization what were Man's only Instruments for Labor? What has he now called to his side as Ms helpmates? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of invention? IV. Name the different classes of labor. What do you mean by division of labor in any department? Uiv some advantages and disadvantages of divisioalabor. For which of the three are you working for, and why? Define restriction of industry; what is 1 he effect? V. What is Monopoly? What is Capital? What ought to be the relation between the Capitalist and Laborer? Upon what two things does wages depend? What is the effect of immigration? VI.

What is Money? What are the materials used for money, and why? What do you understand by coinage and mint? When was the relative value of gold and silver first established? Give the time and the changes made in the standard since then? VII. What objection may be raised to a double standard? What are the different kinds of paper money? What gives currency to piper money? Name some advantages and some disadvantages of paper money? Can government legislate value or any other articles? VIII. Can legislation control the interest system, and if so, how do bankers evade the law? What is the difference between the in terest on money and on property? What is Usury? What is Credit? State the advantages and disadvantages of the credit system IX. Mention some thing, that will increase the value of property. Whm ttr' tes? How many kinds? Define each? What do you mean by Free Trade? Hy Protective Tariff? What do you mean by Stocks? What are Hills of Exchange? What is meant by balance' of trade? ACADEMY ITEMS.

Our campus is excellent, aud offers a tine opportunity to the students of the Academy for healthful exercise. It is a drawback to any institution to be located in a crowded city where beautiful and spacious grounds are out of the question. We desire to thank our exchanges for the very favorable criticism passed upon ottr initial number. The paper being as yet in its infantile stage, both as to age, si7.e and experience, only looked forw ard to a possible future recognition, such ns has aire dy been accorded. It is a matter of great importance that students should be exempt from needless danger to disease.

The Faculty will take care to prevent any unnessary exposure, and constantly urge upon the students such habits of exercise, cleanliness and ventilation as shall promote the most perfect health. Mkss Sana in sano coupon K. The first lecture of our course was held Dec. 5. A large and appreciative audience assembled in Bethany church to hear Key.

Swciisson, President of the Board, speak on the subject Why am I a Christain?" The lecture was of an apologelical charact and was listened to with rapt attention by the students and the many friends of the institution present. The Holidays are here and the trains are carrying students homeward in joy ous anticipation of good cheer under the parental roof. A number will upend Christmas at Lindsborg, where this festival season is always celebrated is such a manner as to make it most pleasant and edifying to those who remain. To all of them, whereyer they be, we extend a hearty, En Lycklio Jul oai ett Godt Nytt Ar We have occasion to remark that Hethany Academy is not maintained as a pri-v tc enterprise. It was founded with the purpose of making it a first-class Institu tion, permeated with strict Christian principles Such being the case, we do not so much concern ourselves about the number of students that attend, as that no idle nor vicious pupils should be re OO TO THE FOIi T1IK Choicest Cuts of Meats of All Kinds.

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