and advanced students as are interested in its subjects. Its sessions are devoted to the presentation and discussion of abstracts of recent biological literature and of the results of investigation by the members of the club. It meets weekly in Natural History Hall. MILITARY SCIENCE. The military instruction is under the charge of an officer of the United States Army. The course as a whole has special reference to the duties of officers of the line. A full supply of arms and ammunition is furnished by the War Department, including 400 cadet rifles and accoutrements and two field pieces of artillery. Every male student able to peform military duty, and not excused for sufficient cause, is required to drill twice each week until he has gained credit for 4 semester hours. He is also required to study Drill Regulations for Infantry and to recite upon the same once a week until he gains credit for one semester hour. The practical instruction begins as soon as possible after he enters the University. A preparatory student carrying no freshman studies and not expecting to matriculate during the year is not permitted to drill. The standings in study and drill are placed on record, with other class credits; one semester of recitations and drill count two hours, and the three remaining semesters of drill three hours, and are requisite to graduation in every University course. Appointments in the regiment are made on nomination by the officer in charge and confirmation by the Faculty. The regiment (two battalions of three companies each) is composed mainly of the members of the freshman and sophomore classes. The non-commissioned officers are selected from the sophomore class, the lieutenants from the junior class, and the field officers and captains from the senior class. A special military scholarship, good for one year, is open to each student who attains the grade of a commissioned officer, the value of which is paid the holder at the close of the year. An artillery detachment is organized mainly from the second year, or sophomore, class, which receives practical instruction twice each week during the college year. Toward the close of the year a committee appointed by the Faculty examines candidates for nomination to the Governor of the state to receive commissions as brevet captains in the state militia. Candidates must be members of the senior class in full standing at the time of this examination; must have completed the course of military studies; must have served two semesters as captains or lieutenants, and must be approved by the Faculty as having good reputations as scholars, officers, and gentlemen. The Trustees have prescribed a uniform of cadet gray, coat trimmed with black mohair braid, trousers with black cloth stripe, cut after the U. S. army pattern. In order that all uniforms worn at this University may be, in quality, make, and finish in strict accordance with the specifications adopted by the Board of Trustees, all students enrolled in the military department will be required to obtain them from that firm only that may, for the time being, be under agreement and bond with the Trustees to furnish said uniforms at a stated price and of standard quality. The University Military Band is composed of students, and every full term of service therein is counted as one term of drill. PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR MEN The main object of the work of this department is to preserve the bodily health of the students by careful physical examinations, and rational prescriptions of exercises; by correcting physical deformities, and imperfect development; by teaching proper methods of living; and by encouraging proper intercollegiate sports. Each student is required to undergo a physical examination so that a correct knowledge of his bodily condition may be obtained, and proper exercises prescribed. Regular classes are formed for drill on the various gymnasium appliances. Lectures are given upon personal hygiene. All competitive athletic games are under the direct supervision of the professor of physical training, and his medical examination is required to show that membership on any team will tend to improve the physical condition, and not cause injury. Two courses are offered to those who wish to prepare as instructors of physical training or coaches of athletic teams. FOR WOMEN The general health and development of all young women in this department are carefully looked after by the director of the Women's Gymnasium. Each one is given a physical examination, in order that her physical condition may be known, suitable exercise prescribed, and advice given. Systematic class drill is given in Swedish, Delsarte, and American gymnastics, including free and light exercises; dumb-bells, clubs, wands, marching, fancy steps, Maypole games, basket-ball, military drill, and, if advisable, exercise on the various pieces of gymnasium apparatus. The gymnasium uniform consists of navy blue serge blouse and divided skirt, and black slippers. Throughout the fall and spring outdoor games and exercises receive considerable attention. Lectures and talks on hygiene, physical training, etc., are given during the winter. Each student comes under the personal observation of the director and is given exercises to meet her special needs. Every woman student not physically disqualified must take the prescribed work, and may elect enough to make seven hours of credit. The women's gymnasium occupies very attractive quarters in Natural History Hall, and is well equipped. The pastime grounds near by, in use through the year, when the weather permits, have a sixteen-lap running track, eight tennis courts, two basket-ball fields, and space for hurdling, handball, and other suitable amusements. The gymnasium is open for exercise, at certain hours, under suitable restrictions, to those who are not enrolled in classes. HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION The Hospital Association is an organization of students to provide a fund for hospital care in case of sickness. The members of the association pay a fee of fifty cents each semester and the fund thus raised is used to pay the hospital expenses of members who may need such care. The fund is under the control of a committee of the Faculty, and during the last three years the association has rendered valuable aid to a considerable number of members. Students are strongly advised to join the association. EXPENSES BOARD The University does not furnish board, but there is a dining hall in the basement of University Hall, and under University supervision, where good meals may be obtained at reasonable rates. There are, also, a large number of suitable private places in Urbana and Champaign, within walking distance of the University, and easily accessible by electric railway, where students can obtain table board and rooms. There are several students' clubs at which the cost of meals is about two dollars and seventy-five cents a week. The Business Manager and the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations of the University will aid new students in procuring rooms and boarding places. FEES Technological, Scientific, Agricultural, and Literary Departments. $10 00 5 00 12 00 THE DIPLOMA FEE, payable before graduation, is. THE INCIDENTAL FEE. All students, except those in the Graduate School, not taking studies which do not count for a second degree, and except those holding scholarships, pay, each semester, an incidental fee of.......... TUITION FEE. Students "conditioned" on entrance requirements, "special" students (see p. 57), except special students holding scholarships, pay, each semester, a tuition fee of...... LABORATORY FEES AND DEPOSITS. Each student working in laboratories, or in the drafting or engineering classes, is required to make a deposit varying from 50 cents to $10.00, to pay for chemicals and apparatus used, and for any breakages or damages. 7 50 |