amination; must have completed the course of military studies; must have served four semesters as commissioned officers, and must be approved by the Council as having good reputations as scholars, officers, and gentle

men.

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 are 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 and improve 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 in swimming and fencing and for drill on the various gymnasium appliances. Lectures are given upon personal hygiene.

All competitive athletic games are under the direct supervision of the director of physical training, and his examination is required to show that membership on any

team will not cause injury, but will tend to improve the physical condition. No student whose class work is unsatisfactory is allowed to play on a University team.

For Women

The general health and development of the young women are carefully looked after by the Director of the Woman's Gymnasium. Each student is given an examination in order to ascertain her physical condition; suitable exercise is prescribed, and advice given.

The work of the gymnasium is adapted to meet individual needs by organized progressive training according to the best known methods. The work embraces corrective, hygienic and recreative exercise, including free and light gymnastics, marching, fancy steps, dumb-bells, clubs, wands, games, may-pole, basket-ball, swimming etc. Outof-door sports-tennis, hockey and golf,-are played in their seasons.

The gymnasium is open at certain hours to all women of the University, under suitable restrictions.

The uniform consists of navy blue serge regulation gymnasium suit, and shoes.

For a description of the gymnasium and the out-ofdoor play grounds see page 51.

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 Council, and during the past five years the association has rendered valuable aid to a considerable number of members. Students are strongly advised to join the association.

SOCIETIES AND CLUBS

LITERARY SOCIETIES

The ADELPHIC and PHILOMATHEAN Societies for men, and the ALETHENAI and ILLIOLA for women, meet weekly, on Fridays, throughout term time.

THE CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS

The Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations have come to occupy a prominent place in the University life. Both are affiliated with the World's Student Christian Federation.

Six hundred and twenty-six men now belong to the Young Men's, and three hundred and seventy women to the Young Women's Association. Each association employs for full time a general secretary.

The Association House furnishes free for the use of all students reading room, library, parlors, piano, magazines and papers, correspondence tables, and telephone— a college home.

Religious meetings for men are held on Sunday mornings; for women on Thursday afternoons; and for both men and women on Monday evenings. There are frequent meetings for the promotion of social intercourse. and good fellowship.

Courses in systematic Bible study and in modern missions are offered. During the year six hundred and twenty-five men and two hundred women have enrolled in these courses. A most helpful feature of the work is that in the interest of new students at the opening of the school year. Desirable rooms and boarding places are found and posted for reference at the Association House. Representatives of the Association meet the trains, assist students in finding satisfactory locations, and endeavor in every way to make them feel at home. The employment bureau helps to find work.

A copy of the Students' Hand-Book, containing a

map of the cities, and giving information about Urbana and Champaign, the University, and the various college organizations and activities, will be sent free to prospective students.

For this Hand-Book, or for further information, address the General Secretary of either Association.

CLUBS AUXILIARY TO COURSES OF STUDY

AGRICULTURAL CLUB

This club meets weekly. It is devoted to the discussion of topics of theoretical and practical interest to students of agriculture. All students connected with the University are eligible to membership.

ARCHITECTS' CLUB

This club meets once in two weeks for the consideration of current topics of architectural interest and subjects connected with the study of architectural history. All students pursuing architectural studies are eligible to membership. This club is a member of the Architectural League of America, and contributes to its annual exhibition in the principal cities of the United States.

BIOLOGICAL THEORY CLUB

This club meets on alternate Monday evenings throughout the college year for papers, addresses, and discussions on subjects in theoretical biology. Its membership is composed of instructors in biological subjects in the Colleges of Science and Agriculture.

CHEMICAL CLUB

This club meets fortnightly and is open to all students in the Chemical Department. Its purpose is to foster a general interest in all subjects connected with the field of Chemistry.

A Chemical Society is also organized whose membership is confined to the instructional force and in the main the topics brought before the society consist of research papers. Seniors and other students working on research topics are invited to the meetings which occur once a month.

CIVIL ENGINEERING CLUB

This club meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month for the reading and discussion of papers relating to civil enginering. All students pursuing the civil engineering course may become members.

COMMERCIAL CLUB

The Commercial Club is composed of students in the courses of training for business. It meets on alternate Tuesday evenings to hear addresses from practical business men and to discuss commercial topics.

ENGLISH CLUB

The English Club is composed of members of the Faculty, and of students who have done especially good work in English. The work of the club is confined to the study of recent writers of fiction and of poetry. The membership is limited to thirty. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.

FRENCH CLUB

Le Cercle Francais includes students who have had at least one year's work in French. The club meets twice a month throughout the year. Its proceedings are conbeing to supplement the

ducted in French, the object work of the class room by the practical handling and understanding of the language.

GERMAN CLUB

Der Deutsche Verein includes students who have pursued the study of German for two years, and others who