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arc necessary for the proper manag-ement of class affairs. No little thought was involved in selecting these class officers, and when the critical moment of election came it brought with it its cares and uneasiness. That is, the quali- fications of the different officers were of such importance that every member of the class should be careful and thoughtful in his choice. The president, for instance, must possess the quality of patience, and have a slow temper; when he asks the president of the college for a class meeting and is refused, he must not get angry. but patiently and meekly must ask again. He must preside at meetings and devote three minutes to business and the remainder of the hour to social intercourse. He must be able to defend the class in all threats from the Faculty, and to remain com- posed in mind until the slight indisposition of the latter shall have passed away. The treasurer must have a bold face, and be liberal and truthful; he must with unfailing nerve ancl unflineing expression call on the members of the class for class dues; but when he fails to get it, he must be liberal enough to pay the expenses from his own pocket, and be truthful enough to say he didn't mind doing it! The sec- retary must be a good time-keeper, that is, must register all the minutes of the business part of the meeting; and must have a level head and not get confused and record anything that is said after the first three minutes. The poet must be anatural bam genius; and must require but little sleep,that is, be able to get up at any time during the night, just when the muse inspires him, and compose verse. The prophetess must possess clearsightedness and a keen' insight into human affairs, and thus have the power of finding out other peoples' business; and to interpret correctly the future in terms of the present. The historian must have an extensive imagination and a hard conscience; he must imagine all kinds of things that would appear as history, and feel no compunction of consciencewhen vouching for their verity. -+ 54-l-