Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1911 — Collegeville Items. [ARTICLE]

Collegeville Items.

During the first three days of the present week the December tests were held in all the classes. . . Rev. Basil Didier, C. PF. S.. formerly teacher of languages at the college, now chaplain at the Alexian Brothers’ Hospital, Rev. Peter ’Leiser, Chicago; Rev. W. R. Arnold were visitors lately. Rev. Gerard Hartjens, C. PP. S. teacher of History, is at present taking treatment at the Alexian Brothers Hospital, Chicago, to cure an affection of the eyes that has caused him not a little trouble during the last month. The C. L. S. held their regular meeting Sunday morning. It was decided to purchase new reading tables and a newspaper rack for the library, and several minor changes were adopted. The library will also be re-cata-logued according to the most approved and up-to-date library system. After the contemplated changes have been put into ebfeet the appearance of the library will be greatly enhanced. Mr. E. P. Honan, the parliamentary law teacher, gave a clear and searching criticism of the Thanksgiving play. His judicial remarks were highly beneficial as well to the participants in the acting as to those who enjoyed the play in the audience. Owing to the December examinations, the entertainment which had been appointed for Sunday evening was postponed till Dec. 8. This will conclude the C. L. S. activity until after the holiday season. The A. L. S. has in preparation a delightful program which will be rendered Sunday, Dec. 10. The basket ball season will open Saturday afternoon at 3 :00, when Goodland comes to the college gymnasium for the first game. The prospects for a strong quintette are splendid, and the outlook for a very fair season is encouraging. Mgr. Reed has not yet completed his schedule, but it will be a heavy one. Dates for the following games are now arranged: Dec. 9, Goodland at the College. Dec. 16, St. Viator at Kankakee. 111. Dec. 21, Battle Ground at the College. Jan. 12, Monticello H. S; at Monticello. -- Jan. 16, St. Viator at the College. ' * Jan, 20, St Cyril’s at the College. Feb. 10, Monticello H. S. at the College. Games are pending the return ;it Goodland, with St. Cyril’s, two games with the Monticello Military Co., two games with Delphi.