Good looking set of “Newies.”

Rain, hail, sleet and snow on the 17th.

One hundred and fifty-five students enrolled.

Rev. Mr. Sharp and family are boarding at Mrs. Carr’s.

The special Department has grown quite popular since examinations.

The Editors in the Hesperian Society have been changed according to the regulations governing the paper.

C. L. Jenkins, class of ’85, spent a few days in Trinity. “Cod Liver” has many friends and fellow students who were glad to see him.

Every thing, you know, is very dull immediately after Christmas. The Local column must have its share of everything that comes along.

The bulletin-board was a great curiosity to those who made their requisite number. We cannot find out what the balance thought about it.

Mr. Raper has the Book-room in charge. Open from four to five o’clock every afternoon except Saturday and on that day from eight to nine o’clock.

We learn from some members of the Faculty that in a few weeks a “Senate” will be organized at Trinity College. This is something that all colleges should have. Who knows but Senate halls may be filled with Trinity students.

Those who remained in Trinity during the holidays say that it is not by any means the dullest place in the world. With the frolics, parties, &c., every body seemed to have had a jolly time.

We were glad to see our friend, W. G. Burkhead of the Tobacco Plant, in the “city” on a few days’ visit to his Alma Mater.

Prof. Henry of the State University will lecture here, Feb. 8th, on an educational subject. Everybody is invited to attend.

Several of our boys on their return found their names on the “black-list” and had to stand some of their examinations over.

Prof. Heitman has been relieved of the Treasurer’s duties in order that he may give more time to his department, and the President is temporarily acting as Treasurer.

Mrs. Linton and child from Philadelphia are visiting President Crowell. Hope they will have a pleasant visit in our little “city.”

Recitation hours have been extended until 5 o’clock, P. M. Won’t somebody “kick” for the novelty of the thing?

Miss Ida Shaw, of High Point, spent last week with Miss Maggie Carr.

No student is allowed to act as agent for any book-firm.

The Trinity Boarding House combination to make 28 days a board month has failed. The strikers were successful.

The Seniors in Political Science will have the pleasure of studying the labor reports. Of course they are very interesting, as every reader will attest.

’Tis now afloat that the Railroad to run by Trinity College will immediately be completed. This may be merely a passing notice to some, but the people of Randolph county have determined no longer to be cut off from the busy world. When she gets her Telegraph line and Railroad she will no longer be classed Trinity via hackman’s express.

State Superintendent Finger lectured in Trinity Chapel, January 18th, on the Public School Problem. His lecture was interesting and beneficial and enjoyed by all, especially by the young folks. Our President in conclusion said we were like a little child, when we got a good thing, we wanted more of it.

A Chemistry class in Qualitative Analysis has been organized. Each member of the class has his desk of apparatus and chemicals. Four hours work a week is required, with privilege to spend as much more time as the student may desire.

The Reading-room is flourishing. The Societies have appropriated $50 to it. With this amount and with fees from other sources the committee propose to make it first-class in all respects. Through the courtesy of the State press most of our own papers are received in addition to a fine selection of magazines, dailies, &c. The Archive desires to thank them, and still has thanks ready for the remainder of the profession on receipt of their papers.

One of the Local Editors, while visiting at the Hundley House had one of his over-shoes carried off, supposed to have been done by boy or dog. Any person finding the same will please return it. It must have been hard to hide that shoe.

The Concert by the ladies and gentlemen of Greensboro was postponed on account of inclement weather. We hope to have them come over this month. Every body look out for announcement. Be with us when they come, and enjoy a rare treat.

Election for Chief Manager and Marshal took place in the Society Halls on Friday the 20th, resulting as follows: L. L. Burkhead was elected Chief Manager by the Columbian, and E. L. Moffitt, Chief Marshal by the Hesperian.

We are glad to know that Mr. Callum, the groceryman of High Point, has decided to deliver goods in Trinity free of charge. Good for Mr. Callum and convenient for Trinity. Lookout for his ad. in next Archive.

sighed a chorus of students when our fair Pennsylvania visitors took their leave last month. Knowing what joy you brought to our quiet little village, can you refuse to come again in the near future? Here’s The Archive’s cordial invitation to our Commencement.

The Hundley House boys say they are all glad to be together again under “Father’s” hospitable roof. His dry and witty remarks are an unfailing source of fun and merriment. He seems to enjoy hugely the German games in Prof. Armstrong’s room. “Father” answers the call of “Herein!” as promptly as the brassiest linguist in the house. Just persevere, “Father,” and you will soon be able to astonish the natives with your Dutch.

$25,000 turned loose in Trinity every year by the students alone! Merchants, ponder over that and remember that The Archive furnishes an excellent advertising medium. Let us, again, say to the students that it is to their interests to patronize those firms which are represented in our advertising columns.

RUMOR WHISPERS.

—That red-birds and sparrows were thinned out mightily during the holidays by those skillful quail (?) hunters.

—That “Possum” is as sweet as ever on the girls, notwithstanding recent events.

—That Dick “Betts” a certain freshman got left recently.

—That one of our pious theologians was perfectly carried away with the “Scotch-ramble” at a Xmas party.

—That “Ettiquette” was smitten anew during his sojourn at home. Wonder if they correspond?

—That Miss — left just in the “Nick” o’ time for one of the boys.

—That the third-story front, College building, is a long way from the Hundley House breakfast bell.

—That Bro. H. thinks a speculative account is one on which a fellow makes a “speck.”

Last term the Junior class received lectures from Prof. Armstrong on Poetics. The Bard of the class signed his examination paper in the following strain: