en misspelled; athletic records of 1895; books that all ought
to read; information about gaining admission to West Point and
Annapolis; populations of cities; rules of etiquette, etc. You may have
copies for yourself and friends, if you apply for them. Some members get
copies and give them to fellow-students in Sunday-school and day-school
classes.

A Question for You.

In the ninetieth line of the First Book of Virgil, the first two
words are _Intonuere poli_. The translation, as I have it, is "the
poles resound," meaning that the earth echoes with the heavy
thunders. Now will somebody please explain to me how the ancients
knew there were poles without having some idea of the roundness of
the earth? Almost the same expression is used in the 398th line,
as follows, _Et coetu cinxere polum_, etc.

ALFRED C. BAKER.
SCHAGHTICOKE, NEW YORK.

A Venetian Night at Newport.

On an evening recently Newport Harbor presented a fine appearance.
Of all displays ever given in Newport this was the most beautiful.
The procession started at half past eight. There were boats of
every description. They were decorated with Chinese lanterns and
colored electric lights. Among the most noticeable decoration was
the United States flag with a search-light behind it. It looked as
though it was painted on the sky. Across Thames Street were
electric lights constructed in such a way as to read:

1895.

Welcome Yachtsmen.

The Y.M.C.A. had a triangle made of Japanese lanterns. There were
also pictures of the _Defender_ made of cloth and outlined with
electric lights. It is estimated that there were between 25,000
and 30,000 lanterns used. A great many lights were constructed in
such a way as to make the whole outline of the boat show. There
was red fire and green fire burning all the time, also many
fireworks and two search-lights to brighten up the harbor. The sky
had a reddish tint. The naval reserves had a sea-serpent about
seventy-five feet long. Old Father Neptune took things easy on the
back of the monster. The serpent looked very docile, and its eyes
stuck out, taking in the grand display.

CHESTER GLADDING.
NEWPORT, R. I.

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