The Faculty Grants The Petition of the Glee and Banjo Clubs.

At the meeting of the faculty yesterday afternoon, the petition of the glee and banjo clubs in regard to the western tour was acted upon favorably. The clubs will now proceed to make arrangements for the tour. It is probable that concerts will be given in New York on Saturday, Dec. 22; in Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 24; in Cincinnati, Wednesday, Dec. 26; in St. Louis, Friday, Dec. 28, and in Chicago, Dec. 29. Invitations have been received from the clubs of these cities and these concerts will be given under their auspices. The general management of the tour will be in the hands of Mr. Geo. T. Keyes of the senior class.