Hesperian student / (Lincoln [Neb.]) 1872-1885, May 01, 1872, Image 3
imumwiwi miMmmuuwuiiBW WTMrwaWgWBMWMgWrwWWWMWMWWPWMW" H " HESPERIAN STUDENT. LINCOLN, MAY, 1872. Small. The composition class on Inst Thursday. Wk arc under obligations to W. P. Itoads, for favors, during the last month. Wk were happy to meet our fellow student, W. L. Sweet, who paid our city a short visit. Wk arc always glad to receive contribti tions from any one, and especially from students of the University That "red hot shot" thrown by Mr. into the ranks of secret societies bursted before it reached them. TnunsDAY was a day that will over bo remembered by us all as one of great interest. The students laicd aside their books, and many could be seen "wending their way" to the Cainpu with spades and shovels, and high hopes of immortal izing their names by planting trees and slirubberydesignatcdas their own and over which they shall ever have a parental care.' To say the least the Campus has improved much in appearance and if this energetic spirit is continued we look forward to a time when wo may have as beautiful ground as can be found elsewhere Much nrajso is due to the students for the interest they seem to take in this enterprise. Thky are at present engaged in planting trees in tho University grounds. "When it is completed tlierewill be above 2,000 trees. Thk late hail storm broke twenty-one window panes in the University. Souto buildings in our city were very much in jured. - . "Lv you want me, just whistle for me, and I will come to you." Wo are not per sonal in the above, but it will be recognized by some one. "What is better exercise than riding? tho Professor in Greek says, and he should know, studying the lifty-third page in . "ITorkness' first Greek book." Wo admit thaWr is"gooV exercise but prefer riding just for a change. n ., , v Tin: members of tho "Palladian" have concluded to give a public exhibition at the close of the present term. In our next issue we will be able to give a full pro gramme, and also the names of those who aro to perform. "Wi: may, by simply rovorsing it, very aptly apply the saying of the Apostle Paul, to some of tho Greek students. Paul said : "Though 1 am absent in body, yet I am present with you in spirit." The 'students aro present in body, but absent in spirit. f Somi: of the students spend their time very unprofltably while waiting for tho ringing of the boll, by throwing up their books and catching them, talking, laughing and various other amusements. We do not think such things should be tolerated during the time for recitation. Tnu following is a verbal extract from a sophomore's essay: If T should say nay, yo might say yea, and if I should say yea, ye might say nay and If I should say yea, nay, I would feel that 1 was surrounded by the Cape of Good Hope." Tho professor is satistled that it is an original production Chronicle. Tito hearts of many throbbed with joy as tho magnetic Wires gave assurance that Dr. Livingston, the great African explorer had arrived in safety at Zanzibar. It has been over two years since this great travel er has been hoard from, and many have mourned him as dead. VTp. havo now, rea son to believe that this great philanthropist well yet bo among us, and unlock the secrets of the great Afrlcau continent. .' , PalladiaxIIall, April 15. The society was first entertained by Declamation from Messrs Cropscy and DsvK These were well rendered, and if all members of the society would try to to perform their parts as well, there would be no opportunity for finding fault. After this came the very able essay by Miss Crccgan. Next followed tho debating class, and in justice, duo to tho members of that class, we must say that it was the best wo have had for some time. Each speaker seemed to comprehend the subject, and his arguments were presen ted with force and clearness. After some mlcellaneous business thesociety adjourn ed. Palladia: Hall, April 20. The society ' was first occupied with declamations from Messrs Ilohmann, Sncll and others. These were all very well rondored. After this followed a very good essay by President Bonds, also, one by Mr. Mnldok. Tho question for discusslqiuthis evening was : . - Jiesolvtd, That tho co-cducatlon of the scxcs'should bo encouraged. This was llrst vigorously discussed by the regular class; after which, tho house continued the debate in a very vigorous manner for some time. Perhaps the prin cipal speech on the negative was made by a "Baconian," who in the true sense of the word, threw "red hot shot into the ranks of tho enemy." After some general debate, tho society adjourned. Palladia Hall, May U. The society was first entertained by dec lamations from Miss Creegan, Miss Metcalf, Mr. Snell and Mr. Dales. These were In tho main well rendered. There is one feature especially that is worthy of note ; and that is, the accuracy and porfoetnes with which they were committed. Wo do not believe that there was a single hesita tion on the part of any one. Some of tho members who aro in tho habit of half com mitting their declamations might do well to make a note of this. After this followed two very ablo essays by Messrs. Kulman and Rogers. Question for discussion tills even ing was : Jlenolved, That tho exlstonco of political parties in favorablo to a State. The members of the class entered heart ily Into the discussion of tho question, and some very good arguments were produced on both sides of tho question. Miscellane ous debate was next In order, but owing to tile lateness of the hour, it was not pn- At . .1 . 1 A.. liaai- -aan-in SirtVl il k Jif n1 111 Ml uuuuu very iwuji, mui uo iui,,vu J' i much vigor. In' a short time tho house adjourned. What is Thoro In a Namo? Tho celebrated John G. Whlttlor, on be ing asked for his autograph, wrote the fol lowing: "The name Is but the shadow, which wo find too often, larger than the one behind.'' How very few there are who realize the truth of this sentence, so charac teristic of the man who wrote it. And yet it eailwot bo denied, there arc many who oc cupy Important positions, without being qualified for them. Indeed, people every where are striving for a name, with an earnestness which deserves a better object. This ardent passion for titles in Americans was gratified to a great extent during the late war. Many si poor man who had always lived in obscurity, and whos sur name was hsirdly known out side of his own k family, returned with the title of ('apt. Col. or Gen. a distinction which will mark him while he lives. I hsive heard itsald, that there Is always som. good to come out. of evil, Is it possible thsitaman can feel himself compenssitcd for a lost limb, by any of these sounding titles V Be this as it may, thcylmve become so com mon that the plain Mr. is as much of a rarity among men, as is a plain dress among women on a festive occasion . I sup pose that these titles originated in a desire to designate si man's profession by his name. It seems proper to do so, It Is no doubt right to give a preacher tho title of Rev. or a teacher that of Prof. But they have became so common, that a boy can scarcely teach school six months without having to carry the burdensome appellation of Prof, or deliver a brief exhortation In prayermeeting, without being in danger of having Rev. attsiohod to ids name forever after. Among other titles, that of Esq. is lyxccedlugly connnon, sis well sis nonsensi cal.' According to Webster, il c:mTJllgu"iUo alinost any profession. Tt comes from the LaTiii, scutum, si shield, from tho Greek, Skulos, tlte hide from which thc'shield was made. By consulting Webster, you will find that it may be applied to all persons, which means women as well as men. This being tho cstbc, women may look forward to the time when the startling Esq. may be added to their names as will to tlioe of men. Mrs. Is sibout the only high sounding title to which women arcacculomcd and 1 never knew until I just saw it in Webster, that tu England, it fs sometimes given to unmar ried women of an advanced, sige. Girls, is it not cncoia-aging to know, that when we reach an advanced age, we can go to Eng land, and get Mrs. prefixed to our names? But after till, what Is there In a name V J answer comparatively nothing. When you oomo down to the real merits of the ques tion, It is tho man or woman behind tho name, and not tho name its self. As for names what can bo, bettor than man or woman. Why then should wo seek those, titles which are as sounding brass, or as tinkling cymbals. Butter far desire the names of men and women. Then when wo have departed this life, it shall not be added. "The name was but tho shadow, larger than tho man or woman behind." TiiKHKiiro two things which T abhor the learned lu Ills 'infidelities, and the fool In his devotions. Mahomet. I will listen to any one's convictions, but prity keep your doubts to yourself. 'I havo plenty of my own. Geotha. COLLEGE NEWS. Tin: University Hull at Ann Arbor will scat 4,00."i persons. Ovr.n one hundred women arc atudying, law in American Colleges. Tiiiim.Kx young ladles have asked admis sion to tho Yalo school of Journalism. 'Pin. f"n c?fiw ill ncirH a 1 wl1 .i4-if..t lttin .ttrt.ln an approp'rlatlbi. of $75,000 for establishing a fifth Normal School. A cikntlv.max has bequeathed to the President and Feslows of Trinity College, Oxford, England, 8,000 for tho advance ment of matlicmallcs and gcnersil science. A wit at Harvard suggests that all fresh men should be examined in swimming, the distance from the University to tho square being the requirement; conditions, to be off by the middle of February. Dr. J. Simcrs of this State deposited at our University a diploma for A. B. granted to 1). Aimer Morton, from Dsirtmouth College in the year 1701). It is quite a relic. it w u- pi u-'i Here not only as a curiosity but to be preserved. A SKXioit p.i. Cornell, enraged during tho examination hi geology, sit tnoJp6rtlnaolty of the facts in eluding his memorv, replied to a question as totUe period in which sin extinct species of animal lived, that it was the Potsdam orsoino'iothcr-dain period. JJ HALLETT, DEALim IN GOLD and SILVER "WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, SPECTACLES, CUTLERY, &c. AMERICAN WATCHES AT FACTORY PRICES. A Flue Selection of the CELEBRATED SETII THOMAS CLOCKS VafchesClbrks nrtdTewclrV repaired hy cxwirlmlc'' cd workmen. Engraving neatly executed. v '"" lteiuumber tho place IlAMiHTTS, O btrcot, between 10th and lllli, south sido. University of Nebraska, LINCOLN; NEBRASKA. Thjj UiilvorHlty of tho Stato was opened last Septem ber under favorable condition, una thus far bus been prosperous and successful. PROFESSORS. The Faculty; tit present. Is composod of flvo I'rofos cors, (skilled In their several departments of instruc tion. To llii'to there will bo added two mote t the oiiuiihi'' ul' the noM College year. ADMISSION. Student of both sexes aro admitted to the Univer sity, on passing examination In tho common English branches, If entering tho I.ttln Hcliool; or-ln studies of advanced classes, If clulmlngan advanced standlug. TUITION. Tuition lu all departments in FREE. Thoro is an entrance fee of $.1. Hooks are furnished at cost. APPARATUS, Etc. The Institution is liberally supplied with Apparatus, Cabinet, Library, and all needful facilities tor illus- iraiiutjtiio BiiDjucM tangm. tho rmioKopnicai una Chemical Apparatus is especially luio and valuable. AGR ICULTURAL COLLEGE. It Is proponed by the Itoijoiits to open tho Agricul tural College at tho carllcattlmo practicable probably at the opening ofthn next College year. BOARDING. Hoarding is obtained at reasonable rates in prlvatu families, or by renting rooms the expense may -bo reduced to $2 or $1 per week. At present boarding in fsmllles is from 91 to $5 per week. CALENDAR. Tho Spring Term will begin Thursday. April 4. 1B72. Tho Fall Turin will begin tho secoud Thursday or September next. Corrospondenco U solicited by tho Chaucollor from thosu intending to enter College. Tho health of our Stato and tho facilities offered in tho University, should bo strong Inducements for those seeking health and advantages for education, . For Circulars and other information respecting tho. University, addro&q A. R. BENTON, Chancellor University of Nob., LlKCOLNrjKB. I' I m. flf. M M 1 if I v. :