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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 ., ,
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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.
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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-
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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,
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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.,
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