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About Hesperian student / (Lincoln [Neb.]) 1872-1885 | View Entire Issue (June 1, 1874)
ti .! THE HESPERIAN STUDENT. m m sciences, undalso acquired proficiency in higher mathematics; but his special study llic one which he loved the most, was modern history and biography, lie oc cupied his leisure hours in studying and reading this kind of literature. He thus acquired an enviable knowledge of the history of France, Germany and England, as well as of his own country. He could with ease point out all the chnnges in the policies and ruling powers of these countries, and trace the lineage of the various royal families. S. was n member of the Palladian Lit erary soeie'.y of which he served as president until the formation of the Adelphian, which hejoined.andof which he also served as president during his last term in school. The style of his literary productions, like Mr. Mitlick's, was less general and rhetorical than Mr. Hind's, being always biographical, or descriptive in character. We think S. aspires eventually to a posi tion as professor of modern history in some institution oi learning, for which his tastes and his acquirements eminently qualify him. For the present, however, like Mr. Hurd, he intends "with the gran gers to take n gallant stand," and engage in stock-farming for his health. In whatever Ileitis of labor these gentle men may finally engage wo feel assured, that their hearts will continue to throb with love for their beneficent mother that they wUl ever cherish her memory, and gaurd her wellfare. If in the contest of life they prove victorious and claim the homage which pertains to power, let them lay some of the trophies of victory at her feet. If tliej win the chuplet of fame or the laurel of the muse, let them strew some of the leaves over the head of their alma mater, who hath shown the way to win them. We will miss this class from our numbers more than those who follow will bo missed; for, having been connected with the University from its very beginning, they have identified them selves with the organization of all our college institutions, and woven their memory into tho whole fabric of our ear ly history as a school. Then in conclusion we bid them, God spued. May their paths ever be strewn witli roses, and bathed in sunshine, and if adversity should come upon them, may they prove themselves nobler in the hour of tribulation, than in the hour of pros perity. Vale, vale, cart sodales nostri,Hitin fortunati! 1'HYSICAl, STATISTICS. Malick. Stevenson. Hurd. Ago, )'ra inoii. tin. y'rs mon. da. y'rsmou. da. a), ;$, n. ai, a, ai. 21, 8, r. weight, jfiOii ttn. night, nft. 10 in. Ar'd -houltlorH, W In. Ar'dehost, 33 In. Ar'd head, 82 yj hi. Owrhead, 1 1V4 In. Ku'h, Light blue. 1S1 tt. 5 ft. 11 In. 4) in. SUf. In. aa in. 15V4 in. 185 lbn. 5ft. Tin. Ai In. JVJln. 'H In. 15V J III. Haol. (irnyt-li blue. Mnllck'n itntr U brown and curly, bin hirsute appendage Infinite or Indeterminate, his tempera nu'iit bliloiis-sanguiiu approaching lymphatic; Mi'U'iiaoii'jj hair is dark brown nnd straight, his MrMite appendage, mustache, his temperament MIIouh nervous; Hind's hair is light and curly, lilf hirmito appendage liidotnnnltiate or infinite, lil temperament sanguine , EXAMINATION8-TIIE OUT-LOOK. . Again another term's labor is ended. Again a few have deeply laid tho strong foundation stone of some new branch of knowledge, upon which thoy may 6afely nd successfully build a noble super structure in after life; while others we trust very few havo merely stirred the surface, and laid foundations of straw, which will perish and fade away, as their text-books arc laid upon the shelf, leav ing no foundation upon which a beautl ful temple may be built. How grave the consequences ol slighting a study while In college! for, when once laid aside, it is seldom resumed, unless its teachings have been deeply planted in tho mind. We are gratified to learn that while tho examina tions havo been more rigid this term than heretofore, the average standing of the various classes has been better. Especially in the Department of En glish Literature, Prof. Dakc has been tin relenting in exacting the required num. her of literary productions from all mem bers of his class, on penalty of suspen sion. All true students are glad of this, for to slight this duty is to shun the pur est fountains of useful, practical knowl edge, and truest culture. We surmise that the policy of Prof. Dake will have a salutary influence upon the literary work of the future in his department. There have been fewer students conditioned this term titan heretofore, and none" plucked." ln response to the desire of the students expressed privately, and through the col umns of the Hksi'Khian, a class in elocu tion and voice culture has been conducted by Prof. Church, during the term. The students, who took advantage of this op portunity, have been much gratified with the result. Prof. Church is an energetic and able teacher, and we trust will keep this class in operation, as it supplies a need we have long felt. As we pause a moment for retlection, at the close of this the third year of the life and struggle of our young Institution, the out-look appears fair and serene, and our heart throbs with bright anticipations and hope for the future. We feel that, in spite of the malicious stings of local prejudice, the convulsive throes of disap pointed demagogues, and the slander of splenetic newspapers, our University is destined soon to grow into a thing of grandeur, power and beauty. cfllcicnfly assisted by Mr, Malick. On tho miscellaneous debate tho audience was favored with a neat and able address by Mr. Field of the Palladian. Mr. Mc Lean, Mr. Lambertson, and also Prof. Aughey delivered interesting addresses. The exercises of the evening were clos cd with an eloquent and pleasing vale dictory by tho retiring president, Mr. Stevenson one of tho graduates of '74. Mr. Stevenson has been a faithful member and in him the society will lose a talent ed mind and an earnest worker. The success of this last regular exer else of tho term is indeed a favorable omen of future prosperity for the society. LAST EVENING OF THE ADELPHIAN. The term that lias just past has been one of unusual prosperity and success to the two societies of tho University. Old animosities and bickerings have appar ently died out, and good feeling and brotherly intercourse have taken tho place. And yet this lias not been done at tho ex pense of healthy and spirited emulation in literay eflbrt which still exists. Tho last regular exercise of tho Adelphian was a brilliant success. The hall was fill ed to its utmost capacity a large number of ladies and gentlemen from the city being present as visitors Tho general literary exercises were choice and well rendered. Tho select readings by Misses Maud Ci'cogan and Sarah Funke were well appreciated by tho audience. Miss Creegan's reading is always characterized by pure tone, clear and distinct articulation, delicate shades of inflection and expression; Miss Funke's by her winning manner, grace ful delivery, and pleasing voice. Tho debate upon the subject: "The Patrons of Husbandry as a political par ty," was ono of tho best ever presented by the society. Mr. Wilson well support ed by Mr. Brown, advocated tho cause of the grangers with ability and spirit, and was "bly replied to by Mr. Lamberton, HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMEMT. OUR EXCHANGES. Tho Commencement exercises of the High School, held on Friday evening, were listened to by a large and select audience. Though tho series of literary entertainments of the University had pre. ceded this occasion in the same week, the exercises of Friday evening were highly appreciated by ull. In taste and beauti ful arrangement tho exercises were not excelled by any entertainment of tlieUni verslty. The graduating class consisted of three beautiful aw1 talented young la dies and one young gentleman. Tho productions of the ladies Miss Emma Funke, Miss Theresa Graham and Miss Flora Alexander were surprisingly excellent in thought, and couched in splendidly beautiful language. Every sentence seemed to sparkle with word gems nud sentences of penrls. The address of tho young gentleman, Samuel English, on the "Manias of the Age," was a worthy production. It lack ed tho glitter and music with which the ladies adorned their thoughts, but we liked it equally as well. He showed the elements of manly thought, in grappling with the knotty, practical problems of the day, and evinced a conception of tho follies and fantasies of the age. The exercises were a grand success, as the hearty applause, and showors of bou quets testified. Wo noticed that some of the University boys, perhaps tho ex.sen iors, were not backward in proffering their floral offerings to the young ladies. We aro told that the class intends to enter tho University in the fall. If it does let us look alive for our laurels. " STUDENT " APPROPRIATION. Since tho enlargement of rhe Hnsi'EU ian at the beginning of the winter term the Association has been struggling tin. der flnanchl dilllculties. Tho funds re quired for the purchaso of material was advanced by three or four students, assis ted by tho Chancellor. Rut we were un able until recently to pay current expens es; consequently, sinking deeper and deeper into debt, the prospect for tho fu turo was indeed gloomy. The Regents, in their wisdom and gen croslty, have again come to the ro&cuo with a handsome appropriation. In the present condition of tilings, when the Re gents have felt the necessity for economy In all their measures, tills liberal endow ment is doubly appreciated. We accept it as an acknowledgment of the valuo of our paper. Hopo inspires us to renewed offort in tho future. Wo earnestly appeal to the students of tho University to seo that their college paper shall bo worthy of tho confidence that our honored Falh crs have placed in it. Our Juno exchanges, many of them, come to hand a little late, probably re tained, like tho Studknt, to record tho vorious commencement exercises.' Clcmmie Chase still keeps the Excelsior up to the excellent standard indicated in its title page. May both the Editor and paper grow and prosper. The High School, Omaha, is receiving tho warm compliments of the college press from all quarters, and wo think they are merited. The paper increases in ex cellence each issue. The Mute Journal, of Nebraska, visits us regularly. We arc glad to know that It is improving in interest and hope that it may soon be able to purchase a better dress of which it is worthy. Tlie College Olio, Marietta Ohio, sixteen page, is received. It contains an immense quantity of local news. Tho last issue has a good poem "The Heroic Pilot." We are glad to make the acquaintance of the Olio. The Seminary Budget, Sacramento Cal., criticises the typography of our April is sue. We thank the ladies for their pleas ant criticism, and hope they havo been able to discover an improvement for tho better since. From statements made in tho lieportcr, Iowa Univsrsity, we judge they have tak en "Base Rail" as badly as havo our freshes and sophs. Three or four clubs have arisen, flashed brilliantly through their meteor couises, and sunk into igno minious gloom, within the last three weeks. When we gaze expectantly around for tho bold forms of tho valliant. "Half and Halfs," the benign countc-. nances of tho "Missionaries," or listen to catch the Innocent bleating of tho " Lambs," disappointment awuits us lo they are not I Jicquiescant inpacem. The Chronicle, Mich. University, is just received. It is double the usual size, and dovoted almost exclusively to commence ment matters. The " Class Day Oral ion," published in full, we havo read with in terest; subject, " Cavour and Italy." Our readers will notice tho coincidence be tween the subject of this oration and the. commencement oration of Mr. Stevenson,, which, we regret, our limited space pre vents us also from publishing. Tho Class poem is a scholarly produc tion showing much culture. The " Class History" occupies about six pages of tho Chronicle, and abounds in humor and in structing facts. " The Prophecy" by the "Class Seer," a poem, occupies about four and ono half pages, and is full of wit and humorous "take-offs" on the future destiny of various members of the class. The Central Collegian has an article on "Blunders and Blundering Pcoplo," which contains somo refreshing observa tions on the usefulness of blunderers. Here is an example: " Wo havo often read of and imagined tho intenso gratiii cation which one derives from gaining a truth after laborious effort, but wo think it would bo splendid to strike upon it morely through somo blunder, or by accl. . dont, like Columbus did Amorica." ' Quite con ect; wo think such blunders aro " splendid." If the world had pos sessed in those days a fow more ,sucU ac cidental men as Columbus, who was .will ing to spend tho best port of his .li'foin developing and preparing to carrylfitb effect his great ideas his premeditated "accident," tho wlieols of progress would have been rolling along a century iiiu'nu vance, even of where they are to-day. - i m.1 pi I1!! lit l! M j Ull i3 kl I H" r W (' ?!t N I j ii I" u il m I m n M k HJUIIWlli.lLHHJ.iHHB