Local Nkwh.
Vol.
VI
In assuming charge of local depart
ment of the Stcdknt, we do not uish lo
say very much, as the editor-in-chief lias
made an apology of ample length for the
entire corps, During our short time we
shall endenvor to make our eoluiuns new
sy ami interesting. A college publication
does not have the world lorn Held in which
lo obtain mntters of news, but yet there
are incidents in school life well worth pre
serving, that help to make up that variety
which is the spice of all life. We shall
try to gather these, and with the assistance
of the students, make our columns enter,
tabling.
Never in the history of our city have
we experienced n temperance revival like
the one just concluded, which bus been
conducted by Hon. .1. U. Finch, of New
York. Mr. Finch is an eloquent speaker
and well understands his subject. Helms
worked hard for the cause of temperance,
and well has he succeeded. His cam
paign was of three week's duration, and
comprised a series of eloquent mid logical
arguments in fnver of temperance. His
success was grenter than the most san
guine could have expected. Over 2,20(1
signed the pledge, and now wear the red
ribbon the'" badge of the great temper
ance army. We are glad lo say that nearly
nil the students are wearing the ribbon,
and have become workers in the cause.
Mr. Finch understands and feels his sub
ject. He docs not mock the unfortunate
lullen, but has kind words and sympathy
for thorn. He is inspired with a zeal that
makes him eminently titled for the work,
and wherever he mil) go, we bespeak for
him great Nicecss.
Sociaiu.h. Saturday evening, October
20th, the members of the I'allndinn socle
ty and their friends mot in n pleasant so.
elal reunion. Notwithstanding the inclc
nient weather of the week, a large number
were present, mid standing room could
haidly he ioniul. I-'wiybody and bis girl
were there, and enjoyed IheniKclve by
promenading, mid m 1mm quiet and social
ap.
ninuseincnis. lunch of cakes nntl
pies was provided, of which evcryboilj
partook with evident relish. The dud,
"What are- the wild waves saying'" In
MissHunynn and Mr. Harlinan, with tlif
assistance of Miss Trcenuin at the organ,
was well rendered. After supper, another
duet, a selection from the opera of "Mai.
tlm," was given by Mr. Hohnian on n vio
lin, assisted by Mr. Dan. Wheeler at the
oigan. The selection was well executed,
and received merited applause. The en
joyment continued until 10 o'clock at
least that was the time the faculty recom
mended that the gathering adjourn when
everybody wended their way homeward,
satisllcd that they had passed a pleasant
evening. We are pleased to note the in
terest which the students generally have
taken in these sociables, mid we aic glad
lo sny that this interest is increasing. It
it proper thai they should cultivate one an
(others society, and there is not a moil'
pleasant way of doing so than by holding
these sociables. Lei's have nimtlnr.
Tin-: I'nivkhhity Hrn.niNo. Tlicwnik
of putting in the new limestone founda
tion is entirely completed, and other im
provements are being made, ns the weather
will permit, that will make the I'nivcrsih
both handsome and substantial. Tliciont
has been thoroughly repaired, ami doei
not now admit the water so Ircely as It
once did on the occasion of i very lain
storm. The old chimneys, which wen
lengthened with sheetiron Hues, liiuc
been raised to the proper height with
brick, and the brick well and ciucfiilly
painted. The gutters are now brought l"
mi inclination such that two or three Inch
es of water docs not stand In litem.
heretofore. Draining pipes lmve been
laid to carry away the water discharged
from the roof, mid four cisterns to recclu
it luivo been dugnt vm lou ilhtaiucsftoin
the building. The work of painting'"
the outuldu bus been consldcinbly luti'i
rupled, of lute, by the Inc. lc nient uenllicr
but bus progressed far enough ' I"111 "