NO. 2.
EDITORIALS.
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not In college instruction inoroly, but, to
u certain extent, in thai of tho common
school. Tho teacher limy greatly increase
tho oilleicticy of his instruction, by inoi
(luntal allusions to thu fuels of tho world
of nature, it is only in late years that
our coll egos havo introduced their study,
and thoy yet occupy a very subordinate
place.
JUNIOR EXHIBITION.
For the tlrst time In Hie history of tho
University, the Junior class will appear
in public entertainment at tho close of
the present term. This movement, is the
direct result of a class organization. We
understand that the programme is now
complete, and some preparation already
began. Judging from what we hear, we
believe tho performances will vary ma.
teriully from tho old stylo of society ex
hibitions. It was only after some reflection that
the class decided to favor the public witli
this entertainment. Crowded, as they
were, with the present duties of tho Uni
versity, thjy had little time for propara.
lion. Again, thoy disliked to appear
within only one term of commencement
exercises, for fear public criticism would
censure them for trying to compete with
the Senior class. But all such objections,
it seems, wore linnlly overcome, in the
fact thai, they would take time (or prepar
alion, and would appear no the competitor
of no class honors.
This movement is by no means new in
College life. So bonclicinl have these ex
ercises become to undergraduates that in
some eastern institutions thoy are de
manded by the college authorities. Far
from being prejudiced, wc wisli the
Class ol '80 success in their enterprise.
THE LEGISLATURE.
and wc notico that students resort quite
often to the slate-house for tho purpose of
witnessing tho proceedings. This is both
right and commendable. What is gained
by observation of this kind is often as val
liable as facts conned from the text-book.
Ifit is the privilege of the citizen of a
republic to have a voice in tho making of
the laws of his country, it is ills duty to
be well informed in respect to tho nature
of those laws and the responsibilities of
citizenship.
The study of tho science of government
lias been much neglected, and is yet in
adequately provided for. To bo famil
iar with those questions -which are of
direct moment to us as citizens, we must
gain the necessary information as best
we can.
THE SOCIETIES
Our state Legislature, which convenes
but once in two years, is now in session
At a late meeting of tho Pal Indian Soci
ety, direct calls were made upon the new
members, during the time devoted to
miscellaneous discussion, and sovoi'a!
short but quite pointed speeches elicited.
It is well for such members to make It
an object to speak frequently in debate.
Many students, previous to coming here,
havo had no experience in public speak
ing, Such ones ought, if possible, to
join one or tho other of the societies and
take an active part in its exercises. The
experience and culture which may be
gained through society work is no incon
siderable part of the sum total of a col
lege education.
We would add, as a mere general re.
mark, that since vacancies often occur
in the classes of performers, the members
ought, when possible, to prepare for such
contingencies. Not only would eacii in
dividual member have thus a chance to
perform oftencr, but the society would lie
saved the imputation of listlessncss of
which a meagre class is an indication.
