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magazine, containing in due form the
proceedings of Commencement, we ask
them to settle tlieir indebtedness to the
Students' Journal.
The Studknt has about reached once
more a solid foundation and if the friends
and students of the University will only
give it a little attention its gradual im
provement and enlargement is only a
question of time. Within one year an
indebtedness of $195.00 by various means
has been nearly li'iuidatcd. During this
lime the Studknt has labored under acti
ons disadvantages, and has suffered some.
But now the prospects arc brighter and
willi a reasonable support from those
whose interests we advocate, an enlarge
ment of the paper is Inevitable at no (lis
taut day.
KLOCUTION.
The introduction of a regular Professor
of Elocution, has become one of the mote
immediate wants of tho students. The
rhetorical that formerly existed only in
name, have now reached such a degree
of discipline as to nearly equal an addi
tional study. lint as yet, Elocution,
taught upon fixed and scientific princi
ples, no professor in the University pre
tends to teach.
That such training is highly necessary
for an ideal student, it needs but little ar
gument to aflirm. It is upon the rostrum
that the American is compelled to exhibit
his manly ami intellectual qualities.
And, anything that will facilitate his
preparation and aid him In his final
appearence, is iudispeusible. Store up
within a student the oiudo and theoret
ical knowledge of a college, without an
opportunity to escape, and that knowl
edge, however great in abundance, will
remain confined as within prison walls.
With all his efforts and aeruinuluted
knowledge he too frequently falls below
the demands of an energetic common
wealth. On the other hand, together with this
stored knowledge, implant avenues for its
escape, by means of artistic culture, and
the abilities of a pent up culture, leaps
forth to the admiration of attentive hear
ers. Sensible of this advantage, while other
colleges vie in oratorical contests, wc
remain in an indifferent mood, shut out
from the emulations that bring other
students, colleges and professors, into en
viable reputations.
It has been urged that the number of
students at the University does not merit
the maintenance of a Professor of Elocu
tion; that the material for improvement in
this line is too limited to deserve so great
attention. But, judging from the interest
and enthusiasm, exhibited by the literary
societies and by the performers upon all
public entertainments, we are of the opin
ion that earnest efforts should, at least,
he encouraged. Every literary exhibition
that has been given, shows the want and
need of oratorical culture, and instead of
tl.e material in the University being in
ferior, in quality, the June exhibitions
will to the contrary, prove that the pow
ers of elocution are dormant and only
need awakening.
And, even if the material for oratorical
culture, is lacking 111 some respects, arc
we to expect it to accumulate at the Uni
versily and wait until an opportunity is
given for such training? Such talent
glances through the University and pas
ses on to an eastern institution. If, then,
we are to build up an institution of learn
ing at home, such a department as elo
eulion is notto be neglected ; but demands
the earnest attention of the University
authorities.
SUNDUV ITKMS.
One year ago this mouth the Studknt
Ais. increased the number of cditors-in
chief to two, instead of nu, as before.
One object of the measure was lo'obviato
the future occurrence of the old contests
for the possession of the editorial chair