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T iJ'W . .1 M THE iiJoPEitlAS oTUiiLKT 1)0 thoroughly considered beforo nny ac lion is tnken. Not taking into account tho gcucral objections to the state aupporl ing technical schools (for tho stnto is re quired bv law to eventually establish col leges of law and medlolno in connection with tho University) still thero are other objections. A medical college requires large I libra lories and cosily apparatus for tho purpose of experiment. They should also bo sit Bunted where tho utudcuts would have tho Wboncllt of hospital practice. Then if one .gsystcm of moi'ioine is taught lo thuexclu t slon of others thero will bo a constant cll'ort made by tho excluded schools to , have their system taught; and in time, at least two distinct schools will bo estab. iisliod. The -slate is not rich enough to establish a college of medicine. There are fewer -objections to a Law school. Nothing i needed but a law library, (which can bo commenced with a few hundred dollars and allowed to grow) and one or two professors. If a techni cal school is established at tho proM'iit liirio It-t it bo tho law school. TllK UNMVKKSITV Thero is a natural loeling of prido which every one has in tho institutions of his own state. The increasing facili ties of our University are a source of much pleasure to tho youth of tho Stale desirous of a liberal education. But as thore is an opinion prevalont, to what ox tent wo know not, that an eastern education is preferable to one obtained at tho Uni versity, the Sitdknt asks at least a caro ful consideration of the matter. No doubt the older colleges of tho east have some advantages over ours. What are they? .Better facilities and a well established rep. putation. Granting them these, are they of sufficient importance Jo induoju the "youth of this Skate to forsake their western college? Wo think not. There is a sensible view to take of this matter, a business view. Every young man do siios to cast his lot among those whom he considers will be his friends, willing and ready to recognize his worth. lie do sires also to become acquainted with tiiose who in the years to come, are destined lo be tho social, political and religious lead-crs-of the state in which he resides. Can these desires be more easily gratified by an eastern education? Exactly the re verse. It is spending four years away Iroin homo, learning much it is true, from books, acquiring new habits and manueas which on return are found detrimental in the extreme. Tho active, practical west demands active practical men. It is a fact that tho west is more thoroughly awake, moic energetic than any other part of the country. It is equally true that the educational institutions ure the exponents of western enterprise and ac tivity. Why then does any young man of .this state hold the colleges of Yale, Harvard and Cornell, in higher estlma. lion then he does his own? Their courses of study are very nearly the same as those taught here. Their professors arc mor tals, and as such, aro liable to all the dc tlclencesof our own. These arc any number of reasons why the young people of this state should sup. port the institution culled kiutoexistcuco for their own benefit. It is their duty, it Is to their interest. Wcsco by tho caU loguo there have been moro students in attendance the last term than thoro have over been beforo. This speaks well of the University. But there is room for more, ahd moro aro needed. gdihr' nbh. The literary societies have ever been an important factor in the work done by tho students in tho University. Tho practical benefit derived from society work has frequently been set forth In these columns by our predecessors; hence wo feel timid in attempting to refer lo It again. But, unless we have exalted ideas concerning tho societies, lliis matler can not bu re. forced to, too often. On public cxhihi. lions, and oilier occasions when students have appeared in public, there hits some times been found a deficiency in elocu tionary training. Although, as a whole, our public efforts have been very credit able, considering tho meagre opportuni ties for such preparation as is required, yet there is room for improvement. 01 tliis fad, none aro more sensible than the students themselves. As it is, lite literary societies aro the only means nflVrding practice in public spei.klng with ils at. lendanl benefits. To say Hint those, who, during their attendance at Ihe University, have taken an active pail in the societies, have derived as much benefit therolroin, as from ondfourlh of tho work required by the classroom, is but the sentiment of all those of whom wo spi'iik. Yel, wilh all this experience in favor of society work, a very large per cent of thestudenls do not belong to any society. This is, to say tho least, a lamentable fact. And yet the students are not wholly to blame for It. Thosn who have urged upon nou-inem-hers the necessity of taking part in some society, have been met by tho formidable objection of a lack of lime. It Is true with four studies a term a student's entire limo could be given to tho text-books. If to appear well in the class room, and by so doing get a better "standing" is the aim of tho student, the text-book may claim the whole time. The use of text books beyond a certain limit is a nuisance, and when text-books demand a student's attention, to tho exclusion of all the means of improvement attendant on the socle, ties, that limit has evidently been passed. But there are the rhctoricals. To be sure, wo have them, but no instructor with three or four classes each Jenn to tench 'can do justice to this important work. NotwithstaLding the draw-backs, some havo shown a very commendable zeal in building up tho societies. Visibly, their work has not been fruitless, for two well furnished halls, is tho result. Besides whatever efficiency in speaking, and sue cess in appearing publicly in any capacity has been attained, it lias been the result oi individual effort. To new students aud all others wo say, you can ill atl'ord to ' mil this factor in your work, duriug your stay at tho University. Obituary on a mustache: "Wu shall look, but wo ahull mtsa It, Thoro will bo no downy hair; Wo shall linger to caress It, Though wo know It Is not there," Tho Bate Student for December con tains n number of good articles one, "Scholarship and Democracy," especial lyso .A review of tho poom "Israfcl" con. tains some of tho best passages to bo found in tho poem. The editorials aro carefully written und show that tho writer has some sound ideas aud knows how to advance them, but what was tho matter with tho Local ? Had ho gone to sleep, or was he only burled in a book? Tho col lege items do not have their usual spiciiiess and from lack of news tho columns were filled out with quotations from celebrated writers. The Student lias an excellent poem entitled "Tho Gulf," Iho last verso of which wo give: Ildio, In these poIUuiIop, hy theo I loam I'ho atory of my lift). From 'noiUh tho moun tain's Hint To ocean's broant, thou cnm'xt with miuy n turn, From feebler We I tins' to tho eternity of Uoil, The (hillcgo Index has a good article on "Tho French Language as Illustrating French Character." Also one entitled "Domosthenos on the Crown." Though this begins like a Froshiu's oralion it grows hotter and from tho ihiul paragraph is very interesting and well written. Tho iarliclc on "Fioudo's Estimate of Caesar" is very good indeed though the style is quite Sophomorical. Tho editorials cor lainly present a variety of topics and are quite refreshing after rending Ihe common run of editorials, on account of a shade of sarcasm perceivable throughout many of them. In Tho Collegian, and Ncotcrian the nrliolo on "One Phase of Dickon's Char acter" is excellent. It is all well written and would give one who had never read one of Dickens' works a good idea of his character and style of writing. "Wo give an extract: "His passion for caricature is the passion of the exi erl. It is purely a product of Iho brain, lie is savagely ar tistic. On the other hand his passion for pathos is the sloug humanity within him. Tho largo heart comes to tho rescue of iho large brain, and tho grotesque statuary lliat nis intellect delights in lakes on the glow aud freshness and suppleness of life That which would have been pic turesquo for its perfect ugliness, becomes picturesque for ils naturalness." Tho exchange column of the Collegian and Ncotorian, Is as interesting ns possible. The Central Collegian contains quite a sermon on the text "Love thyself last; cherish those hearts that hate thee." We hope the writer practices what ho preach es and think if he tries to improve him self as tho yours go on, he will one day make a very g o I minister. Tho editori als are as Intel cs ing as can bo expected for tho close of the term, tho editor being only a little bit sentimental. "How about the Law?" in the Alumni Department is good, aud lo the point. Ho evidently "knows whereof he speaks." Tito ex change editors seem to think anything in tho shape of flattery is acceptable to the ladles, and criticize the young ladies' pupers accordingly. One word of good sense spoken honestly is worth more than all tho flue speeches a mail's lips can utter. The article in tho Vidette on "Venice" wo enjoyed very much also the great number of advertisements that wo stum, bled over In trying to wado through the locals. The paper has a column of reas ons given by tho girls of Roolcford Sem lnary for voting as thoy did In a ballot taknn In the school for President of tho U. S. No ono can read them and say women cannot vote intelligently. The Index and Chronicle Is well con ducted and wc hope tho girls will meet with tho success thoy deserve. Tho odl toriats aro scarco but the columns arc otherwise well filled. Tho article on "The World's a Stage, etc.," Is interesting and the one on "Milton" good though short. "Enthusiasm" is excellent. Wo hope the author of "Poor Ceaph" will contrlhute an article on "bangs" or a kindred subject some time. Tho writer of Leonardo Da Vinci" seems to havo given considerable study to tho subject. The Doano Owl on "I)i fVerer.co" of opinion is very good. J. N. I), his ovi denth Ik on studying ills Geology. Ho gives us some, very good ideas on Ancient Human Remains. We also notice a short essay on "Aulumn" by a small boy. Tho parody on Sheridan's Hide reminds us of the way wo do sometimes. Tnc Doano chronicler seems to have hoeuqulto sue oo&sful. ocnl$. What has become of the gymnasium? Prof. Emerson lias had Ills recitation room rearranged. To John Morrison, the merchant tailor, for nobby clothing. Mr. George Simington is .very sick at Doimitory with lung fever Just received a largo lot of artists ma. terials at Clason's Book store. - - - Frank Smith of the University is 3nd . Assistant Clerk of. the Senate. It is currently reported that Miss Dora Swisher is going to'Ohio to live. Ask D. W. Fisher what ho thinks about emigrating lo Pennsylvania. Tho Student has quite u list of sub scribers in the House and Senate. Students having Item of interest will please report lo tho Local Editor. When you hear Win. A. Trlss say, "with alacrity," you know what It means. Wm Gregg was forced to go home on account of sickness of ids brother. Mr. Wimberly Is still attending tho Uni versity. S. D. Cox, please taue notice. Joseph Eastcrday has been campelled to return home on account of sickness. Mr. Gcorgo Simington, brother to tho Misses Simington, is a student for this term. Frank Wood, ono of tho University students, was elected 2nd Assistant Clerk of the House. Tho University Cadet Band furnished the music at tho Governor's reception. The band Is gaining a good reputation. Tutor Fossler has moved into tho city that he may at all times be where ids be loved German class can consult him. ft- 4. j
