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VOL. I.
LAWRENCE. KANSAS. APRIL 10, 1879.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
NO.7.
1879.
LAWRENCE,
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REV. JAMES MARVIN, D. D.. President.
Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy.
FRANK H. SNOW, A. M.,
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DAVID H. ROBINSON, A. M.,
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EPHRAIM MILLER, A. M.,
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JAMES H. CANFIELD, A. M.,
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GEORGE E. PATRICK, M. S., Professor of Chemistry and Mineralogy.
FRANCES SCHLEGEL Assistant Professor of German and French.
KATE STEPHENS, B. A., Assistant Professor of Ancient Languages.
ALCINDA L. MORROW, Assistant Professor in Normal and Preparatory Department.
CLARA L. MORRIS, B. S., Instructor in Music.
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—J. F. Kennedy is Clerk of the District Court at Denver, Col.
-Colin Timmons will return to Lawrence about the middle of May.
—Miss Clara Junk has been visiting friends at Council Grove.
John M. Walker is engaged in surveying a railroad in Southern Kansas.
—Miss May Porter is now visiting in Lawrence, with her uncle, Mr. Claypool.
—H. S. Tremper will deliver the Master's oration at the approaching commencement.
—W. C. McCann is selling agricultural implements at his new home in Western Kansas.
—E. Bierer, Jr., 77, expects to return to Lawrence soon when he will be admitted to the bar.
—Miss Ella Hadley has bought the interest of Mr. Newlin in the book-store of Crew & Newlin.
—Miss Tony Williams, having completed her studies at Ann Arbor, has returned to Lawrence.
—John T. Robinson is now engaged in business at Fort Leavenworth, and expects to visit us soon.
—J. W. Brigham, the sage of 79, failing to convert his unregenerate brethren, has entered the lecture field.
—Miss Anna L. Shanklin, a former student of the University, has left Lawrence and gone to Des Moines, Iowa. She will be missed by many friends.
Miss Gertrude A. Bullene, 77, after a protracted visit in Washington and New York, has returned to her home and friends in this city.
—We are reliably informed that Waite Raymond, an exstudent of the University, is expected to visit Lawrence soon, and will in all probability not return alone.
J. A. Allenman, student of 76-7, shook hands with his old acquaintances and friends in the University a short time since. From the look of his phiz we should judge he had been enjoying good health.
—C. S. Finch has returned to Paola from Ann Arbor, and will teach school this spring in Miami county. We learn from the Paola papers that he is soon to give an elocutionary entertainment for the library association. We commend him as one who has rare talents in that line.
LOCAL ITEMS.
—B. Shepherd Hutchins, having finished his school at Thayer, has taken the agency for Harper & Bros.' school books at Independence. If there is any one in that part of the State better qualified to assume the responsibilities of a book-agent than Hutchins, we would like to make his acquaintance.
—“One wide!"
—"My green shirt! "
—Hubbell still survives.
—The University is run with "Kaw" water.
—Why not organize an athletic association?
—No soap for Hope-r unless he joins the Quaker church.
—The "town boys" are anxious to play a University nine.
—Base ball every day, and still the Sophs. are not happy.
The Sophomore Zoology class have commenced their review.
—J. S. West is the able president of the Oread Literary Society.
The bug is now diligently sought for by the ladies and gents of'81.
The students now spend their leisure hours hunting, boating and ball tossing.
—The Senior Exhibition came off last Friday. For further mention, see account in another column.
—We have heard that a society interested in English philology will soon be organized in the University.
-We understand that Prof. P. and Marcus S. M. D. will pay ten cents a head for all cats delivered to them between the hours 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The following prizes have been offered by the faculty for the best declamation: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary and a selection of Ruskin's Works.
—A nine, composed of the best players in the University, has been formed and are now practicing for a match with any club who desire to play them.
The executive committee of the Orophilian Society have been appointed to confer with the Faculty in regard to the Orophilian commencement exercises.
The Freshman class will have finished their rhetorical exercises in a few days. This class has been remarkably prompt in the performance of their duty, and the Sophs. will do well to imitate them.
—Judging from the way in which the ladies of the class of 81 turn out when the class nine plays, we are inclined to think that they are more loyal to their class than any other ladies in the University.
Our friend Mr. E. P. Chester, is giving private parties at Frazer's hall. The invitations are now out, and are marvels of typographical beauty. All our students, terpsichorically inclined, should attend.
—Any one denying the approach of spring, will do well to go to the top of the old University hill. They will find out by the number of couples that occupy the steps in the south side that spring is really here.
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Rev. F. T. Ingalls delivered a lecture on "Leadership," in University hall, Tuesday evening, April 1st, to a large audience. There were quite a large number of students present.
—The Orophilian Literary Society officers for the ensuing term of six weeks are as follows: Speaker, C. Green Upton; Clerk, Miss May Smucker; Critic, R. W. E. Twitchell; Chorister, Scott Hopkins; Organist, Miss Ella Fogle; Chaplain, J. O. Hayes.
Somebody is trying to vent a private spite by annoying the Oread Literary Society each Friday evening. The officers think that they know who it was that turned off the gas and locked the door at one of their meetings, and if this occurs again it will go hard with those suspicioned, whether they are guilty or not.
—In the recent base ball contest between the Sophs. and Freshmen it was painfully apparent that the Sophs. were too dignified. They seemed to think that it was mere play to beat the Freshmen; but, alas, they found out that the Freshmen not only out-scored them but did better batting, better base running and better fielding.
Rev. W. N. Page, of Leavenworth, delivered a lecture entitled "Motives in Self Culture," on the evening of Tuesday, March 25th, in University Hall, to a large audience. The lecture was listened to throughout with rapt attention. Mr. Page is a fine speaker, and by using neither manuscript nor notes is able to hold the attention of his hearers remarkably well.
At a joint meeting of the Freshmen and Sophomore classes, a committee of ten was appointed on general arrangement for a Field Day. W. G. Raymond is chairman, and E. C. Meservey, secretary. The Faculty have been conferred with and we are now prepared to say that a Field Day during commencement week is a certainty. The following gentlemen are chairmen of the standing committees: Hopkins, Finance; Hendricks, Grounds; Little, Prizes; Meservey, Programmes; Music, Twitchell; Conference, Raymond. Every thing will be done to make this a most interesting part of the commencement exercises.
In a previous number of the Courier we spoke of the enviable reputation Prof. Patrick has attained in his analyses of Baking Powder. The good work has been going on ever since. Cats and dogs have been made the innocent sufferers in the cause of science. The last "slaughter of the innocents" occurred a few days since. Marcus Sayler, M. D., was seen, by responsible parties, carrying off a feline from the premises of the Bee Hive boarding house. This feline is now departed, and the account of her death is the subject of this item. The aforesaid cat was safely stowed away in the Prof.'s private room and kept there for 48 hours with nothing to eat but an old biscuit, made mainly of baking powder. A student heard of this foul attempt at murder, and contrived to convey a large piece of cooked meat to the suffering felis. The cat voraciously devoured the meat. About an hour later, Sayler came in, knife in hand, and like Shylock was eager for blood. He chloroformed the cat. Began to dissect—opened her abdomen, watched with eager eye the workings of her heart and diaphragm. He examined closer: "What is this large mass in the stomach?" he exclaimed. He cried aloud for the Professor. The Professor came in and pronounced the aforesaid lump a portion of a rat that the cat must have caught and devoured entire. How a cat in a half-starved condition
could catch and devour a large rat is beyond our comprehension, and what worries us most is that Prof. P. could not tell the difference between cooked meat and raw. There must be something else on his mind.
THE REVOLUTION OF 1688.
There are times in the history of every nation when revolutions will arise. Some of these, we believe, are begun under the noblest and purest of motives, and are carried forward in a reasonable manner. The desire for freedom seems firmly implanted in the human breast, and whenever a king, or those in authority, in any land, tramples upon the rights and liberties of the people, they will, in time, rise up in their strength and drive the tyrant and oppressors from the throne. Just how far a king may carry his severity, and the people be justified in rising up against him, is difficult to define; different lines must be marked for every case. But this we think is sure, that when a sovereign disregards the civil and religious liberties of his subjects, and perverts the very ends for which governments are instituted, then the people have a right to demand a change, and, if necessary, even to fight for it.
Probably the most important revolution ever undertaken in England, was the one led by William, Prince of Orange. Its duration was short, but the results achieved were wonderful. For over three years, or since the accession of James II, the people had been sorely vexed at his utter diregard for promises made, and his violation of the laws of the country. Contrary to the statutes, he paid no attention to parliament, in fact, permitted none, and asked no advice from it. He turned men out of office for no other reason than that they were Protestants or Churchmen, and appointed Catholics in their stead, notwithstanding there was a law at that time to the effect that no Catholic could hold office. James was determined to have the government in his own hands, unrestrained by parliament or law. He could accomplish this only, he thought, by turning out of office all the Protestants and Churchmen, and appointing those who would pledge themselves to do whatever he ordered without asking any questions about the legality of it. Some were willing to keep their offices by pledging their undivided support to the dispensing power. Very few, however, acted upon principle. A single instance will suffice to prove the point in view. A man having been called before the examining committee, was asked if he was prepared to pledge himself to do anything the dispensing power demanded, and he replied, yes, that he had fourteen reasons for doing so—he had a wife and thirteen children.
James II. seemed to be a procurer for the Catholic church, and exerted his power in every way to make proselytes for it. Men must turn Catholic or be turned out of office. The Lord Treasurer, Rochester, was relieved of his position for no other reason than that he would not change his religion. He besought the king, he promised to do everything else he ordered, but it was all in vain, unless he abjured his religion.
A high commission was instituted, and the meanest man in the whole kingdom was appointed as president. He was the tool of the king, and upon this tribunal the sovereign smiled with favor, and many were the dark crimes committed against equity and justice by this unprincipled man. His name was Jeffreys, and no one can read of him without a feeling of indignation and horror. The trial of the seven bishops and their acquittal, made the king more tyrannical than ever. He
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In everything the king seemed to lose sight of the interests of the people, and looked only toward his own exaltation and that of his church. It is almost impossible to give a correct idea of the manner in which he oppressed and harrassed a vast majority of his subjects. And these very subjects would gladly have done him honor had he but acted half fairly. There seemed no hope of an accommodation with the king. All means failed, and some of the principal men of the nation invited William, Prince of Orange, who was then at the Hague, across the English Channel, to come and deliver the country from such religious and political intolerance. William, for some time, had been anxiously watching the course of the English Government. He was closely related, by marriage, to it, and desired to see England the foremost nation in Europe. He was a man of modest and reserved habits. He seemed to have but one great aim in life, and that was to free England from the grasp of France and the power of the Romish church. When this invitation was received from the chief men of the nation, he thought the time had now arrived for developing his plan, and he very soon had everything in readiness for the carrying out of his project. With a well disciplined army of fifteen thousand Dutch troops, under skillful commanders, he set sail for England. He landed at Torbay and soon reached Exeter, a place of some importance, where he remained for awhile. At first he was a little discouraged at the tardiness which the leading men seemed to manifest in rallying around him. But one by one they came, until very shortly they crowded around him so that he felt that they really were in need of a deliverer.
During all this time James was more severe than ever, and appeared more unreasonable. When William advanced to within a few days march of London, he made a stand, for the purpose of negotiating with the king. A commission was sent to confer with William, and he acted very deliberately. He was willing even now to withdraw from the country, if the king would only promise to respect the former laws. But the king was deaf to all entreaty, he would make no concessions, he was sorry for nothing in the past, and would make no promises for the future. He really banished himself from the throne; he tried once to escape, but failed, and the second time he succeeded in reaching France, where his wife and child had preceded him. Meanwhile, William advanced to London, and exhibited that calmness and soundness of judgment for which he has become noted. He assembled the House of Lords and Parliament, which had been dissolved by James, and informed them that he had come over not with the intention of driving the king from the throne, but that he had wished to deliver the people from their oppressive bondage. After a few days of deliberation in the Parliament and House of Lords, it was decided that the Prince and Princess of Orange should be declared King and Queen of England, and that the crown should be conferred on William, who should rule during his life. Of course this procedure may be censured by some, but we believe it was the best thing that could have been done.
In this, as in every great event, there was a reaction, some thinking that possibly they had done wrong in thus permitting their poor king to go away into exile. In one day they could
forget all his past severity and wickedness. In a single night his distance from them seemed to inspire them with the idea that probably he was doing the best he could, and he was not so bad after all. Like the Israelites of old, when delivered from a desperate bondage, it was but a short time until they wished to be led back to the flesh pots of Egypt. But aside from the murmurs and complaints of many, there were those who could see into the future and predict for England a brighter and a better day. This revolution exerted a good influence over all Europe, and was one of the turning points in the upward progress of civilization and religion.
We will all, no doubt, remember the name of William, Prince of Orange, with many feelings of delight. A man who had the love of humanity and his country at heart, and who acted a noble part in his nation's history.
SPECIAL STUDIES.
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President McCosh, with his characteristic straight forwardness in the denunciation of everything that tends to injure the cause of higher education, has recently aimed a blow at the English university custom of organizing small classes expressly for those who prefer to make a specialty of some particular branch of knowledge. He quite sensibly takes the ground that every student should complete a comprehensive curriculum of study before attempting to specialize.
Dr. McCosh has undoubtedly expressed the sentiments of the large majority of the educators of this country concerning this great and growing evil. While it is utterly impossible in this age of the world for one individual to master every branch of science and art, it is, nevertheless, essential that he who wishes to succeed as a specialist should first acquire a certain amount of general knowledge. Such is the mutual dependency of the various departments of science, that a fair knowledge of each is not only desirable, but absolutely necessary for the specialist. It has been through the labors of broad-minded specialists that the sciences have been made to harmonize with one another, and the greater the amount of general scientific knowledge acquired by future specialists, the greater must be this dependency and the consequent advancement of science.
The absolute specialist must necessarily acquire a narrow-mindedness deserving of the contempt of every true friend of science. The cultivation of specialties alone tends to isolate the sciences and retard their progress. The advancement of science demands that the sciences continue to work together in harmony, and to this end it is necessary that our scientists be men of broad and enlightened views, not blind, narrow-minded specialists. Who are the most successful specialists in science to-day? It is hardly necessary to answer that, with scarcely an exception, they are men who have devoted a large portion of their time and energy to the acquisition of knowledge outside of the departments with which they are immediately concerned.
Such is the present state of science that to be a successful specialist in any one branch requires a knowledge of all the others. Thus, to make a success of chemistry or astronomy, a knowledge of mathematics, physics, mechanics, &c., is necessary.
It behooves the educators of this country to enter their protest against this tendency towards narrow-mindedness which is gradually finding its way into our higher educational system. The aim of our educational institutions should be to furnish the student the means of laying a broad foundation. Those designing to make specialists of themselves should be taught that the broader and deeper the foundations the better qualified will they be for their specialties.
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An anonymous paper in the April North American Review, upon "German Socialism in America," furnishes much food for thought. As the question of socialism is one which is likely to engage the attention of scholars at no distant day, it will hardly be thought out of place if we consider at some length the progress and tendency of this organization which threatens our institutions. After tracing the rise of socialistic ideas, the writer considers its introduction in its modern form into Germany, "the classic land of modern socialism." It was first proclaimed about twenty-five years ago by Ferdinand Lassalle, whom the writer describes as "a leader at once endowed with the fanaticism of Robespierre, the philosophic mind of Kant, and the personal magnetism of O'Connell." So powerful were his teachings upon the ignorant, and even upon the intelligent class, that all Europe has trembled at the result, and within a few months has witnessed four desperate attempts upon the lives of three of her most popular and enlightened sovereigns. His teachings were received by the intellectual class of Germans, and in this respect the writer draws a striking contrast between the socialism of Germany and the commune of France, which permeated only the lowest orders of society and was unable to take root and flourish in French soil. On the other side of Germany, socialism reaches the opposite phase, and instead of its advocates being among the ignorant they are the most intelligent in Russia. "It is not from the working classess that the ranks of nihilism are recruited in the great empire of the Czars. The Russian moujik is content with the poverty and obscurity that fall to his lot.
In Russia, socialism, as the recent and alarming students' riots attest, is confined almost wholly to the intellectual classes, which struggle in sympathy with the movement in Germany." Thus we find one vast socialistic wave transversing Europe from the Atlantic to the Ural Mountains, having in its trough the peasants of France, and bearing on its crest the most intelligent of Russians, while in Germany it pervades all classes alike, the intelligent and the unlettered. The writer cites the apprehension with which the growth of the order is viewed by the German Chancellor, who is secretly fostering and encouraging their emigration to the American shores. In the last twenty-five years the growth of the order has been marvelous, there being sixty thousand socialists in Berlin alone. The writer states that by Bismarck's famous bill which passed the Reichstag, nearly two million Germans were deprived of their constitutional rights, and of these two millions many will seek homes in the United States. Having attributed the possibility of the existence of socialistic ideas in
our midst to causes growing out of the civil war, the writer proceeds to consider the extent to which this virus has penetrated the veins of our republic. "It will be surprising, if not alarming, to learn that there are, in the leading and most populous States of the Union, thousands upon thousands of enrolled members of the regular socialist organization, and that in numbers they largely exceed the organization which first elicited attention in Germany." They have large and increasing organizations in all our large cities, notably in Chicago and St. Louis, and in Illinois succeeded in electing some of their number to the Legislature, while in some towns they were strong enough to elect their own municipal officers. The writer closes his article by saying that although they may succeed in trying their theories in some of the older countries of Europe, in this country, on account of our vast unimproved resources, he thinks there is no immediate cause for apprehension.
An enterprise has recently been undertaken at Harvard University, or, more correctly, in the city of Cambridge, which will attract the attention of all those who are interested in the cause of universal education. It consists in the formation of a class of young women, within the very shadow of the walls of Harvard, having for their object the pursuit and completion of the same course of study, and in the same time, as their brothers, who, on account of the discrimination of sex, are permitted to enter the halls of Harvard proper. The course of study will consist of four years, and will be parallel with the Harvard course. They will receive special instruction from the Harvard professors, and will have equal advantages with the young men, but will receive no degrees. Instead, they will, upon the completion of any course, be granted a certificate, and upon the completion of a four years course will be given a certificate signed by all the members of the Faculty. It is proposed to use the laboratory apparatus of Harvard, and also the excellent library which is now open to the public. It is thought the expenses of each student will not exceed four hundred dollars, and may be reduced to two hundred and fifty. The board of management will be composed of seven prominent ladies of Cambridge, who are enthusiastic for the success of the enterprise. A somewhat similar undertaking was that known as the Harvard Examination for Women, but nothing has heretofore been proposed on so broad a platform as this. The enterprise is, as yet, but an experiment, but it is not difficult to predict the outcome. If given a fair trial it can but result in the admission of women to Harvard and other colleges on the same footing with men, whose equals in intellectual capacity they have proven themselves.
We take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the First Biennial Report of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture for 1877-8. The book is printed by Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, and is a model of the typographic art. The work opens with a handsome sectional map of the State, followed by an elaborate and exhaustive treatment of the various industries by counties, with a fine colored map of each, and closing with a large amount of valuable and reliable statistical information, carefully compiled up to date. By this work, Hon. Alfred Gray, Secretary of the Board, more firmly establishes the reputation Kansas has already gained of issuing the handsomest and most complete Agricultural Reports of any State in the Union.
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At some leading colleges of the country, notably at Cornell, students in the Junior and Senior classes are allowed much liberty in the choice of studies. A prescribed amount of work is required from each student, but upon entering the Junior class, he is allowed to map out his own course of study from the various branches taught. This course must, of necessity, have limits, depending upon the logical sequence of studies. The plan is a good one, and after several years' trial has proven eminently successful. Students entering a college represent many intentions and many inclinations of mind. Some will enter the professions, some will be merchants, some farmers, while others have a genius for letters. It is fair to presume that by the time students reach the Junior class their plans for the future, are pretty clearly defined, and by that time they should be competent to judge of their own inclinations. The presumption that the same course of study should be pursued by all, is preposterous, and is a relic of antiquity. Of course all should have a thorough knowledge of the elementary branches usually taught in the Freshman and Sophomore classes, and should be confined to a rigid course; but upon entering the Junior and Senior classes, in which the advanced and special studies are found, one should be allowed to consult his own tastes and desires. In our institution there are several courses of study from which a student, upon entering, may choose, but there is no elasticity, no room for choice within the courses. This plan will be adopted, sooner or later, in all colleges which have a desire to keep up with the times. It has ceased to be an experiment; it has been tried by the test of experience and has proven successful.
There is a carelessness and disregard of current events prevailing among some college students, which is far from commendable. Apparently there is a presumption that what is transpiring around them is of little moment, as compared with the great and noble achievements of Greeks and Romans, Persians and Egyptians. Students enter college as they would enter a monastery. They enter their rooms determined to get "an education." For four long and weary years they dig out and store away in their memories a knowledge of events recorded in remote ages—the dead past, without a passing thought of the more important events which are daily occurring in the living present. They study hard and continuously. Their habits are those of a recluse.
The daily newspaper and the monthly review are more potent and permanent factors in a useful education than the works of a Roman orator or a Grecian philosopher. Yet the average student never reads the review, and seldom the daily paper. They "have not time." When they emerge from the college chrysalis into full-fledged citizenship, they find that they are four years behind their brethren who have not pursued a collegiate career. This class is, of course, small, but is to be found in every college in the land, and furnishes the examples for those who pronounce college education unpractical and useless.
Although originality is considered a virtue, and should be encouraged in journalism, in our opinion there is nothing more commendable or exalting in a paper than when, recognizing the admitted superiority and popularity of a contemporary, it imitates and apes it, not only in matter and general make-up, but also in style and arrangement.
At the celebration of the anniversary of the foundation of Johns Hopkins University, on the 22nd of February, at Baltimore, President White, of Cornell, delivered an address upon the subject of "The proper provisions for higher instruction in subjects bearing directly upon public affairs," in which he called attention to the ignorance prevailing among public men in regard to questions of social science and national economy. Questions long since settled by experience in other countries, are in this country almost daily arising and are treated as new or trifling. Mr. White recounts observations made by himself while member of the Assembly at Albany. He says he has "seen the relations of education to industry, the problem now occupying every other great nation of the earth, argued with far less care than the location of a canal bridge." Mr. White thinks the proper remedy lies in the training and discipline of students in social science, in our colleges. It has been objected that the declaration of an intention to enter political life by a student, would be a certain precursor of defeat. But suppose it would, would not the student trained in political science and social statistics have an influence on those around him? The influence of higher education upon the body politic is seldom direct and immediate. It results from contact. The beneficial effects which a community would receive from a class of students drilled in political and social science seem apparent.
Several prominent colleges have abolished Commencement orations. To us this example seems worthy of emulation. There is something radically wrong in our Commencement exercises. In the first place, the orations which are usually given on Commencement are of no practical utility to the speaker, since they tend to cultivate a labored and oratorical style which is of no service to him in after life. Again, the pursuit of Commencement honors is destructive to all true scholarship and culture. The student cares more for his grade and relative standing than for knowledge. Again, Commencement is considered the summum bonum of student life. On Commencement day the student reaches the zenith of his glory. The tendency is to induce the student to think that some great work is accomplished, whereas it is only begun.
Ex-Gov. Robinson, Gov. St. John, Chief Justice Horton, Auditor Bonebrake, Treasurer Francis, and others, in behalf of the Board of Directors of the State Historical Society, are taking measures to increase the membership of the Society, and have issued a circular for that object. This is a society which, for the good work it is doing in gathering up the materials of Kansas history, it has become an honor to belong to. The members of the Society are chosen by the Board of Directors. Annual members pay a fee of $2.00, payable by the first of December of each year. Life members pay $20.00. We have been requested to nominate and send in a list of persons for election as annual members, which we shall shortly do. We shall be glad to receive the names of persons who may desire to become members of the Society.
There have been fourteen Englishmen who have filled the office of Poet Laureate. A majority of them have not been the first poets of their age by any means. If Tennyson should live longer than next year, he will be the only one who will have held the office for thirty years.
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HUNT. At the residence of his parents, in Abbington, Mass., on Monday afternoon, March 24th, Harry E. Hunt, in the 18th year of his age.
Harry, by his affable manners and gentlemanly deportment made many friends in Lawrence, who will be pained to hear of his early death. He was a member of the class of '81, and was well beloved by his associates and classmates. The following touching account of the funeral services is taken from the Abbington News:
"The funeral services were held at his home last Thursday afternoon. The floral offerings were numerous. Beside him, and folded in his right arm were four pure, white, calla lilies, which represented the four boys of his class still living. Upon the lid of the casket were placed two emblematical designs, a shield, and a harp, from the Q. A. P. Society, of which he was formerly a regular member. The most beautiful offering was a large wreath from the members of his class. It was composed of white carnations, smilax, rosebuds and lilies, and surrounding the inscription 'Harry E. Hunt, class of'77.' Other tributes of love and esteem were received from his Sabbath school class and many of his personal friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Geo. E. Freeman, with singing by a quartette from the choir of the Universalist Society."
SENIOR DAY.
Senior day has come and gone, and a majority of the class of 79 are extremely happy. Friday, April 4th, this noble class gave their "rhetoricals" in University Hall to a very fair audience. Promptly at 10 o'clock the procession was formed, and with the Chancellor in the lead, each happy senior escorting a happier "senioress," they marched down the north aisle and up to the platform. We are sorry to say that one Bird had no mate.
The exercises were begun by a prayer by Prof. Miller, after which a double quartette, composed of Misses Houghtelin, Morris, Miller and Collier, and Messrs. Hopkins, Smith, Scott and Gleed, entertained the audience with some exquisite music. Following this, came an essay, entitled, "The Study of Mind," by J. W. Brigham. This was a fine production and showed evident care in preparation. His delivery was all that one could desire, every word being distinctly heard in all parts of the hall. Next came an oration by H. H. Jenkins, who spoke of "Retrospection." His oration was well written, but, by his delivery, it was plainly evident that he was not familiar enough with his production. The next performance was a recitation by Miss Belle Stevens, entitled "The Vision of Sir Launfal." The next part of the programme was a selection of music, by Messrs. Scott, Gleed, Smith and Marvin. We cannot say too much in praise of this performance. When it was concluded they were greeted with tremendous applause. Dr. Marvin announced the next exercise to be an essay, by W. T. Byrd. This gentleman stepped out upon the platform and read a characteristic and pleasing essay upon "Dwellings." The next part was the struggle between the debaters. C. W. Stevenson supported the affirmative of the question, "Resolved, that Chinese immigration should be prohibited by law," in a very able speech of fifteen minutes duration. The negative of the question was upheld by J. W. Gleed. His arguments were clear and well put, and, all in all, his effort was one of the finest of the day. Miss Eudora Wade also maintained that "the Chinese should go." She was followed by Miss Alma Richardson who spoke a little
over ten minutes. Then followed more music by the double quartette, who were again greeted with applause. Miss Jessie Austin read an essay upon "Beauty," after which S. M. Smith read an essay on "The Tragedy of 'Macbeth.'" His manner of reading was easy and fluent, and we can but remark upon his stateliness of manner, distinctness in utterance, and conciseness in pronunciation. Charles B. Cramer gave the Hawkeye version of "Mr. Ollendorf's Boarding House Experience." The reading was very good. Then followed a production by Miss Lizzie J. Miller, on "The Demands of a Modern Collegiate Course." This young lady seems to be perfectly at home on the rostrum, and commands almost universal attention. Her delivery is excellent. A song by the male quartette closed the exercises of the day. The audience all went home well pleased.
BASE-BALL.
The first game of base-ball between the University nine and the town nine, familiarly known as the Brass Alleys, came off last Friday.
The game was very exciting, and finally ended in a row. On the 8th inning the town boys endeavored to put Mr. Lowman, formerly umpire and change pitcher of the Uticas, of Utica, in as pitcher. The University nine objected, since it was contrary to an agreement that he should not pitch, if allowed to play. During a discussion between the captain of the University nine and the catcher of the town nine, some hard language was used, and finally these two men came to blows. The fight would have resulted disastrously, one way or the other, had not the boys been separated. As it was, however, one has a skinned nasal protuberance, and the other a lame hand. The town boys have gained a reputation as A. No.1 "kickers" wherever they have played, and at no time has it been displayed to a better advantage than at this game. The umpire, Mr. Bush, tried to umpire satisfactorily, but made one or two mistakes. The score stood, at the end of the 7th inning, as follows: University nine, 17; Town nine, 9.
At some future day the two nines may play again, but it is to be hoped that there will be no such disgraceful disturbance.
A certain French sculptor, Vidal by name, has been totally blind ever since 21 years of age. Before reaching this age he acquired the rudiments of sculpture, and since he was suddenly struck blind has persevered in the profession. After long and patient labor he found he could make his fingers do the work of his eyes. His touch has become so sensitive that by feeling his model in every part he is able to reproduce it with great accuracy.
It is proposed to erect an observatory on Mount Etna, under the direction of Professor Tacchini, of Palermo, at an elevation of over 9,600 feet above sea level. It is believed by American scientists that our own country has sites at least equal to the proposed Etnean station in every astronomical requisite, and far easier of access.
Miss Josie Baker, daughter of Prof. O. H. Baker, of Indianola, Ill., has recently been appointed a tutor of the Greek language at Simpson College, in that place. She is only sixteen years old, but reads and writes Greek fluently.
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WHAT IS PRACTICAL?
Much has been said of late in regard to the "practical" studies and "practical" affairs of life, and the opinions as to what is practical are about as numerous as are they who express them. Now man at best is a depraved being, and by nature prone to err, and the danger is, that we may become as much over-practical, in the more vulgar sense of the word, as our ancestors were ideal. The chronic form in either case is to be avoided. We do not live to eat, but rather eat to live. Happiness is the great object in life, and that which produces it, both in respect to body and mind, is practical. As time is to eternity, so is a dwarfed body to a dwarfed mind. In general, then, the development of all the intellectual faculties may be considered practical. Upon this depends the degree of our future life and happiness. To live in the respect and memory of our countrymen might well be the ambition of all.
But to do this our minds must not only be developed but we must play on the chord of human sympathy, and become a public benefactor. In ancient times, ere the morning of scientific investigation had begun to dawn, when the seals which held the science of steam, electricity, and magnetism, were yet unbroken, when the facts of mathematics, astronomy, and other branches, had not been reduced to a science, the field over which the mind was allowed to wander was somewhat contracted, and yet it was broad enough to develop some of the greatest minds the world has ever produced. It was no scientific age that produced the immortal Homer, and yet for sublimity of thought and majesty of expression, to this day he remains unsurpassed. Virgil, Dante, Shakspeare, Milton, and others, fired by the Homeric torch, have flamed in their respective ages, and left to the world an undying name. To Aristotle, Plato, and others, we are indebted for much of our logical system of to-day. Bacon, indeed, filled with a spirit of the practical, revolutionized their system as it came down to him, or rather, he laid the plan which others put into execution. He aroused the spirit of scientific investigation, which has scarcely been allowed to slumber since. The discoveries of one generation have been handed down to the next. Theory after theory has been set up to the world, only to be undermined by one more probable. And so, after centuries of investigation, we have scarcely reached the twilight of scientific knowledge, and yet so gratifying have been the results that that curiosity implanted in man has only been augmented, and not satisfied. Men are becoming so enthusiastic over this kind of study that they are inclined to discard all others, which have not, to them, the smack of the practical.
Now it is not my intention to oppose science in any of its forms, neither do I intend to defend the beautiful, the grand, or sublime, as displayed in poetry, painting, sculpture, and other arts, neither shall I urge the study of the classics, the history of the ancients, their manners and customs, or the origin and development of our own language, all of which, I claim, viewed from an intelligent standpoint, are practical studies, but, for the present, I shall advocate a spirit of toleration, without which our ancestors too frequently stained their hands with blood; too frequently did they undertake to defend a holy cause by unholy means. Such tyranny has held sway in the hearts of men as far in the distant past as history extends. Almost every improvement has had to fight its way to distinction; and shall we, with the history of centuries before us, continue in this same tyrannical course? Shall we curb that man who delights to delve in the mysteries of nature, or since
this spirit is slowly gaining the ascendency, shall we in turn oppress the lovers of classical literature and art, and deny to them the right and opportunity of gratifying their desires? Shall our public schools and universities be dedicated to the cause of science only, leaving those whose curiosity and taste do not run in that same channel neglected and uncared for? without an equal opportunity for developing their minds in the manner directed by nature? Neither the taste nor the ability has been given to all to successfully pursue scientific investigation. Nor is such a state of affairs desirable. Imagine, if you please, a country where all are merchants, mechanics, or farmers, where one branch of industry is followed to the exclusion of all others, where every mind flows almost in the same channel, and what a monotonous country it would be. Though the pursuit be ever so practical, when carried to this excess it becomes unpractical. And whilst I believe that, in general, it is the specialist who succeeds best, yet we do not desire a specialistic country, but a country of specialists.
Let the nation have a general development and the individuals develope their individuality. All do not possess the necessary endowments of the statesman, the minister, the lawyer, or the scientist, and it is therefore impossible for all to become successful in such callings. "If you attempt to cut a stone with a razor, the razor will lose its edge, and the stone remain uncut," whence the necessity of toleration, and not only toleration, but also of the recognition and encouragement of the various modes of developing the resources of a nation financially and intellectually. Our schools should be as comprehensive as posssible. The prosperity of a nation depends largely upon the contentment and happiness of its inhabitants, and therefore whatever tends most to the true happiness of any individual, that to him is practical. The bread and butter pursuits are practical to all only so far as they are a necessity. The gratifying of the wants of the body is not the summit of all happiness save to the brutes alone. "The ox driven to the slaughter careth for naught but the grass by the wayside." But man, reasoning, intelligent man, is not satisfied with these desires alone. Advance is his watchword, development his motto. He is busied in summoning the deeds of the past to aid in the penetration of the future, for take it in whatever sense you will, it is man's prospects for the future that bring to him either joy or woe. Science looks at this world, religion at the world beyond. The one founded chiefly on faith, the other upon knowledge, they are related to two distinct states, and, therefore, cannot conflict to any great extent. That true science aids religion, I do not deny; neither do I deny that abused science is a detriment to it. Each have their own fields for operation, and there let them work. Let the friends of religion labor for the advancement of their cause, and bid the cause of science God speed. Away with that religion which cannot endure the pressure of true science legitimately applied. Let the scientist strive to build up the true interests of science, from the love he has for it, and not abuse it in the vain attempt to destroy religion. Let both breathe a spirit of toleration.
In the study of the aesthetical, the ethical, and the philosophical, great minds have been developed, and their works have made a lasting impression upon our literature and race. It is the good to be accomplished that makes anything practical, and it matters not whether it be found in poetry, architecture, science, or ethics, it is practical, and is entitled to a reasonable amount of care and encouragement.
H. J. O.
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REVIEWS.
The Atlantic for April contains a gracefully written and profoundly appreciative memorial article on Richard Henry Dana, by Julius H. Ward. The writer recognizes the fact that, whether you take Dana's prose or poetry, there is more of the permanent element of literature in it than in the writings of any other American author of his time. His very independence of contemporary opinion enabled him to be true to himself. He had the prophetic instinct in letters. Mr. Ward touches upon Dana's sixty years' intimacy with Bryant, and his yet closer friendship with Washington Allston; refers briefly, yet fittingly, to his domestic history; and gives a charming picture of the aged poet in his seaside home.
The Kansas City Review of Science and Industry for March closes the second volume of that popular western periodical with a most excellent number, filled almost exclusively with original articles. Hon. R. T. Van Horn contributes an able and most readable paper on "Life and Life Theories," which will add to his well-established reputation as an original and vigorous thinker, while at the same time it will be accepted by both evolutionists and creationists as a strictly fair and unbiased presentation of their respective theories. To this may be added the welcome statement, to most readers, that it is written in a plain, attractive style, with scarcely a technical term from beginning to end. The Review has been well kept up by assiduous efforts of its editor for two years, and deserves the support of the whole West in the future.
We find in the Popular Science Monthly for April, besides other articles, the following: "John Stuart Mill," I., by Prof. Alexander Bain, L. L. D.; "The Intra-Mercurial Planets," by Camilla Flammarion, illustrated; New Guinea and its Inhabitants," I., by Alfred Russell Wallace; "Experiments with Living human beings," II., by George M. Beard, M. D.; "The Monstrous in Art," by Samuel Kneeland, M. D.; "Early Traces of Man," by G. De Mortillet.
The Penn Monthly for April contains, in addition to "The Month," by the editor, and the notices of new books, the following important articles: "Repudiation — Present and Future," by Henry C. Carey; "Government Supervision of the Insane," by Ely Van De Warker, M. D.; "Our Present Race Deterioration — An Argument for Technical Education," by A. C. Rembaugh, M. D.; "Socialism — Its Place in the History of Political Economy," by H. C. Adams, Ph. D., of Johns Hopkins University.
In addition to the usual quota of interesting matter, we find in the Appil Scribner a valuable article on "John Ericsson," the remarkable engineer and inventor. The writer gives a graphic and authentic description of Ericsson's various inventions, and especially of the screw propeller, the Monitor, and the solar engine. Rev. Dr. C. C. Tiffany contributes a paper entitled "The Tendency of Modern Thought, as seen in Romanism and Rationalism," finding that however different the various systems may be, there is a tendency to the same general method of thought. The article by Dr. Holland concerning "Some Thin Virtues" is especially commendable, maintaining, as it does, that all honest truth-seekers, whether Christians or skeptics, constitute a universal fellowship of brotherly love. Mr. Boyesen's excellent serial novel, "Falconberg," is concluded in this number.
St. Nicholas for April opens with "Little Puritans," by Horace E. Scudder, illustrated by George L. Barnes. Harriet Prescott Spofford contributes the first half of an illustrated story entitled "A Boy Astronomer." "A Song of Easter" is a beautiful poem by Celia Thaxter. Emma Burt furnishes a biographical sketch of Milton, with three portraits of this great epic poet, at different periods of his life.
In Harper's for April the series of papers on "American Art," by S. G. W. Benjamin, is continued. Under the head of American sculptors he considers the various products of the American chisel. Powers' "Eve Before the Fall," and Ward's statue of Washington, each come in for favorable notice. Helen S. Conant contributes an illustrated paper on "Picturesque Edinburgh" in her usual charming style. Colonel Waring presents the second of his illustrated Tyrolese Papers, in which he describes the beautiful cities of Innsbruck and Brotzen. An admirable literary paper on the late Richard Henry Dana is written by R. H. Stoddard. Dr. J. W. Draper furnishes a paper entitled "The Practical Interrogation of Nature."
The North American Review for April is an unusually excellent number. Thos. A. Hendricks contributes the opening paper, entitled "Retribution in Politics," in which he attempts to refute the arguments presented by Senator Blaine upon the negro suffrage question, in the March number of the Review. Mr. Hendricks claims for the negro a higher and more patriotic motive than the mere perpetuation of a party. His motive is to better his condition and to promote the peace and mutual welfare of the races. The language is eloquent and the reasoning good. The paper will doubtless call forth further discussion. "The Census of 1880," by George Walker is a surmise of the information to be obtained from the next census. The paper entitled "An Indian's Views on Indian Affairs," by Young Joseph, chief of the Nez Perces, will, on account of the simplicity of style and earnestness of purpose, call forth a sympathetic response in the heart of the reader. M. A. Hardaker reviews Hartmann's "Religion of the future," agreeing with the philosopher that the future religion must be a monotheistic pantheism, but maintains that the present diversity of faith must continue for many centuries. The thoughts presented in "German Socialism in America" are worthy of careful consideration. W. W. Storey presents the second paper on "The Pronunciation of the Latin Language." "The Public Schools of England," by Thomas Hughes, and "A Friend of Lord Byron," by Henry James, Jr., are each instructive and entertaining papers. A.R. McDonough furnishes a critical review of recent miscellaneous literature.
The sleeping hours of a plant were changed recently by a French chemist, by exposing it to a bright light at night, and placing it in a dark room during the daytime. At first the leaves opened and closed irregularly, but at length submitted to the change, unfolding at night and closing in the morning.
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