Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-15
East Tennessee University.

The winter session OF the East Tennessee Uni
verslty opened yesterday with most hattering
prospects. Attic ringing of the bell at o'clock
a large number of students assembled in the
chapel, and most gratifying feature was the
presence OF many new faces. We are Informed
that nearly all the counties of Middle and West
Tennessee have appointed their quota ofstudents,
The President, Rev. Thomas w. Humes, Prof
Nicholson, Prof. Atwater, Prof. Kirkpatrick
Prof. Payne, Prof Barker and Mr.. Ruth, tu-
tor, were present
President Humes, in opening the school, ex-
pressed to the students his qualification at meet
ing them again. Said he: I'VE who were here
last year have reason to be thankful for the
preservation of life and health and the privilege
of meeting again at the beginning of a new ses-
sion" He trusted that all came with the de-
termination to apply themselves diligently and
faithfully to their studies.
The wise man said, He who is diligent in
his business shall stand before kings" They
should have the spirit of obedience, and be pos
sessed of tractable minds. He trusted they
would cultivate spirit Of love and mutual for
bearance. However, while all this was kept in
view, there should be a spirit of cheerfulness
and due regard should be had for health, by
taking exercise and caring for the ventilation OF
rooms, &c. Young men from distance needed
to be admonlshed as to what acquaintance they
made. The Faculty were anxious for, and de-
sired to look after, their moral welfare.
He then gave advice concerning attending di-
vine service and joining Bible classes on Sun
day.
The remarks of the President were as those
of father to his children, and were highly ap-
preciated by those who heard him.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Prof Mich
olson read the third chapter of Proverbs
Prayer was then offered by the President al
the conclusion of which the school joined in re-
peating the Pater Noster.
Immediately after these exercises a Faculty
meeting was held, at which business relative to
organizing and conducting the school, was
At about 10 O. clock the students again assem-
bled in the chapel, the roll was called and Ger.
tiicates were received from those who had pro.
cured them.
There was another meeting at o'clock in the
afternoon when further examination of students
and assignments of rooms took place.
The military will go into operation at once
Lieutenant Andrew H. Nave, of the United
States army, is expected to supply the place
of military instructor for short time, till one
| can be procured. Full military suits (Wes
Point regulation) can be purchased by student:
at Messrs. Gaines, Bro. 6 Co.'S, on Gay street,
| at very slight advance above cost
Extensive repairs and improvements have
been made. Two study rooms have been fitted
up In the main College building. which are tt
be occupied during the day by those who do no
| sleep in the dormitories These rooms are fur
nished with the latest improved school furniture
manufactured by Waters, Monteith Co., O
chattanooga; The floors are covered with mat
ting, the walls are to be covered with maps anC
pictures and everything made pleasant for tn,
| studehCs; fro1. kirkpatrick will have charge
of one of the study rooms and Mr.. Ruth til,
| other
+ The following is the Faculty for the present
year:
Rey.IThOmas W. Humes, S. I'D, Presiden
and Pro1eSsor OF Ethles and Mental Science
mates and Mechanical Philosophy; +. D. All
len, Phi. D., Professor of the Greek and Latil
languages and Literature; R. L. Kirknetriek
A. NJ, Professor of English Language and Lit