Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-01-26
East Tennessee Wesleyan Uni
VerSity. 49,.

ATHENS. Jan. Il,
EDITORS HERALD AND TRIBUNE:
The Fall and Winter term of this insti-
tuition closed on Wednesday the 18th inst.
The examination commenced on Friday
preceding. L give the opinion of a prom
inent member of the Examining Commit
tee s.,The classes were as thorough as any
found in the oldest institutions of the
country" Iquote also from OBSERVERS
article the Knoxville Chronicle of to-day's
issue: 1.-The classes examined showed a
most favorable average of efficiency. The
students evinced a familiarity with their
studies, which was unmistakable. as it was
easy and thorough. They could not be
taken by surprise in calling them to the
center or outskirts of the field in which
they had been engaged and trained. III
might be excused in making special desig-
nations, but not intending to discriminate,
the classes in Latin, Greek, Moral Sci
ence, Chemistry, Rhetoric. Astronomy,
Philosophy. Political Economy, Algebra,
and Geometry might well receive special
reference.
I was much pleased to note one fact of
high importance The Faculty take that
wise step of going beyond and outside of
the text books for practical illustrations,
demonstrating the truth that the efficient
teacher has need of more than the author
of a book has the space or the ability to
write" OBSERVER was one of the exam
lining committe and is e~minently qualified
to Judge.
The students gave their usual exhibit
tions on Tuesday evening the 18th and
the spacious College Chapel was nearly
filed with appreciative hearers. The ex-
%ercises were of an interesting character,
spiced with fun and humor enough to make
the grave gay for the time.
On Wednesday evening the Adelphian
and Philomathean Literary Societies, joint
ly, gave an entertainment, charging IN
entrance fee in order to clear the Hall from
debt. The result was more than the most
sanguine had expected. An intelligent
community showed its appreciation of the
efforts that were being made and a hand
some sum was realized.
During the term just closed the aver
g attendance was little over last year.
Quite a number of the students are AVA
at their homes-a few will not return, but
as many new ones are expected.
A few weeks before the term closed
the Professor of Mathematics, J.. c. Barb,
received and accepted a call from Mo
sheim Institute. His classes were placed
under charge of w. f. +. Milburn, who
had been a tutor in that branch of study
for some time. He managed the classes
with a degree of skill which deserves eom-
mendation, and is now the present incunl-
bent. 1t may be hard to find a man whom
all classes of students will love as they
did Prof. Barb. All his pupils were his
friends" Mr.. M. is sharp and angular
in his manner generally, but does not lack
ability. His studious habits, persevering
energy and untiring zeal will make him
an able instructor, and will, perhaps,
make the change an agreeable one.
Miss Fanny Bosworth, teacher in pri-
mary department.. on account Of i'll health
rendered ler resignation which has been
accepted. Miss Mary Mason has been
selected for that position. Miss NJ. has
been in the University over a year and
has shown herself a diligent student-pos-
seSSlnS the nigheSl oruer VI laieii'S.
Like womankind, she has a special capac-
ity for imparting instruction. Goodness
of heart is not wanting, and she will doubt
less give satisfaction.
With these changes the University is
to make another terms rec ord. With so
good a man as DIR. Cobleigh for the mo
the porer, associated with such a bright
array of pluck, talent and piety. that re-
cord ought to be one more witness for the
aim of all true education. / shall conf
IDENTIFY hope that 1t will be a speaking
witness to the many young men and wo-
men who would love to enjoy the privi-
leges of a first class institution without 60
ing so many hundred miles away from
home and that it will say to such-"Be-
hold it is here" WILL.