Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-30


The report of the President of the College, Rev
C.. Allea D. D.. is quite elaborate and speaks Of
eaeh department of study separately. Addres SEES
'ase oSen delivered and the students have attended
III iueh proht to themselves the sessions of the
oo"ro Vi Agriculture. Particular attention is
gwen TO imparting knowledge of the sciences
e"iS W NC known by the industrial
classes, more especially to those closely connec,oa
with agriculture and kindred pursuits The c,asa
IN Chemistry has been under the instruction of
frof Packard. He also had charge of the classes
In French and German. The Sophomores com.
mence the study Of the French language in their
second term, and continue through the first term
oi the Junior year. The Professor has resigned
his position. German is an elective study A
small part OF the students find time to attend to this
Language and accomplish all that is required in the
regular courses ofstudy. Many studies are crowd.
Ell into the department Of Natural History, under
the instruction Of Prot. c. II. Fernald. Valuable
additions have been made to the collection in nat.
ural history. In the department of English there
has been considerable ditfculty IN adjusting the
INSTRUCTION 10 the exact wants of the students;
remedy Is suggested in rise in the standard of
qualifications cor admission to the College The
department of Mathematics and PHYSICS Is coptin.
ued under the efficient superintendent of Prof
VI. {. Fernad. The recitations in Physics and
Astronomy have been accompanied with carefully
prepared lectures illustrated with experiments.
excursions have been had by the class in practical
Astronomy. VIM. n. Pike, Professor of Civil
Engineering, has the satisfaction of knowing that
those who go out from the College, who have re-
ceiyed instruction In his department ALWAYS oh.
tain situations. Two military companies have
been formed and military instruction is given by
capt Deane. course OF lessons in book keeping
and commercial forms has been given by Prof
John Perley. During the year $1,000 have been
paid 10 the stndeats for farm work and improve
ments on the premises, they having assisted in
most of the building Improvements. The exercises
of commencement were very creditab BILE to the stu.
dents and the various parts gave great satisfaction
to the large audience. The degree OF Bachelor of
Science has been conferred Geo. o. Weston,
who completed the studies in the Agricultural
course; on E. j. Haskell and E. d. Thomas who
completed the studies in the Elective Course; the
degree of Civil Engineer has been awarded to b.
+. Gould, G. E. Hammond and II. billiard, who
completed the course in Civil Engineering.
The report of the Superintendent of the farm,
Joseph r. Harrington, gives the minute details and
results Of the experiments made upon the farm by
the students the several students giving in their
figures OF results. These experiments extend to
all the crops usually raised and the various fer.
tilizers are made use of and thoroughly tested I'M
portant additions have been made to the farm
stock and implements, and the officers also &c.
knowledge with pleasure donations for the benefit
OF the library, reading room and laboratory, from
some Of the large.hearted friends of the institution
among them Hon. Abner Coburn Of Skowhegan.
In conclusion, the institution, from the reports,
seems to be hlling we'll the place designed by its
founders. 1t offers to the young men of the State,
at moderate cost the advantages of thorough
and liberal education. Candidates for admission
10 the Freshman class must be net less than Is
years of age and must have good moral character.
The location of the College at Orono is pleasant,
the farm contains 80 acres of land, and the build.
ings and appliances are quite well adapted to all
the purposes Of instruction.