Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-23
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BREAK IN THE p, Il d. II, R.-DELAwARE COLLEGE
AND IT'S FIRST aRADUATEs-TowN ENTERrAIN-
MENTs, ETC. ''
Correspondence OF the CommereiaLl
NEWARK, Aug. %.
Although the storm, ON Wednesday night
ragged here with terrific violence, no serious dam
age is reported, and the trains on the p, W. &
B. r. H. are making regular time. There is
breakage, however. few miles below hero, on
the P. Il ID. road. but It will soon be repaired
and the cars will run usual. fHs=... .i
The end of the present collegiate year, will be
the first milestone in the progress Of Delaware
College since it's reorganization in 1870. In July
next the College will send forth her tirst grad
mating class, and will then have fully entered
the arena of collegiate emnence. The class will
consist Of nine members, Elk OF whom will
be in the regular classical course.
The faculty has been somewhat changed
since last spring. Mr. W. H. Purnell Prssidsn
Il. ID. Porter Professor of mathematics aud ag-
riculture, W. ID. Mackey OF Ancient Languages
and Theodore Il. Wolf of the Natural Sciences
of course retain their old positions. Mr.. o. b.
Super has been appointed professor of Modern
Languages, and Mr. William McCaulley Jetferis
will assist professor Mackey in the Ancient
Languages. 1t has been determined upon by
the Trustees to make application 10 the War
Department foHR professor OF Military tastics.
The prospect for the coming year is cheering.
Fifteen have already passed the examinations
necessary to enter the Freshman class, and it il
expected that number sufficient to swell this to
twenty-five will be admitted at the Fall examina-
tions. We had pleasant chat Of few moments
with President Purnell and Prof E. d. Porter
concerning the co-eduoation question, and both
gentlemen expressed themselves as well
pleased with the experiment 80 far. In
Decd" said Mr. Purnell mo considerations
could influence me to make change in this res
pect." He further added that in general, the
ladies could sustain comparison in scholarship
and attainments, with the other sex, to advan-
tage.
We hope for, but doubt the success OF this
experiment. There is no theme before the pub
lie which admits Of such wide difference of state
ment, and whatever may be advanced as to its
failure or success there can be no doubt but
that il is becoming question of universal in
terest, not only indeed, iu this country, but also
iD Europe, and the result at Delaware College
will more or less have its influence upon the ul-
innate settlement of this question.
Mr.. Z. s. Gilmoreswill continue the saddle and
harness business at the old stand of John w.
Armstrong, who has recently removed TO your
city to engage III the coal trade Mr.. Gilmore is
formerly Of Elkton, and has already made him.
self universally popular here.
An entertainment TO consist of charades and
music, both vocal and instrumental, will be
given by the ladies boarding at Mr.. McCul-
lOugh's for the benefit OF the st. Thomas Epis-
copal church on Saturday of this week We are
told that the entertainment will be first class
one in every respect.
The Junior Bachelors ball did not come off,
Wednesday niBtll, ,aa was anticipated, on account
of the weather. 1t is more than probable that
it will be postponed until some time next week.
The Agile b. B c., of tins place, will go to
Elkton on Saturday, to play match with the
Cecil Club. A brisk game is anticipated.
HH.C.