Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-05-21
CORRESPONDENCE.
MOUNT UNION, May 9th, 1871


Eds. REPUBLIclH:-Int the world about
us, there is much to attract onr atten-
ton, much 10 awaken our interest
much that is calculated to amuse and
instruct, if we would, but for moment,
stop to observe.
As we partake of the rich, exhaust
less feasts of intellect which this life
presents for mans qualification, we
should be humble enough, yes, econona-
cal enough, to stoop and gather up the
crumbs that nothing be lost. For in
these crumbs, are found the richest
gems of thought, beautiful sentiments
most beautifully adorned, thoughts
that breathe and words that burn,apples
of gold in pictures of silver.
Believing that an occasional letter
from this renowned seat of learning
might be of interest to the readers of
your most worthy paper, we submit a
few items for their consideration. The
college and its workings being the chief
centre of attraction we shall, for the
present article at least, write more par
ticularly concerning some of its inter-
esting and more important features.
This institution is eminently a progress
sive one, adapting itself to the promo
ton of the educational interests of the
masses. Its course is plain, practicable,
and original. 1t knows ne party no
sect. The rays of its benign influence
are not collected in focus to be reflect
ed upon monied aristoeraey, upon
those OF ''Royal extraction" or the
'Lords of creation" but its privileges,
its opportunities, are extended alike to
all, who may wish to cultivate the
powers with which benefieent creator
has endowed them. From the first or
ganization of this institution, ladies
have been admitted on equal terms
with gentlemen, to the same privileges
and honors; and although there are
some who have the stupid audacity to
assert that womans intellectual capacity
is inferior to that of man, yet those
numbered with its illustrious alumni,
are credit to themselves and an honor
to the college they represent.
Through the indomitable energy and
perseverance of its founder DIR. o. N.
Hartshorn, Mount Union College has
developed from select school of six
pupils conducted in the loft of an old
wool-factory, to an institution large and
commodious, with an average attend
ance of more than half as many hun
dred students, as it had individual stu
dents at its first organization, with a
Faculty of eighteen experienced Pro-
fessors and Lecturers, enjoying a sue
cess and welding an influence perhaps
unequaled in the history of this country.
Profs. Chapman and Clarke have the
ripe experience of over twenty years
teaching. Profs. Brush and Scherf,
though younger in years, are truly
model teachers. The Business depart
ment under the supervision of Prof. E.
N. Hartshorn is an acknowledged sue
cess, its graduates standing side by side
with those of Poughkeepsie and; other
eastern business colleges. The instru-
mental music department under Prof.
VIM. m.Armstrong, graduate of Philhar-
monte society of London, England, was
never more skillfully conducted than at
present, and negotiations about complet- |
ed to elect Prof. j. NJ. Keiffer, gentle
man of brilliant musical talents as well |
as reputation, to the Professorship of
the Vocal Music Dept. The trustees
may well congratulate themselves, in
securing the services Of so able and dis
Prof. for that department.
The heLiterarySoc cieties, ,Linnaean and Re- |
are, perhaps, the crowning
glory of the institution. One of the
maxims of our worthyPresident is,that
life is worth to us just what its disci-
pline affords. The students appear to
fully realize its sentiment; and the lit
arary production afforded from the ros-
trums of the societies are such as chal-
lenge the administration of the vast au-
lience, which weekly assemblies to hear
Them. The Halls are large. The aisles,
orchestra, and rostrums are carpeted,
,he two latter with brussels. The walls
and ceiling are beautifully frescoed, the
former adorned with paintings and
Busts from the masters. Each society
mas its own pianos and choir.
As you enter the halls, you feel as if
vou are entering a well appointed par
or. And no individual with any mus
&c in his soul, with any brains in his
or any love in his heart can
pass through an evenings entertain
ment without being pleased, filled with
higher asperations as will make him or
her better man or woman. The Spring
Term closed yesterday morning. The
held on the last two days
Of the term showed that the terms work
had been success. The Summer Term
begins next Tuesday the 18th. DIR.
Locke of Alliance delivered very in
teresting lecture before the Young
Mems Christian Association in the col
ege chapel last Tuesday evening to a
large and very appreeiative audience.
His subject was s'Mutual Influence"
The DIR. is quite an eloquent lecturer.
and handles his subjects in very mas
terly style.
The Sociable held in the College last
evening was well attended,
and an evening spent pleasantly was
the happy testimony ofall present. At
some future time, we shall resume the
pen, and give you some idea of the ma
ture and object of these college sociables,
and other items OF interest as they
Respectfully yours,
r. L. PORTER.
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