The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-05-12
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their paper; which shall be devoted
to the interest of the University; and
which shall as far as it is consistent
with the nature of the above paper,
partake of the character of college
journal. While it shall be our spec
ial desire to please those who are di-
rectly connected with, and interestedin
the University; we shall also strive
by a careful selection of articles 70
interest the general reader, and in a
humble manner endeavor to enlighten
him, concerning the workings Of
West Virginia University, and in re-
gard to the mysteries and peculiari-
ties of the college World" We
ask for the special Indulgence of the
Press in this, our first effort in this
direction; begging all to remember,
that mistakes will occasionally occur
in the writings of the most practiced
writers.
The settces, with which university
hall is to be seated, are expected to
arrive in few days They are said
to be both neat and comfortable
The Seniors will be examined in
Astronomy on Thursday--this is the
first of their final examinations.
T. c. Ramage of rs has been
teaching in Taylor co., during the
past year.
Harry d. Hubbard, of rs is on the
editorial staff of the Injecting Stand
ard.
j. J. Peterson, of rs is the pro-
prietor of a drug store in Weston.
j. Hop, Woods, formerly a member
of the class of IT, is studying law
at Phillip.
A number of visitors were present
at the meeting Of the Columbian so
ciety on Friday night-amono whom
were the Rev. Jortion, II. II. and j.
=. Dolliver.
To buy "stoye-pipe-hats,' or not
to buy "stove-pipe-hats' is the ques
ton, now, most agitating the minds
Of the Seniors.
1t is estimated that the new hall
viii hold thousand people, without
being crowded.
The Juniors will deliver their last
Literary performance ON Friday
night Of this week. In as much ms
the Juniors have taken great pains
in getting up their performances and
in making other arrangements look
ing to the pleasure Of those that may
be present; we think that the public
should favor and encourage them
with full house We augur a rich
intellectual treat, for all who attend.
There are active chapters of six
teen secret societies at the University
Of Virginia. with an aggregate mem
berships Of 1872. West Virginia Uni
ycrsity is to be congratulated Over
the fact that no active chapter of any
secret college organization exists
here, One was organized some years
ago but has long since been disband-
ed. These societies are very detri-
mcnted to the best interested Of both
students and Faculty; being organic
ed principally for the purpose of carry
ing on m undetermined warfare
against all connected with the college
not members of the fraternity.
A game Of baseball was played,
on Friday afternoon, between the
Props and Seniors-the Props com
ing out second best by score Of 81
to "a. This was the first match
game of the season and consequently
the playing was rather loose.
A Junior, who was trying to make
an impression, recently, told a lady
that he proposed to spend several
years travelling in Europe after he
graduated. Oh. exclaimed she,
show America will miss your
Regent L. S. Hough, recently prs
scented the college library, with a
handsomely and pupular history of
the Centennial We trust others,
who are interested iii the University,
will follow his generous example
would it be q pleasure for
us to record similar gifts from our
honorable alumni Our library
would be much improved by the adj