The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-12-22

can be appreciated only by being
heard and seen.
The Junior and Senior classes gave
their second public performance for
this year, in the Chapel Hall, on Fri
day, commencing at o'clock ?. Nj.
Grafton by Spencer Wade of the
Junior class. Subject - "Finger
Boards of Nature Mr.. Wade's ob-
ject was to show that Nature points
out to us many beautiful lessons, and
that by a careful investigation of her
laws we are taught many things i'm
portant to know. He gave "a sn il
lustration, with many others, the re-
cent famine in India, which came,
like all previous ones, at a time when
there had been but few storms carry
ing moisture necessary for vegetation,
thus showing that by observing these
cyclones, these famines may be avoid
ed by employing artificial irrigation,
Essay by G. d. Purintoh of the
Junior class. Subject-"Tall Oaks
from Little Acorns Grow" The ap.
plieation of this subject to the devel-
opment of the intellect, to the growth
| of cities, towns and nations, to the
progress of literature, the arts and
sciences, and the illustrations were
fifty chosen, we'll arranged and forci-
bly, delivered.
The other performances were those
of the Senior class.
Essay by A. G. Dayton. Subject
Progress by Catastrophes.' Hav-
ing discussed the subject geologically,
showing that the earth has attained
to It's present condition by catastro-
Plies, he proceeded to show that pro
gress in general is not of a continual
development, but may be recorded by
eras. He brought forward as ex-
amples the various eras of literary
activity, and the contemporaneous-
ness of great men. and the Revolution
in America Immediately followed by
European wars.
Grafton by Daniel Rich. Subject
-"Labor's Claim" Mr.. Rich very
ably vindicated the nobility Of labor.
He referred to our ancestors by whose
labor this vast country of ours has
been converted from the forest Of the
savage. He insists upon a higher
appreciation of the honest sons of toll,
and deprecates the idea, prevalent
with many persons, that to obtain a
living by labor is the last resort.
Essay by A. F. Courtney. Subject
Glass of rs Geologizing." AS n
description of trip from Morgan
town to Cheat river and return, of the
section measured and the scenery
presented to view during the excur
sion, Mr.. Courtney succeeded admi
rably. The gentleman should feel
encouraged to cultivate his descript-
i've powers.
Grafton by J. NJ. Lee. Subject
"Morgantown's Narrow Gauge r. r."
The gentleman first spoke for few
minutes upon railroads in general.
Then he referred to the practicability
of building and the need of having
railroad to this place, and reviewed
the benefits arising from it, not only
to the commercial interests of Nor
gantown, but also to their institutions
of learning, and though last mention
ed, / imagine not the least important
consideration to some, was his refer
ence to its magic influence upon her
matrimonial interests.
Essay by B. S. Morgan. Subject
"Thc Scholar in Politics" Politics
second to religion should claim mans
attention. He treated his subject in
very exhaustive manner founding
his views upon the true meaning of
the term. The essay abounded in
rich thought, we'll combined and for
chilly delivered.
Grafton by E. J. Marsh. Subject
ia Glance at the Character of Ma
poleon." The speaker admitted that
Napoleon had his faults, but claims
that he had his virtues as well. Mr..
Marsh presented his subject in his
usual pleasant manner. His splendid
use Of the language, his graceful bear
ing and delivery render his effort
highly commendable.
President Thompson delivered an
elegant sermon, in the University
Chapel, on last Sunday at 81 o'clock
p. NJ, from Mark viii-38. We are sor-
ry we have not space to give synop-
sis.
The present term closed on last