The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-03-02
UNIVERSITY ITEMS.
[By our Special Reporter

we learn that Hon. Chos. Nj. Babb,
of the class of '73, was married on
the 3lst inst to Miss Laura johnson,
of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
John c. Capehart, a member of the
present Sophomore class, left for his
home in Kanawha county, on Tues
day of this week. Mr.. c. has been
i'll for some time and this is the cause
of his quitting school.
On account of the darkness of the
night of the Odd, several accidents
occurred on the boardwalk leading
to the University. The most serious
and ludicrous happened to Messrs.
DAVIDSON and Freeman. One lamp
placed at the upper crossing would
obviate all this in the future.
As announced last week the mem
bers of the Faculty aud the students
assembled at President Thompson's
residence on Thursday evening, Feb.
10th. The evening was most merrily
spent. Sallies of wit and and humor
were poured forth, which the Prcsi-
dent was not slow to engage in. A
bounteous supply of cream and cake
of the best quality with other delica-
cies was prepared for the occasion;
and when the announcement was
made that each Professor and stu
dent was expected to perform his
part, it was astonishing to see the
force which the moral suasion alone of
the President had We believe that
every student deserved 10 for strict
obedience to orders and that the en-
ergy with which each performed his
work equaled anything ever seen in
the classroom. The students will
long remember this unprecedented
example of generosity by the Presi-
dent, who spares neither pains nor
expense to make their college life
pleasant.
On Saturday evening the 23d, Prof.
and Mrs. Lyon gave reception at
which the Senior and Junior classes,
Messrs. Il. V. Chadwick, J. L. Steele,
ID. X. Rogers and c. b. Ollie, of the
Alumni, and DR.. Fleming Howell
were present. After a short time
spent in conversation the guests were
invited out to a most excellent and
sumptuously prepared supper to
which all did ample justice. After
supper the company were shown a
collection of Chinese carvings and
paintings, which were very interest
ing and curious. Prof. and Mrs.
Lyon are models OF social culture and
refinement and always make their
guests feel at home. The Prof. has
had wide experience as teacher than
any one in the State, and as sue
cessful educator has few equals in
any other. The Senior and Junior
classes return their sincere thanks to
Prof and Mrs. Lyon for this pleasant
entertainment.
A member of the Freshman class very
kindly furnishes your correspondent with
areport of the public performance.]
On last Friday evening, as previous
ly announced, the regular Senior and
Junior performances took place.
After an anthem by the choir the
Rev. Jordan delivered an eloquent
prayer. He was followed by song
There's Music in the Air" After
these preliminaries the performances
proper began with an Grafton entitled,
" Fon populi, coz Dei," by Mr.. G. d.
Purinton, which was success. MIR.
Wade followed with quite good es-
say entitled, "Classical VS. Scientific
Courses" This essay was interesting
inasmuch as it contained some hints
which concern us all as students. AT
ter the singing of Latin solo and
chorus, Mr.. +. J. Marsh read an es-
say, entitled Conversation filed
with some witty sayings and asser-
tious. Mr.. B. S. Morgan followed
with an grafton, entitled, Nobility Of
Thought" which was filled with sound
arguments and was delivered with
mastery effect. Mr.. D. Rich then
read an essay on THE Physical Ele-
ments in Education" Mr.. Rich has
always proved himself sound think
er, which he showed in this perform
ance. The choir then sang a piece, call
ed eThe West Virginia Hills" which
was received with rapturous applause
by the audience. Mr.. A. G. Dayton
paid glowing tribute to the memory
of the illustrous name of Kosciusko in
an elegant grafton on that theme. Mr..
J, M. Lee then read an essay on "Thc