The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-01-12

by our Special Reporter

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cold and snow most favorable to
study.
Almost all the old students were
promptly present at the opening of
the term appearing as much refresh
ed by their short time of recreation
as if they had taken in the meantime
a draught from the elixir Of life, and
ready to begin the terms work with
the relish and composure of one who
carried the philosophers stone in his
waistcoat pocket.
Although few if any new students
were expected, ten, from different
parts of the State, put in an appear
ance during the past week. This is
certainly an evidence of the increas-
ing interest the University is awak-
ening. Two of this number have re-
ceived cadetships, Mr.. Glasscock of
Phillippi, and Mr.. Chancellor of Par
kersburg. Mr.. Glasscock who was
formerly a student here has been at
tending Cornell University. There
are many more in West Virginia who
are attending inferior institutions in
other States who would find il to
their advantage to attend their own
University. We hope the day is not
far distant, when, in the language OF
President Thompson, "Wcst Virgin
ia brain will be educated on West
Virginia soil"
The chair of Mathematics and Mil
litary Tactics, left vacant by the re-
signation of Lieut. E. T. c. Richmond,
was, through the active exertions OF
President Thompson, assisted by DR..
ii. W. Brock, both of whom went to
Washington City to make their re-
quests personally, promptly filled it
by securing the services of Lieut.. j.
If. Ingalls, of the First Artillery.
The Lieutenant was present to be-
gin his duties with the opening OF
the term, and expresses his pleasure
in being called to labor in the inter
ests of our University.
The election of officers for the Win
ter Term took place in the hall of the
Parthenon Literary Society, Friday
evening with the following results
Charles f. Grafton, of Hancock, and
Bruce l.. keenan,, of Monongalia
were nominated for president and re-
ceived an equal number of votes. AS
the choice now devolved upon the
chair, President Rich decided the
case by draw ballot, which result
ed in Mr. Grafton's favor Mr.. Sea-
mon was then elected vice president
Messrs. Hodges and Cox recording
and corresponding secretaries, Rich
critic, f. J. Marsh, chaplain, and b
N. Jones, librarian. The society then
adjourned to meet the Columbian in
joint session concerning matters pre-
paratory to the proposed contest.
The members of the Senior Class
were very agreeably surprised to find
on their return the following note ad-
dressed to each: "You are invited
to meet the members of your class at
a social tea at Prof Harvey's, at g.
o'clock p. NJ, Tuesday, January 1st
1873" After partaking of a luxuri-
emily and beautifully prepared sup
per, the evening was passed in pleas
ant conversation, which the Professor
and Mrs. Harvey know how to make
interesting and entertaining. Mrs.
Harvey is very refined and estima-
BILE lady, and the Professor gentle
man of wide culture and extensive
travel, having spent several years in
France and Germany during which
time he graduated at Heidelberg
University. The class unite in say
ing the evening was delightfully."-
spent.
There is no more important part OF
ones education than the cultivation
of his social nature; and when all the
rest of college life shall be forgotten,
the interest manifested toward stu
dents in this direction will be a pleas
ant recollection.
There is habit in vogue among
some of those who receive books from
the library which we think ought t.,
be altogether condemned. 1t is that
of making annotations and various
remarks ON the margins of the pages
of the book. Some of the books OF
the college library as well as those of
the society libraries have been thus
defaced. This may be all well and
proper in private libraries, but is GER
tainly out Of place and taste in pub
lie libraries. 1t is very disagreeable
for the reader to be always anticipat-