Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-03-03
THE " SEASON."

John S. Brown, assessor, Drumore.
THE "sEAsON."
Social and Literary Lite In Lancaster.
Adapted from r. and NJ College Letter to the
Reformed Messenger.
We have never known winter, or sea-
son, We will CALL it, in which the social
life of Lancaster has been SO active and
stirring in the way of mutual improvement
as the present. The Young Mems Chris
tian association has had lectures weekly,
the Star club has been studying tbs geog-
raphy of the heavens, and this is followed
now by the Plant club for the study of
botany. Then there is the Thursday club,
that meets for social entertainment in va
rious forms the Cooking club, not to
mention other associations of various
sorts and last, but not least, the Clio
sophie club, numbering from thirty to
forty members, that meets once
every two weeks for literary improve
ment. This may claim to be the Col
lege club, for it is made up of the profess
SOrs of Franklin and Marshall college,
and representatives from the different
professions, and also from some families
in the city. The general subject of study
this winter has been the characteristics
of medieval history rs compared with
modern history" An essay is read by
one of the members on a topic assigned
at previous meeting, and this is followed
by criticism, discussion, and quiZZing,
to bring out the subject fully,
after which plain refreshments are served,
and the remainder of the evening is
spent i'm social way. The essays thus far
have been very carefully prepared. and
have been highly instructed. DR.. Dubbs
read one on Romance in the Middle Ages,
Prof. Nevin. on the Literature of that
period, Z. X. Martin, esq.,, on Feudalism,
DIR. T. G. Apple, on SchOlasticism, and
w. L. Hensel, on the CruSades, Prof.
Stahr on Medieval Science, to be followed
by o. +. Adams on Florence in the time of
Dante and by Miss Alice Nevin Oh the
Medieval Cuisine. DIR. 7. G. Apple is pre-
sident of the club, and Miss Alice Nevin is
secretary. The organization is very free,
and aims to connect social enjoyment with
literary improvement. The Linnean
association is society in the city of
many years standing, of which Prof.
Stair is president and DR.. Dubbs men,
Der. thus representing the college. 1t has
Il very fine museum, and devOtes its stud
les in the line of natural science. DIR.
of the Oldest members. Franklin and
Marshall college did itself honor rs well as
him by comforting on him the degree of
ph. ID. year OF two ago. From this it
will appear that Lancaster does not
neglect literary work and improvement in
the whirl Of business life and activity.
The institutions have had thus far a
pleasant and prosperous year. The pres
ent senior class in the college numbers
tbenty-thrce members. The next COM
mencement promises to be one of interest.
The alumni address will be delivered by
DR.. Klopp, of Philadelphia. Gov. HOyt,
we believe, is to be present on the occa-
sion, but of the other speakers and
arrangements we can say nothing as yet.
Gov. Hoyt is fine classical scholar,
and his presence will add to the interest
of the commencement. Ex-Governor
Hartranft, an old Marshall student, has at
tended seversl commandments at Lancas-
caster, and we would be glad to see him
present also at the next one. The recent
handsome addition to the endowment of
the college places Franklin and Marshall
on solid financial foundation, and fair
and prosperous future seems to be opening
before her The new catalogue soon to be
continued prosperity of seminary, college
and academy, The St. Stephens conSre-
CATION. which is marked feature Ill the
institutions at Lancaster. brings the infiu-
ence and benefits of Christianity into
rOal living uuion with the literary
work carried on in these institutions.
The worship in the chapel, and the
works of beneficence carried on by
the congregation. render this 4 delight
full spiritual home. st. Luke's church,
the Fifth Reformed church of Lancaster,
whose neat chapel was recently dedicated.
free Of debt, is one of the fruits of the mis-
sionary spirit cultivated in the seminary
and college. This is at least one tangible
evidence that the missionary spirit is not
wanting in these institutions. The Society
Of Inquiry, and the weekly prayer meeting
conducted by the theological students,
bear evidence that their education is not
confined to tin routine of the classroom
merely. If missionary sphit is wanting
i'm the Reformed church, which We think
is not the case to the extent sometimes re-
presented, the whole, or even chief, blame
cannot justly be laid, we think, on our
colleges and Summaries, either at Lancas-
ter, Tiffin Or elsewhere.
lne WelSuC VI ycstlS iaiiS SouIis uPoh
DR.. Nevin. He seems. indeed, to renew
his youth. Surely such placid and Sc
rene eventide of life is rich boon, at the
close of a welI-spent life. Though living
daily more in the atmosphere and spirit of
the world beyond that in this present
world, we are encouraged to hope that
this good and great man will be spared to
yet many happy returns Of this pleasant
anniversary. Mrs. Nevin, remem bered
with affection by generations of students,
seems to lose none of her vigor and viva
city, alongside her revered husband, by
advancing years. Three of their children
are in Europe, Wilberforce, Blanche and
Robert Misses Alice and Patti grace the
home circle, and the remaining portion of
family live in the home above.
Police Cases.
The mayor had before him this morning
six cases of disorderly conduct. Two OF
the offenders were committed for 20 days
each, one for 10 days and three were dis
charged.
Maze Taylor was arrested by Officer
Merringer for being drunk and disorderly.
She had hearing before Alderman Don