The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-10-15
MORGANTOWN NOTES.
What Bro. Johnson, Of the "Free-
man." says about the UNIVERSE
ty, the Town and the Citizens.

As connected with our recent de-
lightful trip to West Virginia's lit
erary hub, we had many things to
say, whether of profit or edification to
any, we wot not, but they had been
said, nevertheless, in our last issue,
but for the absorbing events of that
week, that took so much attention
and space.
We want to say that no man or
woman of proper tastes and likes
could help liking Morgantown. Her
advanced educational interests and
facilities have left their happy i'm
press everywhere; in the pleasant
and tasty residences, in the polite
address of the people on the streets,
and in their easy courtesies in their
home circles. 81
The University buildings are
abeautiful for situation" and fair in
proportions, and from their crystal
windows send out light and knowl-
edge to the ends of the earth.
The City is justly proud of the
University, and if the whole State
isn't, it ought to be ashamed of itself
for it is a living and growing pow
err of good for the State that canno.
be valued or estimated.
The school is more prosperous than
ever before in its history, having
more students in attendance than
ever before at this time of year.
| Acting President, D. b, Purinton
seems to have the co cooperation and
the free and full moral support Of all
classes and denominations, and es-
pecially is it pleasant and promising
to know that the prominent Metho-
dist citizens are among the most ar
dent friends of his administration as
the earnest carrying forward of the
progressive plans and purposes ofhis
predecessor, President j. r. Thomp-
son, during all of whose successful
administration Prof Purinton was
his fast friend and active co-worker.
1t is especially fortunate that in the
change Of administrations there was
no change of plans and policies, to
mar the smooth and successful work
of the Institution.
The moral tone and influence OF
the University, is remarked by chris
tian citizens Of all denominations, as
exceptionally good and healthful, a
very gratifying fact surely, to its pat
rons, and all the good citizens of the
State
Morgantown and Monongalia coun-
| ty would not be themselves without
Prof. A. L. Wade, who is now sup
plementing life of devotion to pop
ular education by the sacrifice OF
time and patience in teaching and
lifting up the colored schools Of the
city.
His beautiful home in an evergreen
grove overlooking the city is mod
ell place for true teacher to be edu-
! Gated in.
Prof. Wade, as the author of a
graduating system for country schools
has done a work for the future oil
popular education that will live and
bear fruit while the cause of educa
ton itself lives Of this we want to
speak again.
We met many new friends and val
liable, in this ATHENS" of West Vir
| ginia.
Among the many things admired
we cannot think of but one criticism
Fnew, to make. The Morgantowr
side walks are incomparably abom
inable-i. e. to stranger after night
and We would confidentially advise
any one FORMULATING these Athe
nion sidewalks, to look out, if he
doesn't want his physiognomy orna
mented with a Roman nose.