Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-22

TIE STATE UNI EAslTY.
Meeting OF the Trustees-C Commence
ment-The Graduaees-Confer
DegFees-The Ball.

ATHENS, GA, July 19-One hopeful sign for
the future of our State University is the nu-
merous attendance the present year of the
best and most efficient members Of the Board
of Trustees. All the wisest heads have been
present, including such men as the Governor
of the State, General Toombs. Senator Brown,
Hon A. q. Stephens, Chief Justice Jackson,
Judge Martin j. Crawford, J. J. Gresham, Esq,
DR.. Miller, General A. r. Lawton, Samuel Han,
Esq, Colonel John screven, Colonel D. W.
Lewis, Judge D. A. Vason, Colonel Joel A
Bllups, Judge E. Pottle and others. Nor have
they been idle. In consequence of the resigna-
ton of Ex-Governor Charles J. jenkins. va
cancy in the Office Of President had occurreo'
which was filed by the election OF Hon. D. ) q
Gresham. of Macon 40 better selection could
ha,a bean made Nj. Gresham is a gentlemz
of leisure and large experience, and his whole
life has been devoted to the interests of the
institution. His untiring industry, great firm
ness and good judgment will prove of signal
value to the University. Already has he en-
tered with zeal and activity upon his labors
The vacancy in the board, caused by the
resignation OF Mr.. Jenkins, was filled by the
election Of Major Cumming, of Augusta--an
excellent selection. The term Of Capt Daven-
port jackson, Alumni Trustee, having also ex-
pired by limitation as that gentleman is absent
in Europe, his place was filed at a meeting OK
the alumni by the election of Mr.. Henry W.
Grady of Atlanta.
The board has recommended the Legislature
to make an appropriation for the establish
ment of a school of technology in connection
with the University. This is greatly needed to
complete what has already been done in that
direction.
Important changes have been made, too, ia
the future order Of exercises for commence
ment. Hereafter, the Junior and Sophomore
exhibitions will take place in April, and the
programme for commence cement will be as fol-
lows: Saturday, class day; Sunday, commence
ment sermon; Monday, the societies day, with
a champion debate at right, presided over by
the Chancellor; Tuesday, alumni day: Wednes-
day, commencement. There is q diversity of
opinion with regard TO the changes made in the
Junior and Sophomore exhibitions Some hold
mencsnent, by keeping away the relatives and
friends of the Juniors and Sophs. On the other
hand, it is contended that the additional social
attractions OF the commencement under the
new arrangement, will tend to rally the alumni
from every part of the country. and lend in
creased interest to all the proceedings If the
experiment does not work succeSSfully of
course the old programme will be restored 1t
is believed that the magnificent donation made
by Governor Brown, in connection with fcee
tuition and the present admirable discipline
and good order maintained in the University
will gye it decided impetus in the future
and open the way to a grand career of pros
brighter and more full Of promise. The alumni
will organize branch associations in all the
principal cities of the State the ensuing year,
and thus lend the weight of their powerful in
fuence IN behalf of their alma mater. Gcd
speed the good work