The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-10

ties his half-d0iiars, IN honor OF the
event. ~
Tue Regents Prize Essay will be
read on Thursday evening by Mr.
Luther NJ. Boyers. At the same
time number of preparatory stu
dents will contest in defamation for
the Regents Prize of $l5 These
exercises heretofore have been held
on Monday evening, but this week
have been fixed for Thursday.
PRoF. WHITE, ever fertile in plans
for keeping the students Of the class
es engaged in practical work, requir-
ed each Of the zoology class to dissect,
examine and set up the skeletons OF
five of the yertebrates. Those that
have been prepared this term range
from minnow to man. BY this
means we hope to soon have g rare
and numerous collection.
Dun young legal friend, John. M.
Davis, surprised his friends last
week by leading to the hymenial al
ter one of Mt. Morris handsome
bellies. The bride, who is a daugh-
ter of Squire Wade, is most esti-
mable lady, and John is to be con
graduated upon his choice. He is
an Industrious lawyer aud deserves
the success which intelligent indus
try is sure to bring.
The NEWEST, handsomest and
cheapest stock of goods is to be
found at d. Chadwick & Co.'S. They
sell many goods at less than they
can be had any place else, and offer
the fullest lines of Dress Goods,
Boots and Shoes, Hats, Silks, Satins,
Table Linens, Towels, Teas, Coffees,
Sugars, and everything you want.
Go to see them, and, our word for it,
you will not be disappointed.
The closing exercises of the Nor
gantown Female Seminary took place
on Thursday evening last. The hall
was crowded with spectators, all Of
whom appreciated the execution of
the programme prepared for the oe-
casion. Each performer acquitted
herself we'll, giving evidence Of thor
ough school discipline. The princi-
pal, Mrs, Moore, is a lady Of rare cul-
ture and possessed of excellent ability
for school management. Parents
will do well to leave their daughters
her care. .14.
The Senior class was royalty en-
tertained at the home of Prof. Berke-
ley, on last Saturday afternoon. In
addition to the many other enjoy
meats Of the evening, they had the
pleasure of meeting Bishop G. w.
Peterkin, of the Episcopal Diocese
Of West Virginia. We are certain
the Seniors appreciate the efforts Of
Prof Berkeley, in his attention to
their bodies, after having filed their
minds with the sweets of knowledge
during the years of their lsosjourn as
under graduates. 4 49, 4
The catalogue Of the Drew Theo-
logical Seminary shows the names of
eight students, from the w. Va. Con,
ference. This is the largest number
from any conference j. p. Warner,
who graduated this year. secured
better place than any of the rest Of
his classmates. He is stationed at
Cairo, Michigan. and receives sala-
~ of eleven hundred dollars year.
The following-is the name address
and class Of each. Senior,J p. Var
ner, New Salem, w. Va; Middle, M.
F. Compton, Grafton; J. H. Fitzwat
er, Beverly; F. A.. Trippett, Parkers-
burg. Juniors, j. N. Marsh Morgan
town; E. w. Mcmillan, Masontown;
W.. M. Warden, Moundsviile; A. A.
Waters, Morgantown.
The MEMORIAL SERVICES LAST
NIGHT.-A very large audience as
sembled In University Hall last even
ing to attend the memorial services
held in honor. of the late DR.. ii. w.
Brock. The services were introduced
by few feeling and very appropriate
remarks from Prot. Purinton. Rev.
Hughes read a touching scripture
lesson and addresses were delivered
BY ex-senator Wiley, Col. D. d..
johnson and Rev, j. R. Thompson.
Mr.. Willey's address referred to the
deceased as christian and showed
his pure christian character in light 4
that was formerly unknown to the
public, though his moral excellence
was always recognized. Col. d. d. /
johnson made short address on be-
half Of the Regents. Prof Purinton
read paper by Dr. Reeves on behalf
Of the Medical profession Rev. j. |
r. Thompson closing with tribute
TO his memory as man. The vast |
audience seemed to join in the feel
ings Of profound aorrow manifested
by the speakers, on the soleum oc-
casion. We regret that our lack of
space prevents us from giving desI
tailed account Of the exercises.