Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-03-06
Normal Notes.

lhotCho VA WIG Usual S'hNJ
hour. At $50 we were marched into
the Chapel when, after the usual open.
ing exercises, Prof. Blanton introduced |
to the school Prof. H. X. Warren, of
the Hannibal public schools subject:
Work" This is an excellent subject,
a practical subject, and when handled |
IN live, practical manner as tins one
was, exceedingly interesting. 1t
abounded in good sense from first 20
last, not one Objectionable sentence
in 1t. Some sentences little strong in
sentiment, but none unatta:nable by
an earnest and faithful worker. We
will give lew examples to illustrate
the thoughts and strength of his ex-
pressions. "Quit dreaming ana 90 to
work" Honest, faithful work is the
price of progress" "When a man quits
working his strength departs" Ath-
letlcs ale being introduced into all the
schools of the land as part of the reg
ular exercises, and athletic sports are
finding an exponent in large building,
now being erected in New York City,
"Greek and Latin sentences translate
themselves after an hours wood saw
ing" But when he referred to his
own college days when he and his
room mate would run one and half
miles at 10 p. m after having finished
thler lessons it brought the house.
down. This think is one OF the real
gems of the lecture if properly consld
cred: Rest and outdoor exercise after
the work Of the day insures sound
sleep which IS absolutely necessary to
the successful student. Again, He
who neglects to use any faculty loses
it; and the pleasures of rest are lost to
the idler." ANY legitimate industry
is respectable, in whatsoever feld Of
useful industry they labor" while a
| M dilOL dS OuIS uOeS.
that nation is safe" ''Indolence and
luxury sunk the Roman Empire, and
many others Of a similar kind l might
give, but as the lecture will propably
lie printed in full ere long, these few
sentences will suffice to give an idea of
the nature and style of the address un-
til it can be read in full. At the close
Pref. Blanton thanked the lecturer for
the rich treat, and said he had no
hesitancy in pronouncing 1t one of the
hest of the year. | am sure 1t was well
received by the students, and in the
future when the name of Prof. War
ren is announced to lecture, you will
see the Normalites marching in solid
phalanx to the lecture room We hope
this Will not BE- his last visit to the
| Normal as we noticed he remained all
day, visiting the classes in their recita-
tion rooms and the calesthenlcs at the
spelling period, and finally the Philo.
mathean Society. When the lecture is
printed We advise every one to secure
a copy and follow its instructions as
near as practically in all your inter =
i course among men.
Now that the ice king has somewhat
let go his grip, the building seems
very warm and requires frequent calls
for "fresh arr The system of steam
: heating used in the building is a mos.
admirable way to warm a room. but
we think the arrangement here is not
quite right. or the pipes might be al,
lowed to cool and be reheated without
injury to the pipes and great saving
of fuel.
We notice the Zeto. and Philoma.
thean societies have begun working al
the programme for their annual enter.
talnments in May and June. That is
right, begin in time then you will moi
be crowded towards the end of the
year, whereas If you delay even a few
weeks, failure might be the result.
Our worthy sister, the Senior society
has passed through her ordeal and ac.
quilted herself honorably. We of the
Philos. and Zetos. cannot afford to he
behind; nor will we. Ideal programs
will be made out, then ideal prepara-
ton followed by ideal practice and
training. until degree of proficiency
is attained worthy of the societies they
are called upon to represent. We th,nk
we can safely promise good entertain
ments by each Of the societies in their
turn.
1t is thought by competent judges
that the societies this year have done
extra well. They have missed but very
few weeks to perform long programs.
all OF duty doing the best they
could; if for no other purpose, to avoid
the inevitable the rostrum Monday
morning. Few excuses offered and
fewer excuses given. We know from
experiences we have had in "the bivouc
of life this society work is just the
thing we will need when we tackle the
practical world. 1t will almost bal
ance all our other attainments in
school. Students, look well to your
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