Dodge City times., 1888-12-27
COLLEGE COLUMN.
Professor B. F. PowELsoS, Sup'..

the first term of the first collegiate
year was an occasion of interest and
pleasure to all, and Of no little satis-
faction to the president and his associ-
ates in the management Evidence Of
successful work and manifest appre-
citation thereof on the part of patrons,
and the general public are source of
great qualification.
The forenoon was taken up in brief
examination of the classes in Latin
grammar, algebra, physiology, reading,
grammar, arithmetic and e. S. History.
The examination throu shout was well
sustained, and those present spoke of
it in highest tones of commentator.
The Latin class seemed to carry off the
palm Of victory.
The order of the day at noon was a
lunch altogether. Prof. Powelson had
a room prepared for this, and the ladies
present gathered up baskets and buck
cts, and by quarter to one announced
lunch ready: and it was regular pic
mic dinner There was an abundcnt
supply Of most excellent eatables, and
through Mrs. Wright thoughtfulness,
the lovers of the coffee were well sup
piled with the best. 1t was just one
of the best of dinners. and all seemed
to enjoy it.
At 2 o'clock all assembled IN the
chapel room, and the following selec-
tions in defamation and recitation from
the Friday morning rhetorical exercises
were rendered, with selections Of ma
sic:
'.Rhime for the Little Folks. Ber-
tina Powelson; ''The Pine Trees Sc
cret,' Fred Munseil. by the Broo.;-
Side,' Mittie Wright; Mama by the
Sea, Pearl Powelson; "A Lucky Doz
en-, Wilbert Munseil; Warren Ad-
Dress Harry Markley; The Fall OF
Babylon Fletcher Maclary; Little
by Little Willie Jackson; ''On the
Shores OF Tennessee Sarah Atkins;
THE building of the Ship Florence
Lloyd, John Burns and Gordon Fin
lev: ''The ride of JENNIE McNeal,
Minnie Atkins.
The selections were we'll received.
The words of the president and other
members of the faculty showed deter
mination to move right on, and hope of
good success. Messrs. Markley and
Finley and other patrons and friends of
the college spoke in the highest praise
of the work being done, and it was
more than once suggested that our col
lege has no reason to be ashamed of Its
beginning; more hopeful or promising
than either Hartford or Yale.
Alter announcements, "merry
Christmas and happy New Year to all,
the president pronounced a benedic-
ton and dismissed the audience. Many
fingered for a while in the enjoyment
of free use of Prof. Aikin's electric
machine.
The following students were perfect
in their attendance during the fourteen
weeks of first term:
Pearl Powelson, Willie Jackson,
Fred Martin, Harry Markley, Bertha
Claude McCarty, Gordon
Finley. Paul Evans was present every
day save one. Mittie Wright was
present every day from enrolment
Nov. 26.
The roll of attendance itself shows
interest and zeal.
Remember the second term opens on
Thursday of next week, January 3.
Let all who expect to attend come in
promptly. The assembling will be in
the chapel room in dormitory building
at 9 a. m. The first thing will be an
address BY the president, and then the
and assignment to studies.
The cold wave has caused few
days of delay in the building, giving
the workmen good opportunity to
Christmas at home.
President Wright takes advantage of
and m axes a visit to Harper,
Kansas.
Prof. Povelson and family enjoyed
a good turkey on Christmas, the gift
of Mr.. Fred Martin.
The Christmas entertainment at the
Presbyterian church of the evening of
24th was quite success, and every
body was delighted. 1t consisted of
responsive readings, songs and reeita-
tons, followed by distribution of gifts
from tree to members of the school,
and from ladder to members Of the
congregation. During the exercises
the following was adopted and sent 20
the Methodist school in session:
DODGE CITY, KANSAS,
Dec. "a, 1888.
The Presbyterian S. S. to the NJ. L.
S. S. sends greeting:-"Behold, |
bring you good tidlngs of great Joy,
whish shall be to all people.
Signed, J. NJ. WRIGHT,
Pastor.
This soon brought an appropriate
Presbyterian:
'Glory to God in the highest!' OF
this government and peace there shall
be no end. G.. LowTHER,
Pastor.
Such exchanges are quite commend
able.
US the following infOrmatiOn:
Land contests decided. The names
of the successful parties are printed in
capital lOtters.
FRANK DAVIS VS.. United States
Mary Curtins vs. LILLY j. ALLEN.
WILLIAM j. FITZGERALD VS.. Pow
ers.