The University daily. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 18??-????, 1889-06-10

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steps Of the learned sages. Theirs
has been the ambition to succeed ia
their first important struggle ii life.
The intricate problems Of mathe-
matics have unwiIlingly confided
their secrets to him who burned the
midnight oil, while ID conscious
sense Of victory the wise Freshman
and wiser Soph. have laid az price
less trophies upon the altar Of the
chair Of ancient languanes the ex
humed Greek and Latin roots the
fruits Of unceasing toll III the land
of the Shades.
When all have been searching for.
the Philosophers stone with such
avidity, guided only By the light IS
the Philosophers candle IN the ha1fd
Of faithful leaders. discriminatory
nncalled for and unjust.
The professors themselves must be
highly gratified on account Of tie
excellent character of the work done
by the students, with but rare IS
ceptions.
1t Isl a cause Of rejoicing thai the
standard ofmorality is being upheld.
and that the instructors see that the
only legitimate end ofan educNtionis
to make man with keen fc11o of
moral responsibility, with fel|1e1
and cultivated sensibilities no rs
than with adeveloped intelI4tl Hetss
lies the secret Of patronaaf
JIG Is evident til University IS
growing g. rt6I1|nI18 md 6bdItf-.
ity The present years work has
given L 4 etfo1e I1lt6l1s u the dig
fection Of success, which will doubt
less continue, since time advances
all things good and noble, From
present indications, next year will
surpass this in prosperity. This
prospect is viewed with delight BY
itsfhosts OF friends who recognize
the fact that upon the University's
success depends the development OF
our state, as we'll as its prominence
in the affairs ofmen.
FRED. RAaKISN-
Commencement Dates for the Several
State Institutions.
w WA. University, e. III. Turner,
lie ID, President, June III Twelve
graduates
Marshall College, Prof Thos. e.
Hodges, Principal, June 4 Eleven
graduates
1Esst bihest ofmal sehopl, ISI
j a I.t4{fof1 Principal June &
Iiiikige1 tlI1 Ill.
Faifmpnt Normal S6ko6l, Prot q
! "a. Sipe, Principal, June d. Seven
teen graduates.
Hlenyille Normal School, Prof.
S. b Brown Principal, June Z. Sew
ID graduates
ShepherdstoNn Normal school,
Prof a. b Bush: Principal, juno IA.
Six graduates.
Concord Normal School, Prof. j.
H. French, Principal, July Is. Five
graduates.
Storer College colored J, May 30
Thirteen graduates.
Rev. A. M. BUCHANAN left for
Washington, Pa, last Thursday,
where he will spend commencement.
His absence during the exercises at
the University this week is easily
explained when we remember that
Washington college is his aimaT
mater from which he was graduated
in q class Of "a, in 1879. "A reunionof
his class will be held this year with
in commencement week, which be a
a loyal alumnus and worthy class
mate should attend. Mr.. Buchan.
an has spent three very pleasant and
successful years in MorgantoWp ~
pastor Of the Presbyterian church,
during which time he r. made 3
wide circle of warm ffi111s' n rcd
the church in d heallhful oonl lion,
and BY his 6ntiIin8 energy has
caused 70 Be built h1ndsome and
very comfortable parsonage. His
many friends mite in wishing hin 4
cheerful FeRnion with the Nold bOys'
= pleasant visit and safe return 70
Athens, w. Va.