The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-05-12
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sity, did not look forward to the
ceremonies Of contracting It into q
college with feelings OF satisfaction.
The Board Of Trustees is supposed
to contain several members who
have about the same love for the
institution as the boa constructor
has for it's prey and thas they have
generously refrained from squeez-
Ing the life out of II is cause for
lively congratulation.
On the whole, those I'm whose
creed affection for the institution
is a cardinal doctrine and who
have proven themselves tried
friends throughout its changing
fortunes, have every reason to
trust that the work Of reorganiza-
ton will bring about a more sub
stantial prosperity than it has en-
joyed In the past.
The removal, by the Legislature,
Of the chronological school to
Clemson was a mistake which COM
Ing events will prove; but that par
ticular blunder Is now out of sight.
The refusal of DR.. James Wood
row to devote his whole time to
teaching perhaps clears the Board
Of blame in not re-electing him.
The fact stands out however,
that the institution has lost one of
the most accomplished scholars in
America, a traction of whose tai
ents Is a fortune to any enterprise
with which his name may be con-
nected. In completeness of intel
lectual culture, in strength and
breadth Of character adjusted in
all its parts with perfect nicely,
DR.. Woodrow has no peer in South
Carolina.
DR.. Alexander declared himself
q Unitarian and received his dis
missal in consequence. Blame does
not attach to the Board of Trustees
In this case: for they merely reflect
a public opinion too often "wise in
Its OWN conceit," and the errors
committed under the cloak Of
ex%pediency must always be allowed
time to demonstrate their own JUS
LITIGATION. Personally, the editor
of this paper greatly regrets that
DR.. Alexander was not reelected.
The fascination of an intellect
daring as his cannot be forgotten
and the purity of his life illustrated
by scrupulous care even in his ex-
pressions pertaining to class room
subjects leaves a strong impress
upon every student who has been
under his tutorage.
The members of the faculty re-
elected are without exception men
of fine character and splendid at.
tainments.
Governor Tillman, with all his
faults, rarely has his vision oh.
scured by small prejudices. His
suggestion of an appropriation to
keep the College Library abreast
of the times shows his appreciation
Of the fact that that historic COL
lection of literature is a matter of
pride to the whole State, by no
means confined within the limits
of college walls.
1t is certainly to be desired that
the committee appointed will re-
I port a scheme for physical culture
which will meet with the Boards
appreciation. Physical training
ought to be compulsory in schools
generally. In all CAGES and under
all circumstances its neglect leads
to %irreparable harm. Rapid mind
development cannot be better ac-
CELEBRATED than by systematic
strengthening of the body.
1t is hoped that the college has
at last ceased to be a political issue
and that its name and status has
been finally determined. With
the indications pointing to IL liber-
raj support from the State, its pros
poets never were brighter.