The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20

It's impossible to describe Ann Arbor in
all It's beauty In short letter, but we will
attempt to give an idea of the points OF
interest to visitors.
In order to make 1t more vivid to you, let
us stroll through the campus, noticing some
OF the interesting features = The first build
ing that we would mention is the large
structure devoted to the literary department,
containing the immense University Hall,
where the entertainments are held.
On the left is the law building, ON the
right the museum, containing among other
complete collections the Chinese exhibit
that was at the New Orleans exposition, Sc
cured by President Angel. Passing from
these buildings we enter the library which
contains about 10000 volumes, besides
pamphlets. Up stairs the art gallery, con-
tanning the Rogers collection with other
pieces of statuary. but that which excites
the curiosity of the novice Is the whispering
gallery. BY going in from opposite sides,
although separated by about 20 feet, the
faintest whisper can be heard as distinctly
as though side by side.
The next three buildings we pass through
are the chemical, electrical and mechanical
laboratories, where the students are found
busiIy engaged in scientific investigations
In this vicinity is the dental college, where
the future dentist IL perfected in the art of
repairing the mastica.ors. This and the
medical building, together with the two
hospitals are some of the less imposing,
although very extensive hospital is i'm pro-
cess OF construction near the observatory
On the unoccHpied corner of the campus
Is the athletic field, where many hOtly
contested ''rush' and other trials of skill
take place, where the young men gain glory
and black eyes. 1t is quite probable that
the gymnasium(N will be located ON the
campus. Through the agitation that was
instigated by the munficence of Mr.. Water
man, of Detroit and the generous subscrip-
tons of the students and alumni, the gym
nasium will doubtless be reality.
The enrolment this year in all depart
ments is 2,40O.
After having thus incidentally mentioned
the buildings, perhaps few words in re-
gard to student life would not be out of
place. The average breakfast hour is seven
O'Clock. Recltations commence in the morn
ing at quarter after eight, lasting until
half past twelve, with chapel from q quarter
after nine until half past, conducted usually
by President Angel. The afternoon ses-
sion Is from two until six o'clock. The
student will average three or four recita-
tons each day, an hour long. The usual
study hours are from eight until ten o'clock.
but many times they reach into the small
hours of morning.
Many sources of amusement are offered.
The Students Lecture Association, Choral
Union and Oratorical Association play i'm
portant parts. The several churches make
it very pleasant for the students. The
Ladies' Leagues are great source OF pleas
ure to the cO-eds, as many of the wives of
M nf ha tba
ladies at their homes on appointed days.
Many pleasant acquaintances are formed,
which make lasting impressions. One forms
a better idea of life and its possibilities.
Ann ArbOr is sure remedy for one who
has an exalted opinion of personal ability.
as we meet with those who know better how
to use their advantages.
Everyone enjoys the freedom given them
ut the University, and it certainly gives q
person an opportunity to do the best they
can. The tendency is to become more in
tcrested in the world in general, for many
have the idea that no other state or country
but their own, is Of importance. The stu
dent can satisfy all desires for knowledge at
the library. The student body consists of
representatives from all parts of the United
States and Canada, together with number
from Il q old world.
AHH ATDOr is very Deculltul Guy, pref
tily located and containing many handsome
residences, many of which are. fraternity
houses.
OwOssO ''the bright spot" has ten strsng
independents at the University and is rep
resented in many important Offices, and it is
an agreeable surprise to learn how much Is
known of your city. The Owosso students
are all in the literary department and repre-
sent all but the junior class. The senior
class has for its treasurer an Owossoan.
Nearly all the publications have editor.
fOm Owosso, two being OH the Oracle board.
one on the Castalian and two on the u. o.
M. daily. The Athletic Association has
two Office holders from Owosso, secretary
and member of board of directors. All
those who have graduated from the u. of M.
from OwossO are credit TO the city, and it
is to be hoped that those who are in this
wonderful college will be deserving of praise
also.
The buildings are not the University, they
only stand for the tender recollections, sug
gest the hours of toll and satisfaction that
have been spent in them. Student life is
not an ideal existence, it consists in perpet
ual efforts to make the best of the knowl-
edge gained. 1t tprepares one for the battles
of life, one cannot help but learn something
beneficial.
Why can't the OwoSso II. of nj. Alumni
do something to help on the ''Gym?"
Yours truly,
an ARJE O. Mp -