The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-11-19
UNIVERSITY kxrENsaoN.
rrof. Roifeis Lecture and the s1bseqneni
Action 81 t9e Executive Committee.

- tAN&N NWu representative HitttlWEs
assembled Thursday night in the st.
Clair parlors 70 hear pree. II w.
Rolfe's address on University Extern
sion. Or. Wood. chairman Of the meet.
ing, introduced Prot. Ralfe, who pro.
ceeded tpexplain tho origin ana growth
DC University Extension. the meaning
81 tile term, the object and aim Of the
work, and the immense influence 1t
has already gained IN this country, al-
though started only two years ago.
The movement was begun some Atty
years ago in Oxford and Cambridge by
Mr., Gladstone and some Of his con-
tomporaries for the last twenty years
il has formed very important branch
Of university work all over the United
Kingdom, becoming, in fact, part of
the national life.
Two years ago, DR.. Pepper, Of Phila-
delphia, Pa, organized itin thiscou
try. and il has taken root with marvel
ons tapiditys for already mary oG the
State universities, such as those of
New York, Pennsxlyanig and Wissons
sin, lis well Ms those Of Amherst. Chi
caeo and others, have thrown them-
selves enthusiastically into the van Of
the movement. and are educating and
training lecturers for this particular
work. The lectures are given in
groups Of six or more, on one subject
as a whole, for instance, English or
American literature or history.
After the lecture, an informal class
is held for those who care to stay, at
which points not clearly grasped Mt the
previous lecture are discussed, with
other matters Of interest bearing on
the subject in hand.
IN addition to this, questions are
given to all who wish for them, to be
answered and sent to the lecturer for
correction. and, at the end Of the
course, an examination is held, to
which all are eligible who have attend
cd all the lectures, and answered i fair
percentage Of the questions
Syllabi are also provided, IN order
that Il general idea Of the course may
BE- gained, and that students may have
them for reference.
In addition, students association
Is often formed, in which those who
have most inclination and time for
work, agree on plan If study and
meet between the lectures for work
and discussion. Thus it will be seen
that University Extension II thorough
ly flexible; one may simply buy q.
ticket and listen to the lectures, or one
may work as little or as much as cir
cumstances permit, up 10 engaging in
q course Of study equal TO the stand
ard Of that in 4 regular college cnrric-
ulum. And il is hoped that to this
standard many may thus BIO brought,
to whom circumstances deny the PRIV
ilege Of college education.
After the Professor had finished his
remarks, which were listened to with
close interest, DR.. Wood appointed n
committee on reorganization consist
ing Of Rev. G. s. Trump, Rev. A. NJ.
Cackley, and Prof. j. A. Cox, who re-
tired to nominate an executive com
mittee.
This was done, the following ladies
and gentlemen being nominated and
elected President, E. Boyd Faulk-
ner Vice President, Mr. Jas. Rearick;
Secretary, Mrs. Jas. B. Frazer. Com
mittee: Rev. +. M. Wood, Rev. >. b.
Chamberlain, Rev. J. A. Hoffheins,
Rev. J. w, Hundley, Rev. Father Me-
Keefrey, Rev. G. $. Trump, Rev. A.
M. Cackley, Rev. w H. Chapman,
Rev. G. H. Thomas, Messrs. James
Stribling, /. L. Bender, +. s. Emmert,
Lee Bender, J. N. Wisner, s. Hill, NA.
G. Nadenbousch, Prof. J. A. Cox, Dir.
J. w. Boak, DIR. N. D, Baker, Mrs. Z.
NJ. Bender, Mrs. Snodgrass, Mrs. Me-
Sherry, Miss Alice Wilson, Miss Anna
Miss Lula Muth! Mrs r G.
Hunter, Miss Cora Blessing, and Miss
G. Cutting.
A meeting Of the executive commit
mittee was called for Friday night, Of
which further notice will be given, and
after vote Of thanks to Professor
Rolfe for his kindness, the meeting adj
journed.
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DEATHS DoINGs.
Died November 10 at twenty min
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