The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

! 70 have 10 yet out OF fellows sweater
into calling attlrc'-so the propricties are
| ignored, the sweater devotee sinks TO u
lower social plane. and the hostess, II she
be determined not 10 how the knee 70
Baai." draws n cross-mark and wonders
! who raised the youth
/ Adherence 10 precedent like the worship
| OF ones ancestors should have its liml',
even IN Virglnian community. yet IL
may be affirmed that there have been
with as customs which are not better
kept In the breach than IN the obserV-
| aucc." In this connection ] shan venture
20 record n protect against one advantage
taken OF the unwary by The expectant
university hostess In providing escorts
and other attentions for the young ladicS
who are 10 visit her Possibly the visit
ing girl Of the seventies" saw no further
than the pleasant results Of her intro
duction 10 the acadcms.. meds., and the
laws whose courteous attentions maze
famous the social attractions or the uni
vcrsty. and inspired the feminine So
iourner with anticipatons OF delight that
rarely failed OF realization. Assuredly, no
thought crossed her mind that. before
her arrival. full complement Of escorts
had been lassocd and tethered for her
out upon the innoyation for innovation
It Is.
pEILrs DY INHERITANCE.
TO the unwary II Is a snare. and by II
its victims arc doubly victimized. II the
girls who visit the university homes lack
the charms which made their mothers
bellies in their own right ian imputauon
which. / fancy the student OF - VIII oe
prompt 10 deny that Is their misfortune
not a crime for which they should be eN-
pected 10 do penance IN way so morn-
fying to maidenly pride. a stand should
be made then against the latter-tay
modes Of providing succession OF escorts
for the fair-faced lassie. who, under me
former system. might have established
her own right 20 the belieshiQ inherited
from a long line Of beautiful ancestfesseS.
Restore the princess 20 her throne again.
let her rightfm subjects sue Tor the
favors she win graciously oestow. oecausc
they are hers 10 give or so withhold.
Rfyrrsz PICTURE.
There IS a reverse TO every picture
drawn \ notable one IS furnished Tor
the "loafer" and the sport in the faith
fil work done in the university by me
students and professors. who recognize
the essential atmosphere OF the grand old
seat Of learning II there he few who
fail TO appreciate their opportunities ana
who sin most against themselves IN mol
striving to attain TO a higher level OF
thought and action. there are many VINO
DO honor TO the honor system OF the IN
sfftution. and who will 20 out from hei
walls 10 honor her in the high places OF
prefermcut throughout cur land. Pieiy
and zeal characterize much OF tho work
done in the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciafion certainly not an organization OF
NJ Jeffcrson's time. y ear by year us
scope is becoming enlarged, and the
streams Of influence for good IL sencs
forth are widening and deepening
Praycr-meetings, Bible classes, sunday
schools. are faithfully attended by large
percentage Of the student membership
and much charitable and religious work
is done among the people for miles around
the University.
Earnest. Christian men I'm the faculty
are jealous IN extending spiritual instruc-
ton TO all the young men who elect to
avail themselves Of such exceptional PriNi-
leees and others, by example and pre-
cept. lead the way into paths Of chris
tian purity and uprlghtness.
The chaplain IS a most faithful watch-
man upon the tower ana from Sabbath
fo Sabbath presents with force and ears
nestness gospe lof salation to his con
pregations gathered in the beautiful
University chapel
GOSSIP AND SCANDAL DIscoUHAGfp.
In the social conditions Of the Cniver-
sity Of Virginia there are now. as always
has been the case. the possibilities OF an
ideal life Of growth and culture, refine
ment and aesthetic attainment The at
mospherc of the place being that OF
scholarly pursuit should continue 10 Iur-
nish it's full measure OF mind-stlmuiauhg
ozone. and. TO this end. it must be Kept
free from taint of whatever kind'
Gossip. scandal, ignoble aims nor eX-
ccsses. have ever had any part in the
true development of this or any other
great Institution Of learning. The sellers
of doves money-changers, and otners.who
bartered their high privileges. were
scourgod from the Temple-O Wisdom.
The prestige Of Nirginia's Temple OF
knowledge will be maintained II the outer
and inner courts Of her social structure
be kept earnishcd and bcauiihed. as they
have been in the past by those who were
eminenflv worthy TO establish her exalted
reputation for the pursuit Of wisdom. pure
and undefled. Working in harmony. her
professors and their households. and her
students, should and will continue TO adj
vance her along the lines by which she
has reached eminence and renown as
university. Her society leaders should
and will maintain her cams as a Dalce
unique and unrivaled FOR social enjoy
ment. and for ;he generous exercise Of
the graces of hospitality and courtesy 10
the stranger within her gates
NJ. SHEFFEY-PETERS.
University of Virginia May $, 1925.