The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-12-19
In the Front Rank.
Is What IL Mitchell, s. d., CorresDondent
Claims for the University there.

Is What II Mitchell, $. d., CorresDondent
Claims for the University there.
MITCHELL, s. D., Dec. 4, 1896.
Dear Editor:-Since speeding away on
my blcle from the beautiful village of
Washburn my mind has often recalled
the first journey made over the bleak
prairies. the first Sunday came to Wash
burn and the many PLEASANT hours that I
have spent there from tine to time
During all my travels of the past summer
1 have seen no place which seemed more
pleasant and beautiful to me.
While attending the Dakota University
of Mitchell, South Dakota, I still feel
much interested in the good OF all living
there. And as have little leasure time
1 am going to spend it in writing you
concerning Mitchell and the University,
as am sure it will be of interest to you.
This is one of the most beautiful and
most fourishing cities of all South Dako-
ta. It is also one of the most prosperous
cities in the State having population of
over 5000. Some five different railroads
enter it fro.a different dircctions; and in
this way making access easy. AS l come
near the city from the north. see on an
elevation short distance south of the
city a large granite building looming high
above all others. 1t is the University sit
uated in a most beautiful location. AS it
stands out In prominence it suggests the
idea of great Importance. The building
cont aims some thirty-seven rooms used
tor recitations. The library is worth sew.
eral thousand dollars. and of much value
to those seeking information and knowl-
edge. There is also cabinet and dorm
tories. The chapel, where all students
assemble for worship, lasts from 10
O'Clock to 1920 o'clock. The services
consist of reading the scripture and lead
ing in prayer by one of the professors or
preceptress each day; and in singing ono
or/more hymns being led by the student
choir. And also there is dining hall
where nearly all the students take their
meals. The University building is heated
throughout by steam. The institution
owns some three hundred town lots suita-
ble for residences. All college expen-
ces are very reasonable. During the past
year the college faculty has been greatly
strengthened by securing special talent
for the different departments Of college
work. There are three literary societies
which adds greatly TO tho interest of col
lepe life. The Delta Upsilsn for the reg
ular college students and the zeta Alpha.
and Protonlan for the prepatory depart
ment. The Protonian society besides
carrying out their regular literary pro-
eramme, have instituted Eew depart
ment called the protonlan Senate. which
is for the purpose of debating and is fast
becoming famous. The Y. NJ. and Y. W.
@. A., are also very important factors in
the moral and religious life of the Students,
They meet each sabbath in joint service
at 3:p. M, besides meeting for their reg
ular mid-week services.
Imight mention many moro important
facts concerning Mitchell and the Univer-
sity; but fearing lest I tire yoo- With too
long a letter will close trusting that
which 1 have written will be of interest to
you. Yours Respectfully,
REV. N. J. BAILEY.