Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS.
The New President, Willard F. Parker
 Now in Charge.

Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 20.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican.)- Professor Parker, after spending a few days visiting classes and forming acquaintances among the students and faculty, took charge of his office last Tuesday morning. The board of regents was present, the chancellor presiding. After addressing the stu dents for few minutes he called up on President Billman for a few remarks MT. Billmam spoke briefly upon the pleasant relations that had existed be- tween himself the faculty and the stu dents and predicted that if the same courteous treatment be extended to his successor the affairs of the uni versity would surely prosper. Pro lessor Parker followed with applo- priate remarks, asking for the hearty cooperation of students and faculty to assist him in placing the university upon a still higher basis. Though but few days have elapsed since his installation, most of the stud nts have become acquainted with Pres:- dent Parker and his universal popu- larity is already assured.
 The new assay building Is rapidly nearing completion. The walls are about half way up and the necessary material to finish it is already on the ground. The interior arrangement was designed by Professor Blake and when it is completed it will be the best arranged and finest equipped as say laboratory in AriDona
 Mark Long returned Friday morn ing from Phoenix. where he went to have his eyes examined. We are glad to learn that the defect was cas- fly remedied, and by the middle of the week we expect him to appear with his new specs" chain and all.
 The resignation of Miss Russell as instructor of elocution in the univer- sity was received with regret by all. Her delicate health has seriously in terfered with her duties for some time and at last she was compelled to give up, much against her will. She leaves early in the week for her home in Los Angeles.
 The warm, balmy air we have been having the past week Is not very sug- gestive of turkey or Thanksgiving, but nevertheless they are both coming. The Improvements that have been | in progress for some time in the en- | zine and boiler room have at last b en made and the plant is now model of | perfect mechanism. The old boiler and engine were replaced by new and larger ones, an improvement which necessitated the enlargement of the building itself. The new pump was placed at the 100-foot level in the we'll nearly double the capacity of the old one. The changes greatly economize in fuel, as the pumping can now be done in, half the time it was before.
 The university is expecting a visit from the governor next week. At present the programme is not defi- nitely decided on, but will consist principally of appropriate military exercises by the cadets, the raising o1 the flag on the new flag pole and an address from the governor, with turkey and currant pie on the side.
 Col. Barnes was taken sick last week and though able to be around, he has not fully recovered.
 The latest penalty to- be i. f1icted or wrong doers is the sacrifice of theil turkey dinner next Thursday It is needless to say that order and quie will reign supreme.