The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-11-20
COLLEGE NOTES.

Mr.. Elmer jenkins VI "Iiiahis-
town, KY, has entered the College
for student work. Mr.. Eli Quist, of
St. Peter, near St. Paul, Minnesota,
is also with us for a like purpose.
Mr.. Quist reports that when he left
his Northern home two weeks ago, the
ground was covered with about two
feet of "the beautiful.
Last Sabbath Joint meeting of the
Young mems Christian Association
and the Young Women's Christian
| Association, was held in the College
Chapel. 1t was conducted by our
friend Rev. John Silsby recently re.
turned from his field Of labor at Shang.
hal, China. He gave us much inter-
esting information concerning the
I work at that point. He says the first
two years of the young missionary
must be spent in learning the Ian
guage. Yet he need not be idle for
he is often sent out on interesting
i tours with one older in the work.
He spoke also Of the good work ac-
complished IN the schools, established
by the missionary teachers, where the
Chinese child may learn more than
memorizing the classic writings of the
Nation. Ii
Very inspiring singing by the au-
dience and a solo, hymn of Confu.
cius by Mr.. Silsby, ADDED to the at
fractions Of the service.
Miss Jessie Smith, '9S is quite i'll
with Typhoid fever. Her many
friends IN College here wish her a
speedy and thorough recovery.
Rev. Robert Bartlett, Of Kingston,
Indiana, who is visiting relatives and
friends here preached a powerful ser
mon from Mr.. Moore's pulpit last
Sabbath to large congregation.
Rev. Bartlett was formerly in college
here and was in classes with Mr..
: Silsby.
The Athenian Society held its reg
ular meeting in A. l.. S. Hall Friday
: night. The debate "Resolved, That
Maryville should be incorporated,
was introduced by Messrs Gilmore,
Affirmative and Warrington, Mega.
tive.
Vice President Litterer, decided
the question in favor of the 'Affirma.
tive. Adjournment followed the read
ing of the Athenian. The partie.
and revival services in town cut The
attendance down somewhat, neverthe
,, lesss the interest kept up to high
pitch.
The Francis Hughes Concert Com
pany Of Chicago gave concert at the
M. E. Church last Saturday nigh,
for the benefit Of the College
Y. M. C. A. work as was announced.
They rendered an excellent pro
. gramme in pleasing variety, consist
ing Of Soprano and Baratone Solos,
Solos for Harp and Cello, and duet
and quartette arrangements. The
work of the performers was up to
their reputation. Miss Hughes was
already favorite with Maryville audi.
ences.
: The week of Prayer for young men
has been observed by our Y. M. C.
A. each day of this week. The meet
ings have been marked each day by
the earnestness and devotion which
our Y. M. c. A. manifests in the
welfare of our young men, especially
the unconverted boys of our College.
The observance of the "week Of
Prayer proves to be great blessing
each year, since it binds us together
in love for souls.
Miss Nina Cunningham, 81, was on
last Wednesday very gladly welcomed
at Chapel services and also recitation
rooms.
In the Alpha Sigma Society last
Friday evening very interesting de-
bate occurred on the "Klondike Gold
Region" as to whether the discovery
of large quantities OF gold would be
. beneficial to mankind. AS the pre-
siding officer, Mr.. Rimmer, is lover
of the yellow metal, he decided it in
favor of the affirmative.
One of the interesting features O