Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-21
WEST VIRGINIA EDITORS
Enjoy the Hospitality OF the Good
People of rlorgantown.

select Morgantowu as the place of
meeting. Indeed, a combination OF
fortuitous conditions appeared TO as
semble to add to the enjoyment of the
guests OF the Athens of West Virginia
The weather was propitious--not too
warm nor too cool. too wet nor too
dry. Nature had donued its most
oeauteous garb-an emerald green,
while bright flowers graced hill and
dale. The people, too, were most
gracious. They had evidently deter
mined that Joy should be unconhned
and we'll did they succeed.
There are many points of interest
in this State, but no one which more
attracts than the West Virginia Uni
versity. 1t is the leading institution
of learning, the magnet which col
lects together many of the young
men and women of not only this but
many other States, whence they go
forth fully equipped for the great bat
tie of life. Just now the University
is enjoying a season of unexampled
prosperity. There is larger attend
ance than ever before, and SO strong
are the inducements that next year
promises to eclipse all others. This
prosperity has not been attained by
laxity of discipline or indifference 10
attachments required, On the con-
trary, there has been steady adj
vandement. The course of study has
broadened, requirements for admission
have been steadily advanced and a
diploma is now as good as the best.
This has not been the work OF a
day or year, but of many years.
Since the election of President Ray
mond the growth has been phenome-
nal. His untiring energy, coupled
with his broad culture; his zeal and
earnestness; his great personal mag
nelism and marked executive ability
have been potent factors. Ifproperly
supported, DIR. Raymond will soon
place the West Virginia University in
the very front rank OF educational in
stitutions. But all is not peace and
harmony. The voice of the croaker
is heard The Mossback fears he is
making the foundation too broad and
deep; that the superstructure will not
be erected; that the Legislature will
not sustain him, and that the splendid
| framework will fall to the ground.
| We say there are those i'll Morgan
town who have these fears. They
may be we'll founded. Such reverses
do come, but in this instance they
can be avoided. The newspapers OF
the State will stand by the University.
The students will aid in disseminate
ing information among the people OF
the great work that is being accom-
plished and of the glowing prospects
for the future, provided the people
sustain President Raymond.
Hereafter there will be an unbrok-
en- year of study The Summer quar-
ter promises to be well attended.
The plan of campaign has been
mapped out and corps of forty-six
eminent instructors secured. Special
attention will be given teachers who
wish to know more of the duties OF
their lifework, who desire to enhance
their ability to impart instruction.
Those who are in a rout or groove
should by all means attend the Sum
mer term.
But Of the Association, some one
will say. Well, it was all right.
Could not avoid having good time.
There was an abundance OF good
things to eat, delightful steamboat
ride on the Monongahela with de-
lightful companions. literary exercises
and music, briefly good time geuer-
ally.
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Prominent among those on the en-
tertaiument and exclusion committees
were Col. and Mrs j. c. Frazer, and
all Berkeley county people know,
without being told, that nothing was
lacking where they were.
The "boys from Berkeley were most
earnest in their efforts to add to the
enjoyment OF the occasion and they
succeeded as usual.
! Some OF "our boys" are cutting
quite swath among the ladies.
Prof and Mrs, Waitman Barrie