The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-02-05
COLLEGE NOTES.

alton held a very enthusiastic meeting
a few days ago, at which time some
vigorous and progressive measures
were acted upon. One important
proposition heartily seconded by every
member of our association, was the
following: That the Executive Com
mittee, of the association, authorized
by the wish of the student body,
should present unanimous request to
the Board Of Directors of Maryville
College which was to convene at
Maryville, Tenn, Jan. 10, 1898, that
Prof. Herman A. Golf should
be allowed leave of absence from his
College duties beginning Mar. I, in
order to solicit funds for the equip
ment and furnishing of Bartlett Hall,
our much needed gymnasium.
1t was a source of great satisfaction
and increased hope tor success when
we learned that the Board OF Directors
had most cheerfully granted our re-
quest. Professor Golf, after due
consideration, decided that he
would enter this soliciting campaign
at the urgent request Of our Board,
and Professors and students. y.
We may congratulate ourselves
upon this plan which IS to be put into
operation. for we feel sure that Prof.
Golf will enter this work with energy
and determination to make it a great
success for our building. He will
soon make a tour through some
of the Northern and Eastern States.
We are confident that he will meet
with abundant success, having many
personal friends and acquaintances in
New York state where he was once a
resident, having also spent two year:
in New York city in his Theological
course. e
We feel assured also that Prof. Gof
will exert every effort possible since
he has always been warm friend to
gymnasium and Y. M. C. A. work
and hence realizes the profit and great
need for such work in Maryville Col
lege. We may congratulate ourselves
upon the commendable work that We
have already accomplished. We can
now begin to see the reward of tina,
wearisome labor that was expended in
moulding bricks beneath the summer
sun, for our building now presents q
grand and imposing monument tc
Tennessee pluck and tenacity as il
towers in grandeur and beauty above
the other buildings on College Hill.
But the all important work at pres
ent is to secure funds to equip ant
furnish our much needed building, fo
unless this is accomplished it will b,
of no service to us after all of our per
severlng efforts. We have great hop'
however, that our friend and beloved
Professor Golf will by his energeti,
solicitation secure many more friend
who will count it privilege to hell
in our enterprise.
The Junior Alpha Sigma Society j
doing excellent work this term.
They held very interesting meet
ing last Saturday evening. The pre-
gram consisted of debate on "Won
ans Suffrage" and was warmly con
tested by each side, but was decide
in favor Of the negative.
Some interesting essays, declams
tons, orations and 'Jr. Advance
were also given.
, The Prayer Meeting on Tuesda
evening was conducted by Rev. 1
E. Moore. His subject was "Sep'
ration" The services were conducte
in very able and helpful mannt
, and served as preparatory services
our College meetings.
Rev. w. J. Trimble, d. D.,
Chattanooga will commence the r
2 vival services on Monday evenlr
f Feb, 7. We all hope and pray f
e the out-pouring of the Holy Spir
upon the speaker and also upon II
: hearers.