Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-05

those
"cranks." His first offer was of $780,
900 II the college would raise an equal
amount in six weeks; and it did. Then
he gave $4,000 conditioned on the rails
Ing of 150.000-whieh was done. One of
the buildings bears his own name; 9TH
ers named for veteran professors, in one
case-Emerson hall--though the re-
ceipient of the honor is yet living. This
home for young women cost hut $780,
900; but 1t is one of the most beautiful
OF structures and the economy Of its
construction is generally remarked
Young People from Good Home.
1t was three years ago that Beloit
first admitted women as students: and
of course the protest was very great
But 1t has proved a success. 1t has
raised the standard of scholarship, Twas
told: and of the refining influence of
woman there is no question. Experts
say her physical ability TO stand the
strain of the modern college curriculum
is in grave doubt, and that a few of
them show the effects in later life. But
no doubt many of them would waste
their energies in trivial and profitless
social or other ways. Our American
girls are not to be blocked in their de-
sire to know as much as their brothers.
The question of the extentNof mental
effort and physical training to enable
them to withstand 1t is a mere matter
of detail They are certainly a choice
gathering at Beloit. Yes beautiful and
animated faces to look upon. / trust
that each one may win, not only the
coveted degree of "B. A." but that
higher badge of distinction and useful
ness "E. Negligible for Matri-
mony."
One l. struck by the refined faces of
both young men and women. They are
well born. They come from good
homes. Behind each one is a family
anda home-ambitious. orderly and god
ly. AS rule. they are Of native Amer
lean stock, a glance at the list OF even
recent alumni revealing a surprising
preponderence of names that obtain in
the New England states. They are
mainly from the homes of the middle
classes, the rich often sending their
children to eastern colleges. Tuition
must be paid at Beloit-a matter of
some $45 The Yale tuition is $3.50
year.
Why Beloit Excels in Athletics.
The gymnasium is a shabby and in
adequate affair and some philanthropist
should come along opprotunely
Nevertheless, and despite it's small num-
bers, Beloit puts up good and often
winning fight in base ball and foot ball
This is largely Eve to he vanity and
hearty spirit in the student body, which
is promoted by the fact that the course
of study is much the same for all stu
dents. The first year they all take the
same studies. This gets them acquaint-
ed. The optional system has been in
part adopted at Beloit: but the special
student"-the fellow who trifles with a
little literature or takes a term or two
in history. and poses the rest of his
life as a college graduates unknown
at Beloit. There is no formal post
graduate work. No girl can enter un-
less she takes the full course and
points directly for a "B. A" degree.
The effect Of this is far-reaching. 1t
promotes the college spirit for work,
companionship and athletics, and makes
an enthusiastic alumni for their mem
cries and associations are the same.
Men Versus Women us Teachers.
The study of the classics is still in-
sited upon. and the claim of educators
that, in spite of the objections of
practical" men, there is virtue in
Greek and Latin, is proved by results.
A Greek play is given every year at
Beloit, the actors reciting English lines
(their own translations), and this ans
bilious effort attracts attention in class
ic circles the country over There is an
art school at Beioit with noble coIIec-
tioDs-a department our State Univer-
sity has not yet been able to develop.
The academy or preparatory school
is on the campus. 1t numbers l25 pu-
pills, and they, like the collek rs, come
mainly from Wisconsin and northern
Illinois. 1t is worthy Of note that the
teachers here, as well as the
college faculty are all men
no women Ex-State Superintendent of
Public instruction McWynn-one of the
wisest of men-has a theory that de-
fieieneies III public education are largely
due to the practice of turning over
nine-tenths of the teaehtng profession
to women. He says boys especially
profit by the robustness and example of
commendable men teachers. I do not
know how this is.
Perhaps we have 50 many women
teachers because there are not enough
men worthy the positions!
ORLANDO BURNETT