The Advocate and news., 1898-08-31
Changes at the Agricultural College.

Changes at the Agricultural College.
The chair of English in the Kansas
State Agricultural College has been
filed by the appointment of Mr.. Duren
J. H. Ward, Phi. d., now Of Dover, New
Hampshire. DR.. Ward is one OF the
most profound Of scholars. Brought up
on a farm and receiving his early edu-
cation In the school Of adversely, he af-
terwards taught, then entered Hillsdale
College, Michigan, paying his way by
his own unaided efforts and graduating
with an average standing of 96.6 per
cent. His undergraduate course in
Hillsdale, leading to the degree of A.
b., was followed by one years post
graduate work ct the same institution.
Later he studied at Harvard, earning the
degree Of A. NJ, and also the Walker
travelling fellowship on which he went
to Europe, deVoting two years to fur
ther study in Berlin and Leipsic. At
Leipsic he received the degree OF Phi. D.
Beginning as teacher in the common
schools DR.. Ward has held the positions
Of principal Of the Northern Collegiate
Institute, principal of New Lyme Insti-
tute, at South New Lyme, Ohio, libra
rian Of one of the professional schools
in Harvard University, and superin-
tendent of the Adler WOrkingman's
school in New York city. He has also
delivered courses Of lectures in Har-
ward University with brilliant success.
One of his old Harvard pupils says:
"This course under DIR. Ward was one
Of the pleasantest and most satisfactory
of any that took, and think that this
opinion was universal in the class. DR..
Ward has a charming manner in the lee
ture rOOm-simple and frank in his
treatment Of a subject, with the rare
faculty Of putting things in way to
make a lasting impression. He could
take the students point Of view, and
that made him a great help to us as we'll
as a great friend. His success at Har-
ward was marked, and feel sure that
1t would be repeated with you. He is a
splendid scholar and a splendid teacher,
and / trust you may call him to your
service"
One of DR.. Wards fellow teachers
says of his work at New Lyme: "He
was pronounced by all acquainted with
his work natural teacher while his
knowledge was Of the broadest, his abil
ity TO lmpart and his skill in guiding
and controlling were equally prominent
features. The students under his prin-
cipalship were inspired, not forced, to
honest, thorough scholarship. AS re-
call his work in the light of later eXpe-
rience realize that an instructor Is
seldom met with who at the same time
makes so high requirements Of his stu
dents and holds so warm place in
their affections as did Mr.. Ward at New
Lyme" Similar statements could be
multiplied almost without limit.
DR.. Ward has also lectured and writ
ten extensively. Kansas is to be con-
graduated on securing such talent and
professional ability.
r. H. Short, Of Hutchinson, has been
asked to visit the college to consider the
engineering position. s. H. Chaffee has
been appointed assistant teacher. Enos
Harold was made superintendent Of
the iron shops at salary Of 5000. Miss
Ora Yenowine was made assistant in
sewing. Mrs. Mary L. Hanson was con-
tinued in the dining hall. The college
will furnish twenty-one meals per week
at cost, beginning with the coming
year. The apprentice system was ex-
tended to the sewing department. ].
D. Rickman, Of the State Printers Of
flee, was elected foreman Of the print
ing department.