The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-02
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in three classes in geography. They foi-
low the tracing method, and draw sketch
es, maps and plate frequently Much IS
made Of the present-day geography, trade,
shipping, railroads, etc. Many railroad
maps and pamphlets are referred TO. and
pictures secured of prominent places.
buildings, etc. The students make good
progress in their work and are learning
present world conditions.
The Latin department under the efflc-
lent direction of Prof. J. X jenkins IS
doing excellent work. Eighty-seven en-
tered the first years work, while the sec
ond and third year classes are large and
enthusiastic.
The work of the two societies Of the
school has been organized for the term.
and under the leadership Of enthusiastic
and energetic presidents and an able corps
Of officers, guided by the director Of the
society work-Prof Abbott, bids fair TO
eclipse anything heretofore achieved.
The n. 7. y. again under the able di-
rection Of MI. Bert Langley, as editor-in-
chief. will soon issue the first number Of
volume II. The paper is a beauty and a
JOY forever.
The outlook for q fine band at the
Northwestern Territorial Normal for the
coming year is very promising. Prof
G. II. Wilkinson viii derict the organi-
cation. He is thoroughly competent in
this line OF work, having directed some
of the best bands in Iowa and Illinois.
At the first practice, twenty-five sppli-
cants were present.
The department of Mathematics at the
Normal has been strengthened this year.
Prof. G. H. Wilkinson, formerly of the
Dubuque High school, has been elected
to the chair and Prof Chas. A. Greenlees
is his assistant. A thorough course in
arithmetic algebra and Geometry has
begun this term. Already the classes are
very large. Soon another assistant will
be necessary to meet the constantly in
creasing attendance.
The large class in vocal music. under
Professor Abbott, Is getting down to solid
work and this branch Of our school work
VIII be a high success this year.
The football and basket ball teams are
getting in some fine practice ready for
number of great games TO be fought out
on the campus this season.
The work OF the college choir has cleo
tied many hearty compliments Of late
and the y. Z. n. feels pretty proud of this
organization. Prof. Abbott, the leader
and director, aims at a nigh degree Of
perfection and will doubtless place it on
an equality with the finest choirs in the
land.
The work IN the art department under
the able direction of Miss Boles, who has
won high honors in Paris during the past
year, opens up nicely and promises great
Things for the Northwestern this year.
The work in English and rhetoric for
the present year is in charge Of Profess
sor John Davis and Miss DeCou opens
with bright prospects for much excellent
work
Large number Of students are seeking
to avail themselves Of the excellent op-
portunities offered for instrumental music
both on piano and stringed instruments
under the direction of Miss Murphy and
Mr. George Erickson.
At the head of the training school IS
Prof. Robert Clark, a graduate Of Amhert
and Clark University. No better pedago-
gicaI specialist is to be found in the
west. He is ably assisted by Mr.. Jesse
Langley as principal OF the preparatory
school,