Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-09-19

new instructor on stringed instru-
ments and of Miss Clark, the new
instructor ia vocal music.
The exercises were held in the
chapel and were presided over by
acting President Reynolds. Through
misunderstanding as to the hour
at which they were to begin, the
audience was slow in assembling,
but by s o'clock the hall was we'll
filed.
The program was opened with
violin SOLO by Mr.. Spence. This was
followed with a prayer by DR. S. V.
Leech, of the NJ E. church.
In the course of his invocation DR..
Leeca alluded touehingly to the
death of the late President of the
United States, and invoked the
blessings of God both upon the noble
widow and the dead Chief Magis-
trate's successor.
The subject of Col. Cowden's adj
dress, which followed next was
"Work and Success" He, discussed
the great aims of education, and
pointed out citing in illustrations
many historic examples, that most
of the great successes in the worlds
history had been accomplished. not
merely by reason of natural ability,
but by sheer force OF hand work.
Another musical selection follow
ed, and then the ceremony of the
formal installation of the new presi-
dent took place.
The address of DR.. Purinton, the
subject of which was, Functions of
the State University was brief but
full of thought and suggestion He
spoke of the great part education is
now playing in the affairs of the
world, and predicted that before the
youngest person in the audience had
reached the age of the oldest in the
audience the greatest UNIVERSE
ties in the world would be located
on American soil. In notification of
this prediction, he cited instances
Of great University movements in
progress in the West, as well as
among the old institutions on the
Atlantic seaboard. He classified ed
vocational institutions into three
kinds-State Universities and col
leges, denominational and private.
He drew distinction between the
College and the University; the former
of which, he said, taught man to be
while the latter taught him to do.
The state University, he said, en-
braces both, and has for its mission
TO teach character. calling, and cifi-
zenship, not one Of which could it
afford to overlook He spoke briefly
OF the necessity for work along each
and all Of these several lines.
In concluding his address, DIR. Pur-
inton again expressed his pleasure at
having been recalled to his old home.
He referred to himself as a prodigal
but promised ssnever to wander
again. y @@
Following this address, came several
vocal selections by Miss Clark. DR..
Purinton then announced the recent
changes and promotions made by the
Board Of Regents In the Faculty, and
incidentally paid tribute to the abil-
lily and conscientiousness of the
Board.
THE MUSICAL FEATURES.
The new instructors in the school
of music showed up to excellent ad-
vantage and made a most favorable
impression. Mr.. Ross Spencer is q
musician of great ability. His tee
nique is remarkable and that he can
interpret the works Of the great mu-
sicians was very evident from last
nights performance No viollnist
that had ever appeared in Com
mencement Hall has ever made a
greater hit Miss Clark. the in
structor in voice, shows great train
ing and will do most effective work
in her new position. Ter strong
woll trained voice, and pleasing per-
sonality will make her helpful fac
tor in the community and in the
University. Miss Russell McMur-
ply, acting director of the school Of
music is to be Congratulated on this
choice of instructors. 1t shows fine
judgement and that this department
of the University is in most exper
fenced hands.
The exercises were closed with a
benediction and prayer by DIR. A. M.
Buchanan pastor of the Presbyterian
church.
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