The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-18
VISITORS VIEWS
OF THE UNIVERSITY
MANY THINGS CRITICISED
THE UNIVERSITY IN A GOOD FINAN-
CIAL CONDITION.

The Beneficiaries of the Brown
Scholarship Fund Slow in Paying
Up-The Condition of some of the
Buildings Criticised-The Board
Not in Favor of Fraternity Chap
ter HOuses-COmmends IntercOl-
Ieginte Debates, But Wants Re-
strictions placed Upon Athletics.
Urges Generous Treatment by the
Legislature.
Atlanta, June 17.-Prof. NJ. l.. Brit
tain, Fulton countys school superin-
tendent, who was chairman of the
board of visitors to the State Univer-
sity. to-day filed the report of the board
with the Governor. by whom it was
appointed. The other members of the
board of visitors were John NJ. Stubs,
John N. Rogers. b. H. Williams and
C. B. Matthews. Gov. Terrell will
have the report printed and distributed
among members of the Legislature aid
others interested.
In its report the board states it
found the university in good financial
condition, judging by the report of the
treasurer.
I'VE regret to learn. however" the
board continues, that the beneficiaries
of the Brown scholarship fund have
been remiss in their obligations to re-
turn the money borrowed by them while
at the university. Ninety per cent
sNE . h. A., i
to pay these just debts. and have
therefore made it impossible to increase
the usefulness of this fund as was con-
templated."
The board found the majority of the
buildings in good condition with the ex-
ception of old college, which is badly
in need of attention. The advance
architecture as shown in the new libra
ry building is warmly recommended. A
telephone system for the university Is
recommended, and il is stated, the fenca
around the campus should be repaired
or removed.
The board criticizes the general lack
of neatness in and about the dormto-
ries, but warmly commends the neat
ness and business like management
plainly apparent in and about the din
ing hall under the control of Col.
Smelling"
The Chapter House Situation.
The board finds nothing meriting Sc
we're condemnation i'm the fraternity
chapter house situation, but expresses
the opinion that this almost exclusive
companionship will be a source of re-
greet to the students i'm after years. Fra
ternities as mere social clubs, the board
thinks, do not result in great good.
lone of the pressing needs of the uni
Verslty is gymnasium where the stu
dent body may have systematic nhy-
eical training" says the board A re-
Vived interest in the Demosthenian and
Phi Kappa literary and debating So
cieties is noted instead of the criticism
of lack of interest in them that has
been customary i'm former reports of
similar boards. The board urges that
these societies be kept i'm a state of eff
cheney and heartily encouraged in their
work.
Restrictions on Athletics.
intercollegiate debates are heartily
commended, out the board saws; AS
to intercollegiate athletics, we are not
so sure. There would seem to be Sc
rious evils attendant upon large num-
bers of students leaving the university
for games away from home. and es-
peeally in going to large cities. We.
therefore, commend the restrictions
placed about these contests and es-
pecially approve the regulation requir-
ing satisfactory scholarship from those
engaging in them. We desire to COM
mend the agreement of the students to
refrain in future from engaging in
athletic contests on Memorial Day"
The board conferred with all but one
of the professors, instructors and tu-
tors and heartily commends their work
and methods. The establishment of a
department Of commerce at the uni
Versity is commended in this connec-
ton. The English department is over
crowded, and the aid of another tutor.
1t is said, is needed. Missing reports
in the law department should be sup
piled. The board recommends that Tu-
tor Payne in the history department
be raised TO the grade of instructor.
The board commends the work of
Miss Frierson in the university library.
and while IL thinks the services of a
man should be had in the new building,
1T recommends that she be retained.
The Agricultural Department..
Especial attention was given to the
department of agriculture and horti-
culture, and the work of the DEPART
ment is commended. Much has been
done with the limited fund, and it is
recommended that increased appropri-
ations be given this department. A
commodious home and more room for
laboratory work are urged. Stress is
laid on the increased study of ento-
mology. The board recommends the
purchase OF sixty acres of land adjon-
ing the present farm. 1t is recon-
mended that this department be raised
TO the dignity of a full professorship.
and that IL receive succor and support
equal to that of any other in the uni
versity.
The action of the board Of trustees
IN appointing ]. S. Stewart state agent
is commended. His work has been
helpful TO the university and the cause
OF education Ia general. He found
that less than $50 boys had prepared
themselves for college during the last
year, and the need OF al least one good
high school In every county Is strong
IS emphasized.
The summer school. II was found, IL
DONG effective work. and 1.-THE whole
tenor % the institution o. upon "A
broad and catholic plan " usefulness. =
Among other things. the board say
~ conclusion. I'VE desire % amphs
size the need for continued AID and
generous treatment n the university on