The Red and Black (Athens, Ga.) 1893-current, January 27, 1894, Image 1

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( iJ %,/A- THE RED BUCK. VOL UNIVERSITY OK GEORGIA, ATHENS, (!A., JANUARY 27. 1894. NO. 6- Thr Matter .Suppressed. Society Meetings. Tbe Students have decided to sup Tl »' Demosthenian aud Phi Kappa press as far as they are able the societies convened as usual on Sat- diehoncsty of the examination lir, lay last, tbe 20th of January, rooms, iustead of allowing the Fac- T '"' "I'ocial order of the day in the ulty to deal with such oases. We I’M Kl *l'l>» "»■ the ^uten for An are glad to see this. It indicate* a niversarian. A large crowd of slu- high staudard of honor among them dents were present to witness these and a desire to keep the records interesting exercises. After the roll and reputation of the University cill > a »d the reading of minutes the free from all contamination. c,, "t«"t opened. There were only „ i.t three contestants, who spoke as fol- Dr. Herty, who has been most active in aiding the students in their determination, suggested that two members of each class be appointed to confer together and formulate some plan for preventing “cribbing.” From the Senior class Yow and Fleming w'erc appointed, from the Junior, Harris and Gammoii, from lows: Mr. Green F. Johnson, of Monticello, subject “The Glory of Today;” Mr. Alex. W. Stephens, of Atlanta, subject “The Prospects of the Future;” and Mr. Paul L. Flem ing, of Atlanta. subject “The Achievements of the Cavilier.” When the speaking had ceased tbe judges, Mr. T. S. Melt and Prof, the Sophomore, Baoon and Boggs, Jo|)I , Morritt r) . liri „| o t<) , n . lk( . and White and Lawson from the lhejr vcrdict- e Iu , few „,i„„tes Freshman. On Jan. 17th, they met Mr Mu „ rvturll( .,i ., m | sai ,l that the in Dr. White’s office and after hours j lldgci desired further instructions of deliberation agreed upon a report B# lo lhe|r d„ t y, llu . y wert . doubt to be carried to each class ami then wheth|fr it WHH ,|,eir duty to make to the student body as a whole. The theaw . ird solely upon the merits of substance of the report and st.gges- lhe f|)e ,. ull es, or to take into con- lions offered by the committee were HUU . ratiall lh „ elocution, delivery, that there should be a “Court of the cx|)rc ., sioll ., elc< They w .. r ,. i„- Universny” to try all cases ofdis- structC( Uo take every thing into con- honesty-to be chosen thus; four ^deration and to “select the speak- fromthe Senior class, three from or w ho would represent the society Junior, two from8ophomore and one l>ett In ;l f( , w minlltM t | ie j ll( |go* from the Freshman, to be appointed r ,, tllrlU!(1 . llM , tliat> afl) . r |,av- by the president of each class and i|lg ri . ct . ive d the above instructions, ratified by the class. j lhey wou j d g|Ve t |,e ir decision in In the “Court itself, should be a favor of Mr. Fleming. Mr. Fleming president and secretary, the former j was then greeted with bursts of ap- to come from the Senior, the latter plause and congratulations. The from the Junior class, elected by the i society then adjourned, members of the court. The meet- j The contest was interesting, but ings of the “Court” are ,to be short. Mr. Fleming’s speech was strictly secret, aud those composing about thirty minutes in length. His it are pledged to secrecy. # tribute to the caviller was beauti When a name is presented, it fill, lie eulogized the noble eliarae- must be in writing with the accusa ter and matchless deeds and patri- tion fully stated and accuser's name otism of the <- wilier* from the days signed. No anonymous documents of chivalry in old Kngland down lo will be received. the present tune. He spoke of Lee, If aflerdue consideration and con- Jackson, Lunar, the Cobbs ami the scientious belief the accusations are Lumpkins, iu eloquent words, as the found to be true, after the accuser noble caviliera of the South and of has presented his defense and wit- Georgia. nesses and all prove inefficient, he is Mr. Johnson's speech upon “The requested by the “Court” to with- j Glory of "Vday” was th exult of draw his connection from the Uni- deep though and thorough prepar yersity. kveu after this the one alion, and one of which we should accused may appeal to the Faculty, be proud despi’e his defeat. It was This we think an admirable plan a little over thirty minutes in length. repaired to the l’lii Kappa hall to j witness the nnniversarian contest. The contest for anniversarian in | Cornell’s Growth. The annual report of Pros. Schur- , man of Cornell University gives some the Demosthonian society comes off vt , ry illlonmtillg fll0lB in „ ()nn( . olion today, Saturday Jan. 27. I wjth the development of that Insti To Knmms 1»i i> ami Bi.ack: The middle of winter is now upon us and as we realise it, our thoughts instinctively turn to our oxpeeta tions and hopes for a merry spring time. Iu thinking of the coining spring then wo should not fail to remember that it is iu the spring time that the midnight serenader puts iu his best work nnd that all of us who are possessed of musical ability should be cleaning our throats and stringing our instru ments in anticipation of that lime- Why could we not have a Club? lution. In point of wealth Corn*ll stands among the first of American universities. Its property, including invested funds,, is now valued at 48,- 1100,000. Duriiigthc Iasi twenty-live years the number of teachers has in creased from 26 lo 142, nnd the num ber of students from 412 to 1,700. The number of those pursuing the general courses has increased from 235 to 133. Special students are relatively less iu number. During the past twelve years the number of graduate sltidsuls ha increased from 2 to 170. There are 221 wo- Glee men enrolled in the gem ml courses. Tbe requirement for admission We have for a long time all been have been made mere strict, nnd -xpeeting tbe Thalians to give their during the college ynirof 1X02 93, performance, and they have not done so yet. Why could we not then get up a glee club? We have voices enough, and with proper training they could give a credita ble performance, aud if the Thalians continue to pul off their perform mice we might be able to make it a students, a large majority of whom bad entered by examination, failed to meet tin requirements. During the same yeai 87 students from 62 different institution were admitted to advanoed standing. In 1894 the lopiireniuits will lie made even more strict. The Law School which joint Tbalian and Glee Club affair, has existed for only six yeirs has a latl us then make a move toward it. membership of 17(1 students. The Let all who have voices of musical course of study is soon to be extend- lulcnt in any direction gel together ed to threo years, instead of two as aud organize. We could get several at present. of the faculty who are musicians,j The library during the past twen ami they are good ones too, to jo'll j ty five years has increased from 15,- with us and lead or at least direct '(00 to 150,(ICO volumes. The new us, that is provided that we show library building, which win non the proper spirit and determination struoted at a cost of 4260,000, is the lo carry it through. I n*f l of Mr. Henry W. Mage. Let all who can make music iu! Cornell is aland grant college, any form not conceal it, that is the but never has received any aid from great fault with musicians or music the state until last year, when it al people, but let them tell some of received 150,000. The University those who are already interested by state law annually grants free and taking an active part ill music tuition to about (1)0 New York stu and in that way we may be able to dents. All students are required get up a good glee club and reflect to take military drill and gymmis credit on our college. Now let’s lies. and heartily concur with the report j The speech of Mr. Stephens upon as presented to the classes. “The Prospect* of the Future” was It has now been accepted by each not prepared for this occasion. It class, and only remains to be ratified w as very short, and as he did not by a mass meeting of the students, decide to r the contest until the It will pass without opposition night before it could not be length- and it is the hope an.l belief of the ened. It was delivered in about six Rei> and Black that the “Court” or seven minutes, will accomplish the uprooting of the The Demostbcniaus had no exer- forms of dishonesty and deceit in cises on that day. Immediately the l Diversity. after convening they adjourned and see w hat we can do about it. Kditokh Uei> and Black: The expenses of the University for the year were (501.000, The income amounted to 4500,000, of I take great pleasure iu tendering wbich ♦107,4-1(1.17 was from tuition this as my apology to the editors of Lx. the Kkii and Black for the libel- lious statement placed at the en trance of tbe college campus yester Hon. W. Y. Atkinson, one of the candidates for Gubernatorial honors lav afternoon. I think the paper bas been in the city the past few most worthy of support, and I for days. Mr. Atkinson is a graduate one propose to aid the publication in its continued success. Sincerity, Steve. of the Stale University, and has been always one of its best frieds. The people of Athens appreciated Several lectures have been deliv l the work of our officers iu having ered recently to the students of ag the weather reports bulletined at riculture on the practical lines of the Moore building. The forecasts that art. The scientific principles underlying agriculture are taught them in Dr. White's department. as reported by the official bar* have proven a* accurate as those of auy station. f f r I r