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University Reporter.
[Second-Clam Matter.\
Published bv the PHI KAPPA AND DEMOS-
THENIAN SOCIETIES.
EDITORIAL STAFF.
T. W. Reed, P. K E-litor-in-Chief
P. H. Estes, D Miscellany
P. S. Black, P. K. Local
R. F. Maddox, D Local
G. A. Whitehead, Jr., P. K Society
W. W. Sheppard, P. K Alumni
A. M. Hartsfleld. D Exchange
BUSINESS MANAGER, Oscar Davis, D.
The Univeri-ity Reporter is issued every
Saturday afternoon during the college year,
by the literary societies of the University of
Terms, One Dollar per year, strictly in
advance.
Communications solicited from students and
alumni. Address all communications to
THE REPORTER,
Athens, Ga.
Mr. C. F. Finch, a promising young
man and a graduate of the Univer
sity in the class of ’87, was thrown
from a horse this week in Quitman,
Ga., and killed. The sympathies of
the College go out to the bereaved
family.
Let it be urged upon the editors
of the Reporter that they write
their articles before Saturdays, and
hand them in so that there will be
no delay^ in getting out the sheet.
Nothing helps so much as having
plenty of copy always on hand.
The Senior class should at jance
determine upon The kind ot settee it
is to leave on the campus next com
mencement. Such a worthy class
should leave a settee that will be a
fitting reminder of their college days.
There should be no delay in this
matter.
been mentioned for the place, it does
not stand to reason that they or their
friends are going to scheme and plot
for their elcection. If there be in
Atlanta a man worthy to fill the of
lice of Chancellor, we hope that he
will be selected, although we favor
the selection of one of our professors
now at the University. If there is
anything which puts a wrong con
struction upon this matter, it is
jealousy, and we are sorry to see
“Athenian’' in such a jealous mood.
A CARD.
The newspaper notices being some
what confused, the Atlanta alumni
thinking that the funeral of Dr.
Mell would not occur before Satur
day, 28th, ult., delegated one of their
number to attend the funeral and
bear a floral emblem of their respect,
veneration and love for their lament
ed Chancellor and friend; hut as the
burial occurred Friday, and the flow
ers could not reach Athens in time
for the funeral exercises, the sending
of what was only an outward ex
pression of feeling was abandoned.
Flowers wither and the ; rsweetness
dies; but the Chancellor's memory
will ever be precious to the alumni
and the general public of Atlanta.
Ai.umnus.
ting
Let the Senior class have their
pictures taken. Nothing can be
more pleasant than having a group
picture of the boys with whom one
has gone through college, and those
who have been his best friends, as
also his class-mates. A group pic
ture will not cost much, and no one
can afford to be without one.
THE CHANCELLORSHIP.
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It has been suggested that we
have an honorary Chancellor, who
will be the head of the University,
and that one of the Professors be
chosen to manage the affairs of the
University. The name of Hon. Jef
ferson Davis lirs been mentioned in
this connection. It is claimed that
this would spread the fame and rep
utation of the University, but we
cannot see how it could be carried
out so as not to injure the interests
of the University. So we favor the
continuance of the old custom.
flee satisfactorily. At the me?
of the Trustees the claims of each
will be weighed carefully, iiid a
good selection will be made.
Prof. Charbonnier is now acting
as Chancellor, and in all probability
will continue to do so until' next
Commencement. Senator Bro"U is
in favor of waiting until the meet
ing of the Board in July next, be
fore making a selection.
We hope that a fine selectin'' will
made, and that our next Chancellor
will be one who will fill that ollice as
acceptably as our last.
We notice in the Banner-Watch-
mau that a certain person going by
the name of “Athenian” is very jeal
ous of Atlanta in regard to the
Chancellorship. While it is true
that several Atlanta gentlemen have
at question befoi'e the
Bo4rd of Trustees is the selection
of a suitable man to fill the office of
Chancellor, made vacant by the
death of Dr. Mell. The Prudential
Committee from that body have ad
vised President J. J. Gresham to
call a meeting for Feb. 17th, in or
der that they might elect a successor.
The action of the Board on the 17th
is looked forward to with much in
terest by all of the alumni of the
institution, since it will be of high
importance to her welfare, and all
entertain the hope that a wise and
judicious selection will be made.
Various names have been proposed
and the friends of each person arc
warmly advocating their selection.
The name ot Rev. Benj. M. Palmer
of New Orleans,has been mentioned,
but it is hardly probable that he
would accept, if elected. Prof. Jo
seph LeCoute, of the University 7 of
California, has been suggested as a
suitable man, but receiving as he
does, a salary of $10,000 a y'ear, he
would hardly resign to accept an
office paying $3,000 a year. Prof.
Leroy Bioun, of Auburn, Ala., Dr.
I. S. Hopkins, of Emory College,
Judge W. R. Hammond, of Atlanta,
Col. C. C. Jones, of Augusta, Dr.
Gerideau, of Columbia, and Gen.
Henry 7 R. Jackson, have been prom
inently mentioned for the place.
Among our own professors nearly
all have been suggested, and we feel
satisfied that they could fill the of-
L1TERARY SOCIETIES.
Demostiienian Hail, 1
Feb. 4,M888 }
Society met and was called to ol
der by President Comer.
Minutes of preceediug meeting
read and adopted.
Messrs. A. S. Johnson and Toliver
Eberhart were nominated and duly
initiated regular members of the
Society.
The Society then turned to the
head of Election of Spring Debaters,
and the following gentlemen were
elected: Messrs. Sheffield, Ross,
Arkwright, Shackelford, Harper and
Johnson.
The committee reported the fol
lowing question to be debated for
the medal, which was ajj^ted: Re
solved, “That there ftliotod be a
property qualification for voting in
the United States.”
W. H. Pope’s time, as Junior ora
tor, was extended to next Saturday.
Ray was appointed Senior orator;
Johnson aud Arkwright, Sophomore
declaimers.
The question for debate next Sat
urday, “Resolved, That suffrage be
extended to woman.”
On motion, the Society then ad
journed.
Comer, Pres.
Brand, Sec.
State of Georgia. Affirmative.
Downing and Gaston. Negative,
Howell aud Hay's.
Subject for Saturday week: “Re
solved, That England has pro
gressed more in science, art and lit
erature, during the last 100 years,
than the United States.” Affirma
tive, Black and Boston; negative,
Dobbs and Knight.
Appointments for next Saturday:
Senior orators, T. W. Reed and
Moon; Junior orators, late and
Wileoxon; Sophomore declaimers,
E. W. Rodgers and West.
The election of Spring debaters
was set for Saturday next.
C. C. Poe, Pres.
Ellis, Sec. protein.
Piii-Kappa Hall, |
Feb. 4,1888 f
Society met and was called to or
der by Pres. Tate.
Roll being called, the newly elect
ed President, Mr. C. C. Poe was in.
stalled, together with Messrs. Moone
and Bennett as 1st and 2nd assists
ants, respectively.
Mr. Sheppard then responded as
Junior orator, and Mr. Mitchell as
Soph, declaimer.
Society then turned to head of des
bate, Resolved that theatres are more
injurious than beneficial. Debated
affirmatively by Rodgers, E. W.,
Sheppaid, Walker and Jones. Neg
atively, Moore, Tate, Bennett and
Black. Decision given in favor of
negative.
Subject for next Saturday, Resolv
ed that there should be a high li
cence on the sale of whiskey in the
THE EDITOR.
The great mass of people are en
tirely ignorant of the trials which
the average’editor undergoes. Truly
his lot is a hard one—after puzzling
his brain, trying to present some
thing readable to the paper’s sub
scribers, he is railed at upon emerg
ing from the editorial sanctum.—
Now, is it right that the poor, delu
ded set of human beings (if such
they can be called) should thus be
served? Is it just that he should
have the army and navy of some
irate individual turned loose upon
him, to cripple his resources and
necessitate the use of poultices,
besides other curative lotions?
We answer once for all, No!—
Does the public wish to chastise a
man, whose office cat even, is not
capable of making a shadow? As
Josh Billings puts it in his own
terse language, we will simply quote
from him. He says: “There is some
people in this world who, rather
than not find any fault at all, would
not hesitate tew say tew an angle
worm, that his tail was altogether
too long for the rest of his body.”
Let pessimists complain of hard
times and innumerable troubles; let
labor still try to throw dirt on capi
tal; let earthquakes shake the mean
ness out of people and bring them
to repentance; let anything happen;
but, if you please, give the editor a
rest.
Our friend Lovell has received
another well-filled box from homo,
and the inhabitants of Edwardsvillo.
together with quite a number of
other students, will be royall}'enter
tained. Let such boxes come often.
YOUNG MAN.
The sole basis of prosperity and
cimfort is labor. Means obtained
in any other way than by honest,
persevering labor, physical or men
tal, never satisfies. Skiff, the jewel
er is laboring to satisfy his custom
ers by selling them honest goods at
very reasonable prices.