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heaven’s own panorama on our flee
cy clouds; but spare us, in all its
Eden freshness, that beautiful color,
far lovelier than the rose-tint—more
hopeful than the prism of the arch
ing rainbow, and more to be admi
red than the most gorgeous picture
painting of the setting sun—that
crimson sentinel of virtue—the blush
of modesty on the cheek of woman.
I have listened to the sweetest
sounds of nature and art; I have
heard the sighing zephyr and the
warbling birds; I have listened to
the voice of eloquence, as it filled
Senates and multitudes; I have
heard the sweet notes of the harp,
tindrel and stringed-instruments;
but there is a sound which shall still
ravish the spirit and form a sweet
chorus with the harmonies of heav
en, long after all earthly human
sounds have died away forever—it
is the heart-intuned voice of a hap
py mother, calling down blessings
on the head of a dutiful son, or the
loving wife giving welcome to the
turning of her companion, weary
with the rough struggle with life,
to a home of comfort, confidence and
rest. I have listened to the angry
heavens, belching wrath till the
earth trembled ; I have heard the
hoarse cannon and rattling musket
ry, when every tone sounded the
march of a hero to death ; I have
stood upon the quaking brink of Ni
agara. and listened to the ceaseless
war of its falling waters; but there
, is a sound which shall startle the squj
long, long, after thunders have hush
ed and battles have ceased, and ca
taracts arc forgotten—it is the ear
nest, anxious, almost despairing
voice of a still hopeful mother, warn
ing against the errors of a thought
less child, or of an anguished, but
still loving wife, pleading against
the wrongs of a derelict husband.
Dry up our crystal rivulets—hush
our iEolian zephyrs—silence our
singing birds—but oh, let us still
hear spoken in our Southern homes,
the voices of sister, wife and moth
er.”
For the Georgia Collegian.
Secret Societies,
There are three secret Societies in
the University, the K. A., the S. A.
E., and the Chi Phi. The member
ship of these is on the average, about
twenty* A largo number of the
students—for reasons which wo sup
pose they will state in the Collegian—
are opposed to these Societies; and
to these, they ascribe the feud and
dissension that existed in the College
last session. In the Phi Kappa and
Demosthenian Societies there were
two candidates for the Anniversary
Oralorship. One was a member of a
secret Club; the other was an anti
secret Society man. Ilence, the
members of each literary Society
*The object of these organizations is evident
ly literary. They receive the sanction of the
College authorities. Nothing can be said
against the character and merit of the members.
With perhaps, a few exceptions, they stand
high in their classes and Debating Societies.
THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN.
were divided into two parties; and
the rivalry between them was mark
ed by great acrimony. The Jews
and Samaritans were not more un«
friendly than the partisans of the re"
spective sides.
Now, the question is—Are the
secrot clubs responsible for the sacs
tion to which wo have alluded? We
answer, No! A friend of ours at a
College in Virginia, where there are
no secret Societies , writes us that the
most bitter strife and discord prevail
in regard to society elections. The
students band together on the prin
ciple of States; the Georgians, Ala
bamians and Carolinians,against the
Tennesseans and Virginians. Each
party has a candidate for the Society
distinctions to bo filled. And the
champions of the respective sides in
dulge without stint, in electioneering
and wrangling tumult. This proves
that in College elections, rivalries
and enmities are sure to arise, wheth
er secret Societies are concerned or
not; that they do arise where no se
cret clubs exist.
The author of the above writes not
this, as wishing to provoke debate;
which neither yet does he decline.
_ S. S.
College Personals.
W- U Parks, Class of’67—’6B, hav
ing renounced his past allegiance to
Plutus, is now astride his I’egasus,
seeking, the Muses on Mt. Helicon.’
lhat is, to speak vulgarly, or to use
smatter change,” ho is writing for
the Rome Commercial, in the capaci
ty of editor. Erect bore an altar and
call it mammon!
W. E. Hammond, Ist honor, class
of ’6B-69, is about to enter upon the
practice of the law in Atlanta. We
are gratified to learn that ho has en
tirely recovered from his late severe
illness.
J. Hunter Pope, student of ’6B, is
editing a paper in the Land of low
ers. Being convinced of his ability
as a writer, we rest satisfied that in
this instance, going into pen>* ury is
not synonymous with going into po
verty.
Baxter Connell, class of ’67-68
still has a penchant for doing “ fast”
tilings. Having become fascinated
wil l Electricity, he has resumed the
study of this science in the capacity
of telegraph operator in Houston,
Texas.
P. W. Meld rim, class of ’67-68
who met its the applause and emula
tion of many, and whoso own motto
seemed to be I'crseverantia omnia vin
cit, is another votary of Blackstone in
oavannaa, with flattering hopes of
promotion in the service.
J. M. Edwards, class of ’6B-’69, is
a student in the Civil Engineering
Department of the University. Ilis
talents as a mathematician, and abil
ities as a thorough business man are
sufficient to warrant him success in
the profession which he has chosen.
S. F. Wilson, class of ’O7-’6S, 2nd
honor graduate of the University of
Ga. and Ist honor graduate of the
Lebanon (Tenr.) Law School, has
already obtained a lucrative practice
in his native city, Gallatin, Term.,
and is rapidly rising to that eminence
in the conunnnity to which his cha
racter and abilities justly lay claim.
He has, we understand, hinted at the
probability of his permanent settle
ment in Atlanta. Georgia would se
cure in him an honest citizen, and a
fearless advocate of the right.
W. B. Bonnell, class of ’6B-’69, wo
think, has a position as Civil Engi
neer.
M. M. Eichardson, a graduate of
tho Law Class of ’69—’7o, we under
stand has commenced the practice of
Law in his native county. We have
abundant reason to believe that his
diligent application to business and
gentlemanly deportment will secure
for him an honorable practice.
W. W. Thomas, class ’67-68, we
learn, is Assistant Engineer on tho
Port Eoyal (S. C.) E. E. lie is reap
ing success from a thorough gradua
tion in the Civil Engineering Depart
ment of our University.
Horace D. Beene, class of ’67-68,
is in Nevada.
C. A. Collier, class of ’6B-’69, was
,n week or so ago. It is
difficult to say whether ho was on a
visit to his Alma Mater or his Alma
Maria.
...The fundamental doctrine of Po
sitivism—the modern philosophy of
which Auguste Comte is tho author
—is that human life evolves itself in
accordance with certain fixed laws ;
and that if only we would apply to
the study of these laws the methods
of inductive reasoning, as we apply
them to any science, said laws could
be accurately ascertained. In this
doctiine there can bo no great übsur
dity; but the human mind recoils
from that farcical religions creed ,
which Comte in the days of his has
tening dotage—sought to wed to his*
theory of Positivism. \
...A knowledge of human nature
is invaluablo. Tho best method of
obtaining it is a habit of closely
sei l ing the peculiarities of every cha
racter you meet.
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...Students should always sit per
fectly erect. Physiologists say that
when the neck and head are not in
a vertical position, the supply of
blood is cut off the brain, and the
power of thought therefore retarded
There was a sound of revelry by night
On Linden when the sun wa's low
A voice replied far up the height,
Tall oaks from little acorns fyrovv.
Truth crushed to earth shall [rise again
And waste its sweetness on thlc desert air •
In thunder, lightning or in rtjdn,
None but the brave deserve [the fair.
To out Honorary Members,
Our paper is published by the Lit
erary Societies of the University, and
in order that it may not exhaust tho
treasuries of the same, we have ap
plied to tho Honorary members
thereof for donations. Eor these we
shall feel very grateful, while the
receipt of each donation will ho ae
knowledged through our columns.
Acknowledgements,
We tender our thanks to B. Hill,
Macon, (Demos. Soc ) for donation of
SIO.OO.
To Judge I. L. Harris, Milledge
ville, for donation of $lO 00.
f LOCAL ITEMS,
Matrimonial.— On Wednesday
evening of week before last, the nup
tials of Mr. A. C. Ilowze and Miss
Yallio Long took place at the Pres
byterian Church. The ceremony, by
Eev. Mr. Burkhead, if wo mistake
not, was well calculated to make
thorn man and wife; and if any of
our gentlemen friends wish to escape
the state of “ duplex combination”
we advise them to avoid presenting
themselves before the altar and pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church or
any other church, while under tho
influence of such feelings as charac
terized Mr. Ilowze on this occasion.
To say that the bridesmaids were
Athens y cur. gtJudies,*is equivalent to
saying the ladies’ retinue was daz
zling at least. While we know that
all tho gentlemen attendants boro
themselves with becoming dignity, it
is due to some of them to say their
bearing was stately and majestic.
They would have honored a wedding
in the House of Austria !
To our friend Ilowze, we would
only say,
“You want but little here below,
Since you’ve got that little L g.”
Wo would congratulate the bride,,
but it is impossible, under the cir
cumstances. We tender her our sin
cerest sympathy; for she can’t live
long now, if she has secured for her
protection an house (Ilowze) “ not
made with handsnmd eternally hers,”
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Athens Grove Institute This,
shool is now thoroughly organized,
and is.receiving the support of the
best citizens of Athens. With such
instructors as Messrs. Bancroft and
Van Epps, who aro both graduates
of high standing in our University,
it cannot do otherwise than succeed.
It is not only designed, but well cal
culated to become an invaluable aux
iliary to tho University by wav of
preparing students for the Sopho
more Class. In addition to their ex
cellent system of teaching, it seems
to bo tho aim of tho Principals to
cultivate the Social qualities es their
students. Only a day or two since,
wo saw our friend Van Epps on tho
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