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ATHENS,
Saturday Morning, Oct. 15, 1870.
Published by the Literary Societies of the University
EDITORIAL CORPS.
G. R. GLENN,
Term Editor from tiie two Societies.
Phi Kappa Society. Dei.wsthenian Society.
W. T. ARMISTEAD, E. H. BRIGGS,
J. E. YONGE. E. G. SIMMONS.
Executive Committee.
T. n. CUNNINGHAM, 1 R. H. GGETCHIUS,
J. L. HAND. I J. L. HARDEMAN.
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Contributions solicited from the Alumni
of the College, the students at the institutions
of learning throughout this State and other
States; and from the friends of the University
generally.
Hard Work-Examinations,
Students from other Colleges in the
South complain, upon attaching
themselves to our University, that
the course of study here is too rigo
rous. Ang again, that the method
of examination is too trying. Well,
our Faculty of course take it for
granted that every young man who
presents himself for admission into
the institution desires a thorough ed
ucation. They prescribe for him,
therefore, that course of study which
their experience suggests; they mea
sure his capacity to receive instrucs
tion and guago their teaching accord
dingly; they make no allowance for
the lazy habits contracted at other
Colleges, but require every student to
perform faithfully his whole duty. In
all this we see no error, no deficiency
nor any unjust requirement; and wc
do not think it argues well for other
institutions, that their sous, upon
leaving them, desire to return be
cause there they had an easy life, with
no hard work to perform.
But in regard to the method of ex
amination here —wo claim that it is
the only fair mode. It is not after
the plan of a lottery, which allows
young men to stand high in their
classes by mere chance —i. e., draw-,
ing questions from a number written
off and placed in a hat. Nor is there
in our monthly and term examina
tions, any oral questioning, which
would give a delinquent the advant
age of peeping in his book, or of being
prompted. Nor is there any means
THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN.
of knowing upon what portion of the
text book the examination will take
place. The questions to be answer
ed are written or printed, and a copy
handed to each student upon enter
ing the hall. The answers are to be
written out in full in a limited time,
and the papers when handed in to
the Professor will discover the profi
ciency of each student. There can
be no imposition and fraud practiced
in this method unless the young man
be void of honor. For he signs a
pledge at the close of the examina
tion, that he has not received aid
from any source whatever.
We conceive this, then, to be the
only just and correct means of rneas
uring each young man’s ability, and
awarding him the proper rank in his
class.
The Changes
Inaugurated at the last annual meet
ing of the Board of Trustees of the
University, have already begun to
exhibit their effects, particularly in
the department of languages. Sinco
the study of Greek is no longer held
a requisite for obtaining the Degree
of Bachelor of Arts, tho department
of Modern Languages has been ra
pidly swelling in numbers, accompa
nied with a corresponding diminu
tion of the Greek classes; clearly
showing that the study of Greek has
heretofore, to a great extent, been
pursued only for the sako of getting
a diploma, and not from any real ad
vantage to be derived from it. It is
however, a question involved in some
doubt - as to whether this is to iTe re l *
garded as a beneficial or injurious
effect of the innovations.
While there are doubtless, many
manifest advantages in the study
of all Ancient Languages, and in
some respects tho Greek especially,
yet in this “ Progressive Age,’’ when
tho spirit of utilitarianism is the ru
ling element in every man’s nature,
to which ho is willing to sacrifice ev
ery feeling of reverence for antiquity,
every true joy of the present, and
bowing slavishly at the shrine of his
idolatry, would eradicate from his
soul every feeling of higher senti
ment and substitute in the place of
thoughts so golden in their nature
that the presence of some alloy is on
ly needed to coin them into dollars
and cents —it is but reasonable to
suppose that the study of Modern
Languages, which will contribute
more to the convenience of tho man
of business than that of Greek, will
bo preferred. While to some, this
growing spirit of utilitarianism may
seem a retrograde movement in the
world’s civilization, yet when we ex
amine tho condition of things now, in
comparison to that of a few years
ago, wc will see that such an ago of
utility is necessary for the national
regeneration, both politically and in
tellectually. Hence it is with fool-
ings of gratification for the present
and bright hopes for the future, that
wo see tho University system gradu
ally superseding the old College sys
tem throughout the South ; and it is
with feelings of especial gratulation
we see “ Old Franklin” merging into
a grand University, which under the
present auspices ere long will have
no rival; and with her proud name
emblazoned with success will con
tinue year after year to send forth
her long lists of graduates to illus
trate her on the world’s battle-field ;
and each one as he may gain the
heights of individual renown or con
tribute a gem to his nation’s glory,
will cast the reflected light of Buccess
on his Alma Mater.
Hyperboles,
There seems to be a growing evil
among tho students. Each one is
trying to surpass the other in tho use
of hyperboles A few specimens will
show the reader how they succeed :
A Sonior declared the other day, that
he saw a steamship ploughing a hill
side in search of water. Another
said that his “chum” was enough fat
to make a hogs-Uead of soap. ASo
phomore said in defence of womans’
rights, that the principle was fast
gaining ground, and soon woman
herself would bo transformed into a
huge giantess, with the earth for her
lounging sofa; Saturn’s ring for her
bracelet, and an eccentric wheeling
Comet for her curls.
A Freshman having despaired of
solving an original problem, said,
that if ever be should reach heaven
and found a mathematical department
there, bo would grease his heels and
slide off on the rainbow.
We will not multiply examples,
but allow us to add in conclusion,
that such extravagance of expression
ought to bo suppressed.
Encouraging,
A graduate, who sends us a sweet
little poem for this issue, says:—
“Allow me to congratulate you on
your unparalleled success in the pub
lication of a University journal. ’Tis
a most admirable exponent of College
thought and sentiment. It is with
regret that I remember our failurein
1808, when a few of us endeavored to
establish what you have so gloriously
done.”
We are very much gratified to hear
a graduate speak thus favorably of
our paper, especially as we know him
to be too sincere and honest a man
to offer a compliment or express a
sentiment which his heart does not
dictate. Such encouragement gives
us*ncw energy, in awakening new in
terest and pride.
solicit personal items from
all graduates of tho University, and
also invite all our friends to contri
bute articles of interest to our col
umns.
G-en. Garlington’s Address.
Copies of Gen. A. C. Garltngton’s
address, delivered before the Literary
Societies last Commencement, have
been distributed among the students.
It is one of tho few productions that
can be read with pleasure after hav
ing heard it delivered from the ros
trum. The Gen. heaps together tho
elements of success in life with all tho
faultless beauty of crystallization.—
Ho rejects the gossamer webs and
floating filaments of the imagination,
and substitutes in their stead the es
sence of thought. He shows that
mental culture, the manners of a po
lished gentleman, and a character
embodying all the principles of true
manhood, contribute to the acquire
ment of success and happiness. And
above all things, he urges the stu
dents to cherish truth as a “ pearl of
priceless value.”
Answers to Correspondents.
Trebler : Your essay was well
written. If read before your Society
it would be considered, as regards
the subject matter and style, a very
fine production. It is too long how
ever, for our paper.
Oriola, The Freshman: You are
evidently in love, and we would be
glad for your to find in our
columns such tender sentiments as
your po£\m conveys. But then, oth
ers of our readers would not under
stand and appreciate them.
Author of the ‘ Dying Calf Style’ :
We cannot publish your poem bes
cause we do not know who you are.
You should have sent your name in
th q 11 sealed envelope.”
Rectus : Your theory may be a
correct one, but the loose, careless
manner in which you write will com
pel us to reject your Mss. Besides
this, your article is too long. You
forgot that you wero writing for a
paper.
Valuable Acquisition to Yale
College. —The library of the late
Prof. Ran, of Heidelberg, containing
4,400 volumes and 2.000 pamphlets,
on politico economical subjects, has
been bought for $1,200 in gold, for
Yale College. It is said that many
valuablo libraries will be thrown into
market by the death of eminent Ger
mans and the change of circum
stances produced by the present war.
Would it not be well for some liberal
Baptist to secure one of these libra
ries for Richmond College, or Green
ville? Dr. J. A. Broadus, now in
Europe, would doubtless be delight
ed with such a commission.— Rich.
Rel. Herald.
fif2f“Wc think it would be highly
beneficial to our Georgia Colleges to
obtain some of Lhcse excellent libra
ries. Our Legislature could scarcely
do a better deed than to secure such
an one for tho State University.