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4 ®Jw Wfcgian. 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. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Single copies, one year $ 2.50 “ “ six months 1.50 “ “ three months 1.00 Clubs of five, one year 11.00 “ “ ten, “ “ 20.00 “ “ twenty, one year 40.00 And an extra copy to the one who gets up a Club of 20. should be made by regis tered letters or P. O. order. Address all Letters to “Georgia Col legian,” Athens, Ga. INDUCEMENTS TO AGENTS. Any one who constitutes himself an agent, and gets us 5, or more than 5 subscribers, can have the advantage of our club rates. Thus one who gets 5 subscribers (at $2.50 each), need remit us only $11.00; if 10 subscribers, he need remit only $20.00. 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.