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This Class upon graduation had
thirteen speakers, several of whose
orations were spoken of on account
of their “excellence of style, and
chastity of delivery.”
The Freshman Class up to this
Commencement numbered forty six.
Five of these failed to rise in their
examination, the Thursday before
Commencement. These five, it is
thought, were reserved as a nucleus
around which the next Frosh might
cluster. Nine applied for admission
into college, and strange to say, two
of these failed to enter.
The Sophomore stood their last
examination the Friday before Cora«
mencernent. Into the hall they went
as thirty-eight Sophomores, and left
as thirty seven Juniors—one remain
ing Soph.
On the Monday of Commencement
week, the Junior class was examined
in Natural Philosophy and Mathe
matics. Tuesday morning was de
voted to Junior class orators. Tues
day evening to Society Junior ora'
tors, and Wednesday, was given up
to the graduating class.
In Memoriam,
Demosthenian Hall, )
Oct. 15th, 1870. $
The telegraph has announced to us the
death of Gen. Robert E. Lee. We
meet to-day to commemorate the sad
event. Our hearts are filled with sor
row. His fame has encircled the globe.
He has now passed from us to live for
ever in the pages of history; and the
brightest page of all modern or aucient
times, will be that recording his virtues.
His name, through all ages, will be the
great exemplar of what is true and noble
in human character. Words can add
nothing thereto. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of Gen. R.
E. Lee, the Demosthenian Society has
been deprived of the greatest man whose
name illumined her honorary roll.
Resolved, That in common with all who
honor heroic virtue, true nobility, and
Christian excellence of character, we
deeply lament his death.
Resolved, That his elevated character,
as illustrated by his honesty of purpose,
his firm adherence to principle, his devo
tion to duty, his quiet submission to cala
mity—has furnished not only to the young
men of the South, but to the young men
of the world, an example of the Christian
hero and Christian gentleman, forever to
be held in sacred reverence.
Resolved, That while we will cherish
his memory with ardent affection, we
will strive to emulate the virtues of him,
who has taught us by his own words and
example, “ that human virtue may be
equal to human calamity.'’
Resolved, that in respect to his memo
ry, we wear the usual badge of mourn
ing ; that a copy of these resolutions be
published in the Georgia Collegian, and a
copv of the same be forwarded to his
family. And also, that a copy be spread
upon a page of our minute book, dedica
ted to his memory.
A A. Murpiiey, 6
J. L. Hardeman,
R H. Gcetchius, j- §
P. W. Martin, | S
W. A. Jester. J o
...The Southern Presbyterian learns
that there are now one hundred and
seven students at Davidson College
N. C. Col. Wm.J. Martin has en
tered upon his duties as Professor of
Natural Science.
THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN.
For the Georgia Collegian.
Wesleyan Female College.
This institution, located at Macon,
opened on the 3d of this month, un
der more favorable auspices than ev
er before. Its standard of
ship, always high, has been raised,
and is nearly equal to the standard
of any of the Male Colleges in the
country. Its numbers have been in
creased, and it stands out £l shining
light to the world. This institution
is the oldest Female College in the
world. Until the people of Georgia,
the first in every pursuit, broke the
force of prejudice, female education
was looked upon as unimportant.—
But here the mind of woman, being
in advance of any other part of the
world, made such rapid progress in
the acquisition of knowledge, that a
few of the citizens of the State de
termined to open a Female College.
It was first organized as the Georgia
Female College, undor the Presiden
cy of Rev. Geo. F. Pierce, now a
Bishop in the Methodist Church
South. The indications of the power
of the female mind in Georgia, which
gave rise to the undertaking, still
continued to encourage the origina
tors of the enterprise, bonce the CoK
lego was established on a permanent
basis. It was then transferred to the
Methodist Church, whence arose its
present name.
The Faculty of the institution is
complete, and consists of some of the
leading men of the State; all are
characterized by extraordinary tal
ent and great zeal as educators.
The present Senior Class is the
largest, and by far the most talented
class ever in attendance upon the
College. They make the best avers
age, write the best' essays, and
tract more attention than any of
their predecessors; and if we were
allowed to prophesy, we would pre
dict that it is better than any of its
successors ever will be. Their exhi
bition as Juniors, would compare fa
vorably with the exhibition of any
class in the world.
We would like to suggest to the
Collegian that the same invitation
with regard to contributing, be ex
tended to this College, which is ex
tended to the other Colleges in the
State. Trebler.
Note. —“ Trebler” speaks loftily of
the Son. Class at Wesleyan Female
College. We rather suspect that he
bas a very dear friend in that class !!
Butin answer to his “suggestion,”
the Collegian has extended to the
above mentioned Collego the same
invitation which all Colleges in the
State have received; and we now
make a direct request of the young
ladies there, that they will favor us
with contributions. — Eds. Coll.
...Threo things to avoid —Idleness,
loquacity and flippant jesting.
...The Five Dollar Sewing Machine
purchased by me, January, 1866,
from the Family Sewing Machine
Company, 86 Nassau street, N. Y.,
has been in almost constant use ever
since. It bas not been out of order
once. Has cost nothing for repairs,
and I find it simple and reliable in
operation, and always ready to sew.
Those friends of mine who use them
with the new improvements are very
much pleased. The one I have I
would not part with.
Mrs. Ann W. Cuthburt,
ocl3m 428 West 36th-stroet, New York.
At the last annual meeting of
the Society of the Alumni, the fol
lowing resolution was offered by Dr
E. D. Newton, and unanimously
adopted :
Resolved , That the “ Georgia Colle
gian” is entitled to the sympathy and
support of the Society of Alumni,
and the Trustees of the University
of Georgia be earnestly requested to
grant such pecuniary aid as may be
necessary for its continuance.
D. A. Vason, Pres.
W. H. Waddell, Rec. Sec’y.
...In the Theological Seminary in
Burmah, conducted by Rev. Mr.
Binney, are one hundred young men
who have entered the ministry, and
who are pursuing the study of the
Scriptures with reference to their
great work.— Home and Foreign Jour
nal.
...It is said that a lady bas entered
the Freshman Class of Cornell Uni
versity. The College Argus speaking
of Cornell says : “ Military discipline
is enforced dow, and all have to drill
who have not done so one year.”—
We wonder if this regulation applies
to the female students as well as to
the males.
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...Gen. John C. Breckenridge
spent a considerable time in Palestine
before his late return to Kentucky.
When a friend asked him what guide
book he found best for that country,
ho promptly and emphatically said
the Bible was the very best of all.
...The other day, in Buflalo, an
excited individual with a carpet-bag
in one band and an umbrella in the
other and a shawl banging over his
arm accosted one of the street gamins
with the question, “ Say, bub, which
is the quickest way for me to get to
the Erie railroad depot?” “Run,”
was the laconic response.
Couldn’t Escape Railroads. —Mr.
Nathan Hall, of Durham, Conn., in
1833, thanked God that he lived “in
a billy country where it was impos
sible to build railroads,” To day the
cars of the Air Line Railroad run
through the door-ya *d of his place,
between his house and barn, and
within four feet of hie side door.
...Many persons have wondered
why horse chestnut, horse radish &c.,
are so-called- A Scotch work enti
tled “Etymoasof English words,”
says that the original word was
“ harsh ” harsh-chestnuts, harsh
radish.
New Goods! New Goods!
CHARLES STERN
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new and elegant stock of
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Goods , Hats, &c.,
Which he will sell cheap for CASH. Please
give him a call.
Athens, Ga., Oct 29, 1870.
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Come short and tall ,
Come young and old,
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THE MOST EXTENSIVE STOCK OF
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emir mms sf obi.
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at the same time being enabled to make them
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fort. Please call at
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Samples of sewing sent free on receipt of
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Avery strong and reliable machine, at a low
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