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LOCAL ITEMS.
...It is with pleasure we notice that
our accomplished and talented pro
fessors, W Leßoy Broun and Wm
Henry Waddell, have consented to
contribute to the “ Banner of the
South and Planters' Journal.”
..„A class of thirteen has been form
ed in the University, for the purpose
of pursuing a course of Telegraphy.
We are glad to see that the students
are taking an interest in this import
tant branch of science. And it is
hoped that this art will s on have
gained such headway upon the road
of improvement as to be substituted
ootirely for the present slow method
of communication. Collegians, now
is the time to master this wonderful
invention ! Come forward and re
gister your names. It is only $60.00
per annum.
...Messrs. G A. Howell and H. C.
Ansley, have been elected Editors
by the Phi Kappa Society, to take
charge of the Collegian daring the
first six weeks of next term.
...The Senior class have completed
two of their text-books, viz: Up
ham’s Mental Philosophy and Kame’s
Criticism, and will stand their final
examinations in these two depart
ments in the course of a week.
Fire! Fire!! —We were startled
on Wednesday, the 16th inst., by the
alarm of fire, which was caused by
the burning of a large amount of cot
ton at the Factory. Also, on Thurs
day morning the 17th, Col. R S. Tay
lor’s dwelling having caught afire,
but was put out beforo it gained
head w ay.
...There was a slight fall of snow
here on the morning of the 16th inst.
...Business in Athens is in a flour
ishing condition.
...Dullness broods over tha city of
Athens in the way of nows !
...Tea is being successfully culti
vated in this place.
...The Skating Rink is open again
in all its glory.
A cross mark (X) on the mar
gin of our paper, denotes that the
time of subscription has expired.—
Look out for the cross mark and re
new your subscription!
...At Yale, several Sophomores
have been suspended for “ hazing”
Freshmen.
...Between three and four thousand
American boys are studying in Euro
pean schools and colleges. —Amherst
Student.
...The Seniors of Miaraa Universi
ty have adopted a class hat.
THE GEORGIA COLLEGIAN.
AGENTS.
The following gentlemen have
kindly consented to act as Agents
for the ( ollegian , in the several places
named :
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P. W. Meldrtm Savannah, Ga.
J. T. Wills, Oglethorpe College. At
ianta, Ga.
Sam’l Barnett Washington, Ga.
E. M. Murpiiey Barnesville, Ga.
A F Trimble West Point, Ga
R II Wildberger, Ky. Mil Inst.,
Farmdale, Kv.
D. B. Fitzgerald Glennville, Ala.
Dr E D. Newton Rome, Ga
E. D. Huguenin Macon, Ga.
II M Green . Macon. Ga.
A Remarkable College.
The College of William and Mary>
in Virginia, was founded in 1693
Its history is identified with that of
the colony of Virginia, in its strug
gles against the Indians, and finally
against the British. It is the oldest
institution save one in the United
Statos.
Some of the early statutes of the
College seem very ludicrous to the
modern reader. We find such laws
as these—“ Be it ordained that the
drinking of spirituous liquors (except
in that moderation which becomes the
prudent and industrius student) be pro
Dibit ed. No liquors shall be furnish
ed at the College table, except beer\
cider , toddy , or spirits and water.”—
This seems to be a case in which the
exceptions cover more than the rule.
Again: Resolved, That all profes
sors and masters hereafter to be ap
pointed, be constantly resident in
College, and upon the marriage of such
professor or master, that his professor
ship be immediately vacated.
We find that upon one occasion,
20,000 acres of land were given to the
College, on the condition that the
President and professors should an
nually furnish to the Governor of
Virginia, two copies of Latin verses.
In our opinion, that land was dispose
ed of at a sacrifice.
The College is now successfully and
ably organized. The professors’ lib
erties have been extended—they are
allowed to marry. The students’
liberties have been diminished—they
are not allowed such a full assort
ment of drinks. And classic dogger
el is no longer considered a sufficient
recompense for real estate.
Sir William Hamilton on College
Honors.
This able metaphysician—who had
such an un*orthodox opinion of
Mathematics, declaring that it was a
study of second rate value in educa
tion — W as a warm partisan of the
system of Colloge Honors. At the
present time, when American educa
tors on all sides, are having a fling at
« the abominable principle of compe-
tit ion,” it is refreshing to read such
words as the following from Hamil
ton :
“The intellectual instructor must
seek to influence the will of his pu
pile. But how is this to be effected ?
Only by rendering the effort more
pleasurable than its omission. But
every effort is at first difficult—con
sequently irksome. The ultimate
benefit it promises is dim and remote,
while the pupil is at an age at which
present pleasure is more persuasive
than future geod. The pain of exer
tion must be overcome, therefore, by
associating it with a still higher plea
sure. This can only bo effected by
enlisting some passion in the cause of
improvement. We must awaken
emulation and allow its gratification
only through a course of rigorous
exertion.”
We regret not having space for a
longer extract. “ The fragment on
University honors” is full of resistless
logic. But whether or not a student
should study for an hour is a question
which he alone can decide. He ought
to deduct from the 24 hours each
day, one for reading, one for writing,
and as many for exorcise and for
sleep as perfect health requires. He
ought to make at least one visit a
week. If vigorous work in his text
books during the hours that remain
will win him the honor, he ought to
make it his aim. But if he can gwt,
the honor only by sacrificing a pro
per amount of reading, writing, ex
ercise and visiting, he sins against
himself if he attempts to get it.
But from one extreme, men re
bound to the other. And the stu
dent who decides that he can not se
cure class distinction by reasonable
exertions—by exertions which do not
infringe upon his other duties, is apt
to undervalue the honor of a good
mark. This too, is treasonable to his
interests. Every studentshould have
a pride in making as high an average
as he possibly can in the time he can
judiciously allot to study.
Littell’s Living Age.
There is no periodical which we
can more heartily commend to Uni
versity students than Littell’s Living
Age, published by Littell & Gay, No.
30, Brownfield street, Boston. It
contains the very best articles selec
ted from all the fine English and
French magazines. It comes week
ly and therefore has a freshness which
we miss in a monthly. This sterling
periodical seems to have discovered
the secret of eternal youth. It is
“ made up of every creature’s best.”
No young man who takes an interest
in the history of the times can fail to
appreciate the valuable articles on
European politics, selected from the
English reviews. No one who reads
fiction with pleasure, can fail to Oe
attracted by its fine stories —from
the pens of the best living authors.
No one who desires acquaintance
with literature, can fail to be grati
fied by the criticisms it furnishes of
the English classics, and of recent
publications. It fulfils entirely the
conditions of its motto :
Various that the mind,
Os desultory man, studious of change,
And pleased with novelty, may be indulged.
COLLEGE NEWS ITEMS.
...Williams College has three jour
nals —the Review, the Vidette, and the
Quarterly. Quite enterprising that!
...Yale and Harvard are still cut
ting at each other about the boat*
race that occurred some time ago.
...The Southern Commercial Con
vention, held at Cincinnati, has re
commended the endowment of a De
partment of Commerce in Washing
ton College.
...There will be a telegraph office
at Lexington, Ya, as soon as the
wires are put up The Collegian tells
us the posts are erected.
...Weekly prayer has been subsiL
tuted for the Sunday afternoon lec
tures in Albion Colloge.
...The Medical students in Michi
gan University, number 260; 15 of
whom are ladies. In the Law De
partment, there are 233.
...Lehigh University boasts of the
finest labratory in the United States.
...26 Sadies attend the Indiana
Slate University.
...The income of Yale for last year
was $92,182. Not quite equal toils
expenditures.
...There are eight young ladies in
Michigan Agricultural College,and it
is said they work in the field just like
the young men.
...Prof. Jeffries, who has recently
been travelling in Greece, is teaching
the students of Wooster University
to speak modern Greek.
...A. S. Dodge, of N. Y., has made
a donation of SIOO,OOO to the Theolo
gical Seminary at Alexandria, Ya.
...The largest University in Rus-.
sia, is that of Moscow, which has 75
professors and 1600 students.
...They have a holiday at Williams
College, called “ Mountain-day,” on
which the students go out on excur
sions.
...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 has not been out of order
once. Has cost nothing for repairs,
and 1 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 42S West 36th-street, New York.
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