THE CHAPEE HILLIAN.
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University of N. C.
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S. A. ASHE, Jr.,
F. H. AREO,
S. A. ASHE, Jr.,I
Manager,
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it would be otherwise. There is nothing which
furnishes better training of the mind than inces
sant study of some subject one is interested in.
Aid is given in many ways, the mind is broadened,
power of comprehension is obtained, etc. We are
very glad to see that some original work was in
troduced last term and that some is being done
this, and we sincerely hope that work of this kind
will be introduced in all the departments.
We are sorry to announce that owing to the
illness of the traveler Benj. A Becket (whetiier
caused by what he has seen or the sudden changes
in the weather, we do not know) the next chapter
of his travels will be postponed until our next
issue; however, we are glad to say that he is
busily engaged in writing a description of the
sights seen in the Mathematical, Modern Language
and Geological departments.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1891.
We do not like to be always complaining and
finding fault with affairs at the University, yet we
long for the correction of sundry and various
matters here. We would say nothing intentionally
to damage in any way this institution; we do not
wish to do anything that may be injurious to her
interests. The interest of the University is ours,
we love her and rejoice in her well-being; our aim
is to be of service to her and not an incumbrance.
Although we criticise, and sometimes sharply, cer
tain methods in use here, we do not mean to be
impudent or presumptuous. We believe that criti-
cinm is life. Criticism is certainly needed here.
Students are the severest and most merciless critics
in tlie world, and their opinion is nearl}^ always
correct. This ojunion we endeavor to expres.s, and
it is worthy of respect as coming from intelligent
men. As said, we do not criticise for the mere
sake of fauit-finding, but that we may be of ser-
We see that at the meeting of the Trustees two
petitions were presented by the students, one to
introduce the study of the Bible as an elective to
all courses; the other to equalize the territory of
the two Societies. We are in favor of both of
these. The only trouble is as regards the first,
should the Bible be introduced as a study, who
would teach it? There are quite a number of
Bible classes around here, taught by the different
members of the Faculty, but we'know of no one
among their number who is capable by long and
continuous preparation to enter into a cnfica/study
of this Book, and should some one be found com
petent to the task, we are afraid he would be pro
nounced an infidel and a heretic should he go into
a study of the subject as we would any other book
and not as an inspired and infallible one. We
noticed also that an attempt was made to inaugu
rate a chairmanshi|) of the Faculty; we were not
surprised, as there had been a rumor to this effect,
but we w^ere very glad that the attempt was un
successful, ruinous to the University as it would
have been. A President is to be elected on Wed
nesday of Commenceriient week, meanwhile the
Trustees are looking oht for the most competent
man.
Elsewhere we print extracts from a letter
written by one of our boys, a graduate of ’89,
now in Japan. Mr, Wilson has been there about
a year and has met with remarkable success, as
can be seen from his letter. The students will
doubtless be glad to hear from him, as he has so
recently left their midst and was sent out as a
missionary by the University Y. M. C. A.
The movement among the ijoys to have an
elocutionist visit us has succeeded. The boys
should enter heartily into this since such training is
very desirable and is wholly lacking here. As this
gentleman has come we prophesy that the effect of
his teaching will be plainly visible in the speaking
next June,
Washington’s Birthday is almost here. We
expect quite a speech from the orator of the day,
and this seconded by the handsome looks and
natural grace of the marshals will be captivating.
TOWN DOTS.
Prof. Holmes was in Raleigh during the early
part of last week.
Uie old blacksmith shop near the depot has
been pulled down and a new one has been erected
prevalent here recede before modern civilization,
and criticism will naturally aid this. This critical
s])irit is sadly lacking here, and not only here but
elsewhere in the State; at least, here we see only
one side of things, and do not, taking into consider
ation all things without regard to prejudice or
anvthino; else, search for truth and that alone.
This spirit is what we need; this imparts life; let
us recognize the principle “that the world, it do
move,” and our University will make more ra|)id
strides. We are surprised at the rumpus our criti
cism has raised, especially when the editors are
called asses by one criticised, and said to resemble
“little boys throwing little paper pellets at a huge
boulder.” Our aim is a good one and, though
asses, wc hope it will succeed.
Several days ago while looking through the
library we found the library committee of one of
the Societies busily engaged in looking over maga
zines of several mouths back and endeavoring to
select books to meet the number required by the
Society. We were surprised at the indifference
and seeming carelessness in picking out desirable
books. We think that a better plan would be to
carry a little note-book in your pocket and place
in that from time to time the name of any good
and useful book, where published, etc. No little
money is thrown away by the Societies in their
purchase of books every year on account of this
delay and haste, just before the time to order.
Often both Societies will buy some trashy novel,
sometimes they buy co})ies of books which they
already have, nearly always they buy novels, ah
Kt issue we liavc learned that origi- department of lielion is the
most thoroughly furnished in the library and al
though scientific, historical and other works are
much more desirable. If this matter was attended
to the library would be more complete and the
Societies would not waste their money.
Since our
nal work is done in the University, in the estima
tion of some; we say this because we have in
quired and failed to find traces of any. By origi
nal work we do not mean papers which, hurriedly
written, are read either in the Literary Societies,
N. C. Historical Society or Shakespeare Club,
(lapers which often in language or expression much
less in thought bear even the impress of the
author. Original work can only be done in the
careful, steady and earnest study of some subject,
and in this our University is sadly lacking.
Emphasis is placed upon text-books and these
alone, while the students do little or no original
work. We do not dis[)arage the work in text
books; that is very necessary in the careful train
ing it gives, but surely a University some higher,
some original work should be done. Were it a college
Hurrah for the foot-ball team ! Everybody
hurt, some with broken noses and thumbs sprained
and strained ankles, one with his arm broken
and two cannot walk, owing to some strains of the
muscles in the leg.
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A TRAVELER in the Orient says that the belles
of the East are usually old women at twenty.
Wilm ington Messenger.
[Wouldn’t this traveler make the same remark
if he traveled in this part of the world?—Ed.]
Henry C. Jones, a colored mason of Raleigh, has
come to the Hill to spend the rest of his days with
his old fatiier and mother.
THE CHAPEL HILLIAN PINED $3,000 FOR LIBEL,
At the moot court Saturday 14th, the case on
docket was “M. J. Pearsall and others against
S. A. Ashe, Jr., and others for libel.” The dam
age done was valued at $20,000. The case was
brought about by two articles ap[)earing in the
University Magozinennd in The Cpiapel Hillian,
Judge Redwiue presided. Messrs. Crowell &Eure
were clerk and sheriff respectively. The counsel
for the plaintiff were Messrs, Stronach & Bailey,
for the defendant Messrs. Martin & Gregory.
Ransom appeared as the only witness for the plaint
iff He (one of the editors of the U. M.) said
that he had not been damaged. Argo appeared as
witness for the defendant. He said that there had
been no malice or hard feelings between the two
parties.
Messrs. Stronach & Martin made good speeches
for the plaintiff and defendant. The jury having
been charged by Judge Redwiue, retired for some
time. In the interim Mr. Martin issued a writ of
habeas corpus to be served upon F, H. Batchelor,
whom H. L. Miller was keeping in his lunatic
asylum, to test his sanity. The jury brought in a
verdict of guilty and damages of $3,000. Upon
the grounds that the verdict was contrary to the
testimony. Judge Red wine set the verdict aside.
The sheriff then adjourned court.
The University of Pennsylvania is building a
$75,000 theater for the use of the students.
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