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nrtae Tar Heel UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. ' . ; v... ; rri;,;,,.; Published Every Thursday by'the General Athletic Association. Edward W. Myers, - - Editor-in-Chief. George S Wins, - - - Literary Editor. Harry Howeia, - - - Exchange Editor. Ewsha B. Lewis, - - - V Athletic Editor. Jas. A. Gwyn, - - - - - Local Editor. M. H.Yodnt, - - - - - - Local Editor. Darius Eatman, - - - Local Editor. T, A. Sharps, - - -; - Local Editor. Harry Howeu, - - Business Manager. Jas. A. Gwyn, - Assistant Bus. Manager. Entered at the post-office in Chapel Hill, N C.,as second-class mail-matter. The stand that has been taken by Hon. Marion Butler in the fight against the University is particular ly gratifying to all alumni and friends of this institution. He has shown himself to be fairly and squarely on the side of State aid, and opposed to taking away one cent of the appropriation. His able editorials in the Caucasian have made him many friends, and raised him even in the estimation of his bitterest political foes. The Tar Heel wishes fo thank him for his work in behalf of our alma mater. The Tar, Heel has repeatedly urged the students to discuss sub jects concerning our college life in this paper, and has offered its col umns for such purposes; as yet none have availed themselves of the oppor tunity. In the papers of other col leges, communications from tne stu dents on various -matters are in every issue; these papers are the students' and for them to use. Re cently the Tar Heel has submit ted several questions to the con sideration of the student-body; those articles were not written merely to fill up space, although they were useful for that; they were intended to set the minds of the students to thinking on these subjects, and get the students to dis cuss them. Surely some opinions have been formed in regard to them; now what the Tar Heel wishes, is to have those opinions expressed; and it offers its columns for this ex pression, so that-all in college may see it. Discussion is invited on the following questions: (1) Whether a University Senate would be use ful in the government of this insti tution; (2) Whether we wish to put out a Track Team, and not confine our athletics to base-ball and foot ball and tennis; (3) Whether we wish to have a Y. M. C. A. build ing. This invitation is extended to the alumni as well as to the students. H. M. Thompson, '95, Washing ton Birthday orator, has made the following appointments for the Birthday celebration, that will take place in the Di. Hall: President, Herbert Bingham, '95; Introduc tionary orator, H. H. Horne, '95; Marshals, H. G. Connor, '97, and W. S. Myers '97. It would seem that that the "Tar Heel" has gotten us mixed up with our contemporary in Georgia. The article regarding the inaction of the executive committee of the athletic association, partly quoted by our North Carolina neighbor, was not seen in the "Red and Black," but appeared in the last issue of,, the "Orange and Blue." We offer our handsomest apolo gies to the Orang-e and Blue for our carelessness in crediting' some other paper with one of their articles. There was no excuse for it. Care lessness is inexcusable at all times. J You will find an interesting com munication from one of the Commit tee on Athletics in this issue. It clears up some poinfs. It disclaims the idea that the Committee puts out teams. We intended when we said "What have we failed to do," and "What have they done," to re fer to the Association and not to the Committee. , So the Association recognizes no athletics but foot ball and base ball ! If so, why were track captains ap pointed before this ? And further, so far as'we are able to leanvthe Association elects "managers" for foot ball and base ball, and with hese its(the Association's)f unctions cease. We have heard some vague rumors about an Executive Committee, but if it really exists it is merely a "man of straw." It is useless to say more. You all know the real facts in the matter. What we are con tending for is an Association that can really do something ; or a disso lution of the dummy and let' the Faculty Committee -have nominal as well as real control of all such things. . Four Stages of a Student's Life. , There ,are four great stages in the life of every student. However short these stages may be, it is tran sition from the lowest to the high est of these that' determines, in a great measure, the man of after life. The first of these great stages, as every student knows, is the stage of a Freshman. During this stage the hard dull wits are being softened, polishing and refinement begin their work, and knowledge begins to fill uj the empty receptacles of the brain. Through this stage, how ever much detested, all must pass sooner or later, if they would at tain to that higher realm of the self-conceited Sophomore. After a period of twelve months in this first stage, when refinement has failed to make the intended impression and knowledge has fallen far short of its, aim, they both willingly and cheerfully surrender the student to the second stage, the stage of the egotistical Sophomore. In this sec ond stage the "Fresh" element re mains the same, but time has done its work, and the student of the second year is all-wise in his own estimation, but wofully deficient in the eyes of intellectual judges. Of ten, however, vanity and conceit alone distinguish the student of his class from the one immediately pre- ceeding it. It frequently happens that the appropriate title of "Soph fresh" is given to a student mean ing, that in point of time alone he is a Soph, whereas from an intellect ual standpoint he is still in the hum ble stage of a Freshman. We now reach the stage of a Ju nior, when the student first feels his deficiency and begins to reform the course of his first two years. He feels that he is approaching the stage of a dignified Senior, with many examinations yet to make up, which he stood but never passed. We pass briefly over this to the riiore important stage of a Senior. Here the student has reached the topmost round of college life. But boast not, Senior. Your head may be as empty in many respects as the vain Sophomore upon whom ,you look with scorn. "A little learning is a dangerous thing," because an empty brain saturated with only a little knowledge is constantly surg ing and seeking an outlet, thereby producing a continual strain on the walls of the skull, which may at any time result in a fatal explosion. A man possessed with what is usu ally called the "big-head" has a brain swollen by the first draughts from the fountain of knowledge and which, like a grain of rice, as soon as the swelling is gone, shrinks back again to its normal condition. But the man of real culture, usual ly characterized by meekness and simplicity, has a treasure which no man can deprive him of. -From this last stage we pass into active life, and lose ourselves in the multitude of the world. Resolutions Passed by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolina.. Feb. 11th, 1895. Whereas, The over-ruling Provi dence has seen fit to remove from our midst our fellow member, Rufus Barringer, of the class of 1842, and whereas, we feel that the society has lost a faithful member, the Uni versity a loyal alumnus and the State a valuable citizen, therefore by the Dialectic Society in meeting assembled, be it -Resolved i. That we extend to the bereaved family of our brother our heartfelt sympathy, and that as a mark of respect the hall of the society be draped for thirty days. Resolved 2. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, to ths Charlotte Ob server, to the college papers, and that a copy be spread upon the min utes of the society. H. E. C. Bryant, Holland Thompson, T. A. Sharpe, ' Committee. The Glee, Mandolin & Banjo Clubs. Newspaper Opinions of our Musical Clubs. Oxford Public Ledger. For several weeks the people of Ox ford had been looking forward with interest to the appearance of the Uni versity Glee, Mandolin and Banjo Clubs. Their joint concert in the 0pera House on Friday evening was a most enjoyable musical treat and the expres. sions of praise from the large audi, ence attested the success of the enter tainment. The opening medley, which introduced many of the most popular .and beautiful airs of the day delighted the audience in the begin, ning, and bespoke for the Glee Club the best attention and a most hearty reception through the evening. The Sleigh Ride Gallop by the Man dolin Club was a most decided imita tion of a sleigh ride and interspersed with the jingling of sleigh bells, held the listeners with delight and called forth a full burst of applause which ceased when the Mandolin Club return ed to play an "encore" which even more delighted the audience. The Banjo Club, under the skilled leadership of Mr. Lake, proved itself equal to the Mandolin, and furnished music on that old popular instrument, the Banjo, that elicited prolonged ap plause which continued until the Culb played an encore, and this so pleased the hearers that the skilled Banjoists were recalled a third tinie. The' large, fashionable and appreci ative audience that greeted these young musicians, showed by their rapt atten tion and continuous applause the high estimation in-which they regarded the evenings entertainment, and at the close the highest enconiums of praise were awarded the performers and many pronounced the concert one of the finest ever given in our town. Too much cannot be said in favor of our popular townsman, Mr. Darius Eatman, who led the Glee Club. Much credit is due Mr. Bristol, the leader of the Mandolin Club, through whose experienced directorship, the club has reached so high a degree of excellence. For many in the audience, it was their first opportunity of hear ing the mandolin. Henderson Gold Leaf. The richest entertainment of its kindest a Henderson audience has had the pleasure of enjoying lately was that given by the Glee, Mando lin and Banjo Clubs of the Univer sity of North Carolina, in the audi torium of the Y. M. C. A. last Thursday evening. An attractive programme had been provided and each number was exceedingly well rendered. The young gentlemen, a fine-looking, manly body of stu dents, numbering about 25, acquit ted themselves in a manner to win the applause and make warm friends of the cultivated and critical audi ence whose good fortune it was to see and hear them. Rarely have we seen a more appreciative and thor oughly well pleased audience. Each selection was generously applauded and the young gentlemen were ob liged to respond to an encore every time they appeared on the stage. This is sufficient evidence of the merit of the entertainment and the appreciation shown for the efforts of the club. We are glad Hender son was included in the Glee Club's list of appointments and shall wel come their retiirn at any time they may pay us another visit. H. H. Cartland, the Greensbor0 tailor, will.be here with his Spring samples on the 22nd.
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