N.C.) Trinity College (Randolph County

“ Nothing is more vital to the welfare of a college than a good library. There is something else connected with the acquisition of an education, besides transferring to the mind the contents of text-books. ”

“ Davis that any inalienable rights would be taken from the citizens by the success of a new political party with temperance for its issue. If the State needs and even demands a reform, if both Democrats and Republicans are afraid to touch the liquor problem, the formation of a party that does not fear to suppress social evils is a necessity. Times change, and parties must change. Moreover, it is no disgrace, nay, even it shows a spirit of fortitude for a man to change his politics, if he finds that he can better promote the welfare of his country. ”

“ We heartily agree with him that one of the strongest weapons possible for man to wield against the progress of intemperance is found in the duty of every mother to implant in the very souls of her children the true principles of temperance. While the children are young is the time to give lasting life to ideas which in later years will produce good results for the suppression of the liquor traffic and the elevation of mankind. ”

“ Every man is expected to be strong and enthusiastic for his party, but no man should so far forget the use of his reason as to call his neighbor a rascal simply on account of different political views. ”

“ When a man’s character will not bear the test then let the press expose him. The publication of prejudiced accusations, and the display of cartoons devised by narrow-minded partisans tend only to corrupt our civilization. It is the purpose of The Archive to condemn whatever may be wrong in every political party and at the same time to maintain such views as can be considered at least liberal.
As we go to press, the two Literary Societies make a proposition to the Board of Trustees to raise $5000 for a combined library and society building, if the Board will raise a like amount. ”

“ The history of nations shows that a policy of oppression toward any part of a government will re-act disastrously on the oppressors, and the rulers of England, if they are wise, will adopt a conciliatory policy before they goad to desperation a race of people who have more than once shown themselves no unworthy foemen for some of the proudest armies of Europe. In the present condition of the international political affairs of our neighbors across the Atlantic, an outbreak in Ireland would mean something more than a rebellion to be crushed ”

“ North Carolina may well be proud that a part of its pages are the fruits of North Carolina talent, and it is an occasion of gratification to Trinity that its city editorial chair is filled by one of her recent students.
The last number of the Wake Forest Student contains an article entitled “Religious Life at College” in which three reasons are propounded why a Christian life and a College course are uncongenial companions. These are, first, that a student’s life is wholly of an intellectual nature and that his religious duties are made subordinate to his intellectual work ”

“ Those who contend that the function of the library is only supplemental to the college course, should remember that life also is supplemental to the college course, and that the college course is but introductory to the library function, both in turn being introductory to life and all three being links of the chain of enlightened existence, the removal of either of which would be detrimental.
The convicted anarchists now in the Chicago jail awaiting execution are making, through their friends, strenuous efforts to have their punishment lessened. ”

“ A bounty of $7,000,000 a year to the sugar-planters, paid by warrants drawn on the Treasury, would be a very different thing in appearance from a like bounty paid under the operation of the tariff, although it would be the same thing in fact. A bounty of $17,000,000 to the steel-rail makers, if paid directly from the Treasury, could not last a year. Yet that bounty has been paid during the present year in the indirect method of customs duties. We can think of nothing more likely to expose protection to irresistible assaults than the adoption of the bounty system in any single instance. ”

“ There will be contests this fall in several States, between the two political parties, and the press in its comments may attempt, as is too often done, to vilify the candidates of the opposite party. The best way to secure success is for both candidate and editor to treat every man according to 9his worth and not rely upon low ribaldry and exaggerated invective. The man who attempts to succeed through bitter recitals of the deeds of the past will not only offend the finer sensibilities of the best citizens but often stands in danger of defeat among his equals. ”

“ The author attempts to give only the practical elements of rhetoric, and in so doing his supreme effort is directed to the demands of his subject in order to bring out in its fullness what is really beneficial to the student. As old things, in proportion to their living value, need from time to time to be newly defined and distributed, so the author has made a new and admirable division of topics, each of which he introduces with a simple and yet strictly accurate definition. ”

“ Nature will provide for her children. As the apples are leaving, the turnips and “tatoes” are coming in (in the pillow-slips.)
Prof. Gannaway informed us, and he is undoubtedly correct, that Trinity was the only Southern college which was not closed during the late war.
Some think the Opossum is destroying a great many chickens for our beloved boarding-house keepers and neighbors. We don’t know what others think.
A bed in a student’s room at the Hundley House caught fire recently, causing general panic for a short time and covering the neighborhood with feathers. ”

“ Besides usurping authority, the mob is moved by vengeance alone to inflict punishment. Every reasonable man should discountenance such procedure, but is at the same time desirous of the just execution of punishment upon him that doeth wrong. ”

“ There is abundant evidence that the introduction of anarchists into our country is for no good, and now is the best time to strike a blow, which, being dealt against a pernicious organization in its incipiency, shall be all the more effective in crushing it. ”

“ When a boy first enters College, he enters upon a new life, and, as a general thing, discretion, as to how he shall act and what he shall do, is just as far absent from him as it was in early childhood. ”

“ We cannot believe that the high-tariff fraternity will be so short-sighted as to sanction it as part of their scheme of ‘tariff reform.’ We are persuaded that they will offer up the sugar-planters and the beet and sorghum cranks as a sacrifice without more ado, and be glad to get off so cheaply. ”

“ The practical exercise afforded in publishing a paper helps to make ready writers, and is a valuable auxiliary to the regular course.
4The College dominates the village, and liquor cannot gain a foot-hold. Friends of the institution could not lay too much stress upon the fact. It is a comforting assurance to parents that their sons will not be exposed to this temptation. Trinity lies next to a strong temperance community, and there is no danger that rum-shops will be set up just beyond the College limits. ”

“ In view of this fact, and being duly impressed with the weight and importance of this issue upon which the welfare of humanity depends, the author has devoted much time and labor, not only to the consideration of this problem, but also to condensing the results into a history, or rather, as he says, a “sketch” of the different labor organizations in America. The work deals chiefly with the main current of social life, not finding room in this volume to deal with the many separate lesser ones. ”

“ Sentiment of late years, in the higher educational circles, seems to be changing in favor of a more liberal study of the sciences in preference to that of languages. The people of the present day demand an education which will both train their minds, and be of practical use to them in everyday life. ”

“ There is an account of some wretched man who, after he has suffered death at the hands of an infuriated mob, has had his body riddled with bullets. Granting his crime merited death, there is no principle of justice in such action. ”

“ Will the Methodists of North Carolina see it, too, firmly established and able to offer all the advantages of a well-equipped school? Other denominations, as well as the State, are doing this. Few boys will remain for a sentiment; they go where the greatest inducements lie.
Till Congress meets and while Congress shall wrangle over measures, there is daily piled up in the national Treasury a dangerous balance withdrawn from circulation. Wall street is nervous. Some permanent relief must be devised. High tariff has the majority and must solve the problem. ”

“ Special Lectures are given weekly to all who may wish to attend, free of extra charge, on topics of interest. The lecture program of prominent speakers for the weeks will be announced later.
Examinations.—Examinations in course are held twice a year or at the completion of any particular subject. Examinations for admission to college in 1888 to any of the regular classes will be held in June on the day following Commencement, and in September on the day before the opening of college. Students are admitted to the Preparatory and Business Departments without examination, but to no other. ”

“ He has by no means tied himself to rhetoric descended from the classics, his practical standard excluding on the one hand, points whose interest is merely speculative, and on the other, discriminations that are only named and defined, without directions looking to use or avoidance. ”

“ It is desired, also, that the paper be a means of communication between College and patrons. To this end, the circulation will be extended as far as possible over the territory covered by the North Carolina Conference. Trinity news, Trinity interests, Trinity announcements will be made prominent. The co-operation of clergy and laity, especially of the Alumni, is asked in putting The Archive into general circulation; for Trinity claims as her patrons the whole membership of the Conference.
The responsibility of publication is undertaken by the two Literary Societies. ”

“ While they can not be properly called a panacea for all the ills, nor an elaborate scheme of social regeneration, yet, as suggestions, they are timely and well worthy the careful consideration of the reader. Every laborer, either contented or dissatisfied with his present lot, should read this book. ”

“ He now has enrolled 70 pupils. Dred’s graduating day was the most eventful of his life. Not satisfied with receiving his share of the honors of his class, together with his diploma, he had conferred upon him the initiatory degree of wedded life. He married Miss Ella Carr of Trinity, an accomplished graduate of Greensboro Female College. May a full measure of success follow them in their new sphere.
—J. Hathcock, ’87, is assistant teacher in the Preparatory department of Trinity College, and is taking a postgraduate course. ”

“ Many people imagine that, because eight thousand names have been secured to this petition, it deserves consideration; but, let the sense of the people at large be taken, and then we shall see how many million names of good American citizens, demanding the execution of this sentence as a safeguard to them in the enjoyment of their rights as free people, shall be secured. ”

“ An extended review of the article is not intended, but merely to call attention to the fact that the demand for a more thorough study of the sciences is rapidly gaining ground in all parts of our country. ”

“ Looking about for some lamb to 5slaughter or some pig to shear, the protectionists have fixed their eyes upon the sugar-planters as the class likely to yield the largest fleece with the least squealing. ”

“ In the Appendix are given the Platforms, Constitutions and By-Laws of the various labor organizations, which are read with interest and profit, inasmuch as the principles and complaints of the laborer are clearly set forth therein. The last words penned in the preparation of the work are addressed to the 12working men. ”

“ In most colleges, in which attendance upon divine worship is left voluntary, many boys, who have been 14accustomed to attend devotional exercises at home, drop these duties, and, from want of their ennobling influence, fall into wickedness and dissipation. ”