Part 2

This book has two parts, Style and Invention. Part First analyzes style, elements of style, qualities of style, kinds of composition. Of the eight chapters that make up the second half, the first two are devoted to a discussion of the principles that belong to any literary work, and the remaining six to the practical application of them, as seen in the leading forms of discourse. 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. The arrangement of topics and the treatment of the same are, to say the least, fine, and plainly show that the purpose of the author has been very successfully accomplished, both in the expository and in the illustrative matter. Genung’s style is clear and impressive. He has not merely compiled from other authors, but, for the principles laid down, has gone to the true sources, the usage of the best contemporaneous writers, to verify old rules and to lay down new ones. 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. Furthermore, the publishers have done well their part, using every artifice to place the treatise clearly before the student. It is to be regretted, however, that a word and phrase index was not added to the other indexes.

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A GERMAN GRAMMAR for schools and colleges based on the Public School German Grammar of A. S. Meissner, M. A., Ph. D., D. Lit. By Edward S. Joynes, M. A., Professor of Modern Languages in South Carolina College. Boston: D. C. Heath & Co., 1887. pp. ix, 322.

While the author has based his work upon that of Meissner, he has by no means slavishly followed that Grammar, but has greatly extended the syntax so as to suit the higher schools. In doing this, Prof. Joynes has consulted the standard grammars of Whitney and Brandt, and has received the aid of distinguished scholars. The subjects are excellently arranged, the rules briefly worded, but clearly and accurately expressed. There is nothing superfluous. It is to be regretted, however, that Prof. Joynes did not see fit to treat more fully the prepositions; for many dictionaries, especially such as the student can own, are incomplete in this very regard. A discussion, therefore, of the prepositions with a list of their constructions arranged for reference would be of incalculable value to the student. This Grammar is already having a run and will prove itself a formidable rival to those in the field. Last but not least, the part intrusted to the publishers has been admirably executed, leaving in typography nothing to be desired.

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KING SOLOMON’S MINES. By H. Rider Haggard. Cassell & Co., N. Y.

This is a book that all may read with pleasure, mainly because it is something out of the usual order. Being rather a compromise between Robinson Crusoe and the Arabian Nights, you are constantly catching glimpses of these books and yet at the same time, reading a new story. The author takes an Englishman to South America in search of a lost brother who, as the Englishman thinks, has found his way to King Solomon’s Mines. Guides and other necessaries being procured, the party set out across the desert for these inaccessible mines. After overcoming many and varied difficulties, they find the diamonds. The party is shut up by the old witch in charge of the cave; but, finally escaping with many of her jewels, they by chance find the lost brother and return to civilization. The author is not so unkind as to force his truths upon you, but rather takes it for granted that his statements will be received as given, for no other purpose than that of entertaining. There is a vein of humor running through it that makes the whole story very agreeable, and even when most astonished at his statements, you are compelled to laugh at the courteous way in which they are expressed. In originality of expression, this novel surpasses the majority, and adds a full book to Cassell’s “Rainbow Series.”

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THE LABOR MOVEMENT IN AMERICA. By Richard T. Ely, Ph. D., Associate in Political Economy, Johns Hopkins University. 1 Vol. Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. pp. 375.

Every one who is even partially acquainted with the present condition of the laboring masses and with the “marvellous war now being waged in the heart of modern civilization” can not fail to see readily the necessity for some one to undertake to solve the difficult problem with which this volume deals. 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. He presents rather than refutes the important statements connected with this main _current_, although he does not abstain entirely from criticism.

The topics are systematically arranged, enabling the reader more clearly to understand and more easily to retain the accurate record of facts. His sketch on “Early American Communism” and that on “The Growth and Present Condition of Labor Organizations in America” are especially interesting and instructive. His treatment of the economic and educational values of the labor organizations is masterly and explicit, evincing a thorough understanding of the great principles upon which our social fabric is based. 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 working men. The caution and the counsel given in this address would prove of incalculable value to all whom they concern. Were these heeded, inestimable benefits would most certainly accrue to all the laboring classes. If they would pursue the course prescribed by the author, they would be much happier, wealthier and wiser. They would learn to appreciate instead of abuse the many blessings of this life. Then the riots, strikes, boycottes and outbursts of general discontent, for a long time so prevalent in the land, would soon become almost a matter of history. The author’s abhorrence of the many objectionable features connected with the labor movement can be plainly seen, although he does not feel it incumbent upon him to call attention to each one of them; but, when it is necessary, he does not hesitate to express his opinion touching many of the schemes for destruction, which he regards as “damnable.” This valuable work closes with the remedies for the cure of social evils. 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.

COLLEGES.

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Princeton wants to be a University.

Yale is to have a $125,000 gymnasium.

Emery and Henry College, Va., wants to raise an endowment.

Central College, Mo., (Methodist) opened with 89.

North Carolina institutions have opened finely this year. Those with the best endowments reap a commensurate harvest.

Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C., (Methodist) has 70 in college and 35 in the preparatory department. The experiment of keeping it altogether distinct from the college is being tried there. Hence the “Fitting School” has been removed to a distant part of the town.

Randolph-Macon College, Va., has 143 students. Of these, 126 have joined the Y. M. C. A., and ten more have signified their intention to become members. Prof. Robert F. Sharpe, of Rhode Island, has been appointed Adjunct in the Department of National Science. The new gymnasium, the handsomest building on the campus, is supplied with all the modern appliances, including hot and cold baths. It is under the charge of a competent instructor in physical training.

Exchanges.

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THE ARCHIVE’S visit to any literary magazine or newspaper may be considered as an invitation to exchange. Thus far the _Wake Forest Student_ and the _College Message_ have been received. THE ARCHIVE extends cordial greetings to all periodicals which may exchange with it, and trusts that harmony may prevail between it and them, and that mutual benefit may be derived.

The _College Message_, G. F. College, is welcomed to our exchange list. We are in receipt of the September number. It contains some very readable articles and some matter of a frivolous order. Its pages, however, demonstrate the fact, that women can occupy the editorial chair with ability.

THE ARCHIVE acknowledges the receipt of a special copy of _The Hot Blast_, Anniston, Ala. The print is plain, the cuts clear, the general appearance handsome, and the paper, on a whole, does credit to the enterprise of the company. This number is devoted especially to the interests of Anniston, and is calculated to infuse her citizens with life, energy and pluck. The paper is not a source of local pride alone, nor is it devoted alone to local interests. It proclaims the hidden treasures of Alabama and the whole South. 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; secondly, that a student’s associations wield a mighty influence over his spiritual life; thirdly, that a student is required to attend devotional exercises. The first two reasons are granted, and are too obvious to need comment. The third is at least debatable. 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. It is just as necessary that the Faculty should require him to attend divine worship, as it was that his parents should train him in childhood to attend church and Sunday school. In most colleges, in which attendance upon divine worship is left voluntary, many boys, who have been accustomed to attend devotional exercises at home, drop these duties, and, from want of their ennobling influence, fall into wickedness and dissipation. In all such cases, the Faculty should act _in loco parentis_. There is evidence that a student can but feel the holy influence of divine worship, though he be forced into its presence.

The same number of the _Student_ contains an article headed, “The Sciences in Our Colleges,” by Prof. W. H. Michael of that institution. The Professor displays considerable thought in his treatment of this subject. He commences his article by saying, “The emancipation of science from its servitude to the dead languages in our colleges seems every year to be more strongly demanded.” He then goes on to state his reasons for so thinking, and sustains his positions by sound arguments. 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. Some few years ago, Charles Francis Adams, Jr., occasioned considerable discussion among the literary periodicals of our country by an address which he delivered before the literary societies of Harvard, in which he bitterly opposed the study of the “dead languages” to the neglect of the sciences, and regretted that he had spent the most of his college life in the acquisition of a knowledge of the classics, while he had learned scarcely anything of the sciences. Although Mr. Adams was somewhat of an extremest in his views, yet his speech did great good by arousing the minds of our greatest educators to the importance of this subject, and causing them, at least to some extent, to bestow that thought upon it which it deserves. 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. They do not desire to live mentally, as it were, in the past, but want to be abreast with the great questions of the present day.

The _Davidson Monthly_ deserves praise for the attention it shows to the Alumni column. Its essays, however, are long and lifeless, and its pride in the possession of a “cow-boy” is most too patent.

THE ARCHIVE tenders welcome to _The Morning Star_, Carlisle, Pa., and _The Binghamite_, both of which have been received just on the eve of going to press. They are cordially entered upon THE ARCHIVE exchange list.

Locals.

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One hundred and thirty-seven students now on the roll.

Ten Seniors this year.

New faces are still seen making their way to the President’s office.

Miss Laura Makepeace, of Patterson, N. J., spent a few days with Mrs. Nannie Craven.

If you receive THE ARCHIVE and are not a subscriber, consider it a personal invitation and subscribe.

The Marshals and Managers will hereafter be elected by their societies. This is a decided improvement.

Mr. W. H. Robbins left on Thursday, Sept. 17th, for Winston. In a few weeks, he will leave for Tennessee, to travel for the firm of H. H. Reynolds & Co.

President Crowell left on Friday night, Sept. 16th, for Reading, and, after spending a few days, returned with Mrs. Crowell.

A delightful entertainment was given on Saturday evening, the 19th ult., by the ladies of this place, for church purposes. It was the most enjoyable affair we have seen in some time.

President Crowell gives a series of lectures on every Monday evening on Political Economy, and on Thursday evening on the Gospel of St. John. The public are invited.

President Crowell received recently a large box of minerals for the Museum. They were presented by J. Remfrey, Esq.

On the night of Sept. 23d, Mr. Clarence Watkins fell out of the window of his room, which is on the third floor of the college building, and broke both arms. He received no internal injuries, and from present indications will be entirely well in a few weeks.

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.

All available room in Trinity is now in demand and more boarding houses will soon be a necessity. This is encouraging.

J. Hathcock, of last year’s graduating class, has been appointed instructor in the Preparatory department, a selection which pleases all, especially the “preps.”

The libraries of the two societies have been combined and will be placed in the old chapel for the present. In connection with these, a reading room will be established.

A young junior of matrimonial inclinations is in trouble and refuses to be comforted. What shall we do with him?

Miss Susie Fields, of Leaksville, N. C., who has been visiting at Prof. Gannaway’s, returned home last week, accompanied by Miss Mamie Gannaway. During her stay with us, Miss Fields made many friends, who hope she may return in the near future.

In Trinity, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 18, at 7:30 o’clock, in the chapel, Mr. James Robbins was married to Miss Minnie Edwards. The spacious church was packed to overflowing with the many friends of the happy pair. The couple left on the evening train for Raleigh where they will spend a few days. THE ARCHIVE extends its congratulations.

Miss Ida Shell, daughter of the late Rev. Lemon Shell, died in Trinity on the night of Oct. 18th.

There is in the library here a curiosity in the shape of a large German Bible, three hundred years old, with huge wooden backs and grotesque wood-cut illustrations, also pictures of Luther and his family on the frontispiece. It is said to be the oldest book in the State.

Mrs. Jno. W. Young, of Portsmouth, Va., and daughters, Misses Bessie, Mamie and India, have been spending the summer in Trinity. The Misses Young are well known here and their many friends will be sorry to hear that they will leave in a few days.

As the Base Ball season has about expired, the Foot Ball, otherwise known as “the Shin Braker,” has immediately taken its place. Every afternoon, interesting games are played on the campus. It is good exercise and there is no danger whatever, if one will keep out of the way.

Boom the new building! All the old boys are called upon to help on the enterprise. Circulars will be scattered broadcast as soon as the committee has ratified the plan. The students are full of enthusiasm and determination.

Alumni.

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—Information concerning Alumni or former students is Respectfully requested.

—Hon. B. F. Long, of Statesville, ’74, is Solicitor of the eighth district.

—Andrew L. Wynn, ’84. is now at the University of Maryland studying medicine.

—Mike Bradshaw, ’78, is editor of the _Asheboro Courier_, and one of Randolph’s rising young lawyers.

—J. R. Overman, ’87, is principal of the Woodland Academy. He opened with a large number of students.

—W. P. Andrews, ’87, is an assistant teacher in the Norwood High School, of which his father, Maj. L. D. Andrews is principal.

—W. E. Fentress, ’87, is teaching at Pleasant Garden Academy in Guilford county, and reports that he is meeting with success.

—Hon. E. T. Boykin, ’74, who made his own way through college in the face of difficulties, is one of the youngest and most popular Superior Court Judges in the State.

—H. L. Coble, ’84, is principal of the Shiloh Academy in Randolph. He is a very successful teacher, and his prospects for a good and permanent school are encouraging.

C. N. Mason, ’78, is practising medicine at Harlowe, N. C. He is also Superintendent of public schools of Carteret. The good judgment of the people of that county, in selecting a man so efficient, is to be commended.

—G. O. Andrews, ’86, is City editor of _The Daily Hot Blast_, a paper published in Anniston, Alabama, and owned by a wealthy stock company. It has the largest circulation of any daily in the State. Greek is a good writer, and will certainly succeed in his chosen profession.

—B. C. Beckwith, ’83, belongs to the legal profession. He is located in Raleigh where he has been practicing law for three years. During this time, he has held several positions in the State government, and is now Secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee.

—R. A. Whitaker, ’82, after receiving the degree of M. D. in Baltimore, located in Trenton, where he has an extensive practice. While at Trinity, he met one of Virginia’s fair daughters, and, soon after completing his medical course, he chose her to share his fortune through life.

Misses Theresa, Persis, and Mary Giles, ’78, have founded a female college at Greenwood, S. C., where they have been teaching for several years. Five ladies constitute the faculty. The Misses Giles, having been educated at a male college, propose to offer their sex the advantages of higher education.

—D. N. Farnell, ’82, after leaving Trinity, entered the Signal Service. In this capacity he was called to the principle cities of twenty-six States. He resigned his position at Rio Grande city, Texas. Since then, he has been at his home in Swansboro, N. C. He contemplates making a trip soon “to the far South.”

—Hon. F. M. Simmons, ’73, is located in Newberne, and is one of the most brilliant and successful lawyers in eastern North Carolina. In 1886 he was elected to Congress in the second district, in which the opposite party have an overwhelming majority. It affords pleasure to see Trinity men coming to the front.

—Frank P. Wyche, ’85, has chosen the honored profession of teaching, and now has a good school at Beaufort. We were glad to meet him at the Teachers’ Assembly at Morehead this summer. He is married and has a son that he expects to send to Trinity some time in the future. If all Trinity graduates would only remember her thus, what a glorious destiny would await our _Alma Mater_.

—Dred. Peacock, ’87, is principal of the Lexington Female Institute. Notwithstanding the youthfulness of the institution, its present condition is flourishing, and its future prospects bright. 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.

—J. H. Scarboro, ’87, is teaching in the Middleburg Academy, formerly conducted by Mr. Anderson. The success of his school is assured by its large patronage.

—Edgar Gannaway is one of our most enterprising farmers at Trinity.

—W. D. Keech, ’83, is one of Tarboro’s many and successful merchants.

—A. M. Stack, ’84, is a lawyer with good practice in Danbury, N. C.

—Rev. C. W. Robinson, ’86, has joined the N. C. Conference, and is now engaged in the active ministry at Yanceyville.

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