The Chronicle Volume 6 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ... of printing;i small number being proportionately much greater than that of printing a large number--the difference in quality of paper used being also a large item, --it becomes obvious that the hearty support of the members of the institution at which the paper is published is essential to a healthy condition of its finances. That the support given to The Chronicle is really as encouraging as it should be, the subscription list certainly fails to establish. The patronage of the two lower classes is especially slim. While we think every member of the University is desirous of seeing The Chronicle preserve as creditable an appearance and as high a rank as possible in college journalism, it should be remembered that the editors alone cannot accomplish this, but that the encouragement and aid of each student should he given it, feough art earnest wish for its success, if for no other reason. The' bare statement of a speaker that-he is going to make a few commonplace remarks is generally enough to destroy the interest which may have awaited his words. The manner in which commonplace thoughts were developed in the lecture-on " What a Man Owes to the Town he Lives In," heldi the attention of the audience generally, though so-me uneasiness (caused by a draught of cold air) was manifested in the front part of the room, and alight listlessness and easy nodding were perceptible in the over-heated back part of the hall. The connection of the growth of liberty with the growth of municipal towns was traced and illustrated, from the earliest times down to its culmination in our own country, where the church did her greatest service in causing so many towns. If the town be well-regulated, the general government will take care of itself. The duties of...