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.