Mr. C. Powell Karr, a graduate of School of Mines, Columbia College, has in preparation a Manual of American Colleges, which proposes to give in classified form all the leading Colleges, Universities, Technical and Professional Schools, their requirements for admission, courses of study, cost of tuition and living expenses, and in a word, a systematic resume of all the information needed by parents, guardians and students to enable them to decide intelligently what college or institution of learning it is best to attend. It is to be issued from the press of William T. Comstock, New York.
Misses Edwards and Carr came home a few days ago afflicted with mumps. We are glad to learn that they are now almost well. We hope that they may so improve that by commencement “something sweet” will not hurt their jaws.
Robbed.—Many of the boys and two or three members of the Faculty, while at Guilford Battle Ground and on their return therefrom in May, had their whole hearts stolen. No public rewards have been offered for the thieves, but we know not what private means have been employed for their capture.
The last cold wet weather was good for the farmers’ patience, but bad on their crops.
“Possum” no longer goes to Archdale by himself but carries a tall and stalwart Junior along for protection against mud-holes.
The Archive, under the management of Messrs. Nicholson and Jones, has proved a financial success. Without the money subscribed by the Societies, it has more than paid expenses.
The Business Managers intended to have The Archive out for Commencement, but the printers were so crowded as to be unable to publish it sooner.
The party, on Thursday evening, was a fine success. If promenading be a good exercise, surely none of the attendants on this occasion will have need of more exercising before the next Commencement.
Teachers during vacation, farmers’ sons when work is slack on the farm, and any others not fully and profitably employed, can learn something to their advantage by applying to B. F. Johnson & Co., 1009 Main St., Richmond, Va.
Prof. Bandy is a whole-souled mathematician. He promised us a lecture before commencement. If you have the blues or mental dyspepsy, come and listen, he’ll do you good.