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THE UN IVERS I TY JOURNAL , WASHINGTON , D. C., JANUARY 15-2, 1904.
Theological Department.
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Christianity proposes to conquer the world by the
power of truth and right and love. No wonder that Pres
ident Eliot recently greeted the students of Harvard Di
vinity School saying, “ The Christian ministry is now the
most adventurous profession in the world, and for that
reason I welcome you as men intending to undertake it.”
The ministry offers a wide field of usefulness to the
young man who wishes to do something for the welfare
of humanity—who has something else in view other than
liis own selfish aims. The world is calling for men— yes
well prepared men both morally and intellectually. What
: a grand and noble thing to be truly an embassador of
Christ, representing the power and dignity of His sov
ereignty. And will you respond to this call? The re
sponse to this gracious call will be of far more benefit to
society and to the world than v?our perpetual fault find
ing and criticisms. Oh that God would remove the beam
out of jour eyes that you may see the duties and respon
sibilities which rest upon you.
The department is steadily moving onward and up
ward under the eminent leadership of Dr. Clark with his
Competent faculty.
On January 5th Mr. T. G. Clark of the class ’05
' was called home on account of illness of his oldest sis-
j ter, who departed this life on January 16th. The De-
pariincntsympathise with Mr. Clark in his bereavement.
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The following gentlemen will take
“ Mavnard Prize Debate
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part in the
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___Ross '05, and H. A.
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ct'us '06, will speak on the affirmative. W E. Smith,
John
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Dennis and J. W. Manoney will be the speak
ers on the negative. The third speaker on the affirma
tive will be announced later on. The subject for debate
i» as follows: Resolved, That representation in Congress
l>c tcduced in those states that have enacted disfranchis
ing laws.
Mr. D. M. Baxter will represent the Department in
the "Alpha Phi Prize Debate".
The subject of our'last missionary meeting which
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was held January 15th, was China. A very excellent
paper by Mr. I. S. Holness was the feature of the meet
ing.
J. W. M.
Law Department Notds.
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Hon. Jol). Barnard of the District Supreme Court, a
member of the Board of Trustees of Howard University,
tecently visited us and complimented the school upon
p lift excellent showing. He expressed the desire of the
‘ Truslcc Board for a closer union between the various
departments, a wish which met the hearty approval of
All present.
Moot Court—Justice Richardson.
Allegheny vs. Simkins
Slick; demurrer to declar
ation sustained and leave granted plaintiffs to amend;
plaintiffs’ attornejrs, Farrington and Calloway; defend
ant’s attorneys, Jones and Watts.
Morris vs. Brown; slander; verdict for defendant;
plaintiff’s attorneys, Parker and Mason; defendant’s at
torney, Mrs. Heath.
Snarles vs. Cross; on trial; plaintiff’s attorney H ill;
defendant's attorneys, Wright and Waters.
Morris vs. Brown; motion for a new trial granted ;
plaintiff’s attorneys, Parker and Mason; defendant’s at
torney, Heath.
Graduates and Under graduates.
While many are disturbed over the inactivity and in.
difference of the graduates and are greatlj' interested in
the organization of an Alumni Association, it is well to
again call attention to the pathological conditions of the
under graduate societies with a view to ameliorating the
same. While the relation between the school and the
alumni presents a verj- sad and deplorable state of affairs
we can’t help hut think that the foundation for such
estrangement is laid during under graduate days.
The blow dealt our literary societies three years ago
is having its deadly effect and unless the zealous efforts of
the few who are laboring for its revival are met with some
encouragement verj’ soon, at the dawning of a new school
year we shall be confronted with a situation that promises
to be still more alarming. When we glance back over the
years, noting tire flourishing condition and praiseworthy
results of these societies with which the present offers
an inglorious contrast, we cannot believe that in spite of
our hopes and endeavors these societies are going to pass
out of existence. Wnen they have time and again re
flected credit upon their Alma Mater are they now to be
neglected ? Are our text books all that should concern
us ? Do not,) the literary societies also prepare us for
the sterner pursuits of life ?
This year the society is experiencing the greatest
difficulty in getting members to participate. Realizing
the necessity of a thorough training it is with the great
est hesitancy and timidity that the members allow them
selves to be chosen as disputants.
Therefore while we are so assiduously emploj-ing our
time with a view of organizing an Alumni Association
let us not entirely forget our under graduate societies
and our work besides being of a most commendable 11a-
tureywill greatly increase the loyalty of the students for
their Alma Mater. Charity begins at home.
J. S. C.
The Athletic Association of Howard University
elected the following officers for the Winter Term :
President, J. B. Allen ; Vice-President, F. D. Morton;
Secretary. J. H. Roberts; Treasurer, W. H. Washing
ton ; Custodian, R. L. Williams.