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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 20
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (469) and not its nominal price. No institution in the country probably does more in proportion to its income and its number of students to secure
Show more(469) and not its nominal price. No institution in the country probably does more in proportion to its income and its number of students to secure free education. Tuition is to be raised I would recommend that the price of tuition should be raised to $75 per year. This is at present only a moderate rate. If tuition is given as heretofore to a great extent the extent of the favor will be better appreciated. Our room rent is very low -- much lower than is the cost of rooms in the city. I would recommend that it should be raised 50 per cent and also that the charge for incidental and general expenses should be increased from $5 per term to $7. With this increase all the expense of college exercises should be assumed and �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 005: Annual Report 1861-1862, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (273) admitted is the largest class ever received by the University. Of the whole number of students one hundred and seventeen are professed pious and
Show more(273) admitted is the largest class ever received by the University. Of the whole number of students one hundred and seventeen are professed pious and forty-six are Licensed Preachers. Several others intend to devote themselves to the work of the Ministry. Several members of the present graduating class are in the army and consequently are not presented as candidates for a Degree. One member Mr Perry G. Powell died during the Freshman year. Mr Charles H. Lathrop was compelled to leave early in the present year and now lies near to death if he has not already closed his earthly course. Mr Robert B. Atwood died during the present Term. He was a talented noble man holding at the time of his death the highest rank in his class. He enlisted in the army with zeal to serve his country and at a sacrifice that few are called to make. His health failing he was honourably discharged and sooner than his strength would permit he returned to
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.12
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: ne thers Mdiee He os Parone LAD foment mr 4 te uel) 6 Cin py got on iperton tines as bhew we Cabin te Miler chan Wig Me: a 7 oho Ga dhe oe Cou be
Show morene thers Mdiee He os Parone LAD foment mr 4 te uel) 6 Cin py got on iperton tines as bhew we Cabin te Miler chan Wig Me: a 7 oho Ga dhe oe Cou be drrrouiyed ot on Breer f 3 dual colt 42 tn) Ceodepeane Bee vee me Ce cea RM Lb we N~o_ hes (ke Y edivea teem WN Very we ato LA fle VAL Horr ‘uf @ Cee LArtre, te “0 racks yro} ate oe Lovede — Foc / ~r | es {~~ — �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 014: Annual Report 1871-1872, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (419) The number of colleges and Discouragement relative to the University The present position and prospects of the Boston University, the efforts on
Show more(419) The number of colleges and Discouragement relative to the University The present position and prospects of the Boston University, the efforts on behalf of the Syracuse University and the earnest efforts of leading men in the church to establish another college in the state of New York or New Jersey have caused in many minds great discouragement relative to this Institution inasmuch as all these institutions will depend largely on the territory that has sustained the Wesleyan University. We think this discouragement is unreasonable and the manifestation of it unwise. Leading friends of the new Institutions say that there is no need of discouragement that this Institution will become stronger by the establishment of others. The sim-
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 018: Library-related papers, 1867-1870, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: 1867 The Library Committee present the following Report The Library Fund now amounts to $27603.03. Income during the past year $2258.26. In addition
Show more1867 The Library Committee present the following Report The Library Fund now amounts to $27603.03. Income during the past year $2258.26. In addition to this amont $370.51 have been secured from Library fees. More than 600 Books were added during the past year. The amount expended is $1619.07. Of this amount about $300 have been expended in Binding books. The Committee at a recent meeting directed an expenditure of $600 in addition to the amount already expended for binding books. It is hoped that early during the College year the Library will be transferred to the New Library building. We have great reason to congratulate the friends of the University on the goods prospects of the Library. Joseph Cummings Chairman 1868 The Library Committee of the Wesleyan University respectfully Report Owing to the changes in the Library and its unsettled state in consequesnce of its removal they have not judged it best to ate make a detailed Report. The Library has been removed into Rich Hall. It is in good condition and its appearance has been imporved by binding several hundred volumes. The removal of the Library will render it necessary to change all the shelf numbers in the Catalogue and in other ways will involve much extra labor. It is hoped the Library will be fully arranged during early in the year. Respectfully submitted Joseph Cummings Chairman �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 016: Annual Report 1873-1874, p. 7
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (458) gratuitous. It is an important question whether some discrimination relative to practically free instruction should not be made. I shall refer
Show more(458) gratuitous. It is an important question whether some discrimination relative to practically free instruction should not be made. I shall refer to this subject again. The expense for repairs has been greater than the sum named at the last Annual Meeting. It has been lower than was proper inasmuch as some of the property has suffered and a loss has resulted from delay. Considering the amount of property, the number and varied uses of the buildings, it is evident that much care and considerable expense will be necessary to keep the property in a proper condition. Large discretion must be allowed to the Superintendent. Of course the reasonableness and judiciousness of the expenditures should be carefully examined. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 004: Annual Report 1860-1861, p. 16
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: �(266) Terms and Vacations In accordance with the suggestions in my first Report the Joint Board adopted the present arrangement of Terms and
Show more�(266) Terms and Vacations In accordance with the suggestions in my first Report the Joint Board adopted the present arrangement of Terms and Vacations. The advantages of this arrangement have been very apparent much greater indeed than was anticipated. There has been a marked improvement in scholarship and in the regularity of attendance on the part of the students. It is however evident as appears on inquiry that the plan has not pleased the Alumni and many other friends who desire to attend the annual exercises. As the majority of the Academies close their Academic year after Commencement their teachers cannot attend Commencement. Representations have been made that Professional and businessmen
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 015: Annual Report 1872-1873, p. 14
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (444)struction but also offer various advantages for post graduate courses of study which the Alumni of other colleges may gladly seek. The great
Show more(444)struction but also offer various advantages for post graduate courses of study which the Alumni of other colleges may gladly seek. The great question is how shall the money be secured. There is wealth enough among its friends consecrated to the good cause of religion and sound economy but it must be sought out. Much time and labor may be required but the work can and must be done. It is evident that no officer connected with the college can do this work and attend to bias college duties. It is therefore earnestly recommended that a suitable agent should be employed at the earliest practical period. I think it unbecoming to indulge doubts as to the high position and commanding influence of the Wesleyan University in the �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 012: Annual Report 1869-1870, p. 3
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (396) The Elective Course of Study How it works The Department of Elocution The Events of the Past Year The Orange Judd Hall of Natural Sciences Well
Show more(396) The Elective Course of Study How it works The Department of Elocution The Events of the Past Year The Orange Judd Hall of Natural Sciences Well known yet a proper Notice(?) The Memorial Chapel Last years Subscription Its amounts Pr. North's Efforts [\page] 1869-1870 74 4
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Title: Box 001, Folder 003: Annual report of Wesleyan University, 1859-1860
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: OLIN LIBRARY WESLEYAN COLLECTION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE M. E. CHURCH. The usual Annual Statement relative to the condition of the Wesleyan
Show moreOLIN LIBRARY WESLEYAN COLLECTION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE M. E. CHURCH. The usual Annual Statement relative to the condition of the Wesleyan University, is respectfully submitted. The number of Students as enrolled in the last Catalogue is 138. Of these, 116 are professors of religion. Forty-seven are licensed preachers, and several others intend to devote themselves to the work the ministry. a No special change has occurred during the year in the management of the Institution, or m any of its important interests. Extensive repairs and improvements have been made on the buildings and grounds, rendering thei more inviting and pleasant. The Joint Board of Trustees and Visitors at the last meeting, resolved that an effort should be made to raise a fund of Fifty Thousand Dollars for the erection of new buildings, for additional improvements on the present buildings, and for an increase in the facilities of instruction. The proposition has been received with favor and several generous subscriptions have been secured. The favor and aid of the pat- ronizing Conferences for the completion of this enterprise are earnestly desired. While we are not en- couraged to believe that the whole fund will be immediately secured, it is expected that one building, which will add greatly to the advantages of the University, will be commenced this year. There is a general conviction that the time has come, when there should be a Literary Institution of the highest grade, under the patronage and control of our Church, and this movement is In response to this demand. Should the present effort be successful, there is reason to believe that other and greater results will follow, and that, through the generosity of its friends, the WesLEyAN University will be placed in circumstances to realize all that its founders in procuring its Charter as a University hoped to secure. In view of its present position, the advantages of its relative age, the number and influence of its Alumni, it is evident, that the interests of the Church will be best promoted by furnishing the means re. -quisite to enable it to present the advantages it is authorized to confer. While within a few years Colleges generally have made great improvements in their buildings, in their means for illustrating the sciences and in other sources of attraction, no important addition has been made to the buildings of the University since it was founded. Our educational interests and the honor of our �Church, demand that this Institution should be made equal in all respects to those under the patronage of other Churches. An increase of the funds of the University is greatly needed, in order that new pro- fessorships may be established and an increase of the facilities for instruction may be secured. Attention is called to the terms on which Scholarships are now offered for sale. A transferable Scholarship securing fifteen years tuition, is sold for - - - $ 50 00 A Scholarship securing similar privileges for fifty years, for . 100 00 The highest advantages of education are thus brought within the reach of all. It is important that due influence should be used to induce young men of our Church, who desire a collegiate education, to become members of our own institutions. Many advantages that will result from this course, and considerations intimately connected with their present and future success will readily occur to any one who will give attention to this subject. The Education Societies connected with the Conferences, having for their object to aid young men who propose to devote themselves to the work of the ministry, are especially recommended to your cordial and earnest support. A large proportion of our Students are dependant on their own exertions for the means of securing an education. To this class the New England Education Society has rendered essential aid and has accomplished a noble work. It is greatly to be desired that a large fund should be placed at the disposal of this and similar societies. The Conference is requested to appoint the usual number of Visitors and to continue their favor and support for an Institution which has for its object the promotion of true learning and piety. Copies of the last financial Exhibit are submitted with this statement. In behalf of the Wesleyan University, respectfully submitted. JOSEPH CUMMINGS. MIDDLETOWN, Marcu 1860. � �� Ds [ee aU Ss See ee Za Cae [OL es 0 -L: ee ae oe fi. } | � (Le LA ff A crritlentic per dgerhicdnistidfech Lge ae ee ee � = : bre Ro A /UAMG Ay hen nn AS yelp WA Zi SD peed tp fia OE ey £2 2 a ee {oe | ptenCeaey tr p+}F CO. 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Life ee Pe n, GA~ 7 aD ots ge LE PO ( or Com oes 8 liao AF “oe LG O Fy Pe Dalit tical in beypores wes wfleresse tS [Ge Patel DE RE fa pray Log fa ar thanfthths AAG PR fe Se eee fe erriw<1e trier nee Lrr=2 fbr Lshgillics t � a A A mee te ee el VL y4--tees ee ph gies he Al as pee ge. se a LT LE 2 fo ee Pe gy pel ge Sf ge phi PLA tye ee ee artrultypr peor FY ( \ —*\ PRUE A Se Grog tape tre ero en etc tere? Bennet T. Abbott, Southbury, ™. q Edward Meritt Anthony, Coventry, R. I. es Henry R. Blaisdell, Lowell, Mass. Wilbur Fisk Burns, Harper, Liberia, Edson W. Burr, Middletown, William Riley Carr, Freetown, N. Y. i George Clarke, New York, N. Y. Wesley P. Codington, Sing Sing, N. Y. | Andrew K. Crawford, Economy, N. 8. | Edward Edson, Yarmouth Port, Ms. | James T. Edwards, Barnegat, N. J. | Herbert Franklin F isk, Chester Factories, Ms. i | Sylvanus G. Gale, Galeville, N. Y. idem. a | Daniel F. Hallock, New Village, L. I. | George Janvrin Judkins, — Kingston, N. H. ; 4 ‘ Melvin D. Kinney, Rodman, N. Y. 1 John Brown Lapham, Glocester, R. T. | William Henry Lee, Stanstead, C. E. || Charles S. Macreading, Jr., Boston, Mass. . | Robert L. Mathison, Middletown, ! William E. Morgan, Wilbraham, Mass. Josiah H. Newhall, Lynn, Mass. || Lewis William Osgood, Piuigfteld, N.H. | M. Augustus Ruland, Patchogue, L. I. | Ichabod Simmons, Boston, Mass. Henry M. Simpson, Newark, N. J. Seymour Augustus Smith, Fairfield, N. Y. William Lawton Spalding, Lastford, Samuel M. Stiles, Newark, N. J. Charles N. Stowers, Stockton, Me. Sylvester E. Strong, Saratoga Sp’s, N. Y. Byron D. Sturdevant, : Wyoming Valley, Pa. | Sanford B. Sweetser, Cliftondale, Mass. | Webster Rogers Walkley, Durham, William H. Wardell, Eatontown, N. J. | George Clark Webber, Portland, Me. | John G. Williams, Utica, N. Y. foamy Samuel Augustus Winsor, Smithfield, R. I. John Young, Stanstead, C. E. � � �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 019: Correspondence, 1851-1867 and transcripts, p. 12
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 021: Newspaper articles and petition, 1875-1878, p. 4
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: THE COLLEGE: ARGUS. The College Argus. Published on alternate Saturdays throughout the’ Collegiate year, at Wesleyan University. MIDDLETOWN, CONN.,
Show moreTHE COLLEGE: ARGUS. The College Argus. Published on alternate Saturdays throughout the’ Collegiate year, at Wesleyan University. MIDDLETOWN, CONN., NOVEMBER, 6, 1875. EDITORS : W. S. BLAKE, ’76, A. B. CARRINGTON, ’76, W. C. WALLACE, ’76, W. S. WINANS, ’77. J. M. HITT, Business ManaGer. pete One College Year, (in advance), - $2.00 Sale * Copies, . = - - - - aS THE Contecre Arcus is published by an Association of members of the Senior and Junior Classes. It will be mailed to any address on receipt of price. For sale at the bookstores of Sumner & Hazen, and E. Rockwell, where subscriptions will also be received. Tur Arcus is forwarded to all subscribers until an explicit order is re- ceived for its discontinuance, and until all arrearages are paid as required by law. All communications should be addressed to Tur Connece Areaus, Middle- town, Conn. No annonymous contributions will be received. CONTENTS. PAGE. University Song, - - - - - - - - - - - 25 Some of our Notions,” - - - ~ S - - - - - 25 4. K. E. Convention, - E S : = a z z : 26 Inaugural Exercises, - = zs é 2 3 : : 2 27 Editorial Department, - 2 L 2 £ é Z £ 4 ‘ 30 Notes and Clippings, - - 4 x 5 ‘ “ > ¢ 32 About Here, - é - Es s : = = 2 = 32 - - - 36 Personals, = ‘ s e 2 5 s = 5 The present issue of the ARGUS we are sending to all our Alumni whom we can reach by the Alumni Record. Our sub- scribers will, of course, be glad to hear from Wesleyan, especially just now in this crisis in her history. We also hope to interest those of our graduates who have not taken the Araus in the past. If all our friends would send us their names, we would agree to soon make ourselves welcome. Through the kindness of Harper’s Weekly we make this number specially valuable to all Alumni and under-graduates. The fine engraving of Dr. Foss has already appeared in Harper’s Weekly, yet it seems to look better to us in our own home paper. On the morning of the 20th the Freshmen thought they would try the temper of the Sophomores by swinging a “banger” in chapel. Of course the Sophomores took the banter and a nice little rush ensued. We might just here get off the usual amount of virtuous nonsense over this little affair, but we cannot do it. . All the platitudes in the world will not make a Freshman anything but a Freshman or a Sophomore anything but a Sophomore. When the lion lies down with the lamb, it will indeed take but a /ittle child to lead either. We are opposed to hazing in all of its forms, but when a Freshman class desires a little “ rough-and-tumble ” as plainly as did ’79 the morning of the 20th, we can see no cause for complaint against "78 for giving it to them. By the way, the President would like some neutral to come and drag out the piece of timber over which the contest waged, as it is of no use to him. They burn coal in No. 24. The business manager of the Argus Association has asked us to “stir up the boys with reference to their subscriptions.” This is a task that we dislike to perform; indeed the editors of this Association feel that it is only culpable carelessness (to put it mildly) that necessitates any such reminders. We noticed a few weeks since that our Treasurer, in making outa rough estimate of receipts for this year, had deducted, from what seemed to us the correct balance a considerable sum. We found on inquiry that those strange figures represented a kind of leakage in our business, a calculation on the number of men who would forget to pay their subscriptions. We would have been indignant over this imputation on the common honesty of our subscribers, if we had not known the condition of the Treasurer’s books for last year. The Arcus is in no prospect of dying for lack of funds. With all out- standing debts, however, collected, we could do more to make our paper worthy of our College. We have placed on file in the reading room the Yale Record for September 29. We advise all our students to read carefully an article in this number of the Record on “ Business Habits.” As we all ex- pect to be upright and business like in our dealings with the world, would it not be well to begin the good habit a little before we are in the rush of active work? We never like to hear undergraduates praising their own college above all others; such comparisons sound both boyish and ill-advised coming from whomsoever they may. What we do like to hear is, solid praise for your own college home with- out reference to any other institution. Loyalty to one’s col- lege we hold to be a cardinal virtue, and it must be a strange specimen that dislikes to hear the Yale man “blow for Yale,” the Columbia man for Columbia, or the Wesleyan for Wesleyan. We say, if your rudder wire stretches one inch (and your crew comes in fifth) hold up that wire to the interested (?) world, until it has stretched a foot. If a member of your crew has a sore finger (and your crew comes in last) make printers ink do what muscle and skill could not, even though you are laughed at for your generous zeal. If your crew sweeps in ahead as grandly as did Cornell’s last summer, then, we say, yell ! The 26th of October was a great day for Wesleyan. First came the formal inaugural exercises in the chapel; then the informal gathering of the evening. Roman candles and rockets, illuminations and songs, class-mate re-unions and American-Eagle toasts, all conspired to make old Wesleyan happy and contented with herself. White-headed editors and red-headed bishops shot jokes at each other, and even our staid Prof. of Latin raised the old Harry with the names of his associates. D.D’s, and Hon’s, were thicker than hail, and « man that did not have an honorary handle of some kind to �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 020: Correspondence, 1873-1876 and transcripts, p.39
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: Aug 21 1876 DW Camp Esq My Dear Sir To prevent complications that might arise I wish it understood that I make application for the house occupied by
Show moreAug 21 1876 DW Camp Esq My Dear Sir To prevent complications that might arise I wish it understood that I make application for the house occupied by Dr Prentice. I shall try and make some satisfactory arrangement with J.G. Baldwin Esq relative to the house I now rent and the improvements I have made on it. Yours truly Joseph Cummings �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 004: Annual Report 1860-1861, p. 10
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (260) of the Institution. Finances -- A general statement relative to the Financial condition of the University will be found in the Financial Report
Show more(260) of the Institution. Finances -- A general statement relative to the Financial condition of the University will be found in the Financial Report copies of which have been placed in your hands. I again call your attention to the statement that it is the nominal amount of property which is here presented. There may be some difference of opinion as to its real value. Having made a full statement relative to the condition of the property last year and no special change having occurred m this year I do not feel at liberty to repeat the statement unless it shall be called for by members of the Board. �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 014: Annual Report 1871-1872, p. 21
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (426) Alumni Record & Triennial Catalogue Three years have past (sic) since a General Catalogue was published. Our generous friend Orange Judd Jr.
Show more(426) Alumni Record & Triennial Catalogue Three years have past (sic) since a General Catalogue was published. Our generous friend Orange Judd Jr. published the Alumni Record in 1869. He expended several thousand Dollars for which he secured no return and gave to the work much time and attention. I recommend that the University make an appropriation of $500.00 about the cost of a Triennial Catalogue in the usual form for that purpose. The rest of the funds may be secured from the gifts of the Alumni and the sales of the Record. Of course we cannot ask that Mr. Judd shall contribute anything to this object.
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 004: Annual Report 1860-1861, p. 19
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (269) The gentlemen whose names follow are recommended for the Degree of A. M. in course: Gilbert S. Keyes Henry Baker Hiram P. Shepard Danl. C.
Show more(269) The gentlemen whose names follow are recommended for the Degree of A. M. in course: Gilbert S. Keyes Henry Baker Hiram P. Shepard Danl. C. Knowles Asahel Eggleston Henry E. Eastman Joseph W. Ellis Thomas R. Ercanbrack Edwin S. Snow Arza Hill George S. Chadbourne Solomon Parsons I would ask liberty to add to this list the names of any regular members of the Class of 1858 that may come to us before Commencement .
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 021: Newspaper articles and petition, 1875-1878, p. 1
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: : Volitux. IX, No. 3 THE: COLLEGE ARGUS. No. 6, 1875 27 photographer, fraternity songs were sung with hearty enthusiasm, in honor of the fair and
Show more: Volitux. IX, No. 3 THE: COLLEGE ARGUS. No. 6, 1875 27 photographer, fraternity songs were sung with hearty enthusiasm, in honor of the fair and hospitable proprietors. During the afternoon session a box was received from the ladies of the college, containing button-hole boquets for the delegates. Accompanying them were the cards of the ladies, tied together with 4. K. F. colors. At 8 o’clock in the evening the delegates formed a proces sion in front of the Underhill House, and led by the Glovers- ville Band, marched to the Opera House, where the public exercises of the Convention were held. Owing to the sudden sickness of J. W. Husted, Prof. Alexander Winchell gave the opening address; Francis Forbes, Lb. B., gave the oration, and Prof. J. De Witt Warner, the poem. The exercises passed off pleasantly, and a full and select house were satisfied beyond anticipation. The grand finale was the supper, which is better left to the imagination of the reader than fully described. As the Con- vention broke up, it was the feeling of all that they had been entertained in an excellent manner, and were leaving friends to whom, in a short time, they had become strongly attached. Oe INAUGURAL EXERCISES. HE interesting nature of the exercises attendant upon the inauguration of Dr. Foss as President, we think justify us in devoting considerable space to them. Doubtless those alumni not present would gladly have been soif possible. To them the most interesting portion of the proceedings would have been the speech of the retiring and the address of the incoming President, We accordingly give Dr. Cumming’s speech entire and as much of Dr. Foss’s as our limits will allow. DR. CUMMING’S ADDRESS. ZC To me has been assigned the simple duty of transferring to you the symbols of the responsible office, to which you have been called—the charter, the seal and the keys of Wesleyan University. Having earnestly and repeatedly requested to be relieved from the office, and my request having been granted, it is not perhaps unfitting that these symbols should pass directly from me to you. Icomply with the request of the committee to add a few words to the simple duty assigned me. In thus doing I con- gratulate you on the favorable circumstances under which you assume your office—called to it with the hearty concurrence of the Trustees, the Faculty, the Alumni and other friends of the institution, to us both as our Alma Mater. From none have you received a heartier welcome than from him who now addresses you. May this favorable beginning but faintly indicate the success and prosperity of your admin- istration. I congratulate you on the position and rank of the college. The days of early struggle for existence, of doubt and darkness have passed. Its success is sure. It hasindeed its embarrassments not connected with its existence as a col- lege, but growing out of the enlargement of its facilities for instruction and the extension of its influence in accordance with what has been deemed the demands of the age. The spirit of enterprise that has demanded this large increase of expenditure will, we trust, furnish the means to meet it. The ame enterprising spirit characterized the founders of this in- stitution. In their feebleness, with little money and little power, they had strong faith that looked to the future. They contemplated not what the institution was, in their hands, but what it should be. The charter and the name confer power and imply resources not as yet realized. You enter into a work sanctified by the names, prayers, labors and sacrifices of Fisk, Olin, Bangs and Smith, the honored dead, ever to be cherished and held in remembrance dear. My prayer is that a double portion of the spirit of the first President, the sainted Fisk, may rest on you; then will all the power and privileges of the institution be put in exercise. No jealousy will be entertained relative to new measures and changes in modes of administration. A strong man in the fullness of his power is ralled to a responsible place, that by his skill, wisdom and strength, new resources may be developed. None will rejoice in your success more heartily than those who struggled with the difficulties of the past. ; A new administration can readily introduce changes, which the former one, though desiring, cannot, on account of its embarrassments, without difficulty and loss affect. I con- gratulate you on the character of your associates. I need not tell you of the power, the attainments, the unusual labors and the worth of your associates in the board of instruction whom another will represent. Personal feelings of gratitude lead me to congratulate you on the character of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. I can assure you, they will not embarrass, but aid you in new plans and labors. No captiousness, divided counsels, or personal difficulties will hinder the success of your great work. They will expect reasons indicating the wisdom of your measures and when this shall be apparent they will give you cordial support. I recall with gratitude their kindness and patient and careful consideration of what has been hitherto proposed, and I have special satisfaction in the fact that no measure of mine that was earnestly urged, was ever, in all the difficulties of the past, rejected. I congratulate you that in prospect at least you will be free from much drudgery and labor distasteful to one of literary taste, hitherto connected with your office. Only that sense of duty that leads the true man to do what the office and hour demands could ever reconcile such an one.toit. The sacrifice made is never appreciated, oft lightly treated. I re- call with sorrow the years given to such labor, the sacrifice of ambitious plans, and hopes that looked to honorable attain- ments and some degree of permanent influence. be a field of congenial labor. You assume your office with less responsibility relative to government than either of your predecessors. By a recent change in the rules of the college your asssociates have a re- sponsibility in government not before assigned them. I trust you will find in their hearty and faithful co-operation, the wisdom of this change. There is also another reason for the changes, in the fact that the government of a college to-day is very different from what it was fifty years ago. Students have received exemp- tion from requirements and duties formerly deemed necessary. May yours �
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Title: Box 001, Folder 007: Annual report of Wesleyan University, 1863-1864
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: 1863-64 JOSEPH CUMMINGS REPORTS 311 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board of Trustees and Directors for the year
Show more1863-64 JOSEPH CUMMINGS REPORTS 311 Report of the President of the Wesleyan University to the Joint Board of Trustees and Directors for the year ending July 21, 1864. Through the continual goodness of God we are enabled to represent the past year as one of prosperity. The usual exercises have been continued without interruption. The number of students enrolled is one hundred thirty three. Of these 113 are professedly pious and 35 are licensel preachers. The present graduating class numbers twenty three. There have been connected with the class 49 members while connected with the class. Mr. Asbury Caldwell and Mr. Waldo J. Vinal have died. The merit roll indicates that the scholarship of this class is high, As few professors were elected at the last session of the Board, I take great pleasure in stating that they have discharged their duties in a noble and faithful manner. They are highly respected by the students and have greatly added to the shining? uandot the faculty. 312 I judge it proper for me to state in this connection, with reference to my in the faculty, that the various departments are filled by able men who are giving earnest attention to their appropriate works. I am confident that much may be respected? from their industry, abilty, and In thoroughness of scholarship in the good order and moral character of its students, and in all the of a good college so far as relations to instructors, the Wesleyan University needs no apology from its friends nor would it suffer in comparison with the best colleges of the country. Our course of study is sufficiently and sound. The prom- nence given to Modern campuses and Modern offices advantages to different calsses of students. In no colleges is there seen, and in � JOSEPH CUMMINGS REPORTS few colleges is there as much work accomplished as in this. There are two and difficulties with which the college is called to contend, 313 1 A large number of our students came to us poorly prepared. � - a. = : UL 7. / Lt LL, Yy 5 ee ial ag a, vid vf . bitin ideal cs CLE Za~ : PS ip gi BS - Aacsolonl bs A. Jirtizirre Cla 42 pt71241 pth teW Mila BF 22102071 Fo? A okony lit dyicdd mn whtde dideetagaae Bl AZ , Co tptce 7 pla filrrr— 427A LOFT ez , CPLA e241 24 nn : �Jn Apnea LH, Llowre a7 ef fea 97712 EL LF itchy la chon oe Git tbr. tgs ceaereemae � Ton ae ee � Awe BZ. ie � 7 Ltny Peis fErvretring Lederer, Aaritthlee dh tert ZA ‘anemia i P2EDD, Dee Oe ae to -p-0r-A o b $22 ak Vln. A e Wi ipirieg AIDA (LO Pole fi pray whe ee ee ee ee A 8. Z , ass / � RprrdtoLL ve Cg. Oe A ~ (2b pee than radta$l Jee ee ae | Lata aL get ELZDAE1Z2427272t 27 �� ? ¢ ? JACOB WORTHEN HALL AMES. HENRY C. M. INGRAHAM. HENRY BAKER. COSTELLO LIPPITT. J. DURKEE BEEMAN. CHARLES AMOS MERRILL. GEORGE SLOCUM BENNETT. RICHARD WATSON NEWHALL. EDWARD HILLER BRECKINRIDGE. GEORGE NELSON PHELPS. CHARLES HENRY BUCK. JOHN JOSEPH REED, Jr. B. WHITTEMORE CHASE. STEPHEN AUGUSTUS SNOW. CHARLES WASHBURN CHURCH. GEORGE L. THOMPSON, GEORGE FORSYTH. WILLIAM SHERIDAN TODD. DANIEL GOULD HARRIMAN. JOHN SWINBURNE WHEDON. JESSE LYMAN HURLBUT. THOMAS BOND WOOD. ALBERT HARMON WYATT. LA /ceye7 2-223. �= ~ GUILT. god ta at j e ‘ ft of ; a fy if Z é 4: A t Pe AY fel ye d é ' bo flbbideer oo Lich, Mises Peres, Lei fbb ther db? Big Po. Sgt. � � �
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Title: Joseph Cummings papers, Box 1, Folder 010: Annual Report 1867-1868, p. 22
Creator: Cummings, Joseph, 1817-1890
Text: (386) mitting the money was not well calculated to secure an early settlement of the matter. Mode of Keeping Order I wish to call the attention of the
Show more(386) mitting the money was not well calculated to secure an early settlement of the matter. Mode of Keeping Order I wish to call the attention of the Board to the present mode of keeping order and maintaining discipline. Under the present arrangements no officer remains in the college buildings [\page] 1867-1868 72 during the night and the chief burden the drudgery of keeping order falls on the President. It must be obvious that this is an unfortunate arrangement. It wastes the energies and time of that officer which should be given to a better and a higher work. The President should not be compelled to attend to all the maintenance of order. Such a necessity lessens his influence and renders less �
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