Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 105, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 September 1909 — OVER 225 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED AT COLLEGEVILLE. [ARTICLE]

OVER 225 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED AT COLLEGEVILLE.

Interesting Notes From Tills Popular Institution Furnished By Our Regular Correspondent

All the calm and quiet of vacation has disappeared from the college halls and campus. Over 225 students have brought back the old spirit of energy and bustle. The students list shows many states represented, both east and west. The classes have all been organized and the college work has again been set in motion. The intitution’s laws and regulations were read to the students on Sunday by the president, Father Seifert. Every one now knows his duties and it is for him to be about that and nothing else and thus keep out of the college routine all breaks and hitches. It will be to each one’s own advantage. The various societies have not yet all been brought together. The Athletic Association Was the first to bfegin active business. They have elected thie following officers: President, Henry Berghoff; secretary, Joseph Nagelefjs'en; treasurer, George Hasser. The different departments' of the association will soon receive proper attention* The iiterary and religious societies will also soon fall into line, elect their officers, and begin their duties for the yea#. As of old the water melon man is greatly in evidence. His semi-weekly appearance is greatly appreciated by tbh'lboys. The carpenter work of the sisters’ dwelling and the dining rooms Is near* ing completion. The greatest difficulty now is the absence of the glass for the windows. The report has it that it was stranded somewhere by the transporters. It is sorely needed, but whatever the reason may be, it fails to come. Ms. Berger, of Chicago, who will decorate the church, has been looking over the building to obtain the necessary hints for the preparation of his sketches.

A very large number of visitors was received, both from far and near, during the last week. All expressed their astonishment at finding such a beautoful up-to-date college home on the Hoosier prairie. That earnest work is started right off the reel is evident from the fact that the sixth English class at once plunged into Emersonian philosophy.