Conway, Moncure D.

The need for secular books in the college’s reading room is discussed. Alumni in Philadelphia move for the creation of a national alumni association, the American Alumni Association. The Union Philosophical Society abolishes customary invitations to their annual banquet. The story of President Jesse T. Peck’s brief stay in an insane asylum is recounted.

Andrew Carnegie writes an obituary about Moncure Conway specifically for the Dickinsonian. Mary C. Dillon writes a recollection of her time in Carlisle.  Several other obituaries for recently passed alumni. 

Moncure D. Conway passes away in Paris. He was supposed to have returened to the United States on the day of his death. He was en route from Scotland after visiting his friend Andrew Carnegie. Y.W.C.A hosts a meeting with the Y.M.C.A.

In regards to last week's controversial arrest of three black students, President Rubendall seeks cooperation between college and community as students call for a week-long boycott of Carlisle merchants; what some call a kangaroo court finds two of the students - Mike Floyd and Elkin Tolliver - guilty. Academic Program Committee holds hearing of proposed changes in ROTC. Dean Merle Allshouse requests "self-restraint" and the "exercise of the power of reason" concerning the student arrests. Spahr Lecture to focus on Moncure Conway.