The impatience of those who have day by day observed the progress of work in connection with the erection of the new audi torium has at last been rewarded. Very early in the spring the structure emerged from its rude winter covering, suddenly stand ing forth in all its beauty, and it is needless to say that the minds of all have been duly impressed with a deep sense of apprecia tion of this substantial evidence of the generosity of one of our trustees. True generosity does not consist in a mere gift of money or anything else, but in the nature of the purpose which actuates that gift. Liberality of thought, breadth of character and unsel fishness of purpose, of which our new auditorium is a very suit able emblem, could not be better displayed than by this splendid gift of an adherent of the Catholic faith to a non-sectarian insti tution. ITe has shown himself to be ready to administer to the needs of all, and denominationalism has not entered into the question. It-is a pleasant thought that under this roof no denomi national lines will be drawn, but Catholic and protestant alike may worship freely together. It is gratifying to be able to say at this time that the same lib eral-mindedness has characterized the attitude of our President toward those embracing the Catholic faith as has been shown in this magnificent gift to other' denominations. The number in college is now nearly twenty. Arrangements for their convey ance to Bellefonte to attend the Sunday services have repeatedly been made, and the priest of that church has been invited to offi ciate in the college chapel, which, however, he did not find it con venient to do. The students have shown their appreciation of these efforts in their behalf. Their influence in college life has been universally good. There is a lesson which our students may learn from the contemplation of deeds like these, and it is not necessary to point it out. A Contributor.
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