The David Nicoll Diary

Went to examination in Latin at 10 A.M. Then went to Dr. Riddle’s to get a certificate of dismission. In evening attended the Social Circle at Mrs. Stewarts. The whole company was there. Had a very pleasant time. Got home at 12 P.M. The last social for me in Canonsburg.

Went to examinations in Greek at 9 A.M. in Prayer Hall. Examination very hard. At 10-1/2 o’clock was examined in Philosophy. In afternoon went round with Davis & Cellans to get signers to a petition to have Dr. Riddle removed from the Professorship of Merit and Science [__?__].

Went to church at the bridge. Mr. Bain preached. In evening attended church at the chapel. Dr. Riddle preached. Went with Miss Mary Kirk. Was in the parlor until 9 P.M. talking with Mate[?]. Still quite cold but no snow.

Was in my room most of the day preparing for examinations. Still quite cold and fine skating.

Went to class for the last time at Washington & Jefferson College. Was in my room in afternoon. In evening went to Society. After Society went up to call on friend Sallie. Spent the evening very pleasantly. Got to my room at 2 A.M. Very cold today but no snow.

Went to class. Was in my room the rest of the day. In evening went to prayer meeting at the college.

Went to class in forenoon. Was in my room during the afternoon and evening preparing for examinations. Quiet times but plenty to do.

Went to class as usual. Was in my room most of the afternoon & evening.

Went to class in forenoon. Was in my room in afternoon. In evening went to the Social at Calahans. Took Lizzie Kirk. Had a very pleasant time. Got to my room at 12 P.M.

Went to church at the bridge. Mr. Bain preached from Genesis 4th & 8th. In evening went to church at the chapel. Mr. Colew[?] preached from Romans 8th & 12. Was in my room the remainder of the evening.

Was in my room most of the day—reading “Ivanhoe”. Got a letter from Jane[?]. Wrote an answer to it in evening. Very quiet times.

No college today. Was in my room most of the time. In evening went up to Canuns[?] Had a fine time. Got to my room at 2 A.M. Very pleasant today.

Thanksgiving Day. Went to church at the chapel. Dr. Riddle preached from Psalms 85th & 8th. In evening attended a Social at Mr. Nelsons. Took Miss Calahan. There had a very pleasant time. Got to my room about 12 P.M. Quite rainy during the day. Cold and disagreeable in the evening.

Went to class. In afternoon went out to the ball field for a short time, then came to my room and read till supper time. In evening attended prayer meeting at Hamiltons room. Got to my room at 9 P.M. Spent the remainder of the evening reading.

Went to class. In my room during the afternoon. In evening attended prayer meeting at Wilsons room. Went from there to a Fraternity meeting. Got to my room about 9 P.M.

Went to class in forenoon. Was in my room in afternoon. In evening went to a prayer meeting at Comingro room. Rained some today. Got two letters, one from Rev. J.E. Taylor and one from W. Kirk.

Went to church at the bridge. Mr. Bain preached from Psalms 48th, 12 & 13th. Attended church at the chapel in evening. Also Methodist church from which went home with Sallie C. Weather very pleasant.