Morning journal and courier., 1888-06-27

largest share OF popular approval was the
new song by Mr.. UnderhilI of the club, en-
titled ''That's What, !" rendered by Mr.. Ray
mond and the club. It abounded in local
college jokes; the new recitation hall and the
fence, the club itself, the days ball game and
Pitcher Stagg all came in for their share Of
attention. The prize song, the words of
which were written by @. G. Marsh 81 music
by Shepard, entitled down the Road to
Sally's," met with considerable approval.
The entire performance was q credit to the
club and the university.
SHEFFIELD SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL.
The Graduating Exercises Last Night
General Sherman Present and Makes
Few Remarks.
The graduating exercises at the Sheffield
Scientific school were held last night in North
Sheffield hail. On the platform were Presi-
dent Dwight of Yale, General Sherman and
Professor Brush. The graduates occupied
seats on the south side of the hall There
was public reading of selections from
the theses. Philemon Tecumseh Sherman,
son of General W. 7. Sherman, was the last
one to read. President Dwight addressed the
graduates and then called on General Sher-
man. The latter, notwithstanding his age is
joker yet and he kept the audience in good
had always taken a deep interest in
Yale college, Notwithstanding herdid not be-
long to its alumni You, my young friends,
learn in one night what it has taken centuries
for others to learn. Not only are your par
euts working for YOU, but all mankind. A
glorious future awaits you If you do your
duty, but dannable one If you do not.
Honor your,eather and your mother. Honest
toll is theSpleasure of this life. Remember
that you must have something to say before
yoR can say it. When you have said it stop.
- General Sherman was given hearty reoep-
ton when he sat down, which lasted several
minutes.
Prof. Brush then gave out the prizes, as
follows:
CLASS OF 1888.
For excellence in civil engineering-The- prize
awarded to Morgan walcott, New. York city, with
honorable mention of James Augustus Nelson,
For excellence in mechanical engineering
prize awarded to Edwin Hoyt lockwood, New Ca
man. with honorable mention of Howard Living
stone Isbell, Union City, and Percy Franklyn smith,
CLASS OF 1889.
For excellence in the mathematics of the Junior
REEsas and Ss1 william
rison, Willimantic with honorable mention OF Ken
For excellence in German-The prize awarded to
Charles Emerson Stone. Spencer, Mass WIN non
Haven, and William Brewster Morrison, Wiliiman
CLASS OF 1890.
For excellence in all the studies freshman year,
the prize awarded to Alexander William Evans,
New Haven, with honorable mention of Willis
For exceIlency in chemistry. the prize awarded to
Harvey Merrill Lawrence: Union, with honorable
For excellence in physics, the prize divided be-
tween Julian Dubois, Hudson, NY. and Alexander
William Evans, New Haven. with honorable men
ton Of william Judson Fem, Plymouth. Oliver
Smyth Lyford, jr, Chicago, H., and Walter
For excellence in mathematics, the prize divided
between Alexander William Evans, New Haven
honorable mention of Frank Russell Rich, New
Haven.
For excellence in German, the prize awarded to
Alexander William Evans, New Haven.
| For excellence in mechanical drawing, the prize
awarded to Willis Judson Fem, Plymouth.
The Senior German.
The class of 'SS danced the german at the
boat house after the Glee club concert last
evening. About forty couples were in at
| tendance and most enjoyable time was had
| b. all. Under the direction of Mr.. A. L.
Moore the affair passed off most successfully.
Depew Gets There-ExPected Here To-
Nay.
Chauncey NJ. Depew, of New York, was
elected member of the corporation yester-
day, and it was expected at the college last
evening that he would be present at the
alumni dinner today.
The alumni of the Yale Medical school had
banquet last night at Arion Hall. About
fifty were present. Diebel catered Dr.
made remarks.
Glass Reunions.
IT'S SEM CENTENNIAL.
The class of '3s met at DR.. w. w. Rodman's
at 757 York street, fourteen members press
A,1I-
Rev. E. D. Seward, Rev. w. I. Doubleday,
Rev. DR.. E. S. Dwight, Rev. DIR. Charles F.
MeCauley, Rev. Whitman Peck, Rev. Edward
Strong, Rev. James Tufts, Rev. Dr.. 2. P.
Warren, Rev. DR.. w. P. Woodwork. In the
evening they dined at Redclife's.
TRIENNIAL g. 8. g.
The class of 80 dined at Deibel's last even
ing; thirty members present.
'5S.
'Fifty-three dined at the Hills Homestead,
Savin Rock. Present, Theo Bacon, son of
the late Rev: DR.. Bacon of this city, presid-
ing; E. G. Stedman, the banker poet, of
New York; Editor Green of the Worcester
Spy, DIR. Stearns of Hartford, Hon. Edward
Seymour, ex- Congressman, Hon. 81. G. Rob-
inson of Hartford, Rev. DIR. Kingsley of
Trenton, Deputy Collector 81. II. Babcock of
New Haven. About sixty were present.
They had good time. The Second regi-
ment band played. They adjourned at a. m.
49,
The class of 'S2 dined at the Homestead,
fifty present. Arthur Osborne presided.
Among those present were W. ]. Badger,
Howard Knapp, W. B. Emo, F. 3. Galley,
Chester Lyman, J. e. Whitney, William
Pollock and w. 81. Parsons.
49,
'7S dined at the Homestead; present. Hon.
w. H. Law, New Haven; J. P. Clark, New
York; Jos. Hill. Washington territory; w.
81. Taft, Cincinnati; w. Ahern, Waterbury;
Hon. J. P. Pigott, New Haven: John A.
Porter, Washington, d. G. About seventy
five were present. Previous to the departure
of '78 for Savin Rock last evening q process
sion was formed and headed by the Second
regiment band marched to the Library build
ing and planted an ivy to take the place of
the original ivy of ten years ago. James P.
Pigott was marshal of the parade.
49,
'6S dined at Alumni Hall last evening,
thirty-two present. Each member wore a
fred, red rose" in his buttonhole. Prof.
Wright and G. Il. Farnam of this city were
among those present.
Tne malthusI&ns NTeeG-NO Glass Boy.
Without class baby and with only bright
wits and happy hearts the class of 'S5 held
its triennial at LOOMS Temple of Music last
evening. The newly met boys were as young
as ever and saw ''rainbows, stars and the
most dazzling fireworks" before the night
was done, as one of them prophesied in his
toast speech that they would. An excellent
menu was enjoyed and lively music rendered
by an orchestra Old college songs were
also sung with much pleasure by the class.
The opening toast to Yale was answered by
Guy MalIon with that winning grace and
cheerful manner which made him so popular
when at college. A touch of disappointment
frequently showed itself in the class as they
broke out in the couplet:
The saddest thought to mar our joy
Is that we have not here our boy.
S. o. Higgins, who replied to the toast,
The Man of Physic, declared that il the class
physicians had been called in they might
have had a class day. He then gave a sketch
of the progress Yale men were making in the
College of Physicians and Surgeons at New
York and stated that the three largest prizes
there this year were taken by members of
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