New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-21
SOUNDING YALE'S PRAISES.
CITY ALUMNI HAVE THEIR DINNER

The Yale Alumni Association or Newt DIX ceie-
brated their Alma Mater at banquet at Del
monicos last night in accordance with their annual
custom The Hall decorated with trophies
won by Yale on land and water in various contests
OF skill ard muscle over nyal colleges From
the gallery an orchestra dispensed strains OF music
which revived MEMORIES dear TO til ,radn1,e heart
but the orchestra had to seek refuge in ignOmnous
silence. when enthusiasm took possession OF the
strong Mneed younger graduates aad found VENT
in college songs
Channcey NJ Dcpew, the president Of the as
ISOLATION, presided and man could have dis
charged the duties of that Office with more grace,
tuct and Judgment. Over his head daneled
football the identical football which Yale kicked
TO victory in her memorable contest with Princeton
last year But when Mr. Depew himself started
the oratorical ball rolling. so powerful was the
charm he exercised that even the memories OF
that glorious struggle were temporarily forgotten
At the table with Mr.. Depew were the Rev. DR..
Timothy Dwight, President Of Yale University
the Rev. DR.. Henry Van Dyke, representing Prince
ton; Z. c. Wetmore representing Harvard; the
Rev Dr. George p. Fisher Major Bundy, Isaac
Bromley, Thomas Darling class Of 1890 the old
est graduate present; ex-Speaker James W. Hustled,
and w. A. Stiles. Among the others present were
l. Birdseye G. D. F. Lord G. A. Miller. 3. N.
Harrison. ?. Fl. Belts Ex-Governor D. r. Chamber
lain G. Bissel II. NJ. Bots, r. O. Morse. 7. c.
Sloane, d. q. r sheldon, G.. A Adee, NJ. d Borden,
g. T.. Dodge, w. B. Davenport, II. B. Barnes, X.
X Sheldon, Henry Ward Be- cher Howard, DR.. c.
F. Beebe, r w. De Forrest; DR.. e Ii. Peaslee, DR..
d. B. Delavan, and G. T Bliss.
II was late when coffee and cigars were served,
and the younger graduates. having sung themselves
hearse. the time for speech making came 1t
fell to Chauncev VI. Depew. chairman. to an
nounee the apologies Of those who could not be
present. He did so eharacteristicallv. He said
that they had had some disappointments-tha
McVa had
excuses, and then he came 70 Mayor Hewitt
have received letter from Mayor Hewitt" he
said and then he was interrupted by
remembered the afterdinner rpations ''V Of
Mr.. Hewitt and Mr.. Depew. The laughter was
followed by cheers, and Mr. Depcw held up his
hand deprecatingly and said: " Gentlemen. gentle
men. we cannot stay here all night This re-
mark evoked renewed laughter
Mr.. DEPEW'S OPENING ADDRESS.
When Mr.. Depew got chance he went on
Notwithstanding these dsappointments. Yale is
here, Cappause) for the loss Of no man affects
Yale. tApplause.) 1t only affects the man HIMSELF
Laughter and appNause) Mr. Depcw continued
his speech follows
GENTLEMEN An eminent aIunus said to me sor,a vs.
ago that there was not enough In the or enthusiasm
to sustain an annual dinner for any American COLLEGE The
conditions which he contemplated the remark
was made Jusufed the assertion The annual COLLEGIATE
dinner at varying intervals celebrated and abandoned
and nowhere except in New was t observed at all
Now there Is territory nited States that does
not ook forward with Increasing interest gather
ngs and they have so frequent and az points 50
Instant mat The health and digestion OF college pres
dents have been absolutely UNEQUAL tn tber de-
I4ahus' tLAughter) We need LOOK FAR for the
reasons OF us extraordinary and significant revolution
Inc college OF Abeldrd which the conservatism OF the
Middle Ages had within the scholastic limits Of
The classics and creed continued be until tho close OF
our Civi War very largely college Of the Republic
not the least " the emaacpaons Of terrible struggle
was the liberalization Of the university spirit Of
rest was communicated from the alumni the faculty.
from the faculty to the students. The mighty forces
which were combined IN the prodigous development. OF the
Nation urged irressrby upon the colleges the necessity
OF an education which should be abreast OF times
APPLAUSE The Old training gave TO the student
mental discipline and little else. exchanged
the learning which would give him mental d iplne
and every thing else
With scarcely any adequate recognition change
the great colleges o. country advanced years
following the a step kept pace with the high
est progress OF the age When York alumni be
gan to question the policy OF the college
was not producing the practical which times
demanded, the college had already reached point beyond
The demands Of thu critics Appause) The youth the
experience the talent admin popularity
us now President. enabled him u seize upon all
the elements Of university Life which college,
and with the material which only required the mouHng
haaG Of great architect build upon foundation
Nineteenth Century university. (Appla,sc) From
the teacher only the president Lecare executive OF
teachers from the active head OF Department.
the responsible manager OF al departments, and the
sdminstFa5 OF the yOung republic. The college
Eo longer bureaucratic and dsntcsIIted
It had efficient executive ana admirable working
cabinet (Applause.)
REMARKABLE ABILITY WITH A DEFICIENCY |
There Is this difference greatest and
benchcent governments On cAIth-that OK the uted
States and that OF ths University u Yaleonc docs nJt
know how handle surplus treasury other
Is showing marvellous ability with u deficiency Laugh
and applause Not that Yale dcL. VI running De-
hind, but her resources and income unequal her
superb preparation for and her great oppCiun
The resurrectng processes and the rapid evoIuions
which followed the creation OF the University developed
lmdess opportunities for useful work. 1 hesita
ton in saying. from personal examination Of the subject
that II the liberal wealth which freely when
ri Chilly informed could be given, the OF
four millions Of dollars. to Yale University would
be in New Haven within Eve 81 years. an institution
OF learning full rounded and complete every depart
ment OF education, Of thought and of practical
it would have no equal in country OF the world
prolonged applause) It's influence would be felt through
the magnificent equipment OF its graduates lasting
honor and glory OF the country.
The graduate OF thirty years could The
freshman class OF to-day. Q4aughterJ His education
has to him largely through the hard knocks
trying experiences OF the making Of career and yet
feels strongly than any else the advantages OF
aembraeng university. lie knows thae the student OF
present future Should be left
Ideas Of he needs the narrowing forces OF
specially through the abuse OF the optional system but he
should be so broadly cultured and at the umo
practically inform ed that when he and
the law, which will him upon the pulpit Of his
sect which may make him to extent bigOt; upon
the journalistic which will develop partisan
upon the medical scientific course, which Will absorb
his attention and enthusiasm from other pursuits
healthul and neverceasng influence the broad and
general realization OF his universal prevent
him from over becoming completely gOted
partisan or blind (Applause.)
SAVE THE COLLEGE FENCE
We go back college home the annual com
mencement after lapse OF years and rejoice and
proud OF the things IL unlike the Yale old
Our gratitude admiration outspoken tho
Shcr1ed foundation, the Peabody, the Sloane, the
Dwight Hall contributions, the buildings which
mmortalize the donors and sggrandlre the col