New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-24
PRINCETON MEN BURY THE HATChEI'
CELEBRATING ITS OWNERS Bll'IhpAA : Ia
CROSSE TEAM-BAsEBALL NINE
GUN CLUB.

Princeton. " j., Feb. 90 Special. Washington ;
pi-hdav is ALWAYS day Of gay fesvity al frhoe'''
tradition has established this day for the teFlhdoi
~ the strong class feeling that has existed up 70 '
time between the sophomore and freshman clASses
Tho freshmen generally consider it their duty 10 uo
somethnr during the night that will be an eye
onener for the sophomores the morning OF the "a
10 avoid which many of the sophomores Keep tner
eyes open all night. -,
While the usual exercises going on in the ola
chapel amid the customary pranlIS some OF the soh
mores induced in throwing -four in small paper bags
at the freshmen but many Of the missiles failed 10
reach their destination much to the discomfort OF the
audience The upper-classmen Kissed, and the col
lege sentiment was strongly expressed against lS
innovation that it will probably never be repeated.
The following programme was very ably rendered
BY the class orators a state. Decline by Parke
H. Davis 49, New-York; Loyalty 10 Law by Joseph
Al. Huston 3d. Penn. " The Integrity Of the Ballot
By James H. Durham 81, New Jersey; George Wash
ington and the Dual League" by George McF Gait 80
Illinois The meeting the largest attended Tor
many years, and upon the whole was one OF the best
ever held.
The Athletic Association held their indoor sports
this afternoon in the gymnasium. Many Of the dl'
ferent contests were close and exciting and upon the
whole it was a very successful event, although the
only record broken the spring board jump, By T.
DOnnelly, height feet inches
A large audience assembled in the old chapel this
evening to listen TO The Class Of 7G Prize Debate,
the subject of which read follows Resolved, that
naturalization Of land and industry would best con
duce TO the moral and physical welfare Of the in
dividual." The speakers were: Affirmative, J. c.
Meyers, Pennsylvania; and Ii. +. i. Henderson,
Pennsylvania. Negative, j. VI. Yeake, Pennsylvania;
and B. Phinizy, Georgia. The judges Of the debate
were Edward Howe, New-Jersey Professor A. Is.
woodford, Indiana; and william Jessup Pennsylvania.
The decision Of the judges viii probably be given tie
beginning Of the week.
The pleasant weather is Offering a splendid oppor-
tunty for the candidates for the baseball and lacrosse
teams 10 get early outdoor practice. On Monday the
candidates for the nine will be divided into squads
and viii practise batting from O'Clock TO D. and from
5 TO 6. The team Will 60 into active training March
3. Charles Reilly, Of the Columbus team is coaching
the men at present; and effort is being made ~
secure the services Of Keee to coach the batteries
The suits this year Will consist Of either black or
orange and black stockings black trousers with orange
and black belts black shirts with Princeton in
the breast and black caps. The blazers WILL
usual, be orange and black. In consequence OF the
early date upon which commencement comes TINS ycaI
me schedule Of games VIII necessarily be much slQe
than heretofore The only long trip VIII be 10 ithaca
on Nay II, Cornell playing return game here On Maj
The organization Of the first gun club about two
years ago by few members Of the Junior class has
been followed by "the 'O1 Gun Club" with mem
bership Of thirty, many Of whom are post GRADUATES
In view of this fact the viii probably be
changed TO the Princeton College Gun Club" The
and treasurer, W. s. Whitehead directors, r. Fuhess
,9l a. W. Spruance, ~, and A. Il. Gladw1n, ~.
Inc cup holos regular practice once a week 4 big
snool was held on the morning Of the 22d, IN which
sweepstakes was the order Of the day.
malcolm Graham, ir, 80, captain Of the lacrosse
yam iOr the coming season. set the candidates for
inc team 10 WOrk last At present II l. difficult
70 PIeoIcI what new material viii develop. There
on the attack and one on the defence The defence
WILL without doubt, be the strongest that Princeton
mas put III ule leld Tor some years past and ID ONLY
depends upon what new material be developed for
attack whether Princeton shall retain the pennant
for the third consecutive year About foriv non are
candidates for the team. Many OF thee men have
been playing upon their Glass teams which have he
come Of great assistance u the VARSITY team i'm bring
ing out and developing new material since Harvard
has withdrawn there remains In the ea,oc cbfgi,
Stevens Institute and Princeton. Johns Iortine 10
applied for admission to the league and II is safe ~
say that they will be admitted - "'' -
Candidates for the fires hman nine began nractco Is
week Oh the campus back Of Reunion Hail kb"nt
twenty men are candidates for the different ,,iaces
At meeting Of the class held last week w l. Isrdon
was elected baseball director 10 act in co oners,jC
and developing the baseball material In The cass
j. r. McAlpin elected captain and / Croenc
manager of the lacrosse The also vofod
TO have committees appointed to select class mono
grams, canes and caps.
The GIee and Banjo Clubs gave one Of the most
successfy concerts this season at Sing Sing n " h
week. After the concert the clubs were given an
elegant reception at Hill side the Hudson. the home
Of Mr. McAlpin, 's8.
philosophy last week. Next Thursday evening at r
O'Clock he will hold meeting at his home for the pur
pose OF having the subjects Of his lectures discussed
BY those who have attended them.
Captain f. A. Poe, 81, has asked that every man
who expects 10 play football next fall should meet In
his room on Monday.