New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-08
BROWN,

Providence r. l., June 7 (speciaD.-Owing to a num-
her OF vacancies on the faculty that Will occur at tie
end of this year Mt Brown and the remarkable growt
Of the college lately, number Of new professors and
instructors have to be secured With this tact In vie"
the committee of the corporation which has this mat
her I'm charge has kept careful watch and recon-
pended a number Of gentlemen. who in all probability
will be chosen Charles E. Bennett 49, now instructor
in Latin in the University Of Wisconsin, is named for
the classical department. II. P. Manning. Phi. D.. who
was graduated at Drown in 49, Is mentioned Tor pro
fessorshp in mathematics. Professor "lured H.
Munro of the class of 30. will be the director OF the
university extension course.
Walter Mills Saunders, who has been Professor Ap
petOns assistant will be instructor in agl1cultura
chemistry. George Grafton Wilson, Ph D., 49, VIII
offer instruction in the new department. OF social
Adrian Scott A. NJ 7e will probably be elected TO the
department of modern languages. f. d. Delabare,
Ph D.. who will surely be assistant professor In
psyohology entered Brown with the class OF 49, but
remained only year. when he left Tor AineIsu |oi
lege, where he graduated in $50.
This year Professor Randall will teach no more pure
mathematics and will devote his time TO instruction IN
surveying and mechanical drawing. Tho TWO nc"
courses civil engineering and science, for which INC
degrees B. E. and D. S. will be given, viii form quite
an addition 10 the college and meet the demands OF a
large number OF students The classical department.
is to have seminary, for Which SlooO mas aIreaa!
been given The classics from any point OF view can
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upper cassmen and post graduates fiji this department
Semitic languages will receive more attention ana ere
long Dr. Andrews expects there Will be psScho-
physical laboratory fitted up for investigation IN psy-
GEOMETRY under Instructor.
Nothing can be said definitely about next years
freshman class but it promises to be the largest ever
at Brown All the rooms have been engaged at an
earlier date than ever before.
The formal acceptance Of Wilson Hall will take place
In the philosophical lecture room OF TINT edihce on
Monday afternoon, June IS. The speakers Will be
Professor Blake Rowland G. Hazard OF Peacedae, and
probably Ellery Wilson, of East Providence.
Alfred simpson Taylor, 91 Of Pawtucket. will be
the first one to receive the benefit Of the G. A. r. fel
lowship. His father a soldier in the Civil War.
lie has stood high in his class ranking among the lore
most. His speciality Is the modern languages.
ON Friday evening, June s. a reception was rendered
Professor lonzo Williams by the graduate students
association. This reception was held in the German
seminary at Sayles Hall. Mr.. CrOwel the president OF
the association, made the opening speech. Professor
Williams and Dr. Andrews then spoke. SPEECHES were
also made by DR.. Guild, Mr.. Maine. Professor a. g.
Horkness Professor Appleton Dr. Scott Professor Lang
don, DR.. Jewett and +. ii. Johnson, vi.
The address delivered by Professor Lorenzo sears al
the memorial exercises for Professor Whiting BAN
croft WILL by the unanimous vote OF the 1aculty' ~
published in pamphlet FORM