New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-12
BROWN UNIVERSITY.

Providence. X. l., Jan. IL (specal.-The annual
catalogue of Brown University, which was issued last
week, shows an increase of twelve in the number OF
professors and instructors. The new names are H. 6
Bumpus assistant professor of zoology Courtney
Langdon, assistant professor Of modern languages
Lorenzo sears, assistant professor Of rhetoric J. Ii.
Jcwctt instructor IN Semitic languages and history
| E. f. Calder Instructor in chemistry; l.. +. snow,
Instructor In elocution ". d. Mount, assistant IN the
physical laboratory j. S. bennett. assistant in botany
f. T. Guild and l.. G. Newell. Instructors In chemistry
I. c. French, Instructor in psychology ard mathe
mates W. c. Fischer, instructor in political economy
A. G. Crowell and A. T. swift instructors in modern
languages.
several new courses have been added to the curTc-
ulun and larger range Of electives is offered to the
students than at any previous time Stud ntS arc now
enabled TO pursue in the Semitic languages
and Oriental history middle High German, and "a more
extended in French language and literature.
LabOrdtOr work in physics and astronomy VIII also
be offered the coming term Greater facilities are
being afforded for original research and exp rnctaI
work In the geological laboratory. The announcement
is made that VINO have taken any one OF the
three courses zoology will have opportunity 10 con
lnuc their work during the summer months. ana under
pecia direction at the Marine BIOLOGICAL Laboratory
Woods HOl, Mass.
The catalogue contains a fac smile Of the original
charter and considerable Information regarding the
foundation and early history Of the college An en-
Iave portrait Of Professor Hardness appears the
irontisplece.
Tile number Of students who have pursued honor
COURSES in the different departments is larger than
usual The most noticeable feature Is the large in
crease OF students previous years pursuing grdds
| ate courses.
The total number Of students enrolled is 352 an in
crease of 90 last year The summary BY states
| shows wider geographical distribution than Wa
| previously TIE case.
The lecture on Monday evening In the historical and
economic course will be delivered by PrOfc SCR i. ".
rauasing OF Harvard lnivcrsty. Oh the silver std-
| ZION IN the Inltcd states
The ball nine will 20 into practice tomorrow under
| CAPTAIN MendcnhalL The Candidates for the team
ms wear are 10 be placed under Rigorous rules Ia tram
nE. Inc OGiIuOh LOT the game al Brown the coming
,ison i encouraging all Of The me plaicl' "ith
| the exception OF hovcy, 80, who play ct short
| stop, are still In college.
iue forty fifth annual convention If the Lcta Psi
| fraicrn!ty Will be held IA Providence under the
,u,pce, If Ia. Epsilon chapter at brown, Oh January
IS and ii. The presiding officer VIII bc Austen @.
| FOX, vi the Harvard chapter, member of the NV
! YORK bar. ,,
special meeting Of the corporation Was held last
| Thursday At this meeting leave OF absence wa
| granted. for one term, beginning January 30, -
Professor Iiarkncss and Professor Thomas tli1ce cN-
president Of arveIfDrd College was appointed 10 MI
Tie university extension classes will be opened In
pawtuckct at once. while Providence Will, no DOUBT be
| similarly favored very soon.