New-York tribune., 1891-09-17
BROWN UNIVERSITY OPEN.
THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION FOR WOMEN
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BUILDINGS.

THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION FOR WOMEN
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BUILDINGS.
Providence r. l.. Sept. 16 (speciaD.-TMs morning.
at 8 40 O'clock college exercises began OF Brown
University. After the usual devotional exercises were
ended, the president Dr. +. Benjamin Andrews. de-
vered an interesting address educational work.
large freshman class has entered this year. though
not large tlat of last fall This. however. Is
to be noticed about those wo have entered they
resent different places than the preceding classes
have. and there fewer students from the city OF
Providence than are usually found in the entering
classes This is Indication that Brown is not TO
depend much its locality for material upon which
to work. that it's halls be kept filled by those
from distance. Every room on the campus is occu-
pied and still dormitOry is needed TO supply tho
demand of students, number Of whom have had 10
get lodgings outside the college grounds.
Among the new things at Brown now is the " Unf
verSity Course for Women, on which considerable COM
ment has been made. 1t is simply this: women are
admitted 10 take the regular college examinations. and
prosecute outside the studies laid down in the col
lege curriculum. but receive classroom tnstruc
tOn When they have completed their studies in this
way they can pass examinations in those studies and
receive certificates a mark Of their proficiency. No
diplomas are awarded. This plan falls far short Of
the expectations OF many who are desrOus of more
berallty in the higher Institutions Of learning and Is
strongly criticised But that IL is step in the right
direction cannot be doubted If the conservative
element Of the corporation does keep check or the
pace and Brown University will soon have full
Aedged women's annex Several women have taken
the examinations and will start IN on the extension
work. Professor Munro, who is the director Of the
course is using all his efforts to make IL successful
Hope College has been wonderfully improved since
June. The whole building has been renovated and
save for the bare trick walls, the building is entirely
new A cellar was made last year and the foundar
ton strengthened. The work OF this summer was to
remodel the rooms. They are beautifully finished in
ash and are light and airy. Gas and heating ap-
paratus have been put in throughout and what was
few months ago the poorest dormtory is now the most
desirable on the campus.
The alterations in the geological laboratory in Rhode
Island Hall made It necessary change the room for
historical lectures TO No. %. University Hail. Inls
room has been especially fitted up for the classes In
history The walls are adorned with "Altgemeines
Historiches Portraitwcark,' the gift OF MIS-
Gamwcu the widow of Professor Gamweh
Hanging above these are the portraits OF some noted
American statesmen In both series the best por-
traits have been selected. The room was formally
onened at D. M on Monday afternoon. when Pro-
essor Jameson the head of the department IN hstoT'
gave an afternoon tea. which was enjoyed Dy NUM-
Der of friends and professors of the college.
Tina gymnasium is nearly completed and will prob
ably be ready for use by octcber 1t Is q handsome
eddce and forms o fine addition to the college prop
erty. The work there will be compulsory and VIII be
carried ON in a purely scientific manner. Dr. Chaplin.
the professor of physiology. will have charge OF the
physical examinations. Mr.. Parker, graduate Oh
Bowdon College. has been chosen the director. no
comes highly recommended thorough athlete ana
proficient Instructor. and the college looks Tor new
era in its track athletics. Woodcock. 92 who pitched
- successfully last season. has decided to return to
take q postgraduate course BY his return the team
will be practically what il was last season. as Messer
will be the only player who will not be in college this
season. There may however, be considerable changes.
as some promising material has entered tbls lIl' AZ
cannot he Judged vet Just what the football team VIII
he this season.