New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-24
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New-Iavcn, Conn, Jan. :3-The new iale gs I'M
naslum was formally presented this evening 70 Inc
university corporation by the committee under whose
management the work has been carried on The eSer'
ci,es were held in the trophy rooms whose walls
We're deckcd with the many memorials Of laie's
athletic prowess There were present several hundred
friends Of the enterprise. from many states "eorse
A. Adee Of New. York, In Iehnh OF the committee
introduced cx-Judge Henry f. Rowland. also OF New
York wh) delivered the dedicatory ADDRESS. Judge
Rowland said. In part
"If there Is ever time in mans lie when he
feels that labor is not in yaln It Is when he brings
forth the fruit OF BIS labors. This s The feeling OF
the Yale graduates I'm giving this gift 10 their common
mother whose debt can never be paid
The change in university life has been great IN
our day tho height OF ambition was high stand ana
accompanying dyspepsia. Ny first experience IN
physical culture breaking arm In an improvised
institution for that purpose. Now, following the
English universities. conduct our work on different
and hope wiser, more scientific lines Al the Ear-
ward dinner In Boston, Mr.. Cakes the great military
critic said that love OF athletic sport was Unborn LII
the Saxon To the Civil War went whole classes
Of Yale men, who knew nothing but tho arts Of peace
Yet 1t these same men VINO had first learned the
true spirit OF glory on lalc's athletic field.
"Among the many OF her brave were Flake, who
died at Cedar Mountain liadey who diet at his post
and Rice, who, when carried from the field mortaliy
wounded. said Turn and let me die with face 10
the enemy From this time, ! believe, dates tho
true spirit OF Yale athletics and 1t is this same
spirit that must be fostcrcd and developed, that orr
team men shall 80 out into the world to bring new
honors to tho university The graduates know iale's
needs, and will supply them.
This building represents the work OF all classes
from 81 to &c but 1t Is owing 10 the tlreless effort OF
one OF Yae's most distinguished nructors, Professor
Eugene L. Richards. that 4; has become reality 10
another, and OF the best Of lalcs friends Is she
Indebted Thomas Sloane whose interest through life
and TO dcntb never waverd. Tho cost has been over
1870 900. entirely paid excepting $4,000, which Is
now In sight. In the name OF many classes ana inc
friends OF Yale. present to yOu those deeds. and may
this institution prove a blessing TO the many coming
generations OF young men,
President Dwight formally responded in behalf OF
the university, and congratulated the committee Oh
the completion Of the work lie reioiced in the swift
growth OF Yale. THO student now and TO come
he continued, has advantages for physical growth
equal with those OF other departments. One OF the
objections made to my election as president was 1lat
I WIS no athlete but II Is certain that for seven
years ! have been leader OF athletes. In tie
presence Of Colonel IIiggnson, who so gracefully
represents Harvard here feel the inspiration OF those
two great universities and as have before said,
believe thoroughly in their universal dual league
The Rev. Joseph II. Twichell. OF Hartford, an
the gft by william Cuyer OF three trophy
cups 10 the three divisions OF athletic sports. In
memory OF his brother. Theodore Dewitt Cuyler.
Mr.. TWichell then spoke nj some length on the Old
gymnasium. which first gave birth TO the spirit OF
the present noble structure. 1t Its sawdust
covered tOOr.7 he said that made the acquaintance
Of many men since towers Of strength In our
National history. | believe that my boy wil find
n higher standard OF manhood with the growth OF
Yale and VIII live in better light than did !, thirty
years ago.
Judge Rowland closed the exercises with vale.
ilctoy for the old fence and the Brick Row, paint
Ing of which has Just been presented by Chauncey
W. Leppw. II was expected that M the last moment
he committee would announce their intention or
naming the building In honor Of Professor Richards.
and there is general disappointment that this was
lot done.