New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-14
THE REGENTS And THEIR UORK.

/ CHANCELLOR UPsoN LECTURES IN THE UTTER
FIELD COURSE At UNION COLLEGE.
/ Schenectady. oct 10 (speclaD.-The lecture de-
/ vored at Union College by Chancellor Epson yes
terday was one Of a number by different speakers
which have been provided for the college through
the generosity of General Daniel Butterhed. who,
as the lecturer told his auditors himself suggested
the subject. The lecturer explained what was
meant by the university, and then spoke OF its
history during the ll0 years OF its existence 1T
is he said "a growth. as are all the best nstitu-
| tons OF the English Among its members
in former years are many illustrious names. Its
founders were Alexander Hamilton l. Hommedieu
and Duane" The Chancellor explained the
stitution and work OF the Board OF Regents. Its
members are elected by the Legislature. and serve
without pay. Its executive officers. secretary
and numerous assistants. occupy Offices IN the
Capitol and receive salaries.
The Regents have oversight of colleges and
academies grant and amend their charters, and
for cause may abrogate them. They have charge
also OF the State Library and the State Museum
at Albany and Of all public libraries throughout
the State. The secretary of the board. who Is
also State Librarian, has class of young men
and women. whom he trains for service in these
public libraries. Among these Libraries a fund of
$4,000 is yearly distributed proper application.
The Regents hold examinations In the academies
and high schools according the results of which
fund of Sl0jOO0 is distributed among these schools
Some years ago. by request OF the legal profession
and afterward OF the medical profession the Re-
gents Instituted examinations which must be passed
by all those intending to study these professions.
The Chancellor closed his lecture by congratulate
Ing Union College upon its increasing prosperity
leadership OF its recently elected and accomplished
president. lie congra tuated the undergraduates
on their loyalty TO their own Commonwealth In
entering its classes The lecture commanded the
closest attention from all present, especially the
very large new class or freshmen-the largest In
the history of the college for many years. The
lecturer was frequently appauded, and received
the college cheer from the students, given with
great vim and vigor.
General Buterfeld. who introduced the Chan
cellor the opening of the lecture, had a most
enthusiastic reception. In speaking OF the prac
teal value OF the lecture In educational point OF
view he alluded to the new advanced and the
practical system introduced at Union by DIR. Ray
mond In the college course OF instruction In cleo
trical science being coupled with visits and lect-
ures upon the machinery and construction at the
great Edison plant in Schenectady. He expressed
at the head OF the worlds universities In thorough
instruction In electrical science. When the con-
templa ted step taken OF combining practical
example and application In mechanical science
and principles with visits and Study at the great
locomotive works In Schenectady the college In
this the Tooth year Of its existence would lay the
foundations for still greater and more successful
work In producing "all-round" men. In their edu-
cation fitted for success In any path In life. Ii
would be very difficult to parallel or equal such
local advantages.