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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24
RRYN MAWR

Bryn Mawr. Penn. Feb. 23-The new programme
for the year has been issued Among other addi-
tons it offers for the first time course OF expert
mental psychology 10 be given by Lightner Wilmer
assistant professor in experimental psychology in
the University OF Pennsylvania. Especial attention
IS also called by the programme to the acquisitions
recently made in the department Of Old Morse I'm
Dortant texts, periodicals and books on the Old
Morse language and literature from the library Of
the late TIL Wisen. Of Lund, have been purchased
on Monday last the president announced the ac-
ceptance by the trustees OF the offer OF six new un-
dergi aduae prize scholarships two are to be given
in each Of the cities OF Boston Newly ork and Pha-
dephia OF the value Of $500 and 800 This Is intend
ed as compensation for the permission, formerly
given by the college, of competing for the Harold
examina tiOn prize offered TO women.
President Thomas also announced that, due TO the
continued kindness Of Miss Mary T.. Garrett. new
graduate European fellowship has been offered TO
the college this for graduate student after one
years work at the college who Intends TO return
here her doctors degree. This gives the stu
dent opportunity of one years study abroad
The Missionary Society was addressed on Monday
evening by Mrs Tenanyan on the Armenian villages
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CITY COLLEGE.

The s3s 100 appor!oned TO the college by the BoaA
Of Estimate VIII be used in the purchase OF several
more lots The committee has been cautiously
establishing price for the other lots the college
site before going to condemnation proceedings.
The work of appointing new professor in the
chair of moral and intellectual philosophy Is In the
hands of a special committee, having its head the
chairman of the Executive Committee. The fact
that there seems to be hurry IN the matter shows
that they consider that the course is in good hands,
J. j. AIcNulty, who has been instructor In the col.
ege for some years is the temporary professor.
Leigh Hunt. instructor in drawing has presented
President Webb with an excellent pen ard Ink
sketch Of the Kearsarge.
The first real evidence OF the growth OF the college
was given on " Wednesday, when PresGent webb an.
nouncel that the sophomore dec.a.natons Would
have to be discontinued. He stated that II would
be impossible II every sophomore detained 10 give
the seniors and juniors chance 70 denver tneir
chapel and assemble in the Natural History Hall
and deliver their declamations there. as President
Webb IS unwilling to give up entirely THIS aom!raoA
method OF teaching sef-contro , ,,
The college Young Mems Christian Association
Will hold election Of officers tomorrow.
At meeting of the class of '98 the following on.
GERS were elected: President. r. W. Trip; first
vicepres.dent. T. A. Spitzka; second vice-presdent
II NJ Smith; treasurer, T. p. Randolph recording
secr@tarV j. A. Barley; corresponding secretary,
II II Golfberger: historian. 4. Scott; orator K. +.
Wagner: poet :. G. Steinharii; editor, ). H. Her
man; sergeant-at-arms. = n, Coiwsis; ,ho ,o,ov-
ing men were elected officers for the second half
term H. T9bey Rrssden ,rsa M M sper iss
ccorresponding secretary: Mr. MacNicho. recording
secretary Mr.. Meidt. poet Mr. Davidson historian;
Mr.. Budds sergeant alarms Messrs scnoonmaNet.
Bower Graham, Cakes and Milne, Executive COM
Georges Ruge. tutor in French at the college. ha.
!uAs' s gug Of Teaching French" The book d
written for older students.
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WILLIAMS.

Williamstown. Mass. Feb. e3.-At college meet
ing on Monday night an honor system was adopted
almost unanimously. The constitution requires
that, in order make the examination valid. each
student must sign the following declaration at the
end OF his paper: Il have neither given nor re-
ceiyed aid in this examination" II IS then pro-
vided that the faculty shall dispense with proctors
in examinations. and that students shall have per
feet liberty OF conversation and action during the
period OF examination.
violations Of this system, and students only shall
be witnesses in such cases This system has been
sent 10 the faculty for approval
At a meeting Of the senior class on Wednesday
II. S. Patterson and D. W. Strickland were elected
as class marshals w. A. spangler was chosen as
captain or the class baseball team.
Inc Glec. Banjo and Mandolin clubs gave a con-
professor Peck delivered a lecture before the
Lyceum Of Natural History last Friday evening, on
Deep Sea Food" "
The kne.sel Quartet. OF Boston, gave concert
IN Goodrich Hall on Tuesday evening
Inc list OF preachers for the spring term Is az
follows: April y, the Rev w. NJ Grosvcnor New
YORK; April 49, the Rev. ". L. Barton Sbawmut
street church Boston; April 6, the Rev l. 4 .
Clark Canandaigua ~ Y. May 3. the Rev \ NJ.
Calhoun; May 70, the Rev Dr. Lyman.
Brooklyn; May IT, President Tucker. Of DARTMOUTH;
May g. the Rev. DR.. Riggs. Auburn Thcologicai
Springfield June H. the Rev Dr. Cole. Inn oi 81
baccalaureate sermon. 49,
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RUTGERS.

New-Brunswlck y. j.. Feb. 23.-Suojects Tot inc
eacond senior class essays Of the TERM aS an
nounced this week by DR.. William K Dufyee' are
es follows: THE Basis Of Taxation, Keia''e
- 10 Snaech and Writing" The Right 10
privacy" "The Aim OF Civilization" Rivers ana
..The Boer and Uitlander Compared
The second in the series of lectures arranged lot
the benefit Of the college Athletic Association oc-
Cured in Kirkpatrick Chapel on Wednesday even
Ing Captain Frank 5. Chester. brother OF Dr. Al
bert H. Chester OF the college faculty read Heorse
W Cables "I3onaventure' story OF southern
life. ,. . a.. -. ,.o. -
ing debated generally the subject Of the introduc
lion OF the honor system into the examinations at
Rutgers. 1t was the general sentiment that me
system should only be adopted by the unanimous
request and cooperation Of the student body.
The date OF the senior class play has been hXed
for May %.
The sophomores have begun rehearsing for the
play which they intend to give for the benefit or
the Athletic Association. The play will be subsi-
tuted for the usual cremation at commencement
The Preparatory School closed Friday for
midwinter vacation OF about two weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24
NETWORK CITY UNIVERSITY.

Exercises at the college were practically suS
pended last Wednesday when Chancellor Mac.
Cracker sailed for Italy a two months vacation.
Though no announcement was made by the faculty
for holiday that day. the students cut IN
body and assembled at the pier in ioboken when the
Norrannla sailed. DIR. MacCracken Will spend
March in Rome and Will return In April.
The grounds east OF the gymnasium which were
added To the campus last fall are to be known as
The Close" and will contain when completed, five
residence halls and a circular dining hall One OF
the residence halls will be ready for use next fall
1t is designed accommodate ll2 students. and con-
tains a music room. two bicycle rooms and two
college periodical rooms
Mr. Cam. the director of the gymnasium, an.
nounces that a gold medal will be given 10 the stu
dent who shall at the termination OF the required
gymnasium work In April have proved himself dur
ing the winter to be the best around athlete: this
medal is given for the purpose of encouraging all.
round work and avoiding specialisn. The second
OF the series OF public gymnasium exhibits held
at the Heights on February 49, a relay race be.
tween the freshman and sophomore classes resulted
in a victory for the freshman team, composed OF
Hall. Funk, Brown and Remington.
Professor Frank a. Erwin OF the law faculty,
has received the offer of appointment secretary
to Justice MacLean, OF the Supreme Court. lie will.
however, continue his duties in the law school, the
appointment will only make necessary change In
his hours OF lectures. The University has opened
ana smoking room for the OF the law students.
The room IS 10 be open at all hours except during
lecture periods and has been decorated with ported
plants and palms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24
ROCHESTER.

Rochester n. Y, Feb 23.-The Chamber Of Com
rnerce committee appointed to raise an additional
endowment Of 10000 for the college has decided 10
send out several hundred circulars to residents Of
Rochester who may be expected to subscribe, and
to follow these up by personal calls where neces-
sary. An enlarged committee will be needed for
this work. and several alumni. faculty members and
trustees will probably be added. Trustee Martin W..
Cooke is already working with the committee.
j. L. Williams Monday elected as captain
OF the football team. He is not student but will
return to college next year.
j. Brock Perkins, the historian, has been selected
to act POSTMASTER at the annual midwinter
banquet Of the alumni at the Hotel Livingston on
Friday evening, Ferubary %.
on Friday afternoon Mrs. +. G.. Newell gave a
reception TO the student musicians at her home on
Portsmouth Terrace.
Eight sophomores participated in the second trial
contest for the Dewey prize determinations Thurs
6ay evening They H. l.. Ripley, r. L. Lewis.
C. j. c. Schopp. G. Chamberlain. J. A. Hamilton,
W. W. Arnold. 1. S. Vile, e. T.. Vedder.
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"Wednesday.

wellesley. Mass. Feb 23.-Members OF the psy-
cholosy department took part in musical expert
ment Friday evening. tho results OF which
to be embodied in series OF obser, atoms on sound
effects.
Professor Sarah f. Whiting gave demonstration
OF the Rdntgen Photography with an explanation
of the process. Wednesday evening
Wclnc sday afternoon on THE Prophets of the
Eighth Century"
In the various dormitories Washirgton's Birth
day. which was observed a holiday At Wellesley
was made tho occasion of interesting and appro-
pirate festivities. Many seighng parties also went
out during the day.
The Misses Blanchard Evans. Henry. Smith, Free
man, BrOthertOn Rowland and Trehen. all members
OF the junior class. gave Il colonial party in the
gymnasium Monday afternoon. Dancing begun
with grand march 1t O'Clock. the programme
ending with Sir Roger de Covcry.'
Miss Ida Bentley Is expected TO read In the chapel
tomorrow evening selections from Browning and
other writers.
The Glce club concert last evening was largely
attended. all the tickets having been sold several
days in advance The second of these concerts VIII
take place during commencement week
Dr. Alvah ilovev OF Newton Centre. a member
of the Board of Trustees. preached at the College
yesterday. Lcnten services are held four after
Moons in the week at ) O'Clock \ weekly service
IN the village chapel has been arranged with
especial reference to the college students The
Easter recess will begin March q and continue un-
~ Easter Monday.
Announcement has been recently made by the
trustees OF the gift OF $1,000 schoa rshlp to Welles-
ley College from Miss Helen Gould. in memory OF
her mother Mrs. Helen Miller Gould.
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TRINITY COLLEGE.

Hartford. Conn. Feb. 23.-Dr. Robb. who has been
making extensive experiments with the R3n,gen
rays has gone 10 Philadelphia to attend a meeting
OF the Philosophical Society. where all the leading
scientists OF the East 10 meet and discuss the
discovery and it, possibilities.
Alumni Hall has had wires run to It In prepara-
ton for the lecture on Saturday night by Dr. Robb
and DR.. Wolff. Hartford's expert microscopic on
the subject Of the RGntgen rays. The lecture Will
be illustrated 10y lantern slides and experiments
The third Trinity german took place on Monday
evening February H. II was led by George Trow-
bridge iiendrie. 81 and Mark Miller Sibley, 81 both
OF Dcrot Mich.
The Missionary Society has elected the following
officers: President HOlcOmbe. 90. vicc-presi,.ni
Knapp, G; secretary. Pulsifer. 81; treasurer Lord
IS '''
On Tuesday. February II. theatre party and
supper were given to tn juniors by the freshmen
Tho matter OF the rules governing the woarln, of
Varsity sweaters has been submitted To a cam
mittee composed Of the captains OF the football
baseball and track teams '
Mr.. Rice. the theatrical manager. has recen,l,,
purchased song written by two Trinity md,
graduates. The words by W r. Olcoff q; ana
the music by A. l.. Ellis. ~.
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HARTFORD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

Hartford Conn.,, Feb. 2-The museum OF the
seminary has recently received large and val
uable addition. and the whole collection is now
be,ng arranged in specially constructed dus-proof
cases In new and coinmodious quarters. The new
addition consists of almost the entire collection Of
missionary curiosities belonging TO the American
BOARD OF Commissioners for Foreign Missions. This
collection has been accumulatins ever since the
organization of the Board and has now been de-
posted at this seminary, where, added TO me COL
lection OF curiosltes already IN the possession OF
the seminary, II Will be on exhibition. Inc Duni-
ing which was occupied by the library before me
srection of the new Case Memorial Library mas
been fitted up for the reception or the curiosiues
There are about thirty-fve hundred specimens IN
The American Board part Of the collection. which
Illustrate the religious and social customs of the
peoples with whom the Board has been laborlnS
The ninth annual meeting Of the Central DIS
trict Alliance OF the lntersom.nary Missionary Al
lance is TO meet at this seminary on Thursday or
this week. The programme includes many able
sneakers and the convention promises TO be one
OF great interest In addition TO the delegates from
all the other seminaries IN the district 1t Is eX-
yale Divinity School at New-Haven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24

Baltimore Nd Feb 22-The Johns Hopkins
University Athletic Association has accepted the
invitation OF the University Of Pennsylvania to
enter q team In the intercollegiate race Secretary
Crcnshaw is In correspondence with tho athletic as
rotations Of the universities OF Virginia and North
Carolina and Vanderbilt University with a view
TO stirring up interest In tho race. There are ten
candidates for the Johns Hopkins team
The schedule for lacrosse games has been ar
ranged as follows: Johns Hopkins with Stevens
Institute in Hoboken. y. j. May 9. Johns Hop
kins with Lehigh in Baltimore. May Is
DR. j. Il. Crcnshaw, instructor of the gymnasium,
Is arranging an entertaining programme for the
indoor athletic exhibition next month II IS an
annual occurrence. and this time the varsity ath-
IeteA are determined to have ii excel all previous
meets, The trustees have yet been unable
to secure good grounds for field sports but the
students hope to have campus before the warm
weather comes.
The degree OF Doctor OF Philosophy was con.
ferrel on William T.. Galloway, OF Baltimore. Reid
Hunt. OF Martnsvilc. Ohio. Harry Iangford. OF
Kingston, Ont: James Knard. OF Newherry. :. c..
and Frederick w. Spcirs. Of the DroNel Institute.
Philadelphia. at the Communication Day cN"r-
cises Yesterday. which was the twentieth dnnver-
yary Of the inauguration OF Or. Daniel G. Gilman
as president OF the university. Andrew ID White
delivered the principal address
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AMHERST.

Amherst Mass, Feb. 23.-The Baseball Beneht
Committee has decided to give variety show, fol-
lowed by a farce. instead OF a minstrel snow such
as has been given for several years. The enter
tainment will be given about the middle OF the
spring term.
During the training for the heavy gymnasium
contest to be held the last Of the term. an INDOOR
meet Will be held In the gymnasium every week.
Captain Montague OF the baseball team is rap
idly improving, and it is expected that he Will soon
be able to resume charge of the training OF the
baseball candidates
The second drawing from the senior class FOR
Phi Beta Kappa was held this week, ana fourteen
chosen at the first drawing. the largest
fifth chosen from one class at Amherst .
President Gates has secured the funds 10 enable
him 10 arrange for a series of lectures on different
phases Of the various professions The first one
Will be given within one two weeks by Chauncey
NJ. Depew.
At the last meeting OF the faculty severe action
was taken In regard 10 delinquent work OF the stu
dents. Hereafter any failing to pass In the
work Of the term in study will be given but SIX
weeks in which TO make IT up. and II he falls In
that time he Will be classed special" stu
dent, not candidate for a degree. He will not
be allowed 20 become candidate for a degree
until equivalent Of the work shall have been
done. this to be permitted only by special action OF
the faculty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24

South Bethlehem. Penn. Feb 23-1nteresting
crcisos were held in the Packer Memorial Church
OF the University on Waehington's Birthday. Pro-
fcssor " G. Thayer. Of the department Of English.
read an essay On modern movements In European
literature. The Right Rev. y Summerville Rullson.
Bishop OF this diocese. also took part in the eXer-
clscs and read extracts from Washngtons fare
well address. Music appropriate to the day was
provided by J. Fred Wolfe. the organist OF tn.
University. and his well-trainel choir. Presidcn,
Or wn road the roll Of honor Of the senior class.
President Drown lectured ~ the Franklin fnsti-
tute - Philadelphia. Friday evening on
"What Constitutes \ Good and Safe Water supply
The annual winter meet OF the Lehigl University
Athletic Association was held In the gymnasium
Saturday afternoon and was great success
A. a meeting OF the sophomore class on Tuesday.
Shepp was elected treasurer in place of Soleliac. who
mas left colleg, to accept an appointment 10 West
Point
The Junior german will be held on the first Friday
after Easter which Is the night before the Mustard
and Cheese performance.
Captain Kline of the track team. has issued
call for all the candid ties for this years team 10
begin active training In the gymnasium.
All III" articles on civil engineering In tho new
edition Of Johnson's Universal Cyciopaedia have
been prepared by or under the direction of Profcs
sOr Mcwimau.
on Friday. February 2S tho Northeastern Penn
sylvania LchsN Club will hold its nth annual
banquet, and will make II complimentary dinner
Or. Drown. Ii viii lie held at the Hotel Terrace,
Scranton at 1870 o'clock
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SWARTIIMORE.

Swarthmore. Penn, Feb. "a regular meeting Of
the Young Friends Association was held on Sunday
February &c. In the college parors. The subject dis
cusseo was simplicity, % In Furnishing the Home:
60 in Religion: go in Dress"
On Monday night, February H. a dance was given
In Houston Hall by the Delta Epsilon fraternity
This is the first fraternity ball of its kind md was
great success in every way Delegations were pres
ent from Pennsylvania, Swarthmore. Rutgers La
fayettc and Lehigh Music furnished by Bielc's
orchestra, which played Delta L. Two-Step" writ
ten by Mr.. Shaifer, 80
On the sth inst cobweb party was given at the
SwarthmOre Grammar School.
President Charles DE Garmo has been absent from,
college the past week in attendance at the Educa-
tonal Convention.
The college world OF Swarthmore has been re-
Gently stricken by the news of the death of Frank
L. Price 81. who drowned while duck shootinr
at Atlantic City on February H. Mr.. Price was one
of Swarthmore's most promising graduates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24
BROWN.

pro,.,dorce Feb 2S-The University gave rccep-
,,o, on Friday afternoon to General Ivan ~ Walker
cor,n,ondcr-in-chef of the Grand Army Of the Re
public lie was received with military honors De-
fore Saylcs Hall. The artillery detachment hred
salute of seventeen guns and there was Dress
parade by the cadet corps. one thousand perfons
attended the exercises presided over by President
Andrews a heavy artilleryman through the war
The address OF welcome was delivered by Professor
Alonzo Williams. General Walker responded.
The lease Of the building in which the Woman's
College is located expires soon The Building Fund
Committee to raise $4,000 for structure on
ground on Meetng-st.. given by the university
are making strenuous efforts secure the 5000
needed before the work OF construction can be be-
CUR Plans have been drawn and the authorities
expect to have the new building ready within year
Professor Charles s. Hastings. of Yale. is giving
series Of lectures in Sayles Hall on THE physical
Theory OF Music"
70 I'll the vacancy caused by the resignation on
account of i'll health. Of Lieutenant Baxter pro-
fessor Of military science and tactics. the Govern
mcnt has detached Captain c. II. Murray. 4th cav
airy. L. s A.. who has been in charge OF the United
States recruiting station at Now-haV'n.
The annual midwntcr concert Of the Musical A.
ISOLATION took place in Saylcs Hall on Tuesday
evening Excepting tn" Symphony ClUb the mem
bcrs are almost all new men IN college. w. H.
Greene. ~. is the reader for the association
The banquet OF the Providence Brown Alumni
club Tuesday evening vas given TO IN" special
guest OF the c.enng. MaJor-General Nelson A.
fcssor Walter &. Bronson, OF Brown; Henry Il; Hs,
gnson. Boston: President Eliot. of Harvard. and
President Andrews spoke.
Brown Is roins to play four baseball games with
Harvard this season, May :, at Cambridge; May ~
and June .. at Providence. and June II. at cam
bridge.
The second in the series Of three ice polo games
between Harvard and Brown was played tuesday.
Harvard won easily by score of to Brown won
the first game.
The biological Clubs meeting on wednesday was
addressed by Instructor +. i. Gorham. who spoke
on Microbes" $50
6 A. AcCombcr has been elected as leader OF the
'eG squad for tho ntorclass competition at the
athletic exhibition.
The fee polo team wont to New-Yorl on Friday 10
play the Palace Ice Rink team
There IS every prospect that the hurlosque to be
presented by the Hammer and Tongs Society IN me
Opera House IN the last week IN April VIII pr the
besf theatrical entertainment Set given by Brown
students. Nearly seventy men have presented
themselves FOR parts places i'm tho choruS"S-
Professor Alonzo Williams addressed the Con-
ncciicut Society Of the Sons Of tho Revolution at
Waterbury yesterday.