New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-01
PRINCETON.

Princeton. y. j.. Oct 3l.-An incident worthy Of
mention which occurred this week the mark
Ing OF the original site OF the College Of NewJer-
sey by a bronze tablet, which was unveiled by the
New-Jersey Society of Colonial Danes Of America
The tablet placed in the chapel OF the First
Presbyterian Church in Broad-st.. Elizabeth y. j.
This chapel is situated within few hundred feet
of the academy, where the first class OF the coll
lege received instruction under President Jonathan
Dickinson The unveiling services were held in the
First Presbyterian Church. William J. Maggie
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court OF New-Jersey
and alumnus of Princeton University, presided.
Professor A. F. West represented the Princeton
faculty and made appropriate address Mrs
j. D. Bed.e. of Jersey City, president Of the New
Jersey Society Of Colonial Danes made the pres
entation speech and Judge c. S. Atwater accepted
the gift in behalf Of the trustees Of the church.
The tablet Is inscribed follows: This tablet
marks the first site OF Princeton University. In
corporated October p. 17is Erected by the Eliza
beth Members Of the New-Jersey Society OF Colonial
Danes Of America October % 1897
The Prince,onan," In an editorial this morn
ing. urges the undergraduates OF the University
tako some steps toward reviv!ng boating interests
In princeton. II has been time since there
has bsen any active partcipa ton in boating affairs
by Princeton men. but there seems be a grow
ing sentiment In favor Of reviving this branch OF
athletics. Last spring three new four-oared shells
presented the University, and The Prince
tonian" now calls on the students to form boat
ing association to promote aquatic affairs. 1t is
thought that by getting competent man TO give
instruction a large number OF the undergraduates
be induced lend their aid 1t will be re-
called that Princeton turned out a winning
crew. in spite OF the great disadvantages In the
way.
There has always been more or less doubt as 10
the origin Of ths name Princeton" but the follow
The whole region Between stony Brook and and the the
SIinss; 81 kiscaisTay in he assd q iIansief.
as it s Is 1od ia and let part Of it out for resi-
ward. about lii,, II was Changed to Princeton"
namsd f %a o. sn Is IT.;
supposed. but after Henry Prince, OF Piscetaway
% e' 6as S Ste1
decided TO shoot on the deciding match with Yale
the S d the
IN Moysmbsr VIII decide s the owner.hp Of n. chaI,
Sompetitlvs shoot win be held soon and the first
The 1n 90 at
The effort. OF the Chess Club have resulted in
ON s 81 hs Th x es
only decide the Unyersty Sh,smpionship but the
tyes at the annual interc0llsgists tournament.
aeso I" n. I S
Biological Club hs. been formed in the Uni
II was formerly a part OF the Mathematical Club.
but lately a separate club was formed so that
members are to consist Of the professors inssruc;
tors and fellows. Undergraduates will be admitted
as associate members. Meetings which Will be held
monthly will consist Of discussions by the mem
done during the month Noted biologists will be
invited TO lecture TO the club
IN Alexander Hall on Saturday evening November
& Prerarations are being made 10 give him
thus'astic reception.
There Is a rapidly increasing interest in golf at
mont OF the Princeton Golf Club attracted a large
crowd this week There are about twenty Of tho
the play up TO date has been OF an unusually high
order The Challenge Cup. presented by NJ Taylor
Pyne Is to be contested for and In addition the
players making the highest scores VIII receive
Tho splendid collection OF ANTIQUE bronzes recently
presented 10 the Metropolitan Museum OF Art by
Henry q. Ncrquand. Of New-York. was purchased
Princeton University.
At a meeting OF the sophomore class. held few
days aso. the following men were elected officers
Connecticut; vice-presdent; f. Burke, Ohio; secre-
tary and treasurer. Il. w. Kafer. New-Jersey.
The musical clubs this season will be stronger
than for some years. The freshman class brought
clubs this being especially true OF the Clee Club.
The rehcarsals have been going on daily for some
good showing At the concert to be given In New;
Haven the evening before the annual Yale ana
Princeton football game. on Saturday. November
20 Arrangeincnts haze been competed ior me an
Professor George NJ Harper, OF Princeton Uni.
ysrylty Will lecture before the cercc Francois OF
Harvard early I'm December
". Coolr.sh Jones a prominent member OF the
class OF s3, has become interested In forming an
alumni association ia Texas. All Princeton sradu-