Evening star., 1898-10-08
u N V Err SITY NOTES
Columbian.

Prof. H. T. Newcombe is in charge of the
new course of statistics and statistical
methods. which is designed to prepare STU
dents for work in taking the next census.
II Is, however, expected that 1t will prove
of great value to those in other depart
ments of the government where statistical
records are kept
Justice Cox will hereafter hold his uuizzes
for the first year class of the law DEPART
ment at o'clock in the morning, instead
of in the evening
The course in patent law which was in
augurated two or three years ago has
proved very successful. and the regular
lectures this year will commence Tuesday
evening next.
mandolin club has been organized, and
as there are many good musicians in the
different departments who are exhibiting
an interest in the club, there is a brilliant
outlook for superb organization
Candidates for the foot ball team are on
the held almost daily, and from the show
Ing made strong team can be picked
good schedule confrOnts them and the first
game Will be played Wednesday, October
The university has been very fortunate
in being presented with some very rare and
valuable paintings, all of which are highly
valued by the faculty. They have also re-
ceived an old Florentine bookcase of great
age and beauty. The case is rnapnficentIy
work of one of the old masters in this line
The collection of oaintings and the book
case were Presen, =. TO the trustees of the
university by Mrs. William Stfcknev
A notice has been posted in all the law
schools by the examining committee stat
ing that applicants for admission to the
par OF the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia Will be examined Friday and
Saturday, November II and -.
Georgetown.
The twenty-ninth annual session of the
law department was held Wednesday even
ing Rev John d. Whitney 81, rector of
the university; Justice Seth Shepard. Jus
uce Martin F. Morris, Professor r, Ross
Perry and Professor Talmadge A Lambert
MADE snort addresses, and the other mem
bers of the faculty announced the subjects
upon which they would lecture during the.
term The large lecture room was flied
with students and friends of the school
Considering the fact that at this session
those VINO enter the school for the fist
time will have TO take three years course
before they can secure the degree Of bach
elor of laws, the attendance is very large
"A change mas been made in the faculty of
the medical department by the resignation
OF Or. j. W. H LoYejoy from the chair of
theory and practic Of medicine. He has
been appointed emeritus professor of theory
ana practice of medicine, and DR.. Samuel
S Adams has been appointed 20 I'll his
chair
Since it has been announced that outsid,
foot ball would again be played by the
varsity team, there has been a great re-
viVal of interest in that as well as all other
athletic sports: the first game of the sea
son will be played on the college field Sat
urday October Is, with SwarthnIore as the
enemy.
An addition has been made to :he sprint
ers in the shape of the famous Mullgar of
Philadelphia, who does the 100 yards in
even time fiat; he is destined to lead the
corps of sprnters this season.
The various literary and DEBATING Sc
cieties have all held preliminary meetings.
but as yet have not formally organized for
the work of the year The various class
organizations are also still In an embryonic
state. but meetings are to be held early the
coming week to perfect them.
Rev. Father John ID. Whitney who sue
ceeded Father Richards this summer the
latter being compelled to retire from the
rectorship of the university because of i'll
health, is very much pleased with the pros
poets for successful wear and ia deenly
interested in the work in the students and
in everything which pertains to the making
Of good school, and is already much liked
by the students.
Catholic.
The opening of the university last We'd
nesday was marked by the celebration OF
solemn high mass in the chapel of Divinity
Hall, the rector, Right Rev Thomas j
Conaty. d. D., being the celebrant. Fol-
lowing the mass the solemn profession of
faith was read by the dean of the school of
theology Over eight hundred students
were enrolled, and after the religious exer-
discs they repaired 10 the assembly room,
where addresses were delivered by mem
bers of the faculty
Lectures were resumed Thursday in all
departments, and everything points to this
being the most successful year In the his
tory of the school.
Prof. Robinson. the head of the law fac
ulty. is much gratified by the change which
allows his department to map out It's own
course, establish its own requirements for
admission thereto and bestow it's own de-
grees.
| Already those of the students who are in
| clined toward athletics are working to per-
| feet the organization of a foot ball team
and TO bring forward men who will be able
| to compete in all the various games and
| sports at the different collegiate field meets.
| Last season a strong base ball nine was
| maintained, and as some of the old PLAYERS
| have returned, it is expected that a good
| one will be ready for the field when the
| season again opens.