New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-24
PRINCETON.

Princeton. y. J., Sept 23.-Princeton University
on Wednesday embarked on her 159d voyage on
the sea Of knowledge The academic year has be-
gun very auspiciously for besides the entering OF
the largest freshman class in her history. several
additions have been made TO the curricula. both
undergraduate and graduate courses and a number
OF men OF note have been introduced into the fac
ulty
PRESIDENT Patton formally opened the college ex-
ercises in Marquand Chapel with faculty stalls and
nave crowded to OVERLOOKING The Board OF Trus
tees was represented by NJ Taylor Pyne. Of Prince
ton, and Colonel John ]. McCook Of New York
Cl'F' while the gallery filed with visitors
The president invoked Divine blessing the
University In a short earnest prayer. He re-
ierred To the blessings OF the Nations peace. and
asked guidance from the Almighty for the men
who are shaping the countrys policy. and that out
OF the differences in Judgment the people may he
led 10 the wisest conclusions. He spoke feelineiy
OF the young Prncetonians who had gone forth 20
battle and who had lost their lives their health
in service.
After the invocation President Patton addressed
the students the general subjects that suggest
themselves on such occasion. lie announced
that the trustees had divided the faculty Of the
University into two coordinate suh-facultos. 10 he
faculty Of the John e Green school Of scence. and
that henceforth they would act independently ot
changes that have been made in the currcula. the
most radical change being the introduction Of
tnfeeh OUr course in Latin into the FRESHMAN N'ar
OF the Scientific School The need Of what IS
known in other universities Latin scentihc
course has been felt at Princeton for long time
and the introduction OF this course Is in measure
10 satisfy the wasn't. a culture course In genera
history has been added 10 the sophomore year IN
the School OF Science also These courses are not
10 be under the academic faculty but by specialists
In those lines I'm the scientific faculty He then IN
behalf Of the University welcomed the new pro-
fessOrs.
The resignation OF Professor William Mnigan
Sloane to Columbia University. left vacant mo
chair ~ history and political history and DIT Panl
Van Dyke has been elected 70 the chair. waiter A
WyckOfs the Young sociologist whose personal sac
rhce in his chosen science, as shown foith IN MS
WORKERS. has attracted so much attention. mas
been made assistant professor Of political economy
and IS have full charge OF the department IN the
School of Science. The German department mas
heen strengthened by the addition Of young doctor
Of philosophy from Berlin !. +. Hoskins. who mas
received the appointment Of assistant professor
J. II COney IL 10 assist DR.. Van DYKE In the &c
partrnent o" history. n. +. CovinGton has heen
appointed assistant professor In the deparinent or
oratory and aesthetic criticism. Frederick Nener
and A II. Phillips appointed ASSISTANT pfo-
fessors ~ the departments OF organic Chemistry
and mneralogy respectively. Or. Edgar O. ioVett
is made assistant professor in mathematics In me
Scientific School and Robert McNutt AcElroy mas
been made instructor in American history. -,
The Princeton University freshman class to,lay
elected the following officers: President, Gresham
poe Of Baltimore: vice president. william Green
OF Trenton. and secretary I. Colwell. or New
York.