New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-21
YALE UNIVERSITY.
INAUGURATION AFTERMATH-JUN NOR AP-
POINTMENTs AND THE PARIS
EXHIBITION

Novv-IIaven Conn. oct 2-The great event OF
the college year the Inauguration. was In every
way an inspiring occasion. The presidents adj
dress which was printed almost entirely 80 Tile
Tribune indicates the general policy of the uni'er
s.ty for the new administration. General prin-
ciplos were discussed. and not matters 81 oeiai4t
many problems OF Yale life were brought 10 noe
tee and the method Of treating them Indicated
but not stated specifically. such questions as ine
relation 81 the academic and scientific departments
10 each other and the general system OF beneficiary
aid will Doe settled later. The coming year prom
ses 10 be- one Of the most interesting periods in
Yale's history. for the university has entered upon
a new period Of development
That the alumni heartily in accord with the
presidents views was shown BY the rounds of ape
pause that greeted the various points OF bis ad-
dress. That The Yale traditions and Democrat,
spirit viii be carefully guarded ana that the de-
Nelopneut Of character viii be- placed in the front
Of Nale's educational scheme were TWO of The most
important OF his statements The current number
Of The Yale Alumni Weekly has at the head Of
is editorial column the sentiments which sum up
the presidents position What shall II pront us
II gain the whole world and lose our own soul.
If We develop the intellectual and material side OF
our education. and lose the traditional spirit Of
democracy and loyalty to Christanity?'
The student parade surpassed all expectations,
and was undoubtedly the most imposing process
sion in the history Of Yale The presidents u the
different colleges reviewed the men and were
heartily cAeered. President Eliot OF Harvard re-
ceiyiug especial attention. He spoke few words
u the various c.nsses and emphasized the close
bond which united The two Oldest universities II
our country.
The junior scholarship appointments were an
HOuuced .ast Saturday. twenty one men receiving
the highest appointment philosophical OraNors-
and eleven The next sradc-hlgh oratons. IL re-
mains 20 be- seen how the Phi Beta Kappa So
cicty Will elect the members from the junior class
this year. Formerly every philosophical and nigh
Grafton man elected; last year. after consider
able discussion and some opposition. the method OF
election was changed rs the matter now stands
/ only those receiving philosophical apyoutm
ere sure " an election and enough men are elected
from the first quarter Of The class To bring The
/ mcInb'r shp TO thirty There thus This year
nine places which TO Doe filed by election later
In The term PM Beta Kappa has OF late Years
become very prominent ia the college life. and It's
handsome room. furnished and decorated by a
graduate member has had much to do in keeping
up the interest Of the members by giving them an
attractive meeting place
Items have appeared IN some newspapers regard
/ by no means been decided what shall constitute
IT, President Hadley has called the attention "
The various departments 10 the matter. luf at
present On.y part Of the Peabody Museum exhibit
has been selected This s. 20 consist 0f thirty five
large photographs 81 ITS most valuable specimens
and set of twenty three models describing the
system OF the tea hing Of fossils The mat enafi
cal department. which has "a unique and VALUABLE
collection Of models. may send reproductions "
them. and the psychological laboratory VIII show
some OF It's work The whole matter is being care
fully considered ana 81 IS the intention u the ai-
thoriu,s 10 make the Nae exhibit worthy o. the