New-York tribune., 1902-10-26
DIR. WILSON INSTALLED.


,nonltion given them TO seek with sincere en-
eeavor the path that leads TO duty and 70 a just
.5sir trust II this endeavor they remember that
their trusteeship cannot rise above the source OF
mandates OF the deed or grant under which they
Those responsible for our university's manage
,,ent either as trustees teachers, are not only
charged with the duty OF bestowing without dis
Keeping instruction in the learned languages and
M moi ess distinctly charged with the further duty
~ reaching them such lessons of piety and religion
rs shall promote their moral welfare and consti-
mite their education thoroughly useful agency in
nT m uniVersity's administration every effort and
Suty required OF her teachers and every task or
S IN paSS'Sf paS Of these s eat should be
PROUD DISTINCTION OF PRINCETON.
The proud distinction which Princeton has earned
by imparting thorough scholarship by leading her
students in the way of Christian faith and by
teaching them lessons OF true manlness and gen
ba mas not been recreant TO her mission Nor has
she WaEered in the conviction that her duty
Instruction, and not only religious precepts and
te8chines, but that 70 the utmost possible extent
there should exist between instructors and students
The personal touch and confidence, the mutual at
Ia, - teachers concerning 0Il thar Ter+sins 10
The welfare Of the student which by wholesome
Strengthen good Intentions, and in all the days
after gradual uon remain grateful recollection. an
Inspiration 70 useful endeaNor ana an earnest or
eWe have fallen upon days Of rush and change
when old ideas and processes are deemed too slow
~ meet the demands Of what IS called modern
have invaded the business the politics. the social
life and even the religion OF our people How can
NE he certain that old and heretofore approved
theories Of higher education in danger OF
o s an inclination abroad 10 adjust the methods
Of university and college instruction TO the appar-
oies. We hear much said in favor OF but slight re-
strcon upon tne & e,eG9n @ 6y snGents p often 1i tee
serted that the old course OF college study is TOO
long and that students are thus belated in their
discussion prevails in university and college circles
hat should be afforded in preparatory schools ss
tues but Il is not OF the stubborn sort that refuses
consideration OF changes which promise through
Saal results and better prospects in life for those
inrrusted 70 her care; 1t should not. however, be
sTsS hsr fgstons and splendd acheyements as to
acting in sympathy with importunate restlessness
SjiiiDe 10 declare our belief that we are better
able determine than those coming 10 us for eou-
cation. what is their most advantageous course or
Instruction, and surely every phase OF our history
jusunes tis beneI We are, - ~, ~, 10 80
render OF clear conviction. 10 expedite our grad
We are not Yet convinced that the time required
for our ordinary term OF S6gqy his Is
retards the useful service expected OF a genuiney f
srs61ates of Princeton who have heretofore been
called 10 her presidency ana nave NoIth!iy anu anu
~ tV1snty and another when still younger. Nor are
we greatly disturbed by the course OF stuoE pu9I-
terest Of higher education we are sohcltous ina! 5
rs vtiIIng TO admit TO advanced matriculation
when justified by advanced preparation, We -
our college course all who come 10 us from any
quarter and satisfy the test OF our entrance eAaii
ination.
FOR THE BEST UNIVERSITY WORK.
While therefore. as has been already intimated,
Princeton viii not be left behind in any real and
effective educational advance thSt iatn "tIii IN Iii Iii
1iy,4r fore Of
fronptly avail herself OF opportunities which more
Tonai Tesponsibiites all win De done solely 70
the end that she may with the oest enecI, &C.,, oeaCI
the learned languages the liberal arts ana sciences
and religious truth. We do not give 10 these WORDS
narrow oaG sIG a9o fairly INTERPRETED they not only
fx the direction and quality OF Prlnceiohs 5 chaI-
enough and comprehensive enough TO engage al,
ways snd in all circumstances, the hghest ana
II newborn newborn impatience should ever demand
sV-ifteT educetional current, and be content with
It's rhalloWer depth and 81 the solid and substantial
requirement offer should ever be discreolteo -
unnecessarily rksome, Princeton VIII reIgilOer S
that men educated long in accordance with her
methods are stin teachers OF the prssg5e i5 ,hev
ton, and that the lives they LED INC stIoeI % t ~
fitted for instructors and the RECORDS tney gat o.
edged as undiminshed forces in higher education m
wherever il has a standing place We VIII not Do
ter days become so fundamentally ENLARGED that a
broad and useful education can by some pleaS9s
of the human intellect has so kept pace WIN tle
eager Z noPry % an me ssrnatjon worth having be
bought OF seized and forced do service In vain
sGTeqs ah0 ndons should prevail Princeton viii
bde her time until they are spent allo uI.i bdi
Judgment shall recognize her consclehuous YOst Ia
ence 10 The demands OF her charter compact 1 alo
Standard which than ,s century injury Sigber Shs
half she has held aloft on ule Ltie e.S,,oIFant
education has been courageous ana trlEHlphah''
IDEALS WILL NOT BE CHANGED.
She has greater university effort and opportunity
awaiting her and without fear mlsglvlng she IN
wtes her Increased responsibilities In i large; ger
change Enlarged obligations will not leaa HsG HS
away from practical and useful o6sdlence he 20 y S
marked out by her cherished traditions snl teach5
scences @ and religious truth she will continue 70 IL
lgstrste her devotion 10 the cause OF hlsnei -, nc,
ton 10 live useful lives and hy preparing theIn ao
The highest and best service in the az
Of Christian civilization ana me Sui'i'~' -
conscientious American citizenship. ,, .rd
Thus viii university fulhl her ~ 80 i,-
thus viii she always shed far abroad the Ste@1S
f' 81 rt 01 e po3 bs s5s1eced that those for whom
speak overlook for moment the tact - ma h,-ess
word trustee impaTts pSa ms So FULLY
IN mind that they are willing 70 rSly 49, ~ Ia desire
fo- p-s,or ,1non the application OF correct DUST
ness prncipes and methods 20 hef hlaI eettt,it
n Fssy or, the same assiduitv and interest Is
are found necessary IN The the %9hG G1fs OF 81 their trustee
shp 10 exact this 10 the emo that lhse.sSoc Sso tr
attentive tee chers sq5 may attentive students They
also believe that the student hody shoI,o te
sha
univers,rv should urrelentlngly require ms ~ m
end that tho reasonable expectations OF t. osS,
have irtr1,e.cS them 20 our care ana tuiuoI tsls
nof 10 de|eated While thev concede thal q - a.
amour, - rscreation should be allowed and that
stbIo+io. :. . reesona tle degree should be encour-
aged thev believe these things snouG. oe ,,5stioI
strict slrsrdtnatou 20 the business cf eauct. s
ubicb ho.b teachers and students nave IN haLu'
and that when extensive demerit 1' a Lat .,l
oentaFe ~ absolute failure in eNaTnna toils "a
among those devoting much time ana as ~. +te
athletics \ s1lspicion should be aroused sid' 'i
bushes ~ study has been thus interrupted
GENERALIZATION AND ASSURANCE,
Nv .,-o,,,s,,,, ,,,ords shall he those OF congrat-
aation and assurance. How can 1890 ,,,ia ~