YALE ALUMNI WEEKLY
appointment for a term of years—seems
satisfactory.
Doubtless largely by mutual agree-
ment and partly by natural diversity
of tastes, the members of the Greek
Faculty have studied in detail different
parts of the large field of Greek lang-
uage, literature, and life, so that no
important topics are wholly neglected.
Some such division as this is essential
where so many closely related subjects
have been investigated minutely. Thus,
courses are offered which allow each
student to follow his own bent, wheth-
er it be to read a drama simply as a
work of literature, or to study the plays
of Aristophanes with special attention
to the portrayal of Athenian life, or to
make himself familiar with the linguis-
tic side of Greek philology.
Classical studies at Yale are fortunate
in the support which they receive from
the Department of Sanskrit and Com-
parative Philology, which is more per-
fectly equipped than the like depart-
ment of any other American University,
since neither Professor Lanman at
Harvard nor Professor Bloomfield at
Johns Hopkins, has such a coadjutor
as Professor Hopkins has in Professor
Oertel. Professor Hopkins in addition to
his work in Sanskrit is particularly in-
terested in comparative syntax, while
Professor Oertel has paid more atten-
tion to phonetics. Both are thoroughly
Orientalists.
From. another side, too, the Depart-
ment of Classical Studies receives aid:
Professor Lang inciudes in his work in
Romance philology, a two years’
course in Low Latin, giving an histori-
eal account of the popular speech of
Rome and the Roman provinces.
CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY.
One side of classical study at Yale,
however, needs strengthening. Our
University should have a professor o£
Classical Archaeology, who might also
give instruction in Ancient History.
‘his part of the classical field has noc
been left entirely untilled at Yale. For
instance, nearly every one of the
Greek instructors has offered at one
time or another a course in Greek His-
tory, or Greek life, or Greek art, or
Greek epigraphy, or Greek political
antiquities, and a graduate course 1s
otrered in the history of Greek religion.
One of the otticers has been for a year
prvutessor in tne American Scnuool ac
Atnenus, and two Ov.ners nave studied
uiere. but Classical archaeology nas
pecome in our time a subject of sul-
mcient imporvcance to recelve one man’s
undiviaeda attention. ‘Ihe study otf tnis
supject 1s the more natural for us now
since the addition of the Hirnst Cur-
tius Library to the previous stores of
the University has made tne Yale
collection of books on this subject tne
most compiete in the country. lin this
connection, too, tne University collec-
tion of ancient coins deserves men-~
tion, while the Art School contains
much that couid be made more useful
than at present to classical students.
ln this connection it may be remarked
that our University possesses a collec-
tion of philological periodicals prob-
ably exceeded by none in the country.
I'he readers of the Yale Alumni Week-
ly have been told of the sumptuous
quarters of the Classical Club, in Phelps
Hall. The library of this club receives
extensive additions to the value of
more than $1,000 from the Ernst Cur-
tius books. It is growing steadily, but
should have a larger income. Most of
its new Latin books have been pur-
chased by gifts from the class of ’74.
Most of its new Greek books have
been bought by the income from a
bequest of $1,000 from Prof. Packard,
though other gifts have been received.
The Classical Club should have a sta-
ted income of at least four or five
hundred dollars. The Classical Depart-
ment ought to have, also, more money
for the purchase of photographs and
casts, and other material of this sort,
to be used in instruction. .This ma-
terial gives a clearer idea to the stu-
dent than much explanation, and saves
time for other things.
Yale men should remember with
pride that this was the first institution
in America to offer advanced courses
of classical study, first under President
Woolsey, and then under Profs. Had-
ley, Thatcher and Packard, with Prof.
Whitney as a most able ally. The ar-
rangement of work now gives to grad-
uate students of Greek and Latin at
Yale a variety and extent of choice
such as is offered by but one other
American University, while it is ex-
celled by none. On the other hand, at
the other end of the scale, provision is
made for the instruction of the lower
classes in smaller divisions than is
customary even in colleges which
have far fewer students.
The Classical Department of Yale is
certainly strong, but will not refuse
any new favors which it may receive
from Mr. Lampson’s bequest or from
other friends.
T. D. SEYMOUR.
A LETTER TO A PRIZE FIGHTER,
Send Good Wishes and a
Banner to Corbett.
Juniors
The following letter has been sent by
a dozen or more students of the Uni-
versity to James J. Corbett, the cham-
pion fighter of the world:
YALE UNIVERSITY,
Friday, March 2, 1897.
For James J. Corbett, Esq., Champion
of the World:
Dear Sir: We, of the Junior class of
Yale University, desire to express to
you our heartiest wishes for your suc-
cess in the battle on St. Patrick’s Day.
Ever since your first visit to New Ha-
ven, last Fall, and your appearance on
our football field, the College at large
has felt the deepest interest and hope
for your triumph. Here at Yale we
realize how much brain and science
count in all athletic contests. We re-
gard you as the highest exponent of
the brainy boxer; hence our implicit
faith and confidence in the outcome of
the battle.
We learn from the New York Journal
of your splendid physical condition,
and can see only one finish for this
fight. Now, Jim, we hope that you will
hang this Yale flag in your training
quarters and in your corner at the
ringside, and remember that it waves
to you a message of Yale luck and
pluck. Go in and win, and delight the
hearts of all true Yale men.
J. W. WADSWORTH, JR., Washing-
tons; 0;
BRUCE CLARK, Chicago, Ill.
J. Cc. M’LAUCHLAN, Cleveland, O.
FORSYTH WICKES, New York. ©
FREDERICK KERNOCHAN, New
York.
ROBERT J. TURNBULL, JR., Mor-
ristown, N. J. .
PAYNE WHITNEY, New York.
JOHN S. ROGERS, New York.
DALLAS C. BYERS, Pittsburg, Pa.
MOREAU DELANO, New York.
G. MORRIS, New York.
F. W. SHEEHAN, West Haven.
F. H. SIMMONS, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Yale flag referred to was a silken ©
banner of the University colors, blue
and white. It is 24 inches long, 18 inch-
es wide and bears the word ‘‘Yale”’’ in
letters four inches high. It is made of
fine heavy twilled silk, and the entire
work is characterized by fine and ex-
cellent workmanship. The Associated.
Press report says that Mr. Corbett re-
ceived the gift with the followin
words: de:
“T am going to put this flag in my
corner, and I am very glad,. indeed, to
have the good wishes of a lot of brainy
young college fellows, who take interest
in athletics and who have sense enough
- to appreciate the difference between a
mere fighting brute and a student in
scientific boxing. The encouragement
of these young fellows is very pleasant
to me at this time. I have always
sought the approbation of this class Qf.
young men. Perhaps that is why :I
have never been popular among row-
dies.’’
»%
Tene.
The News’ Opinion.
(Editorial in Wednesday's Yale News.)
The letter printed in one of the New
York papers, yesterday, written and
signed by a few men in the Junior class,
is utterly disowned and repudiated by
Yale undergraduates.
Its senders doubtless composed the
document with the idea that it would
be a good joke, but where this comes
in, it is hard to see, even for men in
college, while outsiders and graduates
will certainly consider it a most seri-
ous thing. “a
The very fact that it purported to
represent the opinion of the University
on an event that should be and is of no
interest here, absolutely prevents its
being considered as a joke, nor is the
harm it has done Yale and the strong
condemnation of it by the many com-
munications sent to the News, very
funny things. By pretending to give
college sentiment or even implying that
there is college sentiment on such a
subject, the letter is a direct insult to
every Yale man.
Then, too, the disgrace to the Univer-
sity in having its flag appear in that
prize-fighting ring cannot be measured
or perhaps appreciated at once. No
one here will be able to deny truth-
fully that the banner was sent by Yale
men, pretending to give Yale’s feeling,
but the first step towards creating an
understanding of the real worth of this
happening has been taken by the men
who are to blame for it.
It seems too bad that Yale men
should be the first to throw mud at
Yale, but it is certainly so in this case,
and all that the guilty ones can do is
to beg pardon for it. ,
- Greenleaf;
National Guard only:
ATHLETIC TEAMS’ PROGRESS.
University Baseball Candidates—Win-
ter Athletic Games,
The work of the. candidates for the
University base ball nine, ever since
they were called out two weeks ago,
has consisted of daily runs, cage prac-
tice and light gymnasium exercises.
The winter training was commenced at
a later date than usual this year, as
Capt. Keator is not very much in favor
of indoor practice. The candidates
were reduced to the following men, Sat-
urday, March 6: C. M. Fincke, ’97; H.
L. deForest, 97; R. J. Turnbull, ’98;
FE’. Hecker, 99; G. Hecker, 799; W. R.
Betts, ’98; J. W. Wadsworth, ’98; W. R.
Hamlin, 1900; W. P. Stewart, ’98S.; H.
B. Wallace, 99; L. Williams, ’98; A. C.
measmains, 98; T.. Atkins = *99- Gi. 7.
Wakefield, ’99; E. J. Drummond, ’98S.;
N. T. Montague, 99; W. Noyes, ’°99; A.
Warren, ’99; N. M. Burrell, ’99; W. B.
Conner, ’99; C. R. Bennett, ’978.; J. Me-
asell, “97L.S.; C. Squire, 799: D: 8. Bar-
ney, 2978.; S. B. Camp, 1900; R: E. De-
earys, “97S.; C. Bartlett 99: -h. kB.
Broatch, ’98S.; N. W. Hobbs, ’97S.; C.
M. Reed, ’97; A. Goodwin, 1900; E. Al-
exander, 1900; J. E. Davis, 1900; S. R.
Pall, °99S.; R. L. Dunn, ’99S.: G. Chaun-
cey, ’98S.; J. Wear, ’99; E. F’. Davis, ’98S.
The Freshman candidates have been
drilled in much the same way. The fol-
lowing are still in training: McBride,
Russell, Small, Shattuck, McKelvey,
Ferguson, Maloney, Hackett, Hutchin-
son, Seeley, LeBoutillier, Segelbaum,
Bowden, C. W. Bronson, Saunders, Sea-
bury, B. S. Adams, E. S. Bronson,
Lyon, Winter, Dashiel Lamb, F. H.
Winters, Burns, Colvocoresses, Norton,
R. F. Grant, Phillips, Decrow, Simmons,
Ellerbe, H. L. Bronson, Tiffany, J. P.
Adams, Gile, McCullagh, Ames, E. J.
Grant, Dore, Pitch, Ogleby.
The Freshman crew has been rowing
in their barge on the harbor during the
past three days, the candidates having
been transferred gradually from, the
tank to the harbor and first coached in
pair oars. The crew has been composed
of the following: Bow, F. S. Hunn;
mo. 2, T, Simons; No. 3, H. M. Bell;
No. 4, J. C. Greenway; No. 5, J. W.
Cross; No. 6, R. A. McGee; No. 7, J. C.
stroke, J. H. Niedecken.
Other men rowing on the harbor in pair
oars are: F. W.Allen, U. L. Chittenden,
eo Pint; FY. & Tatkson;“R7'M.’ Pat=
terson, R. J. Schweppe, E. Walker and
H. Wickes. The remaining candidates
now working in the tank are: H. Row-
land, C. A. Warden, W. B. Williams, S.
Campbell, D. M. Kellogg, Jr., H. W.
Babcock, W. R. Clarke, C. J. Freeborn,
and W. B. Lowndes.
i eee
The candidates for the track team
have been working since January 21
and at present number about 100 men.
So far the work has consisted mainly
of indoor exercise, but if the weather
holds warm and fair the men will be
able to use the track at the Field in a
week or so. Last year the men did not
commence outdoor work till the first
of April, and it will be a great aid this
year if they can use the Field earlier.
The bicycle squad has been training
for about two months and numbers
about 25 men. They have not been
able to take more than seven or eight
outdoor rides on account of the weath-
er, but within the last few days have
gone out every afternoon. The train-
ing table for the track team will prob-
ably start before Easter.
The candidates have shown up well
in the different meets that they have
entered, and now attention is being
paid towards preparing them for the
Winter games, which are held in the
Armory next Saturday. Besides this,
representatives will be entered in the
Seventh Regiment games which occur
on April 3. Yale will run a mile relay
race with Princeton then, and will run
the University of Pennsylvania next
Saturday.
ANNUAL WINTER MEET.
The annual Winter meet of the Yale
Athletic Association in conjunction
with the Connecticut National Guard
will be held in the Second Regiment
Armory on Saturday, March 13, at 8
P. M. An innovation this year will be
the introduction of boxing matches
and the omission of the usual inter-
class relay races. There will be heavy,
middle and light weight boxing.
The following events will be contest-
ed: Open to all amateurs: 50-yard
dash, 880-yard run, one-mile walk, 50-
yard hurdle, one-mile run, putting the
16-pound shot, running high jump and
pole vault. Open to Yale men only:
440-yard dash. Open to Connecticut
50-yard dash,
relay races, boxing in heavy, middle
and light weights. The prizes in each
event are handsome silver cups to first
and second. The admission fee is 50
cents, and tickets are on sale at th-
Even if you are very particular,
we are not troubled. We like it.
Our particular aim is to suit par-
ticular people.
EXEMPLI GRATIA: We have
Six Hundred pieces,—all different
patterns,—for Colored Shirts.
You can have your pick now, but
they are being gobbled up.
Samples? Yes: we’ll mail you
scores of them, with pleasure.
- Don’t you want something nice
in Rugby ties ? :
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Osborn Hall Pharmacy and the Yale
Co-operative Store in South Middle.
A large number of entries have been
received from the different colleges.
Among the competitors will be W. H.
Vincent, EH. D. Gould, F. H. Bigelow
and G. S. Hubbard, of Harvard, and
J. D. Winsor and A. Grant, of the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. The Prince-
ton entries have not yet been received
as the Weekly goes to press.
The list’ of officers who will serve in
the games is as follows: Referee, J. E.
Sullivan, N. J. A. C.; judges of runs, R.
Fisher, N. Y. A. C.; L. P. Sheldon, 796,
N.Y? A. -C.; Allien Hubbard, B. As-A;
Charles H. Sherrill, ’89; judges of field
events, J. I. .Limeaweaver,:- 97; Capt.
MeCane, W. Hal, FT: Lowell, B.A.
A.; judge of boxing, W. Dole; timers,
W. Dole, W. J. Lapham, ’97; McLane
Van Ingen, ’97; L. W. Jenkins, B. A. A;
clerk of course, I. N. Swift, ’98; inspect-
Ore A. PV, tis | Oi Ae oe. 1. PERRO,
"97; H. Kauffman, ’97; C. M. Fincke,
°"97; announcer, Dr. Anderson; starter,
Keene Fitzpatrick.
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Football Candidates Called.
Last Monday evening there was a
meeting of the candidates for next
Fall’s foot ball team. About forty men
presented themselves. Captain Rodgers
said a few words urging on them the
importance of maintaining a good stand
in scholarship. He said that the prac-
tice for the line men would consist of
wrestling, boxing, putting the shot and
throwing the hammer. The practice for
the backs will consist of kicking, pass-
ing and starting. Special importance is
being laid upon finding big men. Cap-
tain Rodgers said that he expected to
be able to get some graduate coaches
up for the Spring practice.
The Punishment of the Fresh-
| men,
In speaking of the action of the Fac-
ulty in regard to the penalty which has
been imposed upon the members of the
Freshman class, Professor Phillips,
who has charge of all such matters,
said that in all probability the decision
of the Faculty would remain un-
changed, and that, if any movement
were made to bring the matter up
again, the chances were that a heavier
penalty than the former would result.
Professor Phillips said that he regard-
ed the action of the Faculty as being
very lenient under the circumstances.
The Freshmen had been repeatedly
cautioned against making any disturb-
ance at the Promenade Concert. With-
out any regard to the advice which
they had received, they made a great
disturbance by letting down a large
flag from the upper gallery and inter-
rupted the concert with prolonged
cheers.
But not only in that case did the
Freshmen show want of judgment.
Previous to the concert a circular was
issued, apparently by the class, which
was most decidedly against all prece-
dent. at Yale. The circular was dis-
graceful and savored of the prepara-
tory school and was entirely unworthy
of the Freshman class at Yale. It may
seem hard that the whole class should
suffer for what, in all probability, was
the work of only one or two men, but
it is the only means of reaching the
real offenders.
Tt has always been said and under-
stood that the Faculty would take
away the privilege from the Freshmen
of playing the Harvard Freshmen in
baseball, for an offense of this kind,
but owing to the recent reunion of
Harvard and Yale the Faculty have
thought best to penalize the Freshmen
in this way rather than to put any-
thing in the way of a complete re-es-
te™**=hment of the former relations.
