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136 Dm 4 ae ae Z - Sy ae fe = 2 3 a 4 ee 8 FOR EVERY $1,000 OF LIABILITIES THE IMPREGNABLE DENTIAL STRENGTH OF GIBRALTAR PRUDENTIAL. we eed: SAU MIN ‘SLASSV 4O 62Z7'1$ MOHS NV)D LI JOH “F. DRY DEN? Pres’, WEEKLY ound Sense from Scotland. JOHN GRAHAM, President Inst. of Accountants and Actuaries, Glasgow, says: “By means of Life Insurance many a home has been made happy which would otherwise have become desolate, old age made easy when it would have been burdensome, and _ the bread-winner has been enabled to look out into the future with tranquillity instead of with anxiety and care.” The Prudential Insurance Company &* * OF AMERICA *+ & Home Office, NEWARK, N. /. A STRICTLY GERMAN DINNER. To the Glorification of Science and Gemuethlichkeit. During the Christmas vacation a novel reunion of former students at German universities was held at the Lawn Club House in New Haven. The idea was suggested by a similar gathering of former Goettingen stu- dents held in New York some two months ago. The reunion in New Haven, which was held Dec. 22, .was attended by twenty-five representatives of nine German universities, ~namely Berlin, Munich, Heidelberg, Gottin- gen, Jena, Leipzig, Tuebinger, Strass- burg and Vienna. The guests were all either members or ex-members of the Yale Faculty. All the features of the reunion, the invitations, the programs, the speeches, the decorations, the music, and the refreshments were ex- clusively German. The key-note of the gathering was. the glorification of Ger- man science and German ‘“‘Gemuethlich- keit” (untranslatable), and both objects were most successfully met. Professor Schwab acted as ‘Praesi- dium” (toastmaster); Mr. Farr as “Fuchs-major’ (untranslatable unless by “Sergeant-at-arms”); Dr. Reed as herald, and Mr. Wheeler as orchestra. The proceedings were opened with the appropriate song: “Deutschland, Deutschland ueber Alles,” which was followed by others and by the opening address (in faultless German) of the toastmaster. The list of regular toasts included the following: Professor Pierpont re- sponded to “‘“German Science an sich (i.e. per se),” and was rewarded for his efforts by having the honorary Doctor-degree conferred on him. Professor. Gruener delivered a_ studied and scholarly discourse (necessarily in correct German) upon “die Deutsche Urgemuethlichkeit” | (untranslatable). Professor Perrin added his tribute to “International Science.” Professor Oertel, whose Saxon pronunciation created some misgivings, contributed some personal recollections, illustrated, of trips abroad with certain distin- guished lights present. Professor Pirss- on responded to the toast ‘German Science in the Rocky Mountains’; and Dr. Boltwood gave the results of his chemical investigations in that rare and evasive element “Deutsche Gemueth- lichkeit’”’ (not yet named in English). The speeches were interspersed with songs appropriate to the universities represented and the sentiments evoked. The critical spirit of the audience was also aroused by reading and correcting the German replies to the invitations ‘received by the committee. It should be said that but a small number of ‘conditions’ we-e imposed, and that the marks ranged as a rule from 3.75 to 4.50. Professor Palmer also con- tributed an original German poem. The gentlemen present were: W. A. Adams, So: UG. Kh. mancroi “ol; Bb. B. Boltwood, ’92S.; P. E. Browning, ’89; Fo ° LL Ghase: “PhD er: W. J Com- stock:"99 6" R. NN. .Coswin; '87;J. °S: Dutcher; "863 41% A. vRatr,<706; To <D: Goodell, ’77; G. Gruener, ’84; R. T. Holbregk=:o3s By Pr ocr Paar By Oertel, Ph.D., ’90; Prof. A. H. Palmer; B.. Perrine.’60;: Prof: J. Perpents TeV, Pirsson, “62'S. > Es Vio Rayrolds: "So S:; Ey B. Reed; “oa; J.J Robrison; Pha:D.: J. C. Schwab, 86; W. M. Strong, ’94; L. P. Wheeler, ’94S. > YALE MISSION FUND. A Generous Response—Only $800 More Needed, The appeal published in the WEEKLY of Decembér «ist, tor. the. Yale = City Mission building, has met with a prompt and generous response from the alumni and friends of Yale. At the present date less then $800 is needed to free the building entirely from debt. On Dec. 30, 1897, the Graduate Com- mittee authorized the breaking of ground for the new building when two- thirds of the amount necessary for its construction had been pledged. Sub- sequently it was found that the esti- mates for building and land called for $8,000, and on June 14, 1808, the Com- mittee was authorized to begin work when $5,000 in subscriptions had been secured. The first subcription was made on May 23d, and the requisite $5,000 had been pledged on July 11th, Soon after the land was purchased and contracts awarded, and on Sept. 1, ground was broken. | Although the entire building was not completed until Dec. 17th, the first meeting in the auditorium was held on Nov. 27th. If the small amount still to be raised to free the building from debt is secured by Jan. 23d, the Mission will have been erected and paid for in exactly eight months. The building will be formally dedicated on Sunday, Jan. 15, abs Pe a: The following is the present status of the finances: Total cest..of building .34.. 9. $8,032.93 Subscriptions :*: | Undergraduates ..$3,869.50 Peppers 82 es 1,288.00. brenpiiates .. co 2,095.00 $7,252.50 ‘bo be: fdised vcccac $780.43 The fact that only sixteen classes since 1840 have failed to respond to the appeal, and only six since 1860, shows conclusively how general the in- terest has been. The Wale Corporation. [From the Hartford Courant. ] It is announced that the Hon. Fred- erick J. Kingsbury of Waterbury will not consent to be a candidate for re- election as a member of the Yale Cor- poration. Let us hope that there is some mistake about this statement. Mr. Kingsbury is recognized on all sides as one of the ablest men in the board and one of the wisest advisers of the management. He cannot be spared at this time and his personal prefer- ences should not be let prevail unless there is some reason more valid than his feeling that it is somebody’s else turn. Mr. Kingsbury is a man of broad views, of large experience and of ex- cellent judgment. He is wanted on the board and should stay there. It is to be borne in mind, however, by those who «discuss. the.:.Yale.. question: so vigorously these days, that the selection of the new president is expected to be made by the present Corporation. Mr. Kingsbury will partake in that action and Mr. Mason’s successor will not. The election to fill that vacancy wil! not come until Summer. There seems to have been no arrangement made for filling vacancies except at Commence- ment. Professional Schools. YALE MEDICAL SCHOOL. 86th Annual Session, Oct. 6, 1898. The course leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine in Yale University is graded, covers four years, and consists of systematic, personal instruc- tion in laboratory, class-room and clinic. For announcements, send to the Dean. HERBERT E. Smitu, New Haven, Conn. Boston University Law School. NEW HALL, ASHBURTON PLACE. 400 STUDENTS. SAMUEL C. BENNETT, DEAN. Opens Oct. 5th, 1838. Boston, Mass. SCHOOLS. THE CUTLER SCHOOL, No. 20 E. 50TH ST., NEW YORK CITY. Two hundred and twenty pupils have been prepared for College and Scientific Schools since 1876, and most of these have entered YALE, HARVARD, COLUMBIA or PRINCETON. ay STAMFORD, CONN. THE KING SCHOOL, One hundred and twelve boys have been success- fully prepared here for college in recent years, Of these a large number have entered Yale. Ten boarding pupils are taken at $600 each. H. U. KING, Principal. THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL LAKEVILLE, CONN. An endowed school, devoted exclusively to preparation for college, or scientific school, according to Yale and Harvard stan- dards. 7 A limited number of scholarships, some of which amount to the entire annual fee, are available for deserving candidates of slender means who can show promise of marked success in their studies. EDWARD G. Coy, Head Master. BETTS ACADEMY STAMFORD, CONN.—6oth Year. Prepares for universities or technical schools. Special advantages to students desiring to save time in. preparation. HOME LIFE and the INDIVIDUAL, the key-notes. WM.1I. BETTS, M.A. (Yale), Principal. Out-of-Door-Life and Study for Boys. THE ADDRESS OF THE THACHER SCHOOL is Nordhoff, [Southern] California. CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY, CHESTNUT HILL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The courses of study and the methods of instruction are adapted to the requirements of the best colleges. Catalogues on applica- tion. JAS. L. PATTERSON, Head-master. GIRLS’ SCHOOLS. Miss ANNIE BROWN’S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Primary, Preparatory, Academic and Musica} Departments. Preparation for college ; certificate accepted by Vassar, Smith and Wellesley. Ad- vanced courses and advantages of New York City for special students. Otis Elevator. 711, 713, 715, 717 FIFTH AVENUE. ST. MARGARET’S .SCHOOL WATERBURY, CONN. MIss-MaArY R. HILLARD, Principal. Reference by permission to President Dwight, Yale University; Principal C. F. P. Bancroft, Phillips Academy. WOODSIDE 4738 SEMINARY “ys Made TIDA SS oe Hartrorp, Conn. FOR GIRLS. Easter Term, Jan. 4, 1899. — MIss SARA J. SMITH, Principal.
