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VALE ALUMNI WEEKLY - fe g FOR EVERY $1,000 OF LIABILITIES THE IMPREGNABLE PRUDENTIAL. ; aS a “< eg , “ ‘ F ps = . a a ; ¢ a : | E : See oe 7 SRE eo oS F j Pe : ¥ ZA STRENGT ‘c1assy- JO 627'|\$ MOHS NVO LI THE LITERATURE LECTURES. [Continued from 20rst page. | Third, the power of shaping and ap- preciating ideas of value. Not all ideas are fitted for literary expression; neither can mere form be good form, nor could it ever be true literature. Even truth must be felt, in order to be fit matter for literature. ‘When the soul is seized with enthusiasm and warmth in contemplating the value of | any object, literature ensues.’ Ideas of value are of three kinds: they may be classified as ideas of happiness, of force and sublimity, and of moral excellence. Ideas of happiness were defined, as all those which appeal to the senses, or in which sensation plays a part; they would thus include ideas of sorrow or pain, no less than those of pleasure. All those may have for man a deep spirit- ual significance, and thus be worthy subjects of literature. The realist, in fact, regards all matters whatsoever as fitted for literary treatment; ‘but this reduces literature to the standard of . newspaper-reporting, and makes _ its only excellence consist in form. All. facts may become fit subjects for a work of art; but, to this end, ideas of value must be added, if they are not already present. As illustrations of this truth, Prof. Ladd cited Rembrandt’s ‘Lesson in Anatomy, and some of the works of Tolstoi. Poetry appeals to the heroism in the soul of man; but ideas of force alone are not sufficient for this; spiritual ele- ments must be present, if the appeal is to be effectual. Even moral excellence, taken alone, is insufficient for literature; but beauty and goodness are closely allied. The bad man is forever cut off from the best in literature. ‘If current diletantism ever really meets sturdy morals in liter- ature, it must go to the ground.’ The ethically fine must be at the bottom of the greatest literature; and this is a plea for the best literature, no less than for high morality. The loftiest art can have its spring only in a grand charac- ter; it is no wonder that the master- pieces are so few. The speaker, in conclusion, spoke of the mission of literature, saying that it stretches out its hands in behalf of thumanity to the better beyond; it longs and seeks after the ideal. ‘OBJECT OF THE COURSE. The object of the course of lectures which has just been outlined was well stated by Professor Morris. He said, ‘A college should be a place where defi- nite standards in criticism are recog- nized. The purpose of this course is to show that such standards exist,” and he might have added, to help point them out to those who have not yet found them. This it is— the work of Yale’s specialists—which has made the course so valuable and so successful; the men who know and who have attained, after long years of labor, have united to give to others their very best, working in harmony for the gen- eral culture. This course has in it much of promise for the time to come; it points the way .to further synthetic work among the various departments and suggests that in the future the high- est intellectual work of the University, ° no less than its work on the athletic field and the debating platform, will be a product of the old Yale principle— cooperation of the specially efficient for the advantage of all. a SIEM S ea Se CREW COACHING. F. A. Stevenson Believes the Present System a Good One. On Wednesday of last week, Wash- ington’s Birthday, Dr. Gallaudet was assisted in his work with the Univer- sity Créw candidates, by the following men, members of former Yale eights: John Rodgers, 87; F. A. Stevenson, 88; -G. S. Brewster, ’91; J. A. Hart- well "89 Ss; SB ives. 93. Wo. RK. ‘Cross, 96; Payne Whitney, ’98; J. O. Rodgers, ’98, and Gen. W. W. Skiddy, BR Ss Owing to the severe weather the har- bor was not available, so the work was confined to morning and afternoon practice in the tanks. After the day’s work was over Mr. Stevenson was asked to express his opinion of the Eight. “It is hard, of course,” he said, “for one who has seen so little of the Crew to tell much about it, but the material seems fully up to the average and perhaps a little better than the average. If properly handled there is every reason for believing that Yale’s Crew this year will be a good one. But after all, it is not the material, but the way in which it is coached, that makes the winning crew. I heartily approve of the present system of coach- ing; in fact I consider it the only satis- factory method. By it, the candidates have the benefit of the experience of many men who have rowed, and besides, coaches who return occasionally, may find faults which may be overlooked by a man with the crew constantly.” Mr. Stevenson expressed great confidence in Dr. Gallaudet’s ability as a coach, and said that the old Yale oarsmen, particularly those living not far from New Haven, must give their hearty cooperation, now that the system was so well launched. On Tuesday sliding seats were em- ployed in the tank work for the first time this year. The stroke has been kept down to about 20 to the minute and special attention has been paid to distinguishing between the fast and slow parts of the recovery. On Saturday the first crew went to the harbor after half an hour’s work in the tank, but the practice was confined to short stretches owing to the floating ice. The order was as follows: Stroke, Ireland; 7, Griswold; 6, Allen; 5, Ho oi he Prud JOHN F. DRYDEN, Pres’t.. Sometimes, to take chances when the amount at stake is small and the occasion is not critical. may be neither necessary nor convenient to insist upon We conceive that it absolute certainty in such cases, but you cannot afford to take chances when it comes to the support and maintenance of your family, and to their protection and care after you have gone. A man has the positive assurance that when he leaves his family a Life Insurance policy in The Prudential, he leaves them an asset instantly available for its full value and one which will never fail to cover his loved ones with the mantle of its protection. Write for information : ential Insurance Company * * OF AMERICA &* & Home Office, NEWARK, N. J. Cross; 4, Flint; 3, Niedecken; *2, Wickes; 1, Greenleaf. The average weight of this crew is about 173 pounds. Illness prevented Williams and Brock from rowing the latter part of last week. P. R. Bolton, ’86S., was with the Crew on Saturday and he is expected in New Haven again next week with J. A. Hartwell and S. B. Ives. : The squad has been reduced again and now numbers about twenty-five men. J. O. Rodgers, ’98, who was in New Haven from Tuesday until Fri- day of last week devoted most of his time to the Freshman candidates. Pennsylvania won the sixth annual debate with Cornell, Friday night, Feb. 24, chiefly through her strength in re- buttal. Each University has now won three debates. Professional Schools. YALE MEDICAL SCHOOL. 86th Annual Session, Oct. 6, 1898. The course leading to the degree of Doetor 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 tothe Dean. — HERBERT E. Smitu, New Haven, Conn. NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL “3.32 _ “DWIGHT METHOD’’ OF INSTRUCTION. Day School, 35 Nassau St. Evening School, 9 W. 18th St. LL.B. in two years; LL.M. in three years. Prepares for bar of all States. Number of students for the past year (1897-98), '759, of whom 269 were college gradu- ates. The location of the Schoolin the midst of courts and law offices affords invaluable opportunities to gain a knowledge of court procedure and practical affairs. GEORGE CHASE, Dean, 35 Nassau St. 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. THE KING SCHOOL, ®*6NR” 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 PRATT TEACHERS’ AGENCY Recommends teachers to colleges, schools, families Advises parents about schools Wm. O. PRATT, MANAGER : 70 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL LAKEVILLE, CONN. An endowed school, devoted exclusively to preparation for college, or scientific school, according to Yale and Harvard stan- dards. 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. 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. Connecticut, Greenwich. Academy and Home for 10 Boys Academy, 73d year; Home, roth. Noted for suc- cessful mental, moral, and physical development of pupils. Thorough teaching, genuine and beautiful home. Unsurpassed healthfulness. References. '. H. Root, Principal. GIRLS’ SCHOOLS. Miss ANNIE BROWN’S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Primary, Preparatory, Academic and Musical 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. 741. 713, 715, 717 FIFTH AVENUE. ST. MARGARET’S SCHOOL WATERBURY, CONN. Miss MARY R. HILLARD, Principal. Reference by permission to President Dwight, Yale University; Principal C. F. P. Bancroft, Phillips Academy. SEMINARY PF HartFrorp, Conn. WOODSIDE ue FOR GIRLS. % Easter Term, Jan. 4, 1899. Miss SARA J. SMITH, Principal.
