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YALE ALUMNI WEEKLY PROFESSOR FISHER’S TRIBUTE. [Continued from 235th page. | Institution the fact that for so long a period he received no salary. His time, his strength, his means, have been be- stowed as a tribute of gratitude and affection. OTHER INTERESTS AND TRAITS. “Tt must not be inferred that the hori- zon of Professor Marsh was exclusively that of a specialist, broad as were the relations of his field of inquiry to gen- eral science. He delighted in flowers and in the culture of them in his own attractive gardens. He cared for plants that were rare, and blossoms that were specially beautiful. His house was stored with pictures and objects of artis- tic merit or of curious interest, brought together partly from distant parts of the globe. Nor was his liberality in giving limited to the domain of science and scientific education. Those who know him best are aware that in a quiet way he extended help to persons who were needy. Those most intimate with him, assistants who worked at his side, felt that along with a frankness that amounted often to bluntness—for he al- ways said what he thought—there was a kind heart. Naturally, the gentler side of his nature was most manifest to the neighbors and the close friends whose society he prized. “I have said that his tastes were not exclusively those of a specialist. It is true likewise, however, that his occupa- tion in life was a veritable calling. He was made for it. We can hardly think of him as divorced from it. It was an absorbing vocation. We cannot con- ceive of him as laying it down except by the necessity which, sooner or later, brings to an end all human pursuits. It is touching to think that when, in his working-room at the Museum, he was stricken by the first manifestation of the malady which proved to be fatal, he continued as long as he could, in the midst of weakness and pain, to dictate to his amanuensis who was engaged in writing for him on a scientific topic. Perhaps there may have been the thought,—indistinct, it may be, in his mind,—that he must work while it was yet day, ‘for the night cometh when no man can work.’ Far distant be the time when stich a student and bene- factor shall be forgotten on these grounds! “And now that our friend has passed out of our sight, is there not much, as we glance back upon his career, to ex- cite admiration? Are there not traits that may teach us a wholesome lesson? To us, in particular, whose office it is to teach in the University, and to pro- mote its welfare, may not his example of tireless service and of zeal for its prosperity be contemplated with profit? All that we can do to-day is to unite our hearts in an expression of sincere sorrow, and of honor and _ gratitude to him for the work that he has done. But we shall not forget that among the good gifts for which we owe thanks to God, one of the best is the gift to us of a useful life.” | <th Oy dp hn Bealls ll Track Team Outlook. The work of the track team candi- dates has been for the most part con- fined to the gymnasium thus far. Two or three attempts have been made to practice at the Field, but the cold weather and frequent storms have made regular work there very uncertain. Under the new trainer A. F. Cop- land and the somewhat different plan's for this season’s work, an unusual amount of interest has been displayed and Yale’s chances for a creditable showing on the track this year are con- sidered good. The team will feel the loss of such men as ex-captain E. C. Perkins and F. T. van Buren on the hurdles; C. D. Cheney and H. T. Weston in the broad jump, and D. C. Byers and F. V. Chap- pell in the sprints, but from the abund- ance of material it is hoped men may be developed for these places. he men upon whom Yale will rely for the sprints this year will be: EA: Blount, t900; C. C. Conway, Soo R. M. Graff, ’909 S.; F. H. Warren, ’99S.: C. J. Gleason, 1900; well last year, also Captain Fisher, who won second in the 220 yds dash at the all of whom did — intercollegiate games in Ninety-Seven, and D. Boardman, 1902. Captain Fisher, D: Boardman and C. F. Luce, 1900 are the most promising candidates for the quarter mile. In the half-mile, besides C. E. Ord- way, 1900, and W. D. Brennan, 1900 S., who won points last year, J. P. Adams, 1900’ who did the mile walk, is. looked upon as a promising man. Yaile’s success in the mile run will rest with €. B. Spitzer, ‘9090; H. Speer, 1900; H. P. Smith, 1900; and S. B. Chitten- den, 1902, who made a very good show- ing in the National relay races last Fall. From this number will probably be chosen also the men whio will enter the two-mile run,—the new event on the program for this year’s Mott Haven games. The hurdie races are likely to be among the weakest places in this year’s teagan. f- J. Peter, 1000 5.3 EW. Cady. 1901, and W. F. B. Berger, ’99 are the only men in sight for these events. Peter has done very good work in the indoor meets, but he seems best adapted to short distances. Candidates for the field events are not so numerous as for the track, but among them are some very promising men: R. G. Clapp, ’909 S., who made a world’s record in the pole vault last year and B. Johnson, 1900, who has done 11 feet 3 inches, should make Yale’s chances very good in this event. In the high jump E. C. Waller, ’o9 S. is the leading candidate and W. F. B. Berger and J. J. Peter will probably be the men chosen for the broad jump. C. W. Abbott, ’99; A. L. Gile, L.S.; S. B. Sutphin, ’99 S. and E. E. Mar- shall, 99 S., are the men upon whom Captain Fisher is counting for the shot and hammer. . INNOVATIONS IN TRAINING. Several innovations will be made in the work of the team this Spring. Soon after the Easter vacation, a series of weekly contests will be begun, which will last for three weeks and three events. will be contested each week with prizes for winners of first places. Chiefly in this way the team will be selected. In place of the regular Spring games this year a class-meet will be held. Lieutenants have been chosen from each of the four classes to look after the interests of their own class, for this meet. Winners of first places and the winners of the class relay-race, which will be one of the events, will be allowed to wear their class numerals. Also the class winning the most points will have its numerals engraved upon the cup, now in the trophy room, which was presented some time ago by Mr. T. De Witt Cuyler, Yale ’74, and the members of the team winning the relay race will have their names engraved upon another cup presented by Mr. Charles Bill, Yale 64S. Four cups have been given by the News as prizes for the relay race and Mrs. R. C. Fisher has given three others for prizes in the class games. Captain Fisher has decided to send three relay teams to the National Cham- pionship games to be held in Philadel- phia, April 29th, the men for which will be chosen at the class games. No candidates are asked to stay in New Haven during the vacation, al- though several are intending to do so from their own choice. ———_* 4 2_____ Law School Nine. The Law School Baseball Nine, which has recently been organized, will take a Southern trip during the Easter recess, starting Monday, April 3d, and returning at the end of the week. The details of the trip have not all been arranged so it is impossible to state the games which will be played. The Nine will be composed of the following men: 5 Cuncha, c.; A. Fessenden, p.; A. Ly Cotbin, “tbs: WL: Lane (Capt. ) 2b.; J. H. Buchanan, ssc Ping 3b.; J. W. Doheny, lf.; W. J. Malone, CU ris fill ths COC Mix and & FE. Hoyt, substitutes. - “TI find them the best ti 7 colds, coughs and asthma’ Mrs. °8. +9 WATSON, Temperance Lecturer. Bronchial Troches ROWN’ es OF BOSTON Sold in boxes only—Avoid imitations, Cross Country Running. An invitation has been received by the track management to send a repre- sentative to a conference for the pur- pose of forming an _ Intercollegiate Cross-Country League. The meeting has been called by the Cornell Cross- Country Club, through their Captain, A. J. Sweet. Captain Fisher has ac- cepted the invitation and has chosen C. B. Spitzer, ’99, to represent Yale. The idea is to foster cross-country running by an annual meet for the in- dividual and team championships, in preparation for which cross-country running will be actively taken up in the colleges. 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