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YALE ALUMNI WEEKLY 137 YALE ALUMNI NOTES. Please report concerning yourself, facts which should be recorded in this column. Make report, also, about Yale men you know, and on matters, proper for record here, concerning which you have definite record. This will make the page of the greatest possible value. On request the Alumni Weekly will be glad to send postals to those who are in the way of getting, more or less often, Yale news and Yale per- sonals. *60—The following correspondence is self-explanatory: New Haven, Nov. 1, 1899. To Orlando Leach, Yale 1860: We, the undersigned, your classmates, affectionately request you to assume the Secretaryship of the Class until, in class meeting assembled, we may confirm you in office. Hurlbut can not do the work: on account of ill health. D. Cady Eaton, Eugene L. Richards, © William T. Smith, A. Brayton Ball, David L. Haight, Henry L. Johnson, Nath’! Norton, L. B. Bunnell, Charles H. Richards, Robert N. Willson, Robert S. Davis. Avon, Mass., Dec. 15, 1890. Dear Eaton and Classmates: Your cordial invitation to me to as- sume the duties of Class Secretary, until the Class may elect Hurlbut’s successor, is received, and I will accept the posi- tion in the same spirit in which you have tendered it to me. It is necessary for some one to act in view of our coming decennial meeting and the College Jubi- lee. The work will be lightened and made a labor of love by the hearty sup- port of every classmate. Cordially yours, OrLANDO LEACH. Acting on this Mr. Leach has sent out circulars, asking for suggestions and items of personal and class interest, in preparation for the fourth decennial meeting. ’*61—In the December number of the St. Paul Medical Journal (edited by Dr. Burnside Foster, Yale ’82) appears Judge Simeon E. Baldwin’s article on the sub- ject “The Natural Right to a Natural Death,” which was the President’s an- nual address, delivered before the Amer- ican Social Science Association at Sara- toga, Sept. 4, 1899. The same issue con- tains editorial comment on the article in which the positions taken by Judge Bald- win are criticised. ’*72 S. Special—Bernard N. Baker has given the use of the steamship Maine (Atlantic Transport Line) to Great Bri- tain as a hospital ship during the Trans- vaal War. He gave in similar manner the use of the Missouri to the United States during the Spanish War. ’73—-Samuel J. Elder presided at the Harvard-Princeton Debate at Cam- bridge, December 15. *79—Samtel M. Foster is President of the Fort Wayne Commercial Club of Fort Wayne, Ind. ’80—Mrs. Minott A. Osborn, mother of Norris G. Osborn, died Sunday even- ing, December 24, at her home in New Haven. She was in her eightieth year. ’*81—At the meeting of the National Society of Biblical Literature and Exe- gesis, held in New York, December 28 and 29, a paper was submitted by Prof. B. W. Bacon, on “Further Displace- ments in the Fourth Gospel.” 81 S.—W. B. Wright, member Ameri- can Society Civil Engineers, is now As- sistant Engineer on the Drainage of the City of New Orleans, La. Address No. 20 City Hall. Work to the extent of $2,000,000 is already under contract. °83-—William Trumbull was author of the poem “The Wounded Boer,” pub- lished in the New York Times, Nov. 22. ’°84—Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Fountain are spending the holidays at the home of Mrs. Fountain’s father, Mr. Cald- well, in Pittsburg, Pa. ’°84—Dr. Ellsworth Eliot, who has been for some years an Assistant Visiting Surgeon at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, has just been appointed a Visiting Surgeon. This position is not often conferred upon so young a man. ; ’°84—Frank D. Pavey recently (Dec. 21) left the Presbyterian foe in New York City after an illness of eight weeks from_ typhoid fever. It was an interesting circumstance that the Hospi- tal Physician in charge of his case was Dr. John W. Coe, ’93 S.; the Assistant Physician was Dr. Henry P. Moseley, ’94, and the Visiting Physician was Dr. Walter B. James, ’70. ’87—The Independent of December 14 contains an article entitled “The Prayers of Stevenson,’ by Professor William L. Phelps. ’87—The list of the Governing Board of the Sheffield Scientific School, which appears in the new catalogue, shows the addition of a new member, since the last issue. Professor Robert N. Cor- win becomes a member of the Board by virtue of his advancement last Summer, PROFESSOR ROBERT N. CORWIN. by vote of the Corporation, from an as- sistant Professorship in German to a full Professorship in that branch. Professor Corwin studied in Germany after his graduation from Yale. In the Fall of 1888, he became Instructor in German in the William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, remaining there until 1890, when he again went abroad. He tutored and studied in Germany for nearly three years, and was then ap- pointed to an instructorship in German in the Sheffield Scientific School. He received his appointment as Assistant Professor in June, 1897. Prof. Corwin is closely identified with the disciplinary work of the School. He was voted by last year’s graduating class in Sheff. the “most difficultyman to recite to,” the “hardest to bluff,” the “best teacher,” and the “most popular.” *88—A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Ward Coolev of Chicago, IIl., December 15th, at Seymour, Conn. 88 S.—The engagement is announced of Miss Bertha DeWitt, daughter of Mrs. John E. DeWitt, to Francis C. Pratt of Hartford. Miss DeWitt is the sister of Clarence DeWitt, ’96. ’89—The marriage of Miss Elizabeth S. Bradley of New Haven to Philip E. Browning took place, December 12. ’89—The marriage of Miss Louise Chace to John Underhill took place Thursday, December 14, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lucas in Castile, N. Y. Rev. George B. Richards, ’88 S., rector of the Church of the Ascension in Buffalo, N. Y., performed the cere- mony. *89—The Memphis Tribune of Novem- ber 26, in an editorial on Our Public Schools, contains the following: “The public in general is to be con- gratulated upon securing the services of such an admirable gentleman as Mr. Israel H. Peres as President of the pres- ent School Board. Since his connection with the city administration in that ca- pacity he has worked untiringly in the interest of the public. Through the exercise of tact and integrity of pur- pose he has seen to it that none but the best of teachers are given positions, and by this method has won the praise of nearly every patron of the public schools. “Hence we make the assertion, without fear of contradiction, that . President Pere has made for this city one of the best, if not the best, President the School Board ever had.” *90—Stowe Phelps is one of the editors of the “History of Troop A, New York Volunteer Cavalry,’ which is soon to be published in book form, containing a detailed account of the maneuvers dur- ing the late war, and numerous illustra- tions. 791 S.—Mr. and Mrs. Brown Caldwell have returned from a trip abroad and are at present staying in Pittsburg, Pa. *o1—The engagement is announced of Miss Alice M. Chase, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Chase, of Boston, to William P. Graves. eis > ’94—W. H. Sallmon will give up his work in Australia in February, 1900. 94 S.—Frederick N. Sinks has been appointed Private Secretary to Governor- _ elect Nash of Ohio. ’°94—The engagement of Miss Mabel Bond of Boston, to Charles N. Loveland has been announced. _ ’96 and ’99- L.S.—J. O. Moré is study- ing law in St. Louis, Mo., and expects to practice in that city after taking the Missouri State examinations. ’94— William R. Wright is helping to compile the “History of Troop A, New York Volunteer Cavalry,” which is soon to be gotten out by Squadron A, giving a complete illustrated account of the war troop. ’94—Herbert H. Kellogg was the At- torney for Gildersleeve in the Brooklyn case against Commissioner Dalton, which involved the right of a city officer, dis- charged in violation of the civil ser- vice law, to recover back salary from the time of his removal to the time of his reinstatement. The Appellate Court ‘has just affirmed a decision for Gilder- sleeve. If the decision stands, it will establish a precedent in many similar cases. 795—Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Lincoln announce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Mabel Spafford, to Ulysses Grant Church, Thursday, December 21, at Chaplin, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Church will be at home after January 1, 1900, at 48 Eltzabeth St., Waterbury, Conn. 795 S. and ’97—Thatcher M. Adams, Jr., and Thomas Ludlow Clarke have formed a limited co-partnership under the firm name of Adams & Clarke, for the transaction of a general commission business in bonds, stocks and miscel- laneous securities. *96—_W. D. G. Smith is with Howland & Murray, attorneys, 35 Wall St., New York. ’°96 and ’99 M.S.—E. D. Smith began service as Interne in the Bridgeport Hos- pital, January I, 1900. *96—C. B. Coleman is to give a course in Church History in Butler Bible Col- lege, Irvington, Ind., during the Winter and Spring terms. ’96—Ralph B. Treadway has been ad- mitted to the State Bar of Illinois and has opened a law office in Chicago with Mr. Barton Corneau. ’96—Henry D. Baker has resigned his position on the Chicago Tribune and is now connected with the New York Evening Post, as a writer on Finance and Railroads. ’96—Walter F. Wood was admitted to the New York State Bar in June, 1899, and is now with Tracy, Boardman & Platt, for whom he has been managing clerk since last January. His address is 35 Wall Street. 796—_W. A. McFadden has been in New York City recently settling his busi- ness interests there. He expects to re- turn shortly to Cincinnati, Ohio, and devote his entire time to growing or- chids on a large scale. ’96—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Neher announce the marriage of their daughter, Cora Bailey, to Frederic Blair Johnson, on Monday, December 25, 1899, at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will be at home Thursdays after February 1, at 67 West 1o4th St., New York City. ’97—-Wendell P. Keeler is pursuing studies in Mansfield College, Oxford, England. ’97—Henry S. Coffin has returned from England and is now staying in New York. He is completing his studies for the ministry and has spoken at several of the City Mission buildings lately. 97 S.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lux of Clyde, N. Y., announce the marriage of their daughter, Florence Esther, to Robert Crawford Jeffcott, Dec. 16, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffcott will be at home after February 1, in Melbourne, Aus- tralia. | 97 T.S.—At the meeting of the Na- tional Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis, held in New York, December 28 and 29, a paper wads submitted by Dr. C. S. Macfarland on “The Use of Prophecy by Jesus.” ’98—Norman B. Beecher is with the Western Electric Co. of Chicago, III. ’98—Abraham B. Baylis, Jr., has given up the study of law and is at present living in New York City. . this year. ’98—Josiah J. Hazen is with the West- ern: Electric “Co; of -Chicago, Hb “His address is 8 Washington Place, Chicago. °98—Carleton C. Jones has been ap- pointed First Sergeant of Company K, Ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania State Militia. ’98—D. Brewer Eddy has been elected one of the editors of the Auburn Semi- nary Review, the bi-monthly publica-— tion of the Auburn Theological Semi- nary. ; °98—Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison Palmer, of Fairhaven, Mass., announce the marriage of their daughter, Maude Elizabeth, to Zenas Marston Briggs, December 26, 1890. _ ’99—George P. Baker is studying law in Webster, N. Y. ’99——The new address of Winchester Bra is 431 Classon Ave., Brooklyn, *99—The engagement is announced of Miss Betsy R. Hentig of Grand Rapids, Mich., to Ellis O. Jones. ’99—John F. Flynn is studying in the Graduate Department of Yale University. His address is 111 York St., New Haven. ’99—Alfred Cox Smith is Assistant Cashier of the City National Bank of Clinton, Ia. His address is 427 Fifth Ave., Clinton, Ta. 7990-—C. Fred Childs writes from Tientsin, China, to the Reformer of Brattleboro, Vermont, a letter descrip- tive of the Great Wall of China. ’99 L.S.—The marriage is announced of Miss Harriet Mae Gilbert of this city, to Homer Harvey Shepherd, the Rev. William W. Leete, D.D., officiating, July 17, 1899. 799 T.S.—F. W. Bolster is pastor of the Congregational Church at Westmin- ster, Conn. ’*99 T.S.—F. B. McAllister is pastor of the Congregational Church at Bedford, Mass. | > Li vr YALE NOTICES. [Class and Association Secretaries are invited to contribute to this column.] Ninety-Six Dinner. The annual New York. Ninety-Six Dinner is to be held at the Yale Club, No. 17 East Twenty-Sixth Street, New York, on Saturday, January 27, 1900, at 70 clock. The committee in charge announces that Cordial Welcomes to this Agreeable Game are for sale at two dollars each, net. This purely nominal outlay in- cludes rich red wine, imported cigars, instrumental music and a .speech by Chairman Peck—everything in fact ex- cepting car fare. Last Winter's large gathering and the enthusiastic character of the Triennial Reunion indicate that a very full attendance may be expected Every Ninety-Six man is 1n- vited, and those who have not yet re- ceived personal notices are requested to communicate with one of the _under- signed immediately, as the Club’s seat- ing capacity is limited. : McKee Dunn McKee, 17 East 26th St., New York; J. Frederick Eagle, 40 Wall St., New York; Johnston deFor- est, 40 Wall St., New York; Clarence S. Day, Jr., 40 Wall St., New York. ‘Wale Illustrated ” Is-a .book,-7%-im x.Q-in. in, size, bound in blue silk cloth. It contains 72 half- tone pictures of the buildings of Yale University. Sent postpaid on receipt of $1.00. Address O. M Clare oe Warner Hall, New Haven, Conn. 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