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Swale ATU MINI W HH KLY AN WRITE FOR PARTICULARS, A PROTECTIVE INVESTMENT... combining sure protection with all the advantages possessed by stocks and bonds as investments—such is.a Life Insurance Policy. ORDINARY LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.... furnishes protection and constitutes one of the best investments known to the financial world. Full information of those issued by The Prudential furnished on request. THE PRUDENTTA Insurance Company of America. LESLIE D. WARD, Vice-President. FORREST F. DRYDEN, Secretary. JOHN F. DRYDEN, President. EDGAR B. WARD, 2d Vice-President and Counsel. HOME OFFICE: NEWARK, N. J GYMNASIOM EDUCATION. Important Action by Directors—Re- straining Trainers. The third annual meeting of the Society of College Gymnasium Directors was held in the Yale Gymnasium, Dec. 29 and 30. The Society is composed of the head directors of the gymnasiums of fifteen colleges and universities who have been actively engaged in college work not less than three years and thus constitutes the highest authority on gym- nastic work in the country. This meeting was especially import- ant because of the action taken on two points. First, a committee, with Dr. J. W. Seaver of Yale as Chairman, was appointed to study the therapeutic effect of judicious gymnastic work_on heart- disease and hernia, and to report the best methods. The significance of this step 1s apparent when it is known that large numbers of students come to col- lege afflicted with some sort or other of these organic disorders, that some forms of light gymnastic work have _ been proved to be a very helpful, if not the most helpful remedy, and that this ac- tion is the first effort made by any scientific or medical organization to in- vestigate the subject. The other important feature was the appointment of another committee, with Dr. W. G. Anderson of Yale as its Chairman, to investigate the relation of gymnastics and athletics to the college. This includes a wise oversight of the men on the various athletic teams, pre- venting those who are physically unfit through natural defects from entering into athletics at all, and preventing those who are crippled by injuries from par- ticipating in contests. An investigation on the facts and proposed measures for reform were unanimously adopted, be- cause recently several athletes, Yale men as well as others, have been seriously in- jured from being allowed by trainers to go into games when they were in no physical condition to do so. This committee will also make,an ef- fort to have the faculties of the various colleges give credit, either on their scholarship stand or otherwise,.to the students, usually Freshmen, of whom they require gymnastic work. The plan has been tried in the University of Chi- cago and Haverford College. It not only puts a stop to the grumbling over compulsory gymnastic exercise, but arouses an interest in the work. cr pase ‘Society during this meeting re- vised and improved in detail the inter- collegiate method of physical measure- ments and strength tests which was adopted two years ago. This uniform method will now allow a more satisfac- tory and accurate method of compiling statistics and of comparing the strong men of the various colleges in their annual competition. Steps were also taken for the revision of the nomen- clature. | | Dr. W. G. Anderson is the newly elected President of the Society. SCHOOL NOTES. DE LA SALLE, — The De La Salle football eleven, which won the New York Inter- scholastic Championship, was an un- usually heavy one. The weights were as follows: J.. Thorp, r.e., 155; Brooks, t.t:, 1703. Motiroe, tg, 250} Salievan, c., 178; °T. Thorp; 1. 205: Connell, l.t., 180; Murphy, le., 150; Allen gq.b., 140; Adan, r.h.b., 151; Keeler, I.h.b., 163; Dunn, f.b., 165. Of these men, Monroe, Adan and Keeler expect to enter Yale next Fall. The De La Salle scores of the season were as follows: Against Berkeley, 4o to nothing; against Cutler, 17 to nothing; against Trinity, 11 to 5. ST. MARKS. Of the St. Marks team and substitutes six will graduate next Spring. Carpen- ter, one of the halfbacks, Hutchinson an end and Sanger and Taft of the sub- stitutes will go to Harvard; Mackey, the Captain and left tackle, to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Bacon, one of the substitutes, into business. A. Howard Hinkle, 1901, of Cincinnati, has been elected Captain for next year. He has played halfback for two years, is a strong, fast player, and enjoys the confidence of the school. <tt> ee ae Mr. Whitney’s All-American Team, Caspar Whitney picks the following all-American football team for 1899: McBride (Yale), Captain and fullback; Sharpe (Yale), and Reiter (Princeton), halfbacks; Daly (Harvard), quarter; Overfield (Pennsylvania), center; Hare (Pennsylvania), and McCracken (Penn- sylvania), guards; Hillebrand (Prince- ton), and Stillman -(Yale), tackles; Campbell (Harvard), and Poe (Prince- ton), ends. He names these substitutes in the line: Hale (Yale), Brown (Yale), Edwards (Princeton), Lawrence (Har- vard), Wheelock (Carlisle), Slocum (Brown), Hallowell (Harvard). Back of the line: Sawin (Harvard), Richard- son (Brown), Reid (Harvard), Hud- son (Carlisle). <p Lm fii a Harvard Baseball, Harvard is considered very fortunate in securing Dr. E. H. Nichols, who grad- uated there in 1886, to act as head coach for her baseball nine the coming sea- son. Dr. Nichols has been described as one of the best amateurs who ever wore a college uniform. He was an all- around player, although making a special reputation as a pitcher. Dr. Nichols and the late Herbert Allen made a famous battery at Harvard. The unusual thing about it was that Allen started in to pitch and Nichols to catch. The next year they turned the thing around. In 1885, with Nichols in the box, Allen catching and Winslow as captain, the Harvard Nine -took everything in sight. Nichols was a very good batter. He is an enthusiastic man and will take hold of the situation with energy. Captain Reid of the Harvard Nine is reported to be making a room to room canvass of the college, looking for possible candi- dates. He is reported to expect 300 can- didates out for practice when he issues his Spring call. The battery men will begin to work immediately after the term opens. The College Pulpit. January 14—Rev. Dr. C. E. Jefferson, of the Broadway ‘Tabernacle, New York. January 21—Rev. Dr. Henry van Dyke, of the Brick Church, New York. Professional Schools. YALE MEDICAL SCHOGEL. 88th Annual Session, Oct. 4, 1900. 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. Smiru, New Haven, Conn. SCHOOLS. 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. 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. J. H. Root, Principal. Chestnut Hill Academy, CHESTNUT HILL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Illustrated Catalogues on application. JAMES L. PATTERSON, Head Master. THE CUTLER SCHOOL, No. 20 E. 50th St., NEW YORK CITY. Two hundred and forty-nine pupils have been prepared for College and Scientific Schools since 1876, and most of these have entered YALE, HARVARD, COLUMBIA or PRINCETON. BERKELEY SCHOOL Upon old Columbia College site, Madison Ave. and 49th St. Twentieth year opens Monday, Oct. 2, 799. All classes limited to twelve boys. JOHN S. WHITE, LL.D., Head-Master. THE SIGLAR SCHOOL. My pamphlet contains a logical discussion of the school question, and also describes 2 proper school for a young boy. Let me send you a copy. HENRY W. SIGLAR, Newburgh, N. Y- Dr. Holbrook’s Military School, SING SING, N. Y¥. Re-opens Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1899. | RIVERVIEW ACADEMY. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 64th year. Prepares thor- oughly for College. the Government Academiesanc Business. Military instruction and discipline. JOSEPH B. BISBEE, A.M., Principal. Out-of-Door-Life and Study for Boys. THE ADDRESS OF THE THACHER SCHOOL is Nordhoff, [Southern] California. In doing business with advertisers please mention the WEEKLY. GIRLS’ SCHOOLS. CONNECTICUT, Lakeville. ‘“‘Most Beautiful Situation.” ““Scotland of America.’ hill-top, overlooking lakes. ship. Advanced methods. Miss EvizA HARDY LORD, B.A., Prin., Taconic School for Girls. Region called the New building on Highest scholar- - Send for illustrated catalogue. ST. MARGARET’S SCHOOL, WATERBURY, CONN. MISS MARY R. HILLARD, Principal. Reference by permission to Ex-PresIpDENT DwicuT, Yale University. Principal C. F. P. Bancrort, Phillips Academy The Catharine Aiken School FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG LADIES STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT. Academic, College Preparatory and Special Courses. For details inquire of the Principal, Mrs. Harriet Beecher Scoville Devan.
