YALE -ALUMMI: WEEKiIM - es Seg eee Gs mee x °: pene Seer e : hae = Je ee Hl ge rs eC ra Was Oe H. F. VanEvery, New York Law School, New York City. D. T. Wadhams, Torrington., Conn.— Civil Engineer. | oe J. P. Wadhams, Goshen, Conn.—Civil Engineer. W. Walker, New York Law School, New York City. E. C. Waller, Jr., 705 Rookery, Chi- cago, Il. : J. M. Walton, 234 Fifth Av.—Knick- erbocker Trust Co. Cc. A. Warden, Philadelphia, Pa— Univ. of Penn. Law School. F. H. Warren, jr; 3022. Lake Av,., Chicago, Ill. F: P. Warren, 802: South 4ist “St, Philadelphia, Pa. | W. O. Warren, 5 West 83d St., New York Cig : A. B. Watson, 622 Delaware Av., Buffalo, N. Y. D. B. Watson, 105 Claremont Av., Cranford, N. J. | C. E. Weaver, Mexican International R. R., Ciudad Porfirio Diaz-Coahuila, Mexico—Apartado 21. 7 C. Y. Welles, Care H. A. Griswold, Anacostia, D. C.—Metropolitan R. R., Washington, D. C. R. N. Wilcox, 28 East 63d St., New York City—Int. Silver Co., 208 Fifth Av., New York City. Samuel Wolf, 40 Arch St., Providence, ieee © | C. S. Wray, Universal Construction Co., Chicago, III. Will the following men, or any who know of them, kindly send their ad- dresses and occupations to the Secretary, H. T. Herr, 811 17th Av., Denver, Col., as their statistics are needed to complete the list : C. G. Atha. A. M. Bell. N. M. Bradley. D. P. Cameron. R. 8. Clark Fe Bae: J. H. Finley. E. L. Fletcher. WE. Ford, Jr. C. J. Freeborn. E. J. Grant J. H. Johnston. E. A. McCullough. A. W. Morse. C. A: H. .deSaulles. A. >. ferry: j.. T. Walker. DIVINITY SCHOOL ALUMNI. The Connecticut Branch Organized— President Hadley on Ministers. The recent meeting of the Connecticut alumni of the Yale Divinity School, came about through measures adopted at a special meeting of the General Alumni Association of the Divinity School, held in Boston last September, during the session of the International Congregational Council. This meeting was called by President Dinsmore of Phillips Church, South Boston, and was well attended by .graduates represent- ing most of the eastern and several western states. It was held at the noon hour and, following the lunch, came several informal speeches, having for their general theme the work and wel- fare of the Seminary. The feeling was expressed that the alumni should con- tinue to a greater extent to keep in touch with the Seminary and keep liv- ing within themselves the progressive and earnest spirit for which it stood. To aid in bringing this about, a com- mittee of three was appointed by the President, consisting of Dr. T. T. Mun- ger, 55; L. H.. Thayer, ‘88, and W. J. Moulton, ’93. It was to devise methods for promoting the formation of local alumni associations and to inaugurate - measures that should lead to the main- tenance of closer relations between the alumni and the Divinity School. It was hoped that in this way graduates would find better opportunities for interchange of views and for helpful. codperation and that, at the same time, the way would be opened for their receiving more directly information as to the work of the Seminary. This better understanding of its affairs, it was felt, would conduce to greater individual in- terest in its progress. Much stress was jaid on this point and it was voted that the committee already appointed en- deavor to make clear to the alumni, that the influences of the Seminary could be greatly promoted, if each alumnus gave expression to his loyalty by personal effort in its behalf. It was by virtue of this action of the Boston meeting that a call was recently - sent out to the Connecticut alumni. This meeting as noted in the last issue, was held on Tuesday, March 27. There was a general and enthusiastic response to the invitation. Fifty or more were able to be present and from over forty came messages of regret of inability to be present, and the expression of a desire to be included in the membership of the Association. ‘ The program of the afternoon began with a lecture in Marquand Chapel, be- fore the Divinity. School, by Prof. W. N. Clarke of Colgate University, on “The Historical Method in Theology.” At the close of this the alumni ad- journed to the Lowell Mason Room. Dr. Munger called the meeting to order and was chosen temporary chairman. The committee then presented the draft of a constitution which was adopted - with emendation. This provides for three classes of members—r All gradu- ates of the Divinity School living in or near Connecticut, the President, and the clerical members of the Corporation and Faculties of the University: 2 Per- sons who have pursued courses of study for one year or more at the Seminary, who shall be proposed by the Executive Committee and elected by a majority of the members present at any meeting. In the first instance such persons are to be included by response to the general invitation without this special election: 3 Those whose interest and sympathy lead them to codperate in furthering the purposes of the Association. These latter are to become honorary members when proposed and elected in the same manner as those in the second group. A nominating committee, appointed by the Chairman, reported the following officers who were elected for the ensu- ing year: President, W. J. Mutch, ’85; Vice-President, Joel S. Ives ,’74; Sec- retary and Treasurer, W. J. Moulton, 93. THE DISCUSSION. The discussion arranged for this meet- ing had for its topic “The work of the Professional School in its relation to the Ministry.” This was opened by Presi- dent Hadley. He said the ministry dif- fered from other professions, where the stages of promotion were strictly de- fined. In the former days, the ministers were the leaders in the community, and if they are to retain that position now they must be men of affairs. A knowl- edge of the principles of common law would greatly help to this end. This study of the principles which govern the relations of man to man will help further to a better understanding of the rela- tions between man and God. Ethics, he thought, deserved a large place in minis- teral training. He expressed the con- viction that, far from declining, there was never a time where the influence of the pulpit could be so far reaching as at present. There was great need for pro- phets to enter upon this work and for the training of such there need be no great concern. Professor Clarke, who was present, expressed the view that there was need of change in the plan of ministeral train- ing and thought the suggestions of the President worthy of careful considera- tion. Rey. Mr. Twichell of Hartford re- marked on the exaggerated tendency to organize in these present days and said, further, that the fact he attended Union Seminary was due to special circum- stances and in no way involved a re- jection of Yale. Dr. Parker of Hart- ford expressed the opinion that the present organization met a real need and might be of great help in advancing the welfare of the Seminary. Other speakers were: Rev. Mr. Ives, Prof. Fisher and Dr. Munger. A reception followed this meeting at which the wives of the Professors in the Divinity School’ and of local pastors re- ceived. There were present of the Corporation, President Hadley, Dr. T. T. Munger, Dr. Charles Ray Palmer, Rev. Joseph He: Vwichell, “Dr. -£. * P.* Parker, * Dr. Joseph Anderson; from the University Faculties: Professors Day, Fisher, Bras- tow, Curtis, Blackman, Porter, Sneath, Duncan, Sanders and Dr. C. L. Kitchel. Others who were present and remained to sign the constitution were: James P. Hoyt, Cheshire; Shepherd Knapp, Jr., Southington; F. Louis Grant, North- fild; Edward A. George, Willimantic: Benjamin M. Wright, Orange; Charles PF’. Clarke, Whitneyville; Frank R. Ivey, New Haven; William W. Leete, New Haven; Sylvanus P. Marvine, Wood- bridge; Henry B. Mead, Scotland; Peter Roberts; Theo. B. Wilson, New Haven; Joel S. Ives, Hartford: D. W. Phelps, New Haven; Wm. D. Moss- man, New Haven; Agnes F. Sternson, Bridgeport; Edward R. Evans, Redd- ing; Dwight N. Prentice, Greenfield Hill; Geo. A. Pelton, New Haven; W. J. Mutch, New Haven; John Peet Deane, New Haven; Wm. Carr, Tafts- ville; George A. Bushee, Madison; H. Frank Roll, New Haven; W. J. Moul- ton, New Haven. + - _— FF University Club for Louisville. Stuart McKnight, Yale ’93, is active in the wish to establish a University ‘Club at Louisville.. The following let- ter has been sent out: “To all College Men in Louisville and vicinity: The graduates of Harvard, Yale, Princeton and University of Vir- ginia in Louisville wish to unite with other college graduates in organizing a general university club, which shall meet socially once or oftener yearly, and whose object shall be to promote the extension of higher education and to make college men better acquainted with each other. “It is proposed to include graduates from all colleges listed in the latest report of the United States Commis- sioner of Education and from the United States naval and military schools. You are therefore urged to send your name and address and the year and college of graduation to Stuart McKnight, Secre- tary of the Yale Club, 530 West Main Street.” It is intended to hold a smoker in May and effect a definite organization. ,™ a » a i Yale Club Members. The following were elected members of the Yale Club, March 7, 1900:—Resi- dent: David H. M. Gillespie, ’98; Philip H. Dudley, ’98;° Frank H. Shall, ’98; George B. Clark, 1900; Milton J. War- ner, 94; Eugene McJ. Richmond, ’96; Edward W. Carleton, ’97S.; Lorenzo D. Armstrong, ’99; Charles C. Pauld- me Bo; Seth -E Thomas, -jr;, “90; William Walker, ’99S.; William A. Warren, 99; Edward Roesler, ’98 S.; Benjamin Adams, ’96; William M. Richards, ’95; Nicholas F. Brady, ’99; David T. Leahv, 98; Norman Burrell, ’°99; Edmund H. Trowbridge, ’99. Non-residents: Arnold B. Watson, ham, ’99; Amos F. Barnes, ’97 S.; Brad- 798 S.; Eliot Watrous, ’99; Frederick W. Pangborn, ’76; Thomas W. Farn- bury Bedell, ’76. Rlateteaenie” 0 onan eters The Ninety-Nine Dinner. The first New York dinner of Ninety- Nine was held at the Yale Club, Satur- day evening, March 24, and was in every sense a great sticcess. W. H. Field acted as toastmaster and the following toasts were responded to: WAS ee He RES ORE OE ee A. B. Hall Pe Lawes. Gee T. Kearny. New Havetisiiiw.. Hew cts D. R. Hooker. The Cambridge Contingent.J. K. Clark. Innocents Abrodad....3% 56... Ji: Read, Jf. oh He WE Sa. oe re J. H. Morey. WO Se bap ee Rec ct E. T. Noble. Letters and telegrams from those unable to be present were read during the evening; in short, the Class got together in its first reunion. The following were nresent: Atha, M. T. Adams, Abbott, Bissell, Borden, A. Brown, Boyd, Bartlett, Burtis, Bangs, Clark, Camp, Carleton, Cutter, Cocks, Coit, Cheney, Darling, Dewey, J. Evans, B. Evans, Frazer, Field, Hutchins, Hall, Hewitt, Hamlin, Hawlev, Holland, D. R. Hooker, Holly, King, Kountze, Kearny, Lark, Lewis, Magee, Mann, Marvin, Mitchell, Morey, Morley, B. Moore, Neergaard, Norman, Noble, Oliver, O’Laughlin, Peck, Platt, Potter, Parmelee, Reid, Scudder, E. H. Smith, Stern, Trowbridge, Watrous, Weston, Walker, Warren, White. <>< Rn S..