ANNALS OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY*

PREVIOUS TO OPENING THE. UNIVERSITY t

1866

Jan. Letter of Rev. A. J . Phelps to Prof. J. R . French of Genesee Col­ lege, declining to cooperate in an attempt to raise centenary funds for Genesee College. Jan. Letter from Prof. J . R. French to Rev. A. J . Phelps favoring removal of college from Lima. Almost simultaneously a .conversation passed between Rev. E. Arnold and Prof. C. W. Bennett on the same subject. Mar. (about 1st). In an editorial article in the Northern Christian Advocate on a centenary meeting held in Buffalo about the first of March, was the " first public announcement of the idea of a central college or university for the Methodism of New York. " -Northern Christian Advo­ cate, 22 May 1873. Phelps, Arnold and Dr. Lore took measures to awaken interest and enlist support. Mar. Centenary meeting at Elmira. A consultation on the subject of removal of Genesee College. Resolved to call a convention of the five patronizing conferences. Apr: 12. Methodist Convention met at Syracuse. Project of removal approved, etc. (Northern, 22 May 1873). Made provision to bring before Oneida and Black River Conferences. Apr. Black River and Oneida Conferences took approving action. Appointed commissioners to attend meeting of trustees of Genesee College. June 27. Annual meeting of Board of Trustees of Genesee College. Board concurred in project of removal, by a vote lacking only one of unanimity, on condition that f,2oo,ooo besides grounds and buildings be raised by the Conferences east of Cayuga Lake. Autumn. Trustees of Genesee College took measures to secure an enabling act of the legislature to effect the removal of the College. During this year subscriptions were secured in furtherance of the object of removal. In this work Rev. J. B. Foote, A.M., Rev. D. D. Lore, D.D., and others were especially active and successful.

*Edited by Lucien M. Underwood, '77, to August, 1886. t For this portion of the "Annals" the writer is indebted to a manuscript book of .. Historical Memoranda •• carefully compiled by Dr. Alexander Winchell while Chan­ <:ellor of the University. It is unfortunate that the history since 1874 has not been so <:arefully preserved by the officers of the University . SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 21 x867 Mar. 5· Call for meeting of citizens of Syracuse at office of Onondaga Salt Co., signed ,by William D. Stewart, George F. Comstock, E. W. Leaven­ worth, A. D. White, C. T. Longstreet, Chas. Andrews, T. B. Fitch, C. Tall­ man, A. Monroe. Mar. 21. Meeting above called. Brief addresses by Dr. Lore, Rev. A. J. Phelps and others. Measures were taken to secure the bonding of the city for the promotion of the enterprise. Judge Comstock requested to draft a bill. A mass meeting of citizens called. Mar. (following week). Large and enthusiastic mass meeting. Voted to bond the city for $IOo,ooo, conditioned on the establishment of a college at Syracuse or immediate vicinity with endowment of $4oo,ooo, independent of city bonds. A bill was approved and forwarded to legislature. Spring. Black River and Oneida Conferences ratified-their proceedings, elected college commissioners and appointed Revs. J. D. Adams, James Erwin and A. B. Gregg agents to raise funds. Volunteers also, especially Revs. C. P. Lyford, E. Arnold and A. J.Phelps, were prominently success­ ful in the same work. x868 The Conferences of 1868 re-affirmed their confidence in the enterprise and re-appointed commissioners and agents to further the cause. Efforts to obtain requisite legislation were renewed with the legislature of 1867-68, and an act passed authorizing the removal of the college, but leav­ ing to Lima Seminary all the real estate of the college and $75,000 of its cash endowment. An injunction against removal was obtained by citizens of Lima ; but the two Genesee Conferences nevertheless adhered to the new enterprise. Project of a State Methodist Convention broached in the Northern Chris­ fi att Advocate. This was readily and enthusiastically seconded. Meantime the college commissioners continued to work. Their names were : Central N. Y. Conf.-Rev. D. D. Lore, Chairman ; A. S. Graves, Secretary; J . R. Foote, Treasurer ; A. J. Phelps, A. R. Gregg, Wm. Reddy, E. Arnold, Hon. Geo. F. Comstock, \V. W. Porter, Jas. Erwin, M. D. Kinney, ·B. I. Ives, W . W. Williams, Geo. Berry . J:870 Feb. 22-24. Methodist State Convention at Syracuse. President, ReY . Jesse T. Peck, D.D. Resolved that the plan is approved and we take measures to raise at least $5oo,ooo, to endow the University . Total sub­ scriptions received $I8I,ooo. [This afterwards shrunk to $I6o,ooo.J The total subscriptions, consequently , at this date stood as follows : Private subscriptions before convention ...... $125,000 Conditional subscription of city of Syracuse ...... Ioo,ooo Valid subscriptions at convention ...... 16o,ooo Total subscriptions at convention ...... $385,000 22 ANNALS A provisional Board of Trustees was elected and steps taken to secure a charter. Mar. 24. Meeting of provisional Board of Trustees in Syracuse. Dr. Peck was ahosen President of the Board. Rev. D. D. Lore, D.D., Sec'y ; 1'. B. Fitch, Treas. ; Ex. Com., J. T. Peck, D. D. Lore, G. F. Comstock, T. R. Fitch, C. Andrews, A. J. Phelps, E. Arnold ~ Charter agreed upon. Mar. 25. Charter reported, approved and recorded in Book I. of Miscel­ laneous Records, _page 332, etc. Aug. 15. Meeting of Board of Trustees. Rev. E. C. Curtis had been appointed General Agent. He reported legal subscriptions at $I6o,ooo. Sept. 13. Meeting of Board of Trustees. The location of the University in the Eighth Ward was decided upon.

Jan. 4· Meeting of - Board of Trustees. Agent reported valid subscrip­ tions at $425 ,000 ; contingent subscriptions at $73,000. Application made by Board of Trustees '' to the Common Council of the city for the city bonds to the amount of $1oo,ooo, pursuant to the act of the Legislature warranting S\lCh subscriptions." Dr. Peck presented general outline of plan of buildings. Peck, Comstock and Porter, with power to select two others, were appointed to fix ,upon a definite plan of building. Apr. 24. City of Syracuse issued bonds for University, $Ioo,ooo. May 6. The Remingtons purchased the St. Charles block in Syracuse for $12o,ooo, one-half for use of University and one-half for that of the Col­ lege of Missionaries and the publishing interests of the Methodist Episco­ pal Church. J.Viay 17. Meeting of Board of Trustees. Contracts for site of university edifice ratified. Resolved to open College of Liberal Arts in September, 1871. Students and graduates of Genesee College to stand in correspond­ ing relations to Syracuse University. The building plans submitted by H. N. White were adopted. Building committee : Peck, Comstock, Curtis, Porter, Griffin. Committee on Faculty :Peck, Jones, Wilbor, Taylor, Com­ stock, Clark. Elections made : Daniel Steele (Pres. College Liberal Arts), $2,500; Prof.J. R. French, $2,000; Prof. W. P. Coddington, $2,000; Prof. J. J. Brown, $2,000; salaries to begin Aug. 1. 1871. May. C. \V. Bennett elected professor by Executive Committee at a salary of $2,000. May 26. Myers blockrentedforuseof University. Salaries of Professors French, Coddington, Brown and Bennett were raised to$2,5ooeach; tuition fixed at f,2o per tern1, besides incidental expenses in the College of Liberal Arts. June 1. Contract made for grading university grounds. June 13. Voted for chemical and physical apparatus $3,166.25, to be expended by Prof. Brown. Voted for mathematical department $1,000; for library and text-books $1 ,000. SYRACUSE UNIVERSIT\' 23 July 19. The contract for building the Hall of Languages was let ; consideration $136,000. Aug. I. Prof. H. H. Sanford elected to enter on his duties after the Commencement ~n 1872. Aug. 18. The first faculty meeting was held at the residence of Judge Dusinberr!! in Geneva. Aug. 29. Second faculty meeting at Myers block in Syracuse. Aug. 30. Meeting of Board of Trustees. Prof. Comfort was elected "to be inaugurated in June next." General agent reported aggregate sub­ scriptions $5o6,659. Proposition received from Geneva Medical College. Committees appointed to develop plans for a Medical College in the University. Aug. 31. Laying of corner-stone of Hall of Languages. Inauguration of faculty of the College of Liberal Arts.*

SINCE THE OPENING OF THE UNIVERSITY :1:87:1:

Sept. 1. The college opened in the Myers block with 41 students present at the first chapel exel'cises. Dr. Daniel Steele officiated, reading the ro:¢ Psalm. Sept. 4. Recitations began. Sept. 5. A " scale of 7 " adopted for marking recitations. Sept. The MYSTICAL SEVEN, a four years' secret society, was estab­ lished in the University. (See Annals of Genesee College r857,also r87r,Nov.) Sept. The secret society, UPSILON KAPPA, was established in the University. (See Annals of Genesee College r863, also r875, June.) Nov. 14. Faculty voted "that all examinations of students should be written." Nov. 17. The fraternity known as the Mystical Seven became the Phi Gamma chapter of DELTA KAPPA EPSILON.t The charter members were: W. F. Steele, '72; R. S. Keyser, '72; F. D. Blakeslee, '72; G. H. Dryer, '72; H. M. Hill, '72; W. Mann, '72; J. E. Weaver, '72; H. W. Morris, '72; F. J. Cheney, '72; D. Cronk, '74; D. D. Lore, '74; C. A. Fowler, '74; S. W. Kress, '75; M. J. Wells, '75; E. W. Goodier, '75; W. A. Wood, '75; L. Jennison, '75· Dec. 4· Plan adopted for establishment of Medical College. Professors

*The exercises at the laying of the corner-stone and the inauguration of the Faculty were published in a pamphlet by the University authorites. · t DELTA KAPPA EPSILON was founded in Yale College, 22 June 1844. It has now 35 active chapters distributed from Maine to Mississippi and California and a membership of over 13,000• . The fraternity publishes Tht Dtlta Kappa Epsilon Quarttrly, the fif­ teenth volume of which is just completed. The last catalogue, published in 189<>, contained over 10,000 names and was a volume of 1700 pages. The badge is a diamond displaying a while scroll bearing the letters 4 K E on a black enamel ground with a star at each angle. The fraternity colors are "azure, gules and or. "-Baird's Manual. ANNALS

Towler, Nivison, Eastman, Stevens, Green, Hyde, Wilbur and Ryder, and adjunct professors VanDuyn, Dunlap, Pease, Burt, Porter, Plant and Lawton were elected. Future elections to be on nomination of faculty and election by trustees. Officers : Dean, Registrar, Curator and Libra­ rian. The two former elected annually. Dean presides at meetings. The records of the faculty may be inspected by any member of the Board of Trustees. Faculty appoint their own demonstrator and janitor. Faculty pay all expenses. Three censors to be appointed annually by 1. N.Y. State Medical Association, 2. Central N.Y. Medical Association, 3· Onondaga Co. Medical Society. Each censor, if present, shall receive one dollar out of each graduating fee. Votes with faculty for degrees. Diplomas in Latin to be signed by Chancellor, Secretary of Board of Trustees and Medical Faculty. Faculty may recommend for honorary degree of M. D. Diploma to be on parch­ ment, written in Latin and signed by chancellor and dean. Dean shall make report at the end of each academic year to Board of Trustees, also to Regents of the University. Museum and library of Geneva Medical Col­ lege transferred to Syracuse University. Dec. s. Alumni of Genesee College admitted to identical relations witH Syracuse University. Plan for Gymnasia submitted by Dr. Peck and adopted. The President requested to make the necessary arrangements for Gymnasia. Dec. 24. The signs in front of the Myers block were "frescoed" by the students. (See University Herald, I. 8.) The seal of the University was probably adopted during this year. It is an inch and five-eighths across, bearing around the margin the words "*' Syracuse University * Founded 1870." Within an inner circle is a wreath of laurel and the motto, "Suos cultiJres scientia coronal."

:1:872

Jan. 10. Three courses of study adopted : the classical, philosophical and scientific. Feb. 12. Natural Philosophy added to requirements for entrance. Latin added to requirement for scientific course. Feb. IS. Announcement by faculty of courses of study and terms of ad­ mission (four-page circular). Latin scientific course established in place of philosophical course (see Jan. ro), requiring two Latin attthors for admis­ sion. Scientific course lengthened to four years. Apr. 12. A college meeting held in the interest of establishing a college paper. Apr. 20. The first university base ball association was organized . .1\yr. 29. Voted by faculty, that the diplomas for scientific course be printed in the English language. May rs. The constitution and by-laws of The University Herald, a col­ lege paper, were adopted. SYRACUSE UNIVltRSITY 25 June. The Theta Nu Epsilon, Beta chapter, a secret Sophomore society, was established. June 22. The first number of the University Herald appeared.* June 23. Bac<;alaureate sermon by Rev. Daniel Steele, D.D., in First Presbyterian church, at 10:30 A. M. Sermon before the Society of Relig­ ious Inquiry by Rev. William Lloyd. June 24. Rose pink and pea green adopted as the university colors. June 25. Meeting of trustees. E. 0. Haven elected chancellor of the University at a salary of $5,000 per annum and $2,500 for expenses of re­ moval. Dr. Steele's resignation was accepted. John H. Durston appointed Adjunct Professor of Modern Languages. June 26. Address before the college by Rev. J. P. Newman, D.D., in Wieting Hall. June 27. First annual Commencement in Wieting Hall; orators, W. W. Smallwood, R. S. Keyser, W. Mann, F. J . Cheney, R. W. Copeland, W. F. Steele, H. W. Morris, F. D. Blakeslee, G. H. Dryer, J. E. Weaver. Mas­ ter's orations by E. D. Blakeslee and 0. A. Houghton. Graduates: A.B., 9; B.S., ro ;-I9. Summer. Blanks sent out for "Alumni and Alumnre Record," asking for personal statistics. Aug. 9· E. 0. Haven having declined, Alexander Winchell, LL.D., was elected chancellor of Syracuse University at a salary of $5,000 and $I,ooo for moving expenses. Aug. 29 . . Second college year opened. Sept. 7· Voted by faculty, that "a deficiency in rhetorical exercises will debar the student from recitation and lecture until such exercise shall be provided for." Sept. The ATTIC~UM, an open literary society, was organized with fifteen members. This afterwards became the Syracuse chapter of Delta Upsilon. (See 1873, Nov. 14.) Sept. 25. Cane rush in the Myers block. Sept. 30. The ALPHA PHI, Alpha chapter, a ladies' secret society, was organized with eleven members.f Dec. The class of I875 adopted a class cane, ebony with ivory handle and gold band.

• The first four numbers of Vol. I. were issued by an association composed of four mem­ bers of each class and four each from Upsilon Kappa and Delta Kappa Epsilon. The re­ mainder of Vol. I. was issued by two members from each class, and four each from Upsi­ lon Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon and the Atticreum. Vols. 11.-VI. were issued by six members from the Senior class and six from the Junior class. t ALPHA PHI has now nine chapters including chapters at Northwestern University, Baltimore College and Boston University. Membership 832. In 1889 the local chapter erected a chapter honse, the first structure of the kind owned or occupied by a woman's society. The fraternity publishes the Alpha PM Quarltrly, at present directed by the Syracuse chapter; in 1892 issued a song book, and a directory in 1897. The badge is a monogram of the letters "Alpha" placed above "Phi." The colors are bordeaux and silver gray.-Baird's Manual. ANNALS

Dec. 27. W. Locke Richardson elected instructor in Elocution. Winter, 1872-73. The "Skull and Scroll," a Senior society, was organ­ ized, consisting of the three members of the class. ( See University Herald, !.,57.) Winter, r872-3. Course of six lectures upon the fine arts delivered in Wieting opera house under university auspices. The lecturers were Rev. H. W. Bellows, D.D., of New York ; President A. D. White, of Cornell; Prof. B. Waterhouse Hawkins, of New York; Rev. William Buttler, D.D., of New York; Dr. C. W. Bennett and Prof. G. F. Comfort, of the University. Dec. The Annzeal, 1872-3, appeared about this time. The catalogue showed an attendance of 1o8. I873 Jan. 25. The students gave a reception to Chancellor Winchell. (See University Herald, I. 69. ) Feb. 12. First Commencement of Medical College. Thesis by H. G. Buckingham. Address by Dr. R. W. Pease.* Graduates, M.D., 6. Feb. 13. Inauguration of Alexander Winchell, LL.D., as chancellor of the University in Wieting opera house.t Feb. A " Syracuse University Glee Club" was organized during this year. E. D. Plaisted, '76, was manager. The members were A. B. Randall, '76; W . H . Shuart, '75; W. A. Arnold, '75; W. C. Wilbor, '76; C. A. Fow­ ler, '74; E . 0. Kinne, '76; J. B. Coit, '75; G. F. Hine, '7"6. May 1. Hall of Languages occupied for the first time. May 8. Dedication of the Hall of Languages. Addresses by President F. A. P. Barnard of Columbia College, Bishop E. S. Janes, Bishop Jesse T. Peck and others. The" Syracuse University Hymn," composed for the occasion by Rev. George Lansing Taylor, was sung to the air of La Marseil­ laise. June. The college colors were changed to "rose tint and azure," since degenerated(?) to ''pink and blue;'' still later orange was selected. June 22. Baccalaureate address by Chancellor Winchell in First Metho­ dist church.t Sernwn before the "Society of Religious Inquiry," by Rev. Ira G . Bidwell in First Presbyterian church. June 23. Class day of 1873, consisting of presentation of sun-dial to University, planting of class ivy at N.W. angle of Hall of Languages and parting address. The first " Elocutionary Rehearsal" was held in univer­ sity cliapel by members of the Sophomore and Freshman classes. The first ''Calculus Burial ' ' was celebrated by the class of ·1875 on the west hill of the campus. The oration was delivered by N. M. Wheeler. June 24. Meeting of trustees. Committee reported adversely on estab­ lishment of a '' College of Law.'' The name '' College of the University' • changed to the "College of Liberal Arts." Plan for College of Fine Arts

*This }VaS published in pamphlet form. t The entire exercises were published by the University in pamphlet form. :1: This address can be found in Dr. Winchell's "Reconciliation of Science and Religion." SVRACUSlt UNIVltRSITV 27 adopted. Annual address before the University by Prof. Moses Coit Tyler, in Plymouth church. June 2S. Oration before Alumni Association by Rev. John Alabaster, '6o. Poem by Mrs. Mary Green Wood, 's6. June 26. Second annual Commencement. Programs were printed in Latin. Orators, G. W . Elliot, R. H. Maclay , M. J. Griffin. Masters' ora­ tions* by C. E . Millspaugh and John S. Morgan. Graduates, A.B., 3· Total for the year, 9· July 14. Messrs. White, Russell, Thayer, Knapp, Ranger and Allewelt were elected professors in the' College of Fine Arts, and professors in the College of Liberal Arts were designated to instruct in their respective de­ partments. Nine hundred dollars appropriated for furniture and outfit of College of Fine Arts. Fall. A "Synchronistic View" of the courses of study in the Colleges of Liberal and Fine Arts was published about this time. Sept. IS. Beginning of third year of college. Sept. 18. Inauguration of the College of Fine Arts in the university chapel. Addresses were delivered by Rev. George Lansing Taylor, Rev. A. F. Beard, Rev. S. R. Calthrop and Chancellor Winchell. Announce­ ments of the College of Fine Arts containing faculty, courses in architect­ ure and painting, etc., were issued about this time. Rooms 49 and so were set apart for the use of· the new college. Oct. 10. A case of hazing by. members of the class of 1876 reiilulting in the arrest and trial (?) of several of that cl~s in the police court. Oct. The " Syracuse University Navy " organized, officered by members of the class of 187s. (See University Herald, II. 4S ·) Nov. 14. The Syracuse chapter of DltLTA UPSILON, a four years' non­ secret society, was established in Syracuse University.t (See 1872, Sept.)

X874 Jan. 7· Prof. H. N. White resigned and Joseph L. Silsbee was elected Professor of Architecture. Jan. 14. The Annual for 1873-4 was issued. Feb. Second Commencement of Medical College. Thesis by E. A. Ains­ worth, Valedictory by A. S. Edwards. Address by Dr. John Towler. Graduates, M.D., 9· Mar. 26. A college cap was adopted .by the students of the University. They were first worn April 7, mostly by Sophomores and Freshmen, but were soon discarded. Mar.-Apr. A course of four lectures upon the Fine Arts was given by

* Ma$ters' orations were discontinued after 1873. T DELTA UPSILON was founded in Williams College in 1834 and has thirty-one active chapters and a membership of 6275, It has published the Della· Upsilon Quarterly since r882, and the last general catalogue of members in rll97. The badge is a monogram of the letters, "Delta" over" Upn'Jon. " The colors are blue and gold.-Baird's Manual. ANNALS

Prof. George F. Comfort in Park Presbyterian church. The dates were March I6, 23, 30, April 6. May. The A':sthetic Society of the College of Fine Arts was organized. June IS. First Junior Exhibition in the university chapel by the class of I875. Orators, C. D. Lathrop, N. M. Wheeler, W. A. Wood, W. Colden, Kate Hogoboom, J. B. Coit, M. D. Buck, M. J. Wells, E. W. Goodier. The first mock scheme was issued by the class of I876 at this exhibition. June 19. Elocutionary rehearsal by members of the Freshman class, followed by the " Calculus Burial " of the class of 1876 in the low ground of the campus north-east of the Hall of Languages. The oration was delivered by J. D. Phelps. June 21. Baccalaureate address* in First Methodist church by Chancellor Winchell. Sermon before the Society of Religious Inquiry by Rev. J. P. Gulliver, D.D. June 22. Anniversary address before the College of Fine Arts in Wieting opera house by Prof. George F. Comfort. June 23. Annual address before the University by Rev. 0. H. Tiffany,D.D. June 24. Meeting of trustees. E . 0. Haven, D.D., LL.D., again elect­ ed chancellor; Frank Smalley, '74, electedassistant in Chemistry. Oration before the alumni by Rev. Isaac Gibbard, '59· Poem by Prof. E . D. Blakes­ lee, '69.t June 25. Third annual Commencement in Wieting opera house. Pro­ grams in Latin. Orators : F . S. Porter, E. R. Redhead, Electa B. Whipple, Frank Smalley, Mary F. Cary, Rena A. Michaels, C. A. Fowler, D. S, Kellicott. Graduates :A.B., 6; Ph. B., I ;B.S., I ;-8. Totalfortheyear, 17. Sept. 15. Inauguration of Rev. Erastus Otis Haven, D.D., LL.D., as second chancellor of the University in Wieting opera house. Sept. Chapel exercises changed from 8:35 A. M. to 9:35 A.. M. Nov. II. The Alpha chapter of GAMMA PHI BETA, a ladies' secret so­ ciety, organized. The original members were Frances E . Haven, '77, E. Addie Curtis, '78, H. M. Dodge, '76, and Minnie A. Bingham, '78.+ Nov. The THETA CHI, a local secret society, organized with seven mem­ bers. (See University Herald, III. 45 ; see also 1875, June.) :I875 Feb. I4. The class of 1878 indulged in plastering cheap valentines on the sidewalks leading to the University and over the front of the Hall of Languages. Feb. I9. Third annual Commencement of Medical College. Thesis by J. R. Eaton; valedictory by J. M. Jenkins; address by Dr. H. D. Didama;

*This address in published in" Reconciliation of Science and Religion." t This P<>em was printed on a leaflet. ; GAMMA PHI BETA bas now eight chapters including chapters at the University of Mich­ igan, California, Baltimore and Boston; membership 633. The society bas published a song book and a directory. The badge is a gold monogram of the letters surrounded by a crescent of black enamel, on which is inscribed the letters "XL C V." The colors are­ fawn and seal brown.-Baird's Ma11ual. [The letters are not XL C V, but the letters of the Hebrew word for" four." -En.] SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY graduates, M.D., 12. The graduates of Geneva Medical College adopted as alumni of" Syracuse University. Spring. A series of "University Lectures upon Science and Art" were delivered by members of the university faculty in the First Presbyterian church. Spring. The Gamma Kappa Pi, a Sophomore society, was organized by members of the class of 1878. Mar. 31. Second Junior exhibition by the class of 1876 in university chapel. Speakers, G. F. Darrow, Clara Bradley, W. H. Hall, H. Hunting­ ton, E. 0. Kinne, Mattie E. Foote, E. Nottingham, J. D. Phelps, E. Grace Hubbell, J. T. Roberts.. Mock schemes were circulated by the class of 1877, with engraving on stone drawn by one of the members of the class. Apr. 5· A circular addressed to members of the Conferences of the M. E. Church in New York was issued by Chancellor Haven, containing a statement of the condition of the University. May. .The first "rush" in the history of the University occurred between the classes· of 1877 and 1878. The exercises were in the main hall, second floor. June 1. The ZETA PSI, Gamma Chapter, a four years' secret society, was organized in Syracuse University by members of Theta Chi.* See Nov., 1874· June 8. The Upsilon Kappa became the Pi Chapter of PSI UPSILON. The charter members were J. M. Gilbert, N. M. Wheeler, C. A. Congdon, M.D. Buck and W. H. Shuart, all of the class of 1875·+ June 18. Elocutionary rehearsal by the Sophomore class,t followed by the calculus burial by the same class, celebrated at the head of University Avenue. The oration was delivered by 0. A. Merchant. June 20. Sermon before the Society of Religious Inquiry by Rev. J. F. Hurst, D.D. Jun~ 21. Class-day exercises by the class of 1875. The class of I875 presented to the University the large clock in the central tower of the Hall of Languages. It also established the custom of "pipe ceremony," which was continued down to the class day of I884, when the pipe presented by

*ZETA Psr was founded at New York University in 1846. It has now twenty active chapters, two being in Canada. It publishes the Zeta Psi Monthly. The general cata­ logue was issued in 1883; the membership is 4827. The badge is a monogram of " Zda" over the "Psi," the latter bearing a star and Roman fasces, the former bearing an A and a circle. The fraternity color is white. The Syracuse chapter became inactive in r88s.­ Ba£rd's Manual. t Psr UPSILON was founded in Union College November, 1833. It has now 21 active chapters and a membership of 8s8s. It published the Psi U Diamond r883-6, and the Psi Upsilnn Review r89s-6. The last catalogue was published in r889, and the last song book in r89r. The badge is a diamond bearing two clasped hands on a black enamel back­ ground with the letters ''Psi" above and " Upsilon" below. The colors are garnet and gold.-Baird's Manual. ; The Class.of r877 thus held two elocutionary rehearsals, one in 1874 as Freshmen, and the other as above. Since r875 the rehearsal has been given by the Sophomore class. ANNAI,S the class of I875 was reported as lost. Annual address before the Univer­ sity by Hon. Dexter A. Hawkins of New York. June 22. Oration before the alumni by Rev. J. M. Reid, D.D. Poem by M. M. Merrill, '58. June 23. Fourth annual Commencement.* The members of the class of I875 presented "Theses" whose titles were published on the commence­ ment program, but no orations were delivered. Instead the baccalaureate address was given by Chancellor Haven in Wieting opera house, followed by the conferring of degrees. Graduates: A.B., IS; B.S., 5 ;-20. B.P., I. Total for the year 33· Sept. 10. A revised " course of study " was published for the College of Liberal Arts. Winter '75-6. A series of ten university lectures were delivered by members of the faculties of all the colleges of the University in Associa­ tion Hall.

Jan. The first edition of the schedule of post-graduate courses was published. Feb. IO, Fourth Commencement of the College of Medicine at Wieting opera house. Thesis by Margaret Stanton; poem by J. S. Gibbs; valedic­ tory by M. K. Reading ; address by Prof. E. B. Stevens. Graduates : M.D., I7. Feb. 22. The celebration of Washington's birthday occurred at the First Presbyterian church under the direction of the Sophomore class. Chan­ cellor Haven gave his '' Centennial Oration.'' Comic programs were dis­ tributed by the class of I878. Mar. 29. Third Junior exhibition by the class of I877 at the University Avenue M. E. church. Speakers: L. M. Underwood, C. M. Moss, C. D. Hol­ den, R. E. Day, J. W. Taylor, T. D. Worden, A. C. Haven, J. S. Clark, R. J. Smith, B. C. Matthews. Mock schemes (coarsely illustrated) were distributed by the Sophomore class. May 27. The first " Field Day" was held at the Syracuse driving park. June; A request was presented to the faculty from a Senior society, "The Crown and Scepter," asking that certain members of the Junior class be recommended for membership in that society to be selected " on the basis of scholarship and literary attainments." The request was denied. June 23. Address before the" Alpha Phi Association" by Miss Francis E. Willard in the university chapel.t June 24. Elocutionary rehearsal of Sophomore class in university chapel. June 25. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the University

*It will be noticed that the Commencement of 1875 occurred on Wednesday instead of Thursday as heretofore; this practice has since been followed, with some exceptions. TThis is the only instance in the history of the University that one of the secret socie­ ties has been recognized in any public manner by the college authorities. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Avenue M. E. church at 3 P.M. Sermon before the University by Rt. Rev. F. D. Huntington, S.T.D. June 26. Class-day exercises. The class resolving to meet again in ten years, which resolution was fulfilled June, r886. June 27. Oration before the alumni by Prof. J. Dorman Steele, '58. Poem by Mrs. B. C. Rude. June 27. Calculus burial by the class of 1878 at Oneida lake. This class thus commenced the custom of removing from the University one of the interesting features of college life. June 28. Fifth annual Commencement at Weiting opera house. Orators, W. H. Hall, H. Huntington, Helen M . Dodge, E. 0 . Kinne, E. Nottingham, Ida A. Gilbert, W. Nottingham, J. D. Phelps, Jane S. Higham, J. T. Roberts. Graduates : A.B., r8; Ph.B., 8; B.S., 8 ;-34; B.P., 2. ]'otal for the year 53· July-Aug. Normal School of Drawing and Painting held in the Univer­ sity under direction of the faculty of the College of Fine Arts aided by lec­ turers from abroad. July 27. Conference of citizens of Syracuse in the interests of the Medi­ cal College, held at the Medical College. July-Aug. Free loan art exhibition at the University, open for eleven weeks during the long vacation. Oct. 25. A movement was started in the managing board of the Univer­ sity Herald to allow ladies membership in the management. Lost by a vote of 4 to 6. Nov. 30. Thanksgiving reception under the auspices of the class of 1879, held at the University. Winter '76-7. Dr. Winchell gave a series of ten lectures on "The Deriv­ ative Origin of Species." These lectures were given on successive Fridays at 12M., and were largely attended by the public. The students formerly denominated "select" appear for the first time in the Annual as a separate list, denominated "unclassified." I877 Jan. The first number of the "Syrac~scean," student .annual publica­ tion, was issued by the 4. K E arid i' T fraternities. Feb. 13. The College of Missionaries made over their property to the University. Spring. The Sigma Delta Nu, a secret Freshman society, was organized by members of the class of r88o. (See r884, spring). Mar. The Annual for 1877-8 appeared. April-June. A course of twelve lectures on American Pre-Historic Archreology was delivered by Wills DeHaas~ M.D. Apr. 4. Fourth Junior exhibition* in the.universitychapel. Speakers :

*With the class of 1878 closed the practice of holding a Junior exhibition by competitive appointment. With the class of 1879 commenced the practice of holding annually four Senior exhibitions in which each member of the class appeared in public. 32 ANNAI.S J. E. Ensign, Kate M. Foster, A. H. Giles, E. 'L. Harris, Eva L. Harrison, C. E. Mogg, T. M. Nichols, G. W. Peck, A. T. Sanford, G. W. Weaver. Mock schemes were distributed by the class of 1879. May 25. Second annual Field Day at Syracuse Driving Park. June 22. Elocutionary rehearsal by the Sophomore class in the univer­ sity chapel. June 24. Baccalaureate discourse in the University Avenue M. E. church at 10:30 A. M. Sermon before the University by Rev. Anson J. Upson, D. D. June 25. Class-day exercises in the university chapel. June 26. Calculus burial at Skaneateles lake. June 26. Oration before the alumni by JohnS. Morgan, '68. Poem by Ida A. Gilbert, '76. June 27. Sixth annual Commencement. Orators : J. S. Clark, R. E . Day, Jane M. Bancroft, A. C. Haven, Mary G. Bissell, L. S. Hutchinson, B. C. Mathews, R. J. Smith, J. W. Taylor, L. M. Underwood. Graduates: A. B., 10; Ph.B., II; B.S., I ;-22. The College of Fine Arts graduated 3, B.P. The College of Medicine, 5, M.D. Total 30. Constitution and by-laws of the JEsthetic Society published. June. The department of music of the College of Fine Arts established. Dr. William Schultze elected professor. The announcements of the course in music were distributed during the summer vacation. July 2. Curriculum adjusted to the new course in civil engineering. Nov. The Euterpe Society was founded in the College of Fine Arts. Dec. 20. First musical soiree of the College of Fine Arts held in univer- sity chapel. Winter '77--8. Dr. Winchell gave a course of eight popular lectures entitled" Chapters from the Lifetime of a World," on successive Fridays at 12M. I878 Jan. The second number of the Syracusa:an, student annual, was pub­ lished by the A K E, Z i' and i' T fraternities. June r. Third annual Field Day at Newell Park. June 13. Sixth Commencement of Medical College. Address by William C. Wey, M.D., of Elmira. Graduates, M.D., 14. June 21. Elocutionary rehearsal of the Sophomore class ( r88o) in university chapel. The Freshmen furnished mock schemes.* Calculus burial on the university campus by the class of 188o. The exercises were on "Science Hill." T. B. Noss gave the oration. June 23. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the First Presby­ terian church at 7 :30 P. M. June 24. Musical soiree at Wieting opera house. June 25. Oration before the alumui by Charles H. Fowler, '59.; poem by R. E. Day, '77·

*Here commenced the practice of the distribution of mock schemes by the Freshmen, owing to the abolition of Junior exhibitions which had g iven opportunities to the Sophomores . SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 33 June 26. Seventh annual Commencement. Orators : C. H. Eggleston, Kate M. Foster, A. H. Giles, E. L. Harris, R. P. Hollett, C. E . Mogg, G. W. Peck, S. J. Sornberger. Graduates: A.B., IS; Ph.B., 6; B. S., I; C. E., 2 ;-24. In the College of Fine Arts there were 7 graduates, viz. : B.P., 5; B.M., 2. Total 45 (less 3 who received a second degree-42). Summer? A twelve-page pamphlet setting forth the purpose and claims of Syracuse University was issued by Chancellor Haven. Fall? The second edition .of post-graduate courses was published; Fall? A constitution of the "Students' Association of the College of Liberal Arts and Fine Arts" was published about this time (pp. 9). F. I. Willsea, '79, was instrumental in securing this publication. Oct. I4. The first number of the Syracusan, a college paper published by the A K E, Z i' and i' T fraternities, appeared. The University Herald, which had been abandoned by the old association, was continued by an association which elected their own successors. This association was largely controlled by the A T fraternity. Oct. 29. The first Senio.r exhibition of the class of I879 was held in the university chapel. The succeeding exhibitions were held Dec. 3, Jan. 28, and Mar. I8. Nov. The students of the University celebrated the return of Chancellor E. 0. Haven from Europe by a torchlight procession, escorting him from the station to the. University. Dec. r8--I9. A council in the interests of Syracuse University was held in Syracuse. Five sessions were held, partly in Park opera house and partly in the university chapel, addressed by various clergymen and laymen.

X879 Mar. The third number of the ::iyracusrean, student annual, was pub­ lished by the A K E, Z i' and i' T fraternities. Mar. The Annual for I879 issued. The custom of publishing lists of preparatory students in gymnasia was discontinued. May 23. Fourth annual Field Day at the "Driving Park." June 20. Elocutionary rehearsal of the Sophomore class (I88r) in the University chapel. Mock schemes by the Freshmen. June 21. Calculus burial by the Sophomore class in Onondaga Lake. June 22. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the First Presbyter- ian church, at 7:30 P. M. June 23. Class-day exercises in the university chapel. June 23. Musical soiree at the Weiting opera house. Graduates: B.M., 3· June 2;1. Oration before the alumni by Rev. Jabez R. Jaques, D.D., '54· Poem by J. Scott Clark, '77. June 23-25. Annual exhibition of the College of Fine Arts. The first catalogue of the art exhibit was printed this year-lop entries. Graduates : B.Ar., 2; B.P., 4· June 25. Eighth annual Commencement in university chapel. No orations. Address by Rev. J. Jermain Porter, D. D. Graduates: A.B., I6; 34 ANNALS Ph.B., rr; B.S., 2; B.C.E., 7 ;-36. The graduates in the College of Medi­ cine again took degrees without a separate commencement, viz.: M.D., 5· Total so (le!JS 4-46). Winter '79-So. Senior exhibitions were held as follows : Oct. 28, Dec. 9, Jan. 27, Mar. I6. :r88o Jan. The fourth number of the .Syracuscean, student annual, appeared, published by the .0. K E, Z i' and i' 'l' fraternities. Feb.-Apr. A series of three university concerts were held as follows : (I) Feb. I6, in Fourth Presbyterian church; (2) Mar. IS, in University Avenue M. E. church; (3) Apr. 20, in the Unitarian church. May 21. Fifth annual Field Day at the Syracuse Driving Park. June 10. Eighth Commencement of the College of Medicine. Gradu­ ates, M.D., 6. June 25. University organ recital at the Fourth Presbyterian church. Calculus burial at Skaneatelas lake. June 27. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the First Presby­ terian church, at 7:30P. M. June 28. Annual musical soiree in Wieting opera house. Graduates, B.M., 5· June 29-30. Exhibition of works of art in College of Fine Arts; 93 entries. Graduates: B.Ar., I; B.P., 3· June 29. Oration before the alumni by Rev. C. C. Wilbor, '66; poem by Prof. J. D. Phelps, '76. June 30. Ninth annual Commenc~ment in Wieting opera house. No orations. Address by Rev. A. F. Beard, D.D. Graduates: A.B., I4; Ph.B., 3; B.S., 4; B.C.E., 2 ;-23. Total 38 (less 2-36). July. By-laws of Syracuse University revised and published ; pamph­ let, 8 pp. Winter 'So-Si. A series of six Fine Art soirees, consisting of lectures by members of the faculty and rendering of classical music were given in Chase music hall as follows: Nov. 23, Dec. I4, I88o, Jan. IS, Feb. I, Mar. I, Mar. 22, I88I. Senior exhibitions were held Nov. 9, Nov. 30; Feb.-8 and-Mar. 8.

I88I Feb. The fifth number of the Syr,acuscean appeared, published by the .0. K E, Z i' and i' 'l' fraternities. Apr. 4. Circular address to friends of education issued by Prof. George F. Comfort, relating to the cultivation of the Fine Arts. Apr. 8. Four students suspended for engaging in "hazing." May 27. Sixth annual Field Day. June 9· Ninth Commencement College of Medicine in Wieting opera house. Address by Geo. F. Shrady, M.D., of New York city. Graduates, M.D., 2I. June 23. Elocutionary rehearsal by the Sophomore class in the univer- SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 35 sity chapel. The Freshmen furnished mock schemes and created much disturbance during the exercises. June 24. Calculus burial at Skaneateles lake. June 25. Organ concert by College of Fine Arts in Fourth Presbyterian church. June 26. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the University Ave­ ~ue M. E. church at 10:30 A.M. Address before the Y. M. C. A. of the University in Fir_9t Presbyterian church, by Rev. Nelson Millard, D.D. June 27. Class-day exercises. Musical soiree in Wieting opera house. Graduates, B. M., 6. June 27-29. Annual exhibition of works of art in College of Fine Arts,. 1 I3 enteries. Catalogue for this year was published with the prospectus of "The College Art Review." Graduates, B. Ar., 4 ; B.P., 4. June 28. Inauguration of Rev. Charles N. Sims, D.D., as third chancel­ lor of the University, in the University Avenue M. E. church. June 29. Tenth annual Commencement at Wieting opera house. Ora-­ tors, E. H. Brown, S. H. Cook·, F. H. Howard, Edith E. Clarke, G. E . Hutchings, Helen E. Gere, W. B. Konkle, B. McDowell, Carrie I. Shevel­ son, Adelaide L. Vincent, D. E. Smith. Graduates; A.B., 21; Ph.B., 9; B.S., 1 ;-31. Total 66 (less I-6s). Winter '81-2. A series of ten organ recitals were given at the Fourth. Presbyterian church by Prof. I. V. Flagler. Senior exhibitions were held Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Feb. 7, and Mar. 7.

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Jan. 18 ~ A revised set of rules was published at this date. Supplemen­ tary examinations introduced. A fee of three dollars charged for special examinations. Requirements for rank made more rigid. Feb. 27. The "Syracuse University Chorus," consisting of students of the College of Fine Arts, rendered the Messiah at the Fourth Presbyterian church. Mar. 13. "Grand Organ Concert" given in the Fourth Presbyterian church under direction of musical facJilty. May. The SIGMA Psi, a local secret society, was organized in Syracuse University. May 26. Seventh annual Field Day. ~une 1. Commencement organ recital of College of Fine Arts, in Fourth Presbyterian church. June 8. Tenth Commencement of the College of Medicine in Gran

M. E. church, at Io:3o A. M. Address before Y. M. C. A. of the University by Rev. Norman Seaver, D.D., in the First Presbyterian church. June 26. Class-day exercises. Annual musical soiree of the College of Fine Arts in Grand opera house. Graduates: B.M., 2. June 26-29. Annual exhibition of works of art by College of Fine Arts. Catalogue with I35 entries. Graduates : B.Ar., I; B.P., 3· June 27. Oration before the alumni by Rev. C. W. Winchester, '67 . Poem by Prof. N. M. Wheeler, '75· Alumni banquet at the Hotel Bums at 8P. M. June 28. Eleventh annual Commencement. Orators: G. W. Cook, H. A. Dickinson, L. E. Fuller, F. W. Hemenway, Miss A. E. Clark, W. C. Kitchin, N. Knight, Miss B. Holden, B.· H. Requa, L. H. Vincent. Gradu­ ates: A.B., 2I; Ph.B., 5; B.S., 4; B.C.E., I ;-31. Total 48 (less 2-46). Dec. I2. "First Chamber Concert" of a series of five under the auspices of the Euterpe Society held in the Fourth Presbyterian church. Winter '82-3. A second series of organ recitals ( Io) were held in the Fourth Presbyterian church by Prof. I. V. Flagler. The dates of the re­ dtals were Nov. 6, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, r882; Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Feb. 5, Feb. I9, Mar. 5, Mar. I9, Apr. 2, 1883. Senior exhibitions were held Nov. 9, Dec. I4, Feb. 12 and Mar. 6.

:r883 Jan.? The third edition of post-graduate courses was published. Courses in English Literature, Philosophy, Christian Evidences and Political Science were added. Jan. II. A "Second Subscription Concert" of a series of five under the auspices of the Euterpe Society in Association Hall. Mar. The first number. of the Onondagan, student annual, appeared, published by the .1. K E and i' T fraternities. _Mar. I2. An organ concert of the College of Fine Arts was held at the Fourth Presbyterian church. May. Eighth annual Field Day. May 29. A musical entertainment was held at the University Avenue M. E. church at which Miss Kate Stark of New York first appeared before a Syracuse audience. June I4. Commencement of the College of Medicine in Wieting opera house. Address by Prof. D . B. St. John Rossa, M.D. Graduates: M.D., I2. June 21. Elocutiona1y rehearsal of the Sophomore class in the Univer­ sity Avenue M. E. church. June 22. Calculus burial by the Sophomore class at Skaneateles lake. A. H. Meads delivered the funeral oration. June 25-28. An art exhibition to celebrate the first decennium of the JEsthetic Society was held at the University. June 24. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the University Avenue M. E. church. Address before the Y. M. C. A. of the University by Rev. J. M. Reid, D.D., LL.D., in the First Presbyterian church. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 37 June 25. Class-day exercises in university chapel. Annual musical soiree in Grand opera house. Graduates: B.M., 3· June 25-28. Annual exhibition of works of art at the University. Cata­ logue with 203 entries. Graduates: B.P., 3· June 26. Address before the alumni by Rev. E. DeWitt Huntley, '66. Poem by Sarah Ford Crosby, '63. Alumni banquet at Hotel Burns at 8 P.M. June 27. Twelfth annual Commencement at the Wieting opera house. Orators : J. D. Jameson, Miss M. E. Griffin, H. N. Marvin, E. A. Hill, Miss F. C. Schoecraft, C. F. Sitterly, G. E. Zartman, Miss C. Ford, W. W. Walsworth, Miss M. S. Clark, J. S. Gibson. Graduates: A.B., IS; Ph.B., II :-26. Total 44 (less I-43). Oct. 19. The KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA, Tau chapter, a four years' ladies' secret society, was established in Syracuse University. The charter mem­ bers were Hattie A. Blakeslee, '84; Ella S. Blakeslee, '85 ; Carrie R. Fisher, '85; Ida E. Goldman, '85; Nellie Ford, '86; Lizzie Guibault, '86; Ida M. Steingrebe, '86.* Fall. The KAPPA DELTA, a local secret society, was organized. (See Apr., I884.) Winter '83-4· Senior exhibitions were held Nov. 13, Dec. II, Feb. 12 and Mar. II. x884

Jan. The Agassiz Society, for the study of microscopy and natural his­ tory, was organized. Feb. 26. University concert was given by the faculty of the College of Fine Arts in Association Hall. Spring? A case of hazing having resulted in the " burial of Sigma Delta Nu;" the Kappa Gamma, Beta chapter, a secret Freshman society was organized. Apr. I8. The PHI KAPPA PSI, New York Beta chapter, a four years' secret society, was established with thirteen members of Kappa Delta.f Apr. The "Underwood Herbarium" was presented during the year ann a suitable case was prepared for its reception. The "Banks Coliection" of Birds, 350 specimens, was also added to the museum. May. An appeal to the alumni in the interest of the Alumni Endowment

*KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA was founded in Monmouth College, Oct. 13, 187o. It has now 27 active chapters, and 2937 members. It publishes a quarterly magazine, The Golden Key, issued by Cornell chapter; the first journal published by a women's fraternity. In 1897 the third edition of the song book was issued. Three catalogues have been pub­ lished. The badge is a golden key bearing on the stem "K K r," and on the ward "An 0 " in enamel. The colors are shades of light and dark blue.-Baird's Manual. T PHI KAPPA PSI was founded at Jefferson College in February, I 852. It has now thirty­ eight active chapters widely distributed and a membership of 7435· It publishes a quar­ terly called The Shield. The last catalogue of 'ruem bers was published in 1894. The badge is a shield of gold, displaying at the top an eye, on each side of which is a star ; about the middle are the letters and beneath, an antique lamp. The fraternity colors are lavender and pink.-Baird's Manual. ANNALS Fund was issued, signed by Smalley, '74, Osbon, '76, Gilbert, '75, M<,>r­ gan, '70, and Hard, '63. May 23. Ninth annual Field Day at Tallman Park. June. The constitution of the Agassiz Society was published in pam­ phlet form. June. The second number of the Onondagan, student annual, was pub­ lished by the Junior class ( 1885). Steel plates first appeared in this issue and the size of page was increased. June 1. Organ recital by Prof. I. V. Flagler. June 12. Commencement of the College of Medicine in Grand opera house. Address by Rev. S. R. Calthrop. Graduates: M.D., II. June 19. Elocutionary rehearsal of the Sophomore class in the Univer­ sity Avenue M. E. church. June 20. Calculus burial by the Sophomore class at Skaneateles lake. C. E. Hamilton delivered the oration. June 22. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the University Avenue M. E. church. Address before the Y. M. C. A. by Rev. W. F. Warren, S.T.D.,LL.D., in the First Presbyterian church. June 23. Class-day exercises in the university chapel. Annual'musical soiree in the Grand opera house. Graduates: B.M., 4· June 23-26. Annual exhibition of works of art at the University. Catalogue with 282 etitries. · .GJadua.tes : B.Ar., I ; B.P., 4· June 24. Alumni banquet at the Empire House at 6:30 P.M. Poem by May Morse, '81. June 25. ·Thirteenth annual Commencement at the Grand opera house. Orators: E. S. Tipple, M. K. Barnum, Miss A. G. Wirt, C. M. Eddy, A. E. Brigden, F. R. Walker, A. Broadway, H . L. Taylor, J. T. D. Fischer, A. Copeland. Graduates: A.B., 12; Ph.B., 8; B.S., 2; B.C.E., 3 ;-25. Total 45 (less 4-41). Oct. A four-page circular was issued by the chancellor setting forth the status and needs of the University. The assets were announced as follows: grounds and buildings, f,212,ooo; productive endowment, $233,190; unpro­ ductive 'endowment, $94,8oo. The current income was stated at $34,920, and t he current expenses at $4o,2oo. Winter? The fourth edition of post-graduate courses of study was pub­ lished. A course in Botany was added. Winter '84-5. Senior exhibitions were held Nov. II, Dec. 9, Feb. 3, and Mar. 3· xsss Jan. 16. Grand concert for the inauguration of the new organ in the chapel of the University. Apr. The third number of the Onondagan, student annual, was pub­ lished by the Junior class. May 22. Tenth annual Field Day at Tallman Park. Spring? A pamphlet containing the programs of recitals and soirees SYRACUSE UNIVItRSITY 39 given by the musical department of the College of Fine Arts 1878--1885 was published, pp. 64. June II. Commencement of the College of Medicine in Wieting opera house. Address by Hon. Charles E. Fitch. Graduates, M.D., 11. June 28. Elocutionary rehearsal of the Sophomore class at the University Avenue M. E. church. Hand bills and mock schemes were distributed by the class of ' 88. June 19. Calculus burial by the Sophomore class at Skaneateles lake. June 21. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the University Ave­ nue M. E. church. Address before theY. M. C. A., of the University by Rev. Henry Graham, D. D., in the First Presbyterian church. June 22. Annual musical soiree in the university chapel. Graduates, B.M., 5· June 22-24. Annual exhibition of works of art at the University. Cata­ logue with 758 entries. Graduates, B.P., 6. June 23. Oration before the alumni by J. D. Phelps, '76. Poem by F. N. Wescott,' 79· June 24. Fourteenth annual Commencement at the Wieting opera house. Orators: H. A. Crane, C. 0 . Dewey, Miss N. Ford, S. G. Harris, H . A. Peck, F . H. Wood, A. H. Meads, Miss I. E. Goldman, J. D. Stay, E. Wfseman. Graduates: A.B., 25: Ph.B., 5; B.S., 3 ;-33. Total 55· Nov. 3· A new schedule of regulations issued. Supplementary examin­ ations arranged to follow instead of precede the term examinations. Students absent from a subject more than one-eighth the whole number of recitations required to take a more extended examination. Seniors required to be present during the entire third term of the year. Winter '85-6. Senior exhibitions were held Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Feb. 2 and Mar.2. :r886 Feb. Bulletin No. 1 of the Biological Laboratory published; pamphlet, pp. 34· May. The fourth number of the Onondagan, student annual, was pub­ lished by the~ T, v T and~ v fraternities. May. The fifth edition of post-graduate courses of study was published. May 10. The old shed in the rear of the Hall of Languages known as the "gymnasium," was destroyed by fire. May 18. Concert given by the "Cecilia .Club " of Syracuse University in Music Hall. May 21. Eleventh annual Field Day at Syracuse Driving Park. May. New courses of study for College of Liberal Arts published. The work of the Freshman and Sophomore years lightened. Biology added as a required study, and the work in Zoology and Botany made uniform, con­ secutive, more extended and elective in all the courses. Some new electives were added elsewhere to the courses. June 10. Commencement of the College of Medicine in Wieting opera house. Address by Rev. A. F. Beard, D. D. Graduates : M.D., II. 40 ANNALS

June I7. Elocutionary rehearsal of the Sophomore class in the Univer­ sity Avenue M. E. church. The class of I889 furnished mock schemes for the occasion. June I8. Calculus burial by Sophomore class at Skaneateles lake. F. D. Leete delivered the oration. June 20. Baccalaureate sermon by the chancellor in the University Ave­ nue M. E. church. Address before the Y. M. C. A. of the University by Rev. Charles J. Little, LL.D., in the First Presbyterian church. June 21. Class-day exercises in the university chapel. Annual musical soiree in the university chapel. Graduates, B. M., I. June 2I-23. Annual exhibition of works of art at the University. Cata­ logue with 500 entries. Graduates, B.P. , s. June 22. Oration before the alumni by W. R. Benham, '66. Poem by Nellie George Hollett, '79· The corner stone of the chapter house of the Alpha Phi society was laid by Chancellor Sims and Prof. W . P. Coddington. June 23. Fifteenth annual Commencement, at Wieting opera house. Orators: W. G. Atwell, M. N. Frantz, Miss B. M. Bannister, G. W. May, F. B. Price, R. H. Shoemaker, Miss M. A. Fuller, F . T. Keeney, Miss E. Perry, W. A. Wilson. Graduates: A.B., 28 ; Ph.B., 5; B.S., I; B.C.E ., 2; -36. Total 53 (less 4-49). Aug. The central tower of the Hall of Languages was erected. Sept. 23. Joint reception given by Y . M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. in university parlors. Oct. II. Third annual inaugural meeting and reception of the Agassiz Society. Oct. I9. Rev. Dr. R. H . Robinson, trustee and benefactor of the Univer- sity, died. Nov. 8. First Senior exhibition. Nov. 11. Concert by Euterpe Society at Music Hall. :Nov. 24. First annual soiree of the Central New York Microscopical Club at Greyhound Hall. Exhibitions in microscopy by Drs. J. J. Brown and L. M. Underwood; also by Drs. Sears and A. C. Mercer. The '88 Onondagan board consisted of H. H. Hawkins, editor-in-chief; W. P . Westfall, business manager; F. C. Lyford, N. E. Hulbert and G. V. Sackett. Dec. 6. Second Senior exhibition. Daily religious meetings during week of prayer and following week, attended by several conversions. Dec. I7. First banquet given in New York city to alumni and friends of Syracuse University by Mr. F . E. Trowbridge at Windsor Hotel. Bishop Harris, Chancellor Sims and several members of faculty and Board of Trustees present.

1887 Jan. Art exhibition by College of Fine Arts. Sixteenth Annual of the University appeared. Freshman work in the classical and Latin scientific courses reduced to sixteen hours. Change in conditions of admission. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 4I Students, 437· Alumni Record of Syracuse University published. Fresh­ man Glee Club organized. Syracuse chapter of Zeta Psi returned its char­ ter to the Grand chapter. Jan. I8. Semi-annual meeting of trustees. Jan. 20. Meeting of Agassiz Society. Jan. 25. Meeting of }Esthetic Society. Jan. 27. Day of prayer for colleges observed. Address by Rev. C. C. Wilbor. Jan. 28. Convention of New York Intercollegiate Athletic Association at at Globe Hotel. Columbia admitted. Syracuse to have the field day May 25. J. S. Bovingdon, .president for the year; F. J. Holzwarth, secretary. Feb. I. Euterpe met. Feb. 3· Third Senior exhibition. Feb. 7· The local society known as Sigma Psi granted a charter from Phi Delta Theta.* Feb. 2I. Reception by Gamma Phi Beta at home of Mr. M. C. Palmer, South Onondaga street. Feb. 22. Reception by Alpha Phi at the chapter house on University Place. Mar. Concert by musical Faculty of College of Fine Arts. Features were an organ duet by Miss French and Prof. Parker, and the playing of Dr. Schultze. Syracuse chapter of Delta Upsilon purchased house on Ostrom Avenue. A full set of 18o large octavo volumes of the Turin edition of the Latin Classics ordered from Italy for the library. Mar. 3· Fourth Senior exhibition. Euterpe met. Mar. 8. }Esthetic Society met. Mar. 14. Meeting of Agassiz Society. Mar. IS. Chancellor tendered reception to Seniors. Mar. 21. Concert by musical students of College of Fine Arts. Mar. 22. Chancellor gave reception to Juniors. Apr. University Glee Club re-organized. Apr. II. Announcement of establishment of a lecture system in Theistic Science, through the liberality of Mrs. J. Dorman Steele. (Esther B. Steele.) Apr. 12. Concert by Cecilia Club in Music Hall. Apr. 19. Chancellor entertained Sophomores. Apr. 25. Chancellor entertained Freshmen. May. A force of workmen improved the campus. A German club and two French clubs were formed. May 3· Euterpe met; also }Esthetic Society.

*This fraternity was founded at Miami University, 26 Dec. 1848. It has 63 active chap­ ters, and a membership of ¢<>9. It is the only fraternity instituting bicameral chapters in the same institution. It publishes a quarterly, The Scroll of Phi Delta Theta; has published six editions of the catalogue and five editions of the song book. The badge consists of a shield with a scroll bearing the letters "4> A e" in the lower part, and a radiated eye in the upper part; in addition a sword is attached to the shield by a chain. The colors are argent and azure.-Baird's Manual. ANNALS May 4· Fifth number of Onondagan, students' annual by Junior class, appeared. May I2. Twelfth annual Field Day at the Driving Park. May I3. Reception by Delta Upsilon at the opening of the new chapter house. May I8. Meeting of Euterpe, and of the }Esthetic Society (23d). May 25. Introduction of "mortar-boards" by Freshman class. May 25. Inter-collegiate Field Day at Tallman Park. Cornell won I2 first prizes out of IS, Syracuse I, Union I, Hamilton I. Cornell won 5 seconds, Syracuse s, Hamilton 4, Hobart 1. Prizes were awarded at a con­ cert by the University Glee Club, at Wieting opera house in the evening. May. Purchase of Von Ranke library. May 3I. Excitement over underclassmen appearing in "tiles;" smash­ ing of hats. June Io. Alumni of Medical College held their annual meeting in after­ noon. Commencement exercises of Medical College in evening. Address by Rev. G. B. Spaulding, D.D. Alumni banquet at Vanderbilt. M.D., 9· J nne I6. Elocutionary rehearsal by Sophomore class in University Avenue M. E. church. The Freshmen managed to set an electric bell ringing in the organ. June I7. Calculus burial by Sophomore class at Skaneateles lake. June I9. Baccalaureate sermon by Chancellor in the University Avenue M. E. church. In evening annual address before the College Christian Associations by Rev. John R. Thompson, of New York City, in First Presby­ terian church. June 2o-22. Annual Exhibition of works of art at University. B.P., 2. June 20. Class-day exercises in University chapel. Annual musical soiree in University chapel. Graduates, B.M., 4. June 2I. Annual banquet and literary exercises of the Alumni Asso­ ciati!>n. Oration by Wm. Nottingham, '76. Poem by Wm. Abbott Wil­ son, '86. June 22. Sixteenth annual Commencement at Wieting opera house. Orators: E. H. Sanford, Lizzie S. Bridgeford, Josiah H. Lynch, MaryS. Allis, JohnS. Bovingdon, Eliza Leyden, Geo. W. Kennedy, Carrie E. Saw­ yer, Hamilton Terry, Mary L. Collins, Frank W. Merrick. Graduates: A.B., 20; Ph.B., 7; B.S., 3; B.C.E., 2 ;-32. Total47 (less 2-45). Chan­ cellor's Levee in University parlors in evening. Oct. s. Student recital. Oct. I8. }Esthetic Society meeting. Death of Dr. Hyde, Dean of College of Medicine. Oct. 20. Freshman Literary at Fayetteville. Oct. 25. Euterpe meeting. Nov. 10. Sophomore Literary. Nov. 17. First exhibition by Senior class. Exhibitions also held on January 12 (I888), February 9 and March 8. Nov. I8. Dedicatory exercises of Holden Observatory. Address by SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 43 Simon Newcomb, LL.D., Washington D. C. Presentation by E. F. Holden. Dedication by Chancellor Sims. Nov. 21. Junior Literary. Dec. Announcement of gift of $30,000 by Rev. Hiram Gee, of Ithaca, N. Y., to estal:llish a lectureship in Social Ethics. Seventeenth Annual appears. Increase in number of students, 58; in property $300,000. University Senate organized. Dec. 8. Freshmen's second Literary. Dec. 12. '"Residents Graduates' Club of Syracuse University" founded at a meeting of resident alumni of the University held at the Medical College. Dec. 13. First issue of the University News, a bi-weekly ; became a weekly. June 4, 1888. Dec. 19. Euterpe meeting. :r888 Jan. Anti-saloon Republican Club organized. Jan. 12. Exhibition of second division of Senior class. Jan. 17. Semi-annual meeting of trustees. Jan. 19. Chancellor entertained Seniors. Jan. 26. Day of prayerforcollegesobserved. Address by Rev. S. T. Ford. Jan. 31. Euterpe met. Feb. 9· Exhibition of third division of Senior class. Feb. 16. Euterpe mef; also £sthetic Society. Feb. 21-22. Alexander Winchell, LL.D., Ex-Chancellor, lectured in J. Dorman Steele lectureship. Mar. I. Third Freshman Literary. Mar. 19. Concert by Fine Arts students. Mar. 28. Chancellor received Juniors. Apr. 3-4. Phi Kappa Psi district convention held with Syracuse chapter. Apr. 17. Chancellor received Sophomores. Apr. 23. Chancellor received Freshmen. Apr. 24-25. Two lectures in J. Dorman Steele course by Bishop Foster. May 1. Junior Hat exhibition. May 10. '89 Onondag an issued. Board-E. C. Countryman, L . L. Rodg­ ers, F. J. Farrington, E. M. Sanford, B. B. Brackett. May 12. Thirteenth annual inter-class Field Day at Syracuse Driving Park. May 18. Alumni dinner at Clarke's in New York City. May 25. Intercollegiate Field Day at Rochester. Pennant won by Syra­ cuse, 45 points ; Hobart, 20 points ; Hamilton, 13 points ; Union, 13 points. May 29. Reception by Y. W. C. A. in University parlors. June 6. Laying of comer stone of John Crouse Memorial College. Addresses by Bishop H. W. Warren, Hon. Andrew D. White and U. S. Senator Frank Hiscock June 14. Commencement exercises of the College of Medicine. Oration by Hon. Chauncey M. Depew. Graduates, M.D., 9· 44 ANNALS June 22. Calculus burial by Sophomore class at Oneida lake. Oration by G. K. Statham. June 24. Baccalaureate sermon by Chancellor, in University Avenue M. E. church. Address before Chris~ian Associations in evening by George Lansing Taylor, D.D. June 25-27. Annual exhibition of works of art in Fine Arts College B.P., 4; B.Ar., 1. June 25. Laying of corner stone of Von Ranke library building. Class­ day exercises in University chapel. Mnsical soiree by College of Fine Arts. Graduates, B.M., 2. June 26. Annual meeting of Board of Trustees. Annual meeting of Alumni Association. Banquet and literary exercises of the Alumni Associa­ tion. Oration by G. Van Alstyne. Poem by Rena Michaels. June 27. Seventeenth annual Commencement at Wieting opera house. Orators: F. G. Banister, Mary F. Call, H. G. Rowland, M. R. Sanford, L. C. Pierce, Elizabeth L. Foote, W. P. Westfall, H. L. Rixon, Eva D. C. Potter, M. J. Fletcher. Graduates: A.B., r6; Ph.B., 9; B.S., 8; B.C.E., 3 ;-36. Total 52 (less 1-51). Chancellor's Levee in University parlors. Summer. Several hundred volumes presented the University from the library of the late Dr. Jacob Hunt, Utica. Sept. r8. Salting of Freshmen by Sophomores. Sept. 20. Reception of Freshmen by Sophomores. Sept. 25. Cane rush by lower classes. Sept. 26. Dr. Wm. H. Schultze, Professor of Theory and Practice of Music, was taken ill at recital and died shortly after being taken to Chan­ cellor Sims' residence. Sept. 27. Memorial exercises in chapel. Sept. 28. Funeral services of Dr. Schultze in University chapel. Oct. 2. Joint reception given by Y. M. C. A. andY. W. C. A. Oct. 3· Freshmen held Literary. Oct. Three hundred volumes presented to the library by Rev. J. M. Reid. Nov. 20-21. Two lectures in course in Theistic Science given in Univer- sity chapel by Bishop Randolph Foster. Nov. 22. First Senior exhibition. Dec. s. Organ Recital. Dec. 6. Freshmen Literary. Dec. 13. Second Senior exhibition. Dec. 17. Euterpe Concert in Music Hall. Dec. New Annual appeared; 588 students.

1889 Jan. 13. Semi-annual meeting of trustees. Eugene Haanel, Ph.D., elec­ ted to J. Dorman Steele Professorship of Theistic Science. H. 0. Sibley, appointed librarian of Von Ranke library. Central and Western New York branch of the Associate of Collegiate Alumnre organized ; Miss Carrie Sawyer '87, president. Glee Club concert in Music Hall. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 45 Jan. 29- Second concert under auspices of Euterpe given in Y. M. C. A. Music Hall. Jan. 31. Day of prayer for colleges observed. Address by Dr. L. M. Vernon. Feb. Organ ordered from Roosevelt for Crouse Hall, to cost f,rs,ooo. Feb. 7. Third Senior exhibition in chapel. Feb. 21. Concert in Music Hall by University Glee Club. Feb.-Mar. Beta Delta Beta Freshman secret society organized. Feb.-Mar. Junior society, Corpse and Coffin, organized. Mar. 4· Third concert in Music Hall under the auspices of Euterpe. Mar. 7. Fourth concert in Music Hall under the auspices of Euterpe. Mar. I2. Musical concert given by Musical Faculty, Glee Club, Cecilia Club and mixed chorus for the benefit of the Athletic Association. Mar. I4. Fourth Senior· exhibition. Mar. I9. Junior ball. Mar. 28. Fifth concert in Music Hall, under auspices of Euterpe. Apr. 3-4. Phi Kappa Psi held district convention at Leland House. Apr. I7. "The Black Friars," Senior society, organized. Beta Epsilon chapter of Beta Theta Pi* established in Syracuse University. Apr. 21. John P. Griffin, former Registrar and Receiver of the University, died. Puilo Remington, trustee, died. Spring. "Jolly Crew," social club, organized. May. Chime of bells, costing f,6,ooo, placed in belfry of John Crouse college. Gift of Mr. Crouse. May 6. The moving of the Von Ranke library into new building complet­ ed. Library contains in all about 20,000 books. May 18. Field Day held at Syracuse Driving Park. May 23.' Onondagan of the Class of '90, issued. Board, J. S. Clark, W. E,. Palmer, 0. C. Mirteenes, A. G. Vredenburg, 1F. J. Marion, H. L. Church. June 4· Chancellor received Seniors. June I3. Meeting of Alumni of College of Medicine. 3 P. M., Com­ mencement of College of Medicine in Wieting opera house. Address by Chancellor Sims. Graduates, M.D., 4. June 21. Calculus burial by Sophomore class at Skaneateles lake. June 23. Baccalaureate sermon by Chancellor Sims in University Ave. M. E. church. Address in evening before Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., by J. \V. Bashford, D. D., in First Presbyterian church. June 24-26. Annual exhibition in Hall of Languages of works of art ofthe College of Fine Arts. B.P., 2.

*This fraternity was founded at Miami University, in 1839; it has 62 active chapters and a membership of 10,577· It has published since 1872 the monthly, Bela Theta Pi; has published eight editions of the song book and six editions of the catalogue. The badge is an eight-sided shield bearing '" B 9 II " on a field of black enamel; below is placed " aw'AIJ," above a wreath in greenish gold encircling a diamond, and at the top of the badge three stars in gold. There is an authorized secondary badge differing somewhat. The colors are light shades of pink and blue.-Baird's Manual. ANNALS June 24. Dedication of the Von Ranke library building. Address by Dr. Geo. R. Crooks, of Drew Theological Seminary. Class-day exercises. Annual musical soiree of College of Fine Arts in the chapel. Graduates, B.M., 3· June 25. Annual meeting of Board of Trustees. Crouse college building being furnished. Twelve thousand engravings presented by Mrs. Harriet Leavenworth. A. B. Clark, '88, elected instructor in Architecture. E. J. Reed, '86, and Miss Luella Stewart elected instructors in Painting and Drawing. Prof. J. J. Brown elected emeritus professor of Chemistry and Physics. Medical college property transferred to University. Prof. N. A. Wells resigned. Professorship of Theistic Science established by Mrs. J. Dorman Steele. Campus to be graded at the expense of Mr. William B. Smith of this city. June 25. Alumni Association held business meeting and banquet in morning, and in evening literary exercises. Oration by Pro[ D. Eugene Smith, Ph.D., '81. Poem by Miss Bertha Bannister, A.M., '86. June 26. Annual Commencement in Wieting opera house. Orators: Levi S. Chapman, Nellie M. Wilmot, Henry 0. Sibley, Nettie L. Wilmot, Geo. E. Merrill, Nellie G. Mcintyre, Chas. L. Walsworth, Mary E. Bur­ dick, Wesley H. Benham, Anna P. Terry, Lyman P. Hitchcock, Anna H. Smith, Fred D. Leete. Graduates: A.B., 29; Ph.B., 4; B.S., 3; B.C. E., 2; -38. Total47. June 27. Death of Trustee John Crouse, donor of Crouse Memorial College. Summer. Valuable additions to collection of casts. Four hundred volumes added to library from library of Dr. Lore, 400 from library of Dr. Reid, and 400 from library of Dr. Hunt; :i4 volumes of Rebellion Record from Chaplain McCabe. Sept. Ringing of chimes between classes introduced. Abolished in November on account of complaint of residents. Sept. 16. Death of Trustee W. H. Olin, D.D. Sept. 18. Formal dedication of John Crouse College. Exercises in Jonti Crouse College Music Hall. Presentation of building through letter from D. Edgar Crouse to Pres. Root of Board of Trustees. Addresses given by Pres. Francis H. Root, Chancellor Sims, Dr. Little, Prof. J. S. Riggs and Rev. J. M. Buckley, D.D. Dedicatory hymn by Prof. Frank Smalley. In evening was held inaugural organ recital by R. Huntington Woodman and Prof. Geo. A. Parker. Sept. 19. Sophomores received Freshmen. Sept. 20. Trustee meeting. Salting of Freshmen. Sept. 21. Y. M. C. A. reception. Fall. Foot-ball first played at Syracuse. Blake Hillyer, '99, first captain. Oct. Students revolted at suspension of four members. Freshmen held Literary. Oct. 1. The local society called K d .P becomes the Chi chapter of Kappa SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 47 Alpha Theta.* Eleven charter members : Elsa L. Ames, Marcia A. Car­ penter, Florence A. Larrabee, Jessica B. Marshall, Ada B. Parker, AnnaL. Brown, May E. Brown, Mattie A. Beecher, Lulu P. Graff, Lulu Kern, Katherine Van B~nschoten. Oct. 2. Organ concert by Mr. Frank Taft, of New York City, in John Crouse College Hall. Oct. 6. College students met Dr. French upon his return from Europe and escorted him to his home. Oct. 23-25. Fifty-fifth convention of Delta Upsilon held with Syracuse chapter at Leland Hotel. Nov. Miss Ruth Guibault elected teacher of piano. Nov. 2. Recital in Crouse .Hall by Mr. Frank Taft, of New York, and Prof. Stark. Dec. 4. Recital in John Crouse College Hall. Dec. 22. First Senior exhibition. x8go Jan. Annual appeared. Beginning with September, '91, requirements for admission to the Classical course will call for one year of German. For entrance to Scientific course same amount of Latin as required for Classical and Latin Scientific courses. Semi-annual trustee meeting. Prof. Percy Goetschius elected professor of Theory and Practice of Music. One thous­ and two hundred and fifty dollars placed in Dr. Haanel's hands for purchase of apparatus, $1,000 by Mrs. J. D. Steele to which she afterwards added a like amount. Thirty-five thousand dollars received on annuity to be devoted especially to the endowment of the library. Roll call for chapel and church attendance abolished. Cards distributed upon which students are to record their chapel attendance. These cards to be handed in to the faculty once in two weeks. Upon them is the announcement that "All students at the beginning of each college year are required to select some one church in the city and attend regularly its Suriday morning service." Mrs. E. Adams Hill presented to the Un.iversity a collection of curios, mostly of Japanese and Chinese objects. Jan. 14. Edwin H. Perry, the celebrated blind pianist, gave a lecture concert in John Crouse College Hall. Meeting of Monastic Circle. Jan. 22. Exercises held in John Crouse College Hall in connection with the opening to the public of the Wolf collection of engravings. Jan. 30. Day of prayer for colleges observed. Address by Rev. Theron Cooper. In evening, concert given for benefit of Athletic Association. Feb. An organization from neutral element, styled the A theneum, established for literary work. Ten members.

*This fraternity was founded at DePa uw Univ., 27 J a n. 1870. It has 23 active chapter.­ widely distributed in leading colleges; membership, '339· It publishes a quarterly, th.: Kappa Alpha Theta ; has issued three editions of the catalogue and two of the song book . The badge is kite shaped, of black enamel, inlaid with a white chevron bearing the letters "K A 8 ." Above this are two diamond stars and below the letters " a.wo." The color is black.- Baird's Manual. ANNALS

Feb. 6. Public exercises by second division of Senior class. Feb. 27. First Junior reception at Greyhound Hall. Mar. 4. Euterpe meeting. Mar. 5. ~tudent recital. Mar. 6. Public exercises by third division of the Senior class. Mar. 20. Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs, assisted by Prof. Kuenzlen, gave concert in Music Hall. Apr. Four hundred volumes of rare documents obtained from the gov­ ernment and added to the library, through the effort of G. H. Maxwell, '88, and Hon. J. J. Belden. Library being catalogued. During spring term Prof. Goetschius gave a series of lectures on "The Humorous in Music," before students and public. Apr. u-13. Third annual convention of Y. W. C. A. of New York State held with the University Y. W. ~ . A. Apr. 16. Student recital. May. Faculty decided that after this year supplementary examinations should be held only at the opening of the fall term and at the close of the winter term. Theta Pi organized among Freshmen. Dr. J. M. Reid pre­ sented to library a complete set of Legg's Chinese Classics ; there are but four sets in this country. Sigma Tau organized among architects. May 30. Syracuse-Hamilton ball game on occasion of dedicating the new grounds. Syracuse won, 5 to 4. Intercollegiate Field Day at Kirkwood Park. Concert at Y. M . C. A. Music Hall by Hobart Mandolin Club. College dinner at Globe Hotel. June. Prof. L. M. Underwood granted leave of a year's absence. Do!J­ (;'onon, pamphlet of a comic nature, edited by Beta Delta Beta, as a substi­ tute for Ononda!Jan . June 12. Meeting of Alumni of College of Medicine. Commencement of College of Medicine in John Crouse College Hall. Graduates, M.D., 9· Alumni banquet at Vanderbilt in evening. June 20. Nineteenth annual Calculus cremation at Skaneateles lake. L . 0 . Wadleigh, Calculus orator; W. C. O'Donnell, "scissors orator," an innovation in the cremation ceremonies, signifying cessation of war between the lower classes. June 21. Reunion of the class of '89 at Burns Hotel. June 22. Baccalaureate sermon by Chancellor Sims in Crouse Hall. Address in the evening in Fourth Presbyterian church by J. H. Coleman, D.D., before the Christian associations. June 23-25. Exhibition of works of art in John Crouse College. B.P., 7· June 23. Class-day exercises in John Crouse College Hall. Annual musical soiree. Graduates, B.M. , 6. June 24. Meeting of trustees. E. N. Pattee, M.S., elected to newly established chair of Chemistry. Dr. A. B. Miller elected to Faculty of Medical College. Large number of classical casts presented by J. D. Archbold. A painting, valued at $3~ received from Messrs. Thorne and Angell, Buffalo. Valuable collection of ferns and a fine herbarium pre- SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 49 sented by Dr. Wm. M. Smith; $w,ooo received from estate of Milton S. Price; $3,000 from estate of H. W. Van Buren for establishment of perpetual scholarships; $Io,ooo from Rev. Wm. Griffin, D.D., for endowment of chair in History. Alumni held business meeting in morning; $soo solicited for bronze medallion portrait of Dr. Schultze. Banquet at 2 P.M. Liter­ ary exercises in evening in John Crouse College Hall. Oration by Rev. Geo. H. Dryer, D.D., '72. Poem by Geo. W. Weaver, '78. College colors changed from pink and blue to orange. June 25. Nineteenth annual Commencement in Music Hall of John Crouse College. Orators, Byron B. Brackett, Lucy S. Bainbridge, Mary E. Christy, Geo. K. Statham·, Minnie A. Mason. Graduates : A.B., 13; Ph.B., 9 ; B.S., 2 ;-24. Total 46 (less 1-45). Chancellor's levee in evening in col­ lege parlors. Reunion of class of '87 with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Sanford. Summer. An Art Fellowship established by Rev. Hiram Gee, of Ithaca, f; w,ooo given to support one graduate during a year's study abroad. Prof. Marie L. Everett elected to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Prof. Stark. 0. ·F. Cook, '90. elected to fill Dr. L . M. Underwood's position in his absence. Fall. Rank cards introduced and students seated in chapel according to classes. Robert Winston engaged as athletic trainer. Prof. Wm. H. Barber elected instructor in Pianoforte. Sept. r8. Reception given by Sophomores to Freshmen. Salting after chapel exercises. Sept. 20. Joint reception of Y. M. C. A., andY. W. C. A. to student body. Sept. 23. Cane rush. Oct. 8. The first of the public concerts of musical department, given by the faculty in John Crouse College Hall. Oct. II. Students serenaded Dr. Little, just returned from Europe. Nov. Annual appeared. Seven hundred seventy-four students. The Annual contains photo-engravings of buildings. Nov. s. Second public concert by musical faculty. Nov. 6. First Senior exhibition. Nov. I2. First students' recital of year in John Crouse College Hall. Nov. 12-14. Gamma Phi Beta held convention with local chapter. Nov. 24. Freshman Literary at Messina Springs. Dec. 3· Second Organ Recital in John Crouse College Hall, by Prof. Parker and Mr. Barber. Dec. 4· Exhibition by second division of Senior class. Dec. 10. Public student recital. Dec. II. Entertainment by students given in chapel for benefit of Athletic Association. Play, "Place Aux Dames," given; Music by ll K E orchestra. Dec. 18. Aesthetic Society meeting. so ANNALS

X89X Jan. 16. Honor system introduced. Copies of official regulations dis­ tributed all!-ong the students. Two grades of students, and higher examin­ ations. Students who pass higher examinations in 10 hours' work rank first grade. Commencement speakers will be chosen from list of students at­ taining first grade in at least two years of the course. Jan. 20. Semi-annual meeting of trustees. Trustees empower the executive committee to adopt plans and expend $20,000 in the erection of a Gymnasium and Christian Association building as soon as $IO,ooo shall have been subscribed. A chair in Political Economy established. Tuition in College of Fine Arts raised to $40 per term. Eight thousand dollars received from the estate of David Decker. Jan. 29. Day of Prayer for colleges. Address by Dr. J. H. Willey. Feb. Orange button adopted by students. Chancellor received $3,000 from Francis H. Root, Buffalo, towards fund for Gymnasium. Feb. 4. Third organ recital. Feb. 5· Exhibition of third division of Senior class. Feb. 11. Third public recital by students. Feb. 16. Prof. Bell lectured in chapel under auspices of government. Subject, ''Visible Speech.'' Feb. 17. Ball given by Corpse a1td Coffin society in Greyhound Hall. Feb. 19. Entertainment at Wieting under auspices of Press Association. Feb. 20. Death of Ex-Chancellor \Vinchell. Annual reunion of Sixth district Beta Theta Pi at Vanderbilt. Feb. 23. Exercises in John Crouse College Hall in commemoration of Washington's birthday. Hon. M. A. Knapp, orator. Milr. 1. Chancellor and Mrs. Sims received Seniors. Mar. 4. Pianoforte recital by Prof. Gostschius. Mar. 17. Last Senior exhibition. Apr. First list of honor students published. Number, 106. University Gun Club organized. Phi, Phi, Phi gentlemen's club organized. Bicycle Club organized. Prize of $10 offered by Onondag an editors for best college song. Spring. During spring term addresses by noted men were given before the Christian Associations. Apr. 16. Piano recital by Prof. Barber. Organization of a College brass band. Apr. 18. First shoot by University Gun Club on campus. Apr. 23. Glee Club concert at Wieting opera house. Apr. 29. Public recital by musical students in John Crouse College Hall. April-May. Course of seven lectures delivered before students by Rev. J. T. Gracey, D. D., upon" The Religions of the World." May 16. Local Field Day at Kirkwood Park. May 22. Organization of Central N. Y. Inter-collegiate Press Asso­ ciation. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY s• May 27. Second public recital by musical students. May 30. Syracuse won pennant at inter-collegiate meet at Geneva. June Io. Onondagan published. · Board: 0. W, Wood, D. R. Cobb, L . A. Carley, J. A. Wright, W. D. Lewis, W. V. Flaherty, Lewis Sauerbrei. Recital by musical students in John Crouse College Hall. June I I. Meeting of Alumni of College of Medicine. Commencement of College of Medicine and address by Rev. L. M. Clarke. Graduates, M.D., 13. Banquet held by alumni in evening. June 19. Twentieth annual Calculus cremation at Glen Haven. Oration by C. L. Peaslee. June 21. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. C. J. Little, D.D., LL.D. Address in evening before Christian Associations by Rev. James R . Day, S.T.D., of New York. June 22-24. Annual exhibition of works of art produced in College of Fine Arts during year. Graduates, B.P., 8. June 22. Class-day exercises. Annual musical soiree in Crouse College Hall. Graduates, B.M., 3· June 23. Meeting of Board of Trustees: Chas. W. Hargitt, Ph.D., elected to chair of Biology; Wm. H. Mace·, A.M., to chair of History and Political Science; Edgar A. Emens, A.M., adjunct professor' of Greek~ Rev. F. J. Holzwarth, Ph. D., assistant in Modern Languages. Dean Comfort's resignation accepted. Donation of 21 etchings by Frederick Keppel, of New York. Aggregate property increased by $4o,QOO. June 23. Business meeting of Alumni Association followed by banquet. Literary exercises in the evening. Address by Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood,'57. June 24. Twentieth annual Commencement in John Crouse College Hall. Orators : F. L. Mead, John V. Brownell, Harriet M. Budd, Paul FitzQerald, Frank D. Torrey, Frank W. Goreth, Bertha S. Sawyer, Masayoshi Takaki, Chas. W. Tooke, Lillie S. Smith, Frank H. Wood. Graduates: A.B., 22 ~ Ph.B., 9; B.S., 7 ;-38. Tott>l 62. Chancellor's levee in the evening. Summer. Fifteen thousand dollars endowment received from friends. Aug. 15. Death of Dr. Brown, Emeritus Professor of Physics and Chemistry. Fall. Mr. Galbraith, of Cornell engaged as football coach, succeeded by Jordan C. Wells, of Wesleyan. Sept. 22. Salting in chapel after exercises. Sophomore reception. Sept. 24. Reception by Christian Associations. Sept. 26-28. Alpha Province of Kappa Kappa Gamma convened with local chapter. Sept. 27. Cane rush. Nov. University Congress organized by professors and students to· encourage debating and to familiarize members with parliamentary rules. First meeting Nonmber 9· Nov. 6. Freshman Literary at Greyhound Hall. Winter. A series of lectures by Prof. Gretschius in Y. M. C. A. hall. A bacteriological laboratory added to College of Medicine. It is well fitted with apparatus from Germany. 52 ANNALS

D~c. Twenty-first Anttual issued. Classical and scientific courses some­ what changed. Provisions for seminary work made. Honor students desig­ nated by star. Incidental fee made $5 per term. Number of students 851. Syracuse ~Jumni in New York city organized an association. Dec. 9· · First public recital by students.

1:892 Jan. Mr. Otis C. Steele engaged as Gymnasium instructor. Jan. 7· Dedication of Gymnasium and Christian Association building. Address by Trustee J. B. Brooks. Jan. 18. Ten thousand dollars' worth of apparatus presented to Medical 'College, by Mrs. Elizabeth Wieting. Jan. 19. Semi-annual meeting of Board of Trustees. Sixteen thousand dollars endowment received since annual meeting. Recital by musical faculty in John Crouse College Hall. Feb. 3· Students' recital. Feb. 5. Public installation of Professors Mace and Haegitt. F.eb. II. Baseball benefit given by students in city Y. M. C. A. Music Hall. Play, "The Register," presented. Feb. 17. Concert by Prof. G. A. Parker, assisted by C. L. Becker. Feb. 22. Exercises in John Crouse College Hall to celebrate Washing­ ton's birthday. Orator, Prof. W. K. Wickes. Corpse and Coffin societY beld third annual banquet at Livingston's. Feb. 26. First annual banquet of New York city Alumni of Syracuse University at Clark's. Feb. 27. Annual reception of Gamma Phi Beta. Mar. Philotechnic Art Club organized. Mar. I. Annual reception of Alpha Phi. Mar. 2. Students' recital in John Crouse College Hall. Mar. 3· Meeting of Monastic Circle. Mar. 10. G1ee Club concert at Wieting opera house. Reception to Seniors by Chancellor and Mrs. Sims. Apr. 14. Annual reception of Kappa Alpha Theta. Apr. 26. University Assembly in gymnasium andY. M. C. A. parlors. Apr. 27. Students' recital. Apr. 28. Corpse and Coffin society gave annual ball at Empire Hall. Apr. and May. Series of lectures by Dr. J. T. Gracey. Mr. Fiddler, of N.Y. A. C., engaged for two weeks as athletic trainer. May. Onondagan issued. Board: E. H. Dann, A. G. Thorne, C. A. Metz, J. L. Brewer, H. 0. Harbach, J. H. Cook. Class of '95 adopted mortar-boards. May 3· Dr. Goetchius resigned to accept position in Boston Conservatory. May 5. Musicale given by Delta Kappa Epsilon orchestra. May 9· Syracuse Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Clubs gave concert in Y. M. C. A. Music Hall. May 18. Violin recital by Prof. C. L. Becker, assisted by Prof. Goet- SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 5.3- schius and Miss Guibault. Mass meeting of students adopted resolutions requesting the executive committee of the Board of Trustees to do all in their power to retain the services of Dean Comfort and Dr. Gretschius. May I9. Third annual convention of N·ew York State Intercollegiate Press Association ~t Globe Hotel. May 25. Pianoforte recital by Prof. W. H. Barber. Syracuse won pen- nant in intercollegiate meet at Utica. June. Onondagan issued. June I. Public recital by students. June 9· Meeting of Alumni of College of Medicine. Commencement exercises of College of Medicine in John Crouse College Hall. Address by A. S. Draper, LL.D., Albany. Alumni banquet in evening. Graduates, M.D., 9· June 17. Twenty-first cremation of Calculus at Glen Haven. June 18. Concert by Glee and Banjo Clubs in John Crouse College Hall. June 19. Baccalaureate sermon by Chancellor. Address in evening before the Christian associations, by Bishop Edward G. Andrews, of New York. June 20. Class-day exercises in John Crouse College Hall. Annual musical soiree. Graduates, B.M., 8. June 2o-21. Annual exhibition of works of art in John Crouse College. Graduates: B.P., 7; B.Ar., 5· June 21. Fraternity chapter houses opened to trustees, alumni, faculty and friends of the University. Alumni business meeting followed by ban­ quet. Literary exercises in evening. Orator, Rev. Francis Durbin Blakes­ lee, D.D., '72. June 22. Meeting of Board of Trustees. Resignations of Dean Comfort and Dr. Gretschius, accepted. Dr. John Heddaeus elected Professor of Modern Languages. Adjunct Professor Emens made Associate Professor. Instructor H. A. Peck made Associate Professor of Mathematics. Gordon A. Wright chosen instructor in Architecture. Chancellor's levee in even­ ing in University parlors, Hall of Languages. Twenty-first Commence­ ment of the Colleges of Liberal and of Fine Arts in John Crouse College Hall ; 31 eligible to Commencement honors. Following chosen speakers : Sherburn C. Hutchinson, Howard J. Banker, Olin C. Kellogg, Charles F. Wiley, Ella M. Hall, Annie M. Knapp, Ina D. Mercer, Genevra Gwynn. Graduates :A.B., 31 ; Ph.B., 14; B.S., 9; C. E., I ;-55. Total84 (less 3-81). Summer. Glee Club filled a two weeks' engagement at Chautauqua. Prof. J. S. Clark and Instructor Fischer resigned. Prof. Wm. G. Ward elected to succeed Prof. Clark, Prof. Wm. Berwald to succeed Dr. Gretschius. Miss Carrie Crane made instructor in Vocal Music. D. Edgar Crouse presented two new pianos to musical department. Sept. 6. Death of Trustee Francis H. Root. Sept. 23. Salting of Freshmen in halls. Reception of Freshmen by Sophomores. Sept. 24. Reception given by Y. M. C. A. andY. W . C. A. .54 ANNALS

Sept. 27. Cane rush. Death of Trustee Judge G. F. Comstock. Oct. 12-16. Twentieth annual convention of Alpha Phi held with local -chapter. Oct. 21. Students marched in Columbus Day Parade. Nov. 10. Freshman Literary at Fayetteville. Nov. 16. Students' recital in John Crouse College Hall. Nov. 21. Death of Trustee D. Edgar Crouse. Nov. 29. Annual reception given by Kappa Kappa Gamma. Winter. Prof. Barber gave a seri!!S of piano recitals in Chase Music Hall. Dec. Henry 0. Sibley made instructor in Library Economics. Annual issued. Number of students, 773. Class of '93 petition the faculty to abol­ ish the system of choosing Commencement speakers, and that an address by some noted speaker be substituted. Petition granted Mar. 22, (1893). Dec. 2. Students' recital. Dec. 6. On vote of students in chapel, faculty decided that the list of honor students should not hereafter be .designated by star in the Annual. Dec. 8. University Assembly in Gymnasium parlors.

Jan. 6. Facuity room in College of Medicine destroyed by fire. Jan. 17. Semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trustees. Over $IO,oOo has been expended in equipment of science department. Ten thousand dollars given by Hon. Nathan F. Graves, of Syracuse, for founding a per­ manent lectureship on Missions. Course during the coming winter to be given by Rev. John Hall, D.D., of New York. Dr. L. M. Vernon, acting Dean in Fine Arts college, duly elected. Associate Prof. E. A. Emens made full Professor. Wm. G. Ward made Professor of English Criticism and Oratory. Associate Prof. H. A. Peck, made Professor of Astronomy. Appointments of Miss Lund and Mr. Scott confirmed. Jan. 25. Recital by Prof. Berwald and Prof. Lund. Jan. 26. Day of Prayer for colleges. Address by Dr. J. E. C. Sawyer. Jan. 31. Annual reception of Kappa Alpha Theta. Feb. Onondagan editors offer $Io for best prose production upon some phase of college life. Two literary societies organized. Their work to be substituted for Junior orations in chapel; named, James Russell Lowell and Athenian. Feb. 8. Students' recital. Feb. 10. Syracuse University Alumni Association of New York city adopted constitution. Annual reception of Beta Theta Pi. Feb. 14. Athletic benefit entertainment in John Crouse College Hall. Chancellor and Mrs. Sims received Seniors. Glee Club Quartette made a concert trip to Florida. Members, I. A. Jackson, F. W. Revels, Kingsley Congdon, W. A. Niver, F. W. Schlieder, accompanist, and L. P. Smith, manager. Feb. 23. Athletic exhibition and contest in Gymnasium. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 55

Feb. 22. Exercises commemorating Washington's birthday. Oration by State Senator Saxton. Feb.-Mar. Lecture course by noted public men before students in chapel of Hall of Languages. Mar. Three hundred volumes presented to University by Miss Gertrude Walters, New York. Two scholarships of $r,OOCJ each secured from M. E. church in Rochester. Major Davis offered to the University the use of the American table at the biological station at Naples for the coming year. Dr. Hargitt availed himself of the opportunity. Prof. Emens elected to mem­ bership in the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies. Mar. 8. Public recital by musical students. Mar. 14. Address by Hon. Warner Miller in chapel. Mar. 15 . Glee and Banjo Clubs give entertainment at Wieting opera house. Mar. 22. Seniors required to present theses to be read before a committee of the faculty. These theses to be deposited in library. Mar. 25. Second exhibition and contest in Gymnasium. Apr. Dr. Coddington elected a member.of the Educational committee of the World's Fair. Apr. 19. Public recital by students. Apr. 28. Ami.ual dinner of the New York city Alumni Association at Hotel Savoy. University Glee Club present. President Archbold decided to have the athletic field and track put in best possible condition at once at his expense. May. Freshmen adopted resolutions to enter into no combinations for election of class officers. May 4· First annual banquet of University Congress at the Empire House. May 7· Meeting of Euterpe Society. May 10. Organ recital by Prof. Parker a!'Sisted by Miss Lund. This to be first of a series of recitals by the musical faculty. May 15. Onondagan issued. Board: W. W. Nichols, W. W. Wilcox, F. K. Congdon, W. H. VanBenschoten, Norton Pinney and H. D. Chapman. May 17. Public recital by students. May 21. Local Field Day. May 24. Prof. Becker, assisted by Prof. Berwald, gave recital. May 30. Syracuse won pennant in intercollegiate meet at Utica. Piano recital by Prof. Wm. H ." Barber. June 2. First conclave of Panthugaterian Society, newly organized among fraternity women of University. June 8. Public contest between James Russell Lowell and Athenian Societies. June ·w. A New York State Intercollegiate Oratorical League formed. Syracuse, Rochester and Union represented. June 15. Meeting of Alumni -of College of Medicine. Commencement exercises,of College of Medicine. Graduates, M.D., ro. Alumni banquet in evening. s6 ANNALS June 23. Calculus burial at Glen Haven. Junius Stevens orator of the occasion. June 25. Baccalaureate sermon in John Crouse College Hall by the Chancellor. Annual address before the Christian Associations by Rev. James B. Kenyon, Lit.D. June 26. Class-day exercises. Musical soiree of College of Music in evening. Graduates, B.M., 7. June 2~28 . Annual exhibition of works of art. Graduates : B.P., 6 ; B.Ar., 3· June 27. Alumni business meeting followed by banquet. Oration delivered in evening by Franklin Pierce, '79, New York. Annual meeting of Board of Trustees. Chancellor Sims presented his resignation. Prof. Frank Smalley made Gardner Baker Professor of Latin. Dr. John R. French made the Francis H . Root Professor of Mathematics. Miss Miriam A. Guernsey, '93, elected assistant in vocal department. Dr. F . J. Holzwarth made full Professor of the German Language and Literature. Miss Lund made Profe~sor of Vocal Music. Wm. H. Berwald made Professor of Theory and Harmony of Music ; Miss Luella M. Stewart, full Professor of Painting ; Instructor Frank Dallas, Professor of Oil Painting and Modeling ; E. J. Read, Pro­ fessor of Free-hand Drawing and Etching; Conrad L. Becker, Professor of Violin. Historic Cane, formerly presented to Dr. Alverson when President of Genesee College by Amphictyon Society, given to University. June 28. Annual Commencement of Colleges of Liberal Arts and of the Fine Arts in John Crouse College Hall. Oration by General Stewart L. Woodford,of New York city. Graduates.: A.B., 33; Ph.B., IS; .B.S., 8 ;-46. Total 72 (less 2-70). Chancellor's levee iri University parlors. Fall. Prof. Barber is succeeded by Mr. Adolph Frey. Robert Winston employed as football coach. Sept. 21. Salting in chapel. Reception of Freshmen by Sophomores. Oct. Art Literature Club organized, consisting of students and citizens. The widow of the late Dr. J. J. Brown presented his library of between 300 and 400 volumes to University. Oct. I6. Literary societies gave a public entertai-nment. Nov. 7· Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs gave concert in Music Hall. Nov. 8. Public recital by students. Nov. 9· Freshman Literary at Orville. Nov. IS. Special meeting of Board of Trustees: Rev. Dr. James R. Day, S.T.D., of New York, elected Chancellor. C. N. Sims scholarship estab­ lished. Nov. 21. A body of 200 students met Dr. and Mrs. Day at the station and escorted them to Dean French's home, where ISO young women were ready to receive them. Nov. 22-25. Annual meeting of Presidents of Methodist colleges con­ vened in Crouse Hall. On the first day a number of them addressed the students. Nov. 23. The faculties of the several colleges received college Presidents SYRACUSE UNIV$SITY 57 and city patrons of University in the gymnasium parlors. Second conclave of Panthugaterian Society in Gymnasium building. Dec. Association of Alumni teachers organized. Dec. 6. Second public recital. Dec. 8. College 'Republican Club organized. I894 Jan. Art Literature Club opened a reading room in John Crouse College. Membership increased to 350. Jan. 16. Semi-annual trustee meeting. Dr. J. R . Day fonnally accepted election. Prof. H. A. Peck granted leave of one year's absence abroad. Fifty­ thousand dollars endowment received since last year. One thousand books added to the library. New Annual issued. Seven hundred seventy-seven students. Jan. 23. Students' recital. Jan. 25. Day of prayer for colleges. Address by Rev. J. B. Kenyon. Feb. Syracuse Dramatic Club organized among students. Feb. I. Formal opening of Art Literature Club rooms by reception in John Crouse College. Feb. 8. First annual oratorical contest of Syracuse University Congress. Lieber Whittic chosen to represent Syracuse University in Inter-collegiate Oratorical League contest. Feb. 13. Observatory opened to public. Feb. 15. Piano and violin recital by Prof. Frey, Prof. Becker and Prof. Lund. Feb. 17. Public athletic inter-class contest in Gymnasium. Feb. 21. Students' recital. Feb. 22. Second public contest between the Literary Societies in Liberal Arts chapel. Feb. 23. President Archbold received trustees, alumni and faculty of Syracuse University at Hotel Savoy, New York, in honor of Chancellor Day. Mar. Science Association organized. Syracuse University awarded the cup for winning inter-collegiate contest of last May, the committee having disqualified the professional who entered for Hamilton. Mar. r. Inter-collegiate oratorica1 contest in John Crouse College Hall. Key awarded to Mr. Varney of Rochester. Mar. 15. Central New York branch of Collegiate Alumnre held a meeting in John Crouse College Hall. Lecture by Rev. .W . E. Griffis, D . D. Mar. 21. Students' recital. Football benefit by young ladies in Music Hall. Farce and musical program presented by the Young Ladies' Glee and Banjo Club. Mar. 26. Dr. J. B. Kenyon lectured before a joint meeting of Lowell and Athenian societies. Apr.-May." Second series of le~tures in the N. F. Graves lectureship course on Missions by Rev. John W. Butler, D.D., of the city of Mexico. Apr. 6. Third annual national convention of the College Republican 58 ANNALS League, in John Crouse College Hall. Banquet in evening at the Alhambra. Speeches by distinguished men ; among them, Charles Emory Smith and J. Sloat'Fassett. Apr. 23. Recital by Prof. Berwald, assisted by Prof. Becker. May. Onondagan issued ; editor, H. H. Reynolds; manager, W. B. Hodge. Sororities represented on the board for the first time. Organiza­ tion of the General Athletic committee and sub-committees. May 4- Glee club concert at Bastable theatre. May 9· Students' recital. May 18. Local Field Day and Gun Club shoot. The shoot was held at the range newly constructed on the campus. May 30. Tenth annual New York State inter-collegiate Field Day at Kirkwood Park, mud several inches deep. Inter-collegiate concert in the evening at the Bastable. June. Faculty passed rule permitting any professor to excuse from exam­ ination any student who has attained 85 per cent. in dass work, but student must take examination to rank as honor student. June 4· Holiday granted because of the one hundredth anniversary uf the organization of Onondaga County. Public contest bt>tween literary societies. June 7· Panthugaterian conclave in Christian Association parlors. June 14. Alumni of College of Medicine held annual meeting. Com­ mencement of College of Medicine. Graduates, M.D., 9· Medical alumni banquet. June 22. Calculus burial at Glen Haven. Orator, Frank D. Thorne. June 24. Baccalaureate ~ermon by Chancellor Day. Addre·ss before Christian Associations by Rev. Dr. Kelly, editor of the llf•ethodist Quarterly Review. June 25. Class-day exercises. Annual musical soiree in John Crouse College Hall. Graduates, B.M., 5- June 25-27. Annual exhibition of works of art. Graduates: B.P., 3; B.Ar., 1. June 26. Annual trustee meeting. Plans being made for the erection of a ten-story building on present site of Remington block. Miss Scott elected to succeed Prof.. E. J. Read. Instructor Pattee made Professor of Chemistry, Miss Ella I. French, Professor of Piano ; Miss Ruth Guibault, Professor of Piano; Wm. Jakway, '93. Instructor in Physics; Delmer E. Hawkins, Instructor in Political Economy. College year to be shortened by two weeks. Law· college to be opened in the fall. A. L. Brockway elected to succeed Instructor Wright, resigned. Edgar C. Morris made Instructor in English, Mrs. Evelyn Benedict Ayres, Instructor in Elocution and Physical Culture. Edward J. Reddington, Instructor in Latin. June 26. Alumni business meeting followed by banquet. Address in evening by Mrs. Martha Foote Crow, Ph.D., '76. on "Poetry of Evolution." Second reunion of the class of ' 83. June 27. Twenty-third annual Commencement exercises and inangura- SYRACUS~ UNIVERSITY 59 tion of Chancellor Day. Address by Rev. James M. Buckley, D.D., of New York city. Graduate3: A.B., 37; Ph.B., 21; B.S., s;-63. Total 81. Chancellor and Mrs. Day receiv.ed in John Crouse College in evening. Summer. Work of Senior and Junior years made entirely elective within certain limits . ~ A course in Belles-Lettres leading to the degree of B.L., established. Signor Gino Bardella engaged as Professor of Painting. Glee Club spent two weeks in concert work at Chautauqua. Sept. 27. Opening chapel exercises held in John Crous&C'ollege. Salting on the campus. Sept. 29. Annual reception given by the Christian Associations, Oct. Inter-class contest won by '95· Oct. 8. Football contest instead of cane rush decided that Freshmen should not carry canes. Nov. 2. Annual meeting of New York Alumni Association. Nov. 7. Public recital by students. Nov. 26. Freshman literary at Cortland. Freshmen, '98, went by special train ; arrangements so perfected that no disturbance from Sophomores was experienced. Nov. 27. New marking system for grading scholarship adopted. Summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude to appear upon diplomas. No excusing students from examinations allowed. Dec. Signor· DeFelice elected Instructor in Painting. Alpha, society of medical students, organized. Dec. s. Arcadia Club, literary, organized. Dec. 10. Joint contest between literary societies. Dec. 12. Public recital by students. Dec. 17. University Club of Syracuse organized at Business Men's Asso­ ciation rooms. Forty charter members.

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Jan. I. Death of Trustee Edmund Ocumpaugh. Jan, Hon. J. J. Belden presented to the University a library in the depart­ ment of economics. Grandstand erected, overlooking athletic field, through the generosity of President Archbold. Chancellor Day offered $100 for oratorical prizes. Hawthorne Club, literary society, organized among the young women. Synchronous bells in the two colleges, library and gymna­ sium, operated by automatic clock work, put in for ringing hours. Jan. 10. University Orange Athletic Club organized. Jan. 13. Oratorical contest to choose representative for intercollegiate contest. Mr. C. E. Cooney chosen. Jan. 29, 31, and Feb. 4· Course of illustrated lectures on Ancient and Modern Greece, by Miss Annie·S. Peck, in John Crouse College Hall, under the auspices of the Association of Collegiate Alumnre. Jan. 28-Feb. 6. Six lectures in chapel by B. W. Bacon, D. D., on" Bibc tical Literature." Jan. 30. Students' recital. 6o ANNALS

Jan. 31. Day of prayer for colleges. Address in chapel by R~v. T. J. Villers, of Syracuse. Winter. Course of six lectures given in John Crouse College Hall, upon social, ecqnomical and political questions, by noted public men. Feb. 2. Gymnastic exhibition by the ladies' class. Feb. 6. Orange Athletic Club held an inter-class contest. Feb. 12. Athletic benefit in John Crouse College Hall. Play, "The Homespun Heroine, •' presented. Feb. 13. Joint council of faculty and students organized, called Stu­ dents' Council. Object, "to assist in maintaining honest work." Anti­ cribbing resolutions adopted by students. Feb. 19. Trustee meeting. College of Law of Syracuse University to be inaugurated in June; two years' course. Dean French made Vice-Chan­ cellor of the University. Chancellor Day instructed to engage W. H. Metzler, of Toronto University, as Instructor in Mathematics, Mr. Quereau, of Chicago, as Professor of Geology. Dr. Heddaeus tendered his resignation. Plans adopted for proposed Science Hall. Chair of English Literature hereafter to be known as the Jesse T ..Peck Professorship of English Litera­ ture. Library committee instructed to make a part of the library circulating. Feb. 20-21. Two lectures, "The Discoveries of the Assyrians," and "The Bible of the Buried .Cities of the East," were given by Prof. Rogers, of Drew Theological Seminary, in the Liberal Arts chapel. Feb. 22. New York Alumni Association of Syracuse University, ban­ queted at Hotel Savoy. Feb. 23. Syracuse University elected to membership in the Intercol­ legiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America. Feb. 27. Students' recital. Mar. Instructor E. H. Gaggin received a letter from Prof. Ware of Columbia College, giving graduates in the Architectural course of Syracuse University the privilege of competing for $1,500 in the Beaux Art Society scholarship. Prof. Smalley elected member of the managing committee for American School at Rome. Mar. 8. Fourth conclave of Panthugaterian Society. Second annual State oratorical contest held at Schenectady. Key won by Mr. Potter of Union. Mar. 20. Students' recital. Apr. Chair in Sociology established. Apr. IS. Woman's edition of University News issued, by management of which the young women of the University net $4oo for athletics. Apr. 17. E;xhibition by Ladies' Gymnastic Club. Twenty-fourth annual catalogue issued. Students,. 887. Faculty increased by 12. Apr. IS. Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs gave concert at the Bastable. Apr. 24. Second students' recital. May. Graves' course of lectures given by Bishop Thoburn on Missions in India. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 6I

May 9· Art Liter11ture Club received in John Crouse College. Lecture on "Numismatics" by Rev. Jeremiah Zimmerman. May ro. Annual inter-class Field Day ; won by '96. May 16. The Latin play, "The Trinummus of Plautus" rendered at the Bastable theatre by students from the Senior class under the direction of Dr. Smalley. Several professors from other universities were present, for whom a reception was held at the Yates at the conclusion of the play. May 22. Students' recital. Onondagan issued: Editor, H. H. Farmer; manager, G. E. O'Bryon. May 30. Latin play repeated at the Wieting. May 3r. Syracuse won pennant in intercollegiate meet. June. Faculty adopted a plan whereby a paper should be issued which should be the organ of the students, trustees and faculties and be known as The Syracuse University Forum; H. H. Reynolds, '95, chosen managing editor. Junes. First annual contest for the Chancellor's prize in oratory. Won by Miss Alice Stobo. June 6. Meeting of Alumni of College of Medicine. Commencement of College of Medicine. Graduates, M :D., 13. Address by Henry o: Marcy, LL.D. Alumni of Medical College held banquet in evening. Contest between literary societies in John Crouse College Hall. June 8. Formal opening of the new athletic field; G. H. Bond, '94, master of ceremonies. Athletic contest in afternoon with concert and pre­ sentation of prizes on the campus in the evening. Field to be known as "University Oval." June 9· Baccalaureate sermon by the Chancellor. Address before the Christian associations by Rev. W. C. Bitting, D. D., of New York. June 10. Class-day exercises. Annual musical soiree. Graduates, B.M., s. June ro-12. Annual t'xhibition of works of art. Graduates: B.P., 6; B.Ar., 3· June II. Annual trustee meeting. Over $7,000 given by President Archbold for athletic field. Six scholarships procured during year. J. B. Brooks elected Dean of the College of Law. J. n . Archbold offered to be one of six men to erect a new science hall costing $rso,ooo. Two other trustees offered to be two ·of ten men to erect a new medical building at $roo,ooo. Newark conference made a patronizing conference with four trustees. Women to be admitted to Board of Trustees. Instructor E. C. Morris made Professor of Rhetoric and English Language. E. C. Quereaumade Professor of Geology and Mineralogy. John R. Commons elected Professor of Soci­ ology and Civics. Chas. W. Cabeen made Professor of French Language and Literature. Dr. Adolph Guttmann made Professor of Semitic Lan­ guages. W. A. Metzler made Associate Professor of Mathematics. Albert S. Brockway made Professor of Architecture. T. W. Gaggin, '95, made Instructor in Architecture. Miss Jeannette Scott made Professor of Painting. Ismar Peritz made Instructor in Semitics. Mrs. George Hine elected Instructor in German. Instructor E. H. Gaggin given leave of two years' absence to study in School of Art, Paris. Faculty of the College 62 ANNALS of Law announced. It was decided to proceed to the erection of a new medical college building on old site as soon as money to finish it should be provided for. Committee appointed to proceed to erection of new block. on present si~e of University block in Vanderbilt Square. Alumni business meeting followed by banquet. Alumni exercises in evening with oration by Rev. Maltbie D. Babcock, '79· June 12. Twenty-fourth Commencement of the Colleges of Liberal and of Fine Arts. Oration by Bishop Charles H. Fowler, D.D.,LL.D. Graduates: A.B.,31; Ph.B., 13; B.S., 6; B.L., 1;-51. Total78 (less 2-76). Chan­ cellor's reception in John Crouse college. June 21. Death of Trustee Hon. Peter Burns. Summer. Mr. Geo. .Reddington, LL.M., of Yale, engaged as footba-ll coach. Sept. 11. Syracuse University's application for charter granted by Phi Beta Kappa. Sept. 23. Law school opened in Bastable block. Twenty-three students. Address by Hon. W. B. Hornblower, in John Crouse College Hall. Sept. 23-25. Kappa Alpha Theta held the eleventh biennial council with the local chapter. Sept. 24. Salting on campus. Sept. 26. Sophomore reception. Sept. 28. Fall track athletic meet between the two lower classes. Christian Associations receive in Gymnasium. Oct. Professors Emens and Holzwarth elected to membership in Ameri­ can Philological Association. J. Benson Hamilton, D.D. , elected financial agent of University. Guild proposed ; membership to be secured by paying five dollars per year toward a scholarship. Oct. 14. Freshman litera1y at South Bay. Oct. 19. Library committee decide to have library catalogued according to Dewey system. Association of Collegiate Alumnre met at the Yates. Oct. 31.-Nov. 3· Ninth annual state convention of Y. W. C. A. with Syracuse University Association. Nov. Miss Irene S&.rgent of Utica appointed Instructor in French in the Fine Arts College. Prof. N. Irving Hya[t elected Pr()fessor of Piano and Theory. Onondagan editors offered $10 prize to contributor of best grinds. Nov. 5-9· Twenty-first annual convention of Gamma Phi Beta held with the local chapter. Public exercises in John· Crouse College. Nov. 7· Art Literature Club gave annual reception. Nov. 13. Students' recitaL Nov. 13-15. Delta Kappa Epsilon held forty-ninth annual convention with Delta Kappa Epsilon Alumni Association of Central New York. Public exercises held in John Crouse College. Poem by Prof. J. Scott Clark of Evanston ; oration by Hon. Solon Stevens of Boston. Nov. 22. Seventh annual convention of New York State Inter-collegiate Press Association in John Crouse College. Nov. 25. Bohemian Society organized. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Nov. 29-30. Studio reception given by Prof. Jeannette Scott. Dec. Kent Club organized among law students. Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts decided to shorten all three courses from I90 to I8o term hours of required work-this regulation not to apply to present upper class­ men. Name of Latin Scientific· course changed to Philosophical course. All work in A. B. course elective after Freshman year except Greek and Latin of the Sophomore year. Same in Scientific course with three hours German required in Sophomore year. Ten thousand dollars annuity pre­ sented to University by an anonymous friend. Charter received from Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. Charter members: Chancellor Day, Dr. Coddington, Prof. Emens, Prof. Pattee, Prof. Morris. This chapter to be known as New York Kappa chapter. Dr. G. P. Clark of Medicalcollegeelected to member­ ship in American Physiological Society. Dec. 12. Public recital by students. :1:896 Jan. 15. Semi-annual trustee meeting. Voted to contribute fj250 yearly towards the support of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, making Syracuse University a patronizing university. Committee on advis­ ability of erecting a new block empowered to secure plans and proceed with construction of building as soon as possible. Chancellor Day given authority to proceed in securing funds to inaugurate a system of dormitories on the campus. Prof. Mace and Dr. Haanel granted leave of absence for study abroad. Incidental fee increased $r per term for gymnasium and athletics. Jan. 28. Contest between the Lowell and Athenian literary societies. Death of Trustee Edwin T. Skidmore. Jan. 29. Students' recital. Jan. 30. Indoor athletic contest. Jan. 3r. Convention of New York State Inter-collegiate Athletic Asso­ ciation. Feb. Annual catalogue issued. Nine hundred and sixty-seven resident students. Faculty, ro8. Ten thousand copies issued. A. C. Flick, Fellow in History in Columbia College, will take Prof. Mace's work in his absence next college year. Feb. 3· Sixth joint contest between the literary societies. Feb. 4. Ex-Chancellor Sims addressed the students in chapel. Feb. S· Meeting of the Monastic Circle at the Woman's Union. Feb. 6--8. Series of lectures on " The Old Testament in Light of Recent Discoveries in Nineveh and Babylon," given by Prof. D. C. Lyon of Harvard University. Feb. II. The Philokalean Society, a local ladies' society, made the New York Alpha chapter of Pi Beta Phi.*

*This fraternity was founded at Monmouth College in April, 1867. It has 27 active chapters; membership, 3II9. It publishes a periodical, The Arrow; has published a song book and catalogue. The badl(e is a tiny gold arrow bearing the letters, "n Bot," transversely across the feathers. The colors. are wine red and silver blue.-Baird' s Manual." ANNALS

Feb. 12. Holiday in commemoration of Lincoln's birthday. Students' recital. Feb. 24. Inter-class handicap athletic contest. Feb. 25. New York city Alumni Association of Syra,cuse University held annual banquet at Hotel Savoy. Classical Club organized. Mem­ bership open to classical faculty, alumni, seniors and others duly elected. Meetings monthly. Feb. 27-28. Prof. Geo. Herron, Iowa State College, lectured before the students. Winter. Beethoven Trio, of which Dr. Parker and Prof. Beckt:r are members, gave a series of concerts in the city. Sketches of the fraternities with illustrations presented in the Forum. Mar. Special mid-winter bulletin issued by the University. Teachers' advisory committee appointed from the faculty to aid students in securing positions. Mar. 2. Meeting of Current Events Club. Mar. 5· Lecture, "Lincoln-Douglass Debate," by Prof. Mace, in Y. M. C. A. Music Hall. Mar. 1o-17. E. W. Bemis, Ph.D., gave course of six lectures before the students on " Money and Monetary Problems." Mar. 10. Reception and musicale given by Alpha Phi. Mar. II. Reception given by Pi Beta Phi. Mar. 18. Students' recital. Mar. 27. Reception by Art Literature Club. Mrs. E. P. Terhune (Marion Harland) the guest of honor. Mar. 30. Philosophical Club organized, consisting of professors, alumni and seniors in departments of History, Philosophy and Sociology. Mar. 3I. Miss Jane Addams, of Hull House, Chicago, addressed the students on "College Settlements." Third annual preliminary oratorical contest -in John Crouse College Hall won by C. W. Walker, '97. Apr. J. H. Hamilton, Ph.D., elected Instn,1ctor in Political Economy. Dr. J. F. Behrends lectured in Graves' lecture course. Gun Club re-organized. Prof. Geo. Gun ton, of New York, delivered a course oflectures on sociologi­ cal topics. Miss Jessie Woodruff Pottle, engaged as Instructor in Vocal Music. Alpha society of tlie Medical college became Mu chapter of Nu Sigma Nu.* Apr. 2. Dr. Holzwarth lectured, in Hall of Languages on German Liter­ ature. Apr. 10. Syracuse representative, C. W. Walker, '97, won first prize in inter-collegiate oratorical contest held at Rochester. Apr. 14. Annual Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs' concert in Bastable.

• This fraternity (medical) was founded 2 Mar. 1882, at the University of Michigan. It has 13 active chapters situated at the leading medical colleges of the country;· member­ ship, 866. It publishes a professional bi-monthly called the Inlerrolltgiale Medical jour­ nal; in 1894, published a catalogue. The badge is a monogram design, the two" N" 's being superimposed, with the" :i" between them.-Baird's Manual. SYRACUSE: UNIVERSITY Apr. I6. Students' recital. Apr. 24. Rev. Jeremiah Zimmerman lectured before Classical Club on the "Numismatics of the Greeks and Romans." Apr. 25. Panthugaterian conclave in Gymnasium parlors. Annual inter­ class athletic meet. May 9· Syracuse-Williams dual track meet at Albany. Syracuse 66 points, Williams 46 points. May I2. Students' recital. May 14. Reception of Kappa Alpha Theta. May 16. Death of Trustee John M. Reid, a former president of Genesee College. May 21. Senior-faculty base-ball game. Won by the Seniors. May 22. Onondag an issued. Editor, W. A. Groat; manager, C. H . Col).gdon. Sigma Tau, architectural fraternity, revived. May 23. Syracuse won the pennant in N. Y. S. Intercollegiate Field Day held on University oval. Inter-collegiate concert at the Bastable in the evening. May 25. Literary contest between the Lowell and Athenian literary socie­ ties in John Crouse College Hall. June 7. Baccalaureate sermon by Chancellor Day. Address before the Christian AssociatiOIJS by Rev. Dr. W. H. Hall of Newburgh, N. Y. June 8. Class-day exercises. Annual musical soiree in John Crouse Col­ lege Hall. Graduates, B.M., 5. June 9. Business meeting of the Alumni Association followed by a ban­ quet. Literary exercises in the evening. June 10. Trustee meeting. The following trustees elected: Rev. Homer Eaton, Daniel Klock, Charles M. Bolen, Walter S. Carter, Henry Spell­ meyer, David B. F. Randolph, Edward L. Dobbins and George R. Howe. Lyman C. Smith, Clarence W. Seamans and Catherine P. Simpson elected trustees at large. Library report showed an increase of 1643 volumes for the year. The following additions to the faculties were made : W. M. Smallwood, Instructor in Biology; Eugene R. Smith, Instruct0r in Mathe­ matics; William H . Mills, Lecturer on Hygiene and Public Health ; P. R. Me Masters, Instructor in Surgery. In the evening was held the contest for the Chancellor's prize in oratory. Naboth Osborne, '97, first prize. June II. Commencement exercises in John Crouse College Hall. Oration by C. J. Little, D.D., LL.D. Address to the medical graduates by Dr. James M. Milne. Miss Sarah J. Veeder awarded Hiram Gee fellowship in painting. Graduates: A.B., 25; Ph.B.,16; B.S.,6 ; B.Ar. , 2; B.L.,4; Mus.B.,5; B.P., 4; M.D., 24; LL.B., 3· Total89 (less 2-87). Chancellor's reception in the evening. July 21. Death of Trustee Nathan F. Graves. Aug. 10. Death of Dr. Leroy M. Vernon, Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Summer. Erection of the Phi Kappa Psi house. E . M. Pickop engaged to assist in the Greek department. 66 ANNALS Fall. Arthur K. Lane, of Tuft's College, engaged as football coach. Succeeded shortly by George 0. Redington, of Yale. Sept. 22. Salting on Campus. Sept. 24. Sophomore reception. Sept. 126. Reception given by the Christian Associations. Oct. 5· Opening of the new Medical College building. Oct. 30. Chi Alpha, a ladies' local society, becomes the Omicron chap­ ter of Delta Delta Delta.* Ten charter members. Nov. Two football games to decide the question of carrying canes having resulted in a tie, an impromptu cane rush was held in the hall. The decision was given the Sophomores ('99 ), the Chancellor counting the hands on the cane. "Birds of America," Audubon's life work, presented to the library by Hon. James J. Belden. Value $I,ooo. Nov. 6. Meeting of Bohemian Club. Nov. II. Public student recital. Nov. I3. Utopian Society organized by the neutral students of the University. Nov. 20. Tenth annual convention of the N. Y. Inter-collegiate Press Association held at Syracuse. Banquet at the Vanderbilt. Winter. Series of concerts by the Beethoven Trio Club. Dec. 7-14. Miss Carson, of New York, evangelist for the Y. M. C. A., gave daily talks in the Association rooms and sorority houses. Dec. I I. Reception given by Phi Kappa Psi on the occasion of the formal opening of the new chapter house. Dec. I7. First initiation of the Kent club, law society. Dec. 25. Letter received by Chancellor Day signed by twenty Syracuse alumni studying in Europe. Dec. 28. Reception given by the University to the Academic Principals, meeting in convention at Syracuse.

I897 Jan. Musical clubs disbanded by faculty order. Jan. I3. Semi-annual trustee meeting. Project of new University block considered. Leaves of absence given to Professors Emens and Pattee to study abroad for a year. Courses in electrical and civil engineering authorized. Bishop Fowler elected a trustee. General reception given by the faculties of all the colleges to the students of the University. Jan. I4. Reception given by the Utopian Society. Jan. 22. Establishment of the "Cooperative Association," for the pur-

*This fraternity (commonly called "tri-Delt ") was founded on Thanksgiving eve, 1888, at Boston University. It has IS chapters, all active, and a membership of 643. It publishes a quarterly called the Trident. A directory is issued annually; a history and song book are in preparation. The badge is a crescent, bearing in black enamel, three Deltas, and carrying three stars between the horns of the cresent. Attached to this, as a guard pin, is a tiny trident bearingthechapterletter. The colors, silver, gold and blue (light).-Baird's Manual. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY chasing of college supplies on the profit-sharing plan ; the organization due largely to Prof. J. R. Commons. Jan. 23. Inter-class athletic contest held in the gymnasium. First annual initiation o~ the Nu Sigma Nu, medical fraternity. At an inter-col­ legiate athletic meeting held at Utica, Syracuse and Rochester refused to­ give up the old Association for the proposed new" Union." Hobart and Colgate withdrew to form the New York State Inter-collegiate Union with Hamilton and Union, former members of the old Association. Jan. 25. Literary contest between the Lowell and Athenian Societies. Formation of a club of graduate students. Jan. 28. Day of prayer for colleges. Sermon by Prof. W. G. Ward in chapel. Jan. 30. Casper Whitney attacked Syracuse University's position in the inter-collegiate controversy. Statements retracted in next issue of Harper's Weekly and action of Syracuse approved. Feb. 2. Benefit concert given by the faculty of the College of Fine Arts. Feb. 9· Athletic training commenced in the "pitcher's cage." Feb. 10. Preliminary oratorical trial to choose a representative in the contest of the New York State Inter-collegiate Oratorical League. W. E. Brown, '98, chosen. Public student recital. Feb. F . A. Carter of Syracuse engaged as Instructor in 'Vater-color Drawing. Hon. John C. Churchill retired from faculty of College of Law. on account of ill-health. Mar. I. Meeting of the Prohibition Club ; plans made to form an Inter­ collegiate Prohibition Association. Mar. 8. Plan accepted for the building of the new University block. Mar. 4· Fourth annual contest of the New York State Inter-collegiate Oratorical League, held in John Crouse College Hall. Key won by W. E. Brown, Syracuse, '98. Mar. 16. Seniors, '97, decided to adopt cap and gown. Mar. 19. Annual meeting and banquet of the New York City Alumni Association; 63 present. Chancellor Day, Dean French and Professors. Coddington, Smalley and Haanel were present and replied to toasts. Mar. 23. Address of Rev. B. -Fay Mills, in chapel. Mar. Organization of a Senior fraternity, Phi Kappa Alpha; Syracuse chapter to be called the Alpha chapter. Apr. Attnual issued ; II35 students; increase, 248. Faculty, 121 ;. increase, 29. Apr. 2. Organization of the Press Club of Syracuse University. Apr. 24. Inter-class athletic meet; won by '99· Apr. 26. Death of Vice-Chancellor John R. French, Professor of Mathe­ matics. Classes suspended until after the funeral, which was attended by the students in a body. May 8. Dual track meet with Cornell. Cornell, 67 points; Sycacuse. 45 points. May 15. Dual track meet with Williams. Williams 65; Syracuse 47· 68 ANNALS May. Onondagan issued. Contained portraits of university trustees. Editor, T. L Waugh; manager, F. M. Smalley. A bicycle presented to "Dr." Cunningham by student subscription. May I7. Literary contest between Lowell and Athenian Societies. May I9. 1 Senior-faculty baseball game. Won by faculty nine. May 22. Annual Field Day of the New York State Intercollegiate Athletic Association on .University oval. Pennant won by Syracuse, with a score <>f 89 out of I26 points. First. musical soiree of class of I897· May 27. American In.tercollegiate Field Day at Mott Haven. Syracuse scored for the first time, Capt. Whittemore taking third in the Ioo-yard dash. May. Syracuse won New York State Intercollegiate pennant in base­ ball ; 7 out of 8 games. Junes. Annual meeting of University Senate. June 6. Baccalaureate sermon by the Chancellor. In the evening, memorial service in honor of Vice-Chancellor John R. French and Dean L. M. Vernon; addresses· by President C. J. Little, of Evanston, Ill., and Rev. J. T. Gracey, of Rochester, N.Y. June 7-Io. Annual exhibition of student art productions in John Crouse College. June 7- Annual meeting of Phi Beta Kappa. The following of the class of '97 elected: Sarah N. Graham, Jeannette F. Graham, G. Frank Tyrrell. William H. Yard. Class-day exercises in John Crouse College Hall, Second musical soiree of class of I897. June 8. Reunion of class of '72. Business meeting of the Alumni Association, followed by banquet in the Gymnasium. Alumni oration by Rev. Henry Spellmeyer, D.D., poem by Rev. William H. van Allen, '90· June 9· Annual meeting of the Board of Trustees: Paul C. Nugent elected Instructor in Civil Engineering; J. H. Boynton, Instructor in English ; R. W. E. Bassett, Instructor in French; Miss Sarah Graham, Assistant in English ; William W. Martin, Professor of Aesthetics and the History of the Fine Arts; Dr. Frank P. Knowlton, Instructor in Embryology and Physiology; Drs. W. L. Wallace and G. B. Broad, Demonstrators of Anatomy. Lecturers elected for the College of Law were S. M. Coon of Oswego, Michael E. Driscoll, Charles W. Andrews and Louis·L. Waters. June 10. Commencement of all the colleges in John Crouse College Hall. Oration by Prof. B. P. Bowne, LL.D., of Boston University. Hiram Gee fellowship in painting awarded to Miss Flora E. Williams. Graduates : .A.B., 22; Ph.B., I2; B.S.,4; Mus. B.,9; B.P.,3; B.Ar., I; B.L., I; M.D., 23 ; LL.B., 23. Total 98 (less 6-92). Summer. Dr. Albert Leonard of Binghamton, N.Y., elected Dean of the <:ollege of Liberal Arts and Professor of Pedagogy. Erection of the new i:hapter house of Psi Upsilon. Frank E. Wade, Yale'¢, engaged as foot­ ball coach. Sept. I2. Salting on campus. Sept. 14. Sophomore reception. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Sept. 16. Reception given by the Christian Associations in the Gymnasium. Sept. 20. Election of Board of Directors of the University Cooperative Association. Oct. 6.. Freshman Literary held at Cicero. Oct. 7. Student public recital. Under classes attempted to have a "color rush." Rush was stopped and all " rushing " in the halls forbidden. Oct. 9· Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Alumnre at the Yates. Oct. Geological laboratory fitted up in the Hall of Languages. Prof. Quereau elected a Fellow of the Geological Society of America. Library presented with valuable histories of Greece and Rome (Duruy's) by Hon. Joseph Bondy of Syracuse. New physiological apparatus placed in the Medical College. Oct. 16. Fall handicap athletic meet. Oct. 2o--24. Silver Jubilee of Alpha Phi held with the local chapter. Reception and banquet. Oct. 23. Dr. Gaylord P. Clark returning from Europe was received by the medical students at tl:i.e station. Nov. Organization of the University Employment Agency to procure work for needy students. Dr. A. B. Breese presented the Biological department with a large collection of diatoms, 200 specimens, value f,soo. Organization of Eta Pi Upsilon, Senior intersorority society (local). Corpse and Coffin, Junior fraternity, revived. Frank E. Wade, Yale '96, Syracuse (Law) '98, engaged as track and football coach for the ensuing year. Nov. 3· Glee Club reorganized. Nov. 19. Annual meeting of the N. Y. S. Inter-collegiate Press Association held in Elmira. Nov. 2o; Students' public recital. Nov. 21. Football game between lower classes to decide the question of carrying canes. Won by Freshmen ( 1901), 6-4. Nov. 25. Freshmen presented "Dr." Cunningham with the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. Nov. 26. Convention of the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools at Poughkeepsie, Dean Leonard, Professors Smalley and Mace, delegates. Dec. Thirty-five thousand dollars subscribed for the new Science Hall. Dec. 14. Meeting of the Current Events Club ; Inst. Flick in charge. Winter. Series of concerts by the Beethoven Trio Club at Women's Union Hall. I898 Jan. journal of Pedagogy, edited by Dean Albert Leonard, removed from Binghamton to Syracuse, N. Y. Jan. 15. Literary societies abolished. Chapel orations not required for graduation. Jan. 17. Faculty of the College of Law decided to lengthen the course to three years. 70 ANNALS Jan. 18. Semi-annual trustee meeting. Chancellor's course in the Peck Controversy approved. Rev. Ensign McChesney elected Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Richard Jones elected Professor of English Literature. William P. Graham elected Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Horace H. Crary, Casper G. Decker and C. E. Millspaugh elected trustees. Report on University block showed expenditure to date to be $18o,oo4.99· Jan. 20. Meeting of the Classical Club. Dedication of the new chapter house of Psi Upsilon, followed by banquet. Feb. Annual Corpse and Coffin social, at Freeman Hall. Feb. s. Basket-ball exhibition. Games between teams composed of the young ladies of the four classes. Feb. 9· Reception to the new Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Rev. Dr. Ensign McChesney. Feb. I2. New rules adopted governing the Chancellor's prize oratorical contest. One hundred dollars, first prize; $so second prize, to be sustained by the students; $25 third prize, contributed by a friend (Lieut.-Gov. Timothy L. Woodruff). Feb. I3. Day of prayer for colleges. Address delivered by Rev. Philip H . Cole. Feb. I]. Song recital by Prof. Garrett in John Crouse College Hall. In the evening, preliminary oratorical trial to choose a representative in the inter-collegiate contest. A. T. Neff, '98, chosen. Feb. I9· Athletic benefi.t given at the·Wieting. Play, "The Fatal Mes­ sage," presented by members of Psi Upsilon. " Dekes in Burnt Cork," a minstrel show, given. Music by glee and instrumental clubs. Feb. 21-22. Two receptions given by Psi Upsilon on the occasion of the formal opening of the new chapter house. Feb. 27 and 28 and Mar. 1. Exhibition of 40 pictures from the Art Students' League of New York in John Crouse College. Mar. 3· Lecture on "India" by Julian Hawthorne. Fourth annual con­ test of theN. Y. S. Intercollegiate Oratorical League, held with Union Col­ lege. Key won by W. D. Loucks, 1900, of Union. Public student recital in John Crouse College Hall. Mar. I2. Adoption by students of a "Syracuse Flag." Faculty refuse to grant petition for a Senior vacation. Mar. 19. Annual meeting and banquet of the Alumni Association of New York city at the Savoy. Mar. 31. Organization of the Women's Basket-ball Association of Syra­ cuse University. Apr. Gift of $1,000 to the Medical College for the purpose of.enlarging the Medical library. New Science Hall begun; to cost about $8o,ooo. Apr. r. Meeting of Current Events class under Instructor Flick. Apr. 8-14. Easter trip of Glee Club; concert given in New York city. Apr. 10. Convention of College Y. M. C. A. presidents at Springfield, Mass. Annual catalogue issued. Students, I ,092. Professors and instruc­ tors, 121. SYRACUSE UNIVERSI'l'Y 71 Apr. 13-17. Eastern trip of base-ball team; won games from Wesleyan, New York University, and Union. Apr. 17. Death of J. William Wilson, '79, a member of the faculty of the College of Law. Apr. 2r. AddreSs of Bishop W. X. Ninde at chapel. Apr. 23. Organization of the Chicago Alumni Association of Syracuse University. Apr. 24. Inter-class field meet. Won by 1901. Apr. 26. Lecture given by Dr. Neff of Philadelphia after chapel. Apr. 29. Annual concert of the Glee, Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar clubs in John Crouse College Hall. Apr. 30. Address by Dr. Race, Chancellor of Grant University, in chapel. May. Dr. W. H. Mace invited to deliver a course of lectures before the Univer&ity Extension Society of Philadelphia. The new University block openerl for occupancy. May 2. First annual concert of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra in John Crouse College Hall; Prof. Conrad Becker, conductor. May 8. Corn~ll-Syracuse dual track meet. Cornell 62~ points, Syra­ cuse 49~ points. May 10. '99 Onondagan issued. Editor, W. F. Lewis; manager, L. M. Fenner. Address by Dean Marcus Buell, of Boston School of Theology, in chapel. May 22. Death of Instructor Johu H. Boynton, Ph.D. May 23. " Moving up" day in chapel. May 27 and 28. Field day of the American Intercollegiate A.A., at Berkeley oval. Syracuse won 9 points, ranking next to Yale, and fifth place in the meet ; Syracuse also credited with record i~ the broad jump made by Myer Prinstein, 'or, present holder of American and collegiate records as well as the intercollegiate record. H. G. Lee, '99, took 2d in 44o-yard dash and C. D. Whitmore, '99, 4th in 100 yard dash. May 28. J<~ield day on University oval of the Gymnasia} schools of the University and other High Schools and Academies, in all 18 schools. Per­ manent Interscholastic League formed under the title of the Syracuse Uni­ versity Academic Athletic Association, to conipete under the auspices of the University for the " Syracuse Cup," offered by the University. Cup won at this first meet by the Syracuse High School, Claverack (Hudson River Institute) a close second. June. Enlisting of a number of students in the 3d N. Y. Volunteers, and later in the 203d N.Y. V. On Sept. I, occurred the death of L. C. Barry, '99, of typhoid fever, contracted at Camp Alger, and on Sept. 17, the death of Sergeant J. Edward Durston of I9QI, of typhoid fever contracted at Camp Black. June 4. Annual meeting of the University Senate. Chancellor's prize oratorical contest in John Crouse College Hall. Prist prize, $roo, awarded to C. W. Darling, '99· Second prize, $so, given by the fraternities, awarded to C. V. Merrick, 1900. Third prize, $25, given by Lieut.-Gov. TimothyL. Woodruff, awarded toW. E. Brown, '98. ANNALS June 5. Baccalaureate sermon by Chancellor Day. Address before the Christian Associations in the evening by Rev. Olin A. Curtis, S.T.D., of Drew Theological" Seminary. June 6. Annual meeting of Phi Beta Kappa. The following of the class of' 98 were given elections : Harvey M. Dann, Mabel C. Rhoades, Edith L. Knight, Emma S. Cook, Henry C. Emm, John W. Connell, Anna I. Sher­ man. Class-day exercises. A graphophone employed to deliver the class­ day speeches was injured in a melee with the Juniors so that the program had to be abandoned. ·The Chancellor forbade any disturbance of class­ day exercises for the future. Annual musical soiree of the graduates in music. June 6--8. Annual exhibition of student art works in John Crouse College. June 7· Annual trustee meeting. Deficit of $27,000 made up by trus­ tees. Chancellor spoke of the need of a $2,000,000 endowment; reported the cost of Science Hall would be about $