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The Concordiensis, Volume 25, Number 2 Union College Union | Digital Works The oncC ordiensis 1901 The oncC ordiensis 1900-1909 10-17-1901 The oncorC diensis, Volume 25, Number 2 John D. Guthrie Union College - Schenectady, NY Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalworks.union.edu/concordiensis_1901 Recommended Citation Guthrie, John D., "The oncC ordiensis, Volume 25, Number 2" (1901). The Concordiensis 1901. 19. https://digitalworks.union.edu/concordiensis_1901/19 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the The oncC ordiensis 1900-1909 at Union | Digital Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in The oncC ordiensis 1901 by an authorized administrator of Union | Digital Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. \_. ' The Concord iensis. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS O·F UNION COLLECE, SCH·ENECTADY, N. Y. VoL. XXV. OCTOBER 17, 1901. No. 2. ·: .. ,. UOIOU . .U' ·• 01Y@f81 . 't y. F. C. KRUEGER & CO. liDREW Y. V.. R~YMOND, D.. D., LL. D.., Prestdent. THE UP-TO-DAT'E UNION COLLEGE, GROCERY HOUSE SCHE1YECTADY, N. Yo •• 1. Course Leading to the Degree of A. B.~The usual Classical Course, including li'rench and German. .After Sopho­ more year the work is largely elective. .F'U:lt AND COMPLETE. tiN,E OF 2. Course Leading to the Degree of B. S.-The modern languages are substituted for the ancient, and the amount of GRO;CERIES· AND !PR:OVlS·ION:S. Mathematics and English studies is increased. After the Sophomore year a large list of electi-y-es is offered. 3. Course Leading to the Degree of Ph. B.~This differs from the .A.. B. course chiefly in the omission of Greek and the •• substitution therefor of additional work in modern languages and science. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES 4. General Course Leading to the Degree of B. E.­ This course is intended to give the basis of an engineering edu­ lN: THEIR SEASON • . .• cation, including the fundamental principles of all special I,!' branches of the profession, a knowledge of both French and German, and a fuli. course in English. 5. Sanitary Com.·se Leading to the Degree of B. E.­ This differs from cours~ 4: in substituting special work in Sani­ tary Engineering for some of the General Engineering studies. 6. Electrical Course Leading to the Degree of B. E.­ ·,, This differs from course 4: in substituting special work in Elec­ 14.2 &144 STATE ST. tricity and its applieations, in place of some of the General Engineeri_ng studies. '.rhis course is offered in co-operation with the Edison General Electric Con pany. 7. Graduate Coursfl in. Engineering Leading to the Degree of ·c. E.-A course of one year offered to graduates of courses 4, 5 or 6. There are also special c_ourses in Analytial Chemistry, Metallurgy and Natural History. For catalogues or for special information, address --------EUROPEAN----.,--~- BE~JAMIN H. RIPTON, Dean of the College, Schenectady, N. Y. Iru(Q)TI~IL A~ A Iri~ST #ll(lllfifftfNJT~ Broadway and Maiden Lane, DEPARTiWENT OF MEDICINE. ALBANY, N.Y. Albany Medical College -Regular Term begins Septem­ ber 24:, 1901, and closes May 6, 1902. Instruction by Lectures, QENTLEMEN ONL T. 250·ROOMS. Recjtationf', Clinics. Laboratory Work, and Practical Opera­ LADIES' RESTAURANT ATTACHED. tions. Hospital and Laboratory advantages excellent. Catalogues and circulars, containing full information, sent on application to WILLIAM H. KEELER, PROP. WILLIS G. TUCKER, M.D., Registrar, Albany, N.Y. ANNEX-507 & 509~BROADWAY. DEPARTMENT OF LAW. For Hats, Caps, Furs, Trunks, Bags, Albany Law Scll,ool,-This department of the university is Suit Cases, Etc., go to located at Albany, near the State Capitol. It occupies a build­ ing wholly devoted to its use. The course leading to the degree ,,·. of LL.B., is two years, each year is divided into two semesters. L. T. CLUTE'S, 227 STATE ST. ' Expenses.-1\tfatriculation fee, $10; tuition fee, $100. For catalogues or other information, address Headquarters for Stetson ai1d Knox Hats. ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, J. N"'l.i:WTON FIERO, Dean. ALBANY, N. Y. ALBANY COL'LEGE OF PHARMACY. WILSON DAVIS, Exercises held in Albany Medical College. Twenty-first Merchant Tailor. annua.l session opens Monday, Oct. 7, 1901. For catalogue and information address THEODORE J. BRADLEY, Ph. G., Secretary, ALBANY ~. Y. 237 State St. SCHEftECT ADY, N. Y. ----ADVERTISEMENTS.----- 0. :S::El:EaZOG. PALACE MARKET. .. DEALER IN FIRST QUALITY Oli' •• BEEF, PORK, LAMB, HAM AND VEAL. Home Dressed Poultry Always on Hand. Canned Goods and Vegetables. FISH AND OYSTERS IN SEASON. Tel. 276-M. 519 S,tate Street. THE TEN. EYGK, ALBANY, N. Y. POSITIVEI... Y FIRE-PROOF. Headquarters for Novelty Suitings. American and European Plan. Most Attractive Special attention always given to students by Hotel in New York State. Near STATE CAPITAL and the places of interest. Restaurant and Grill Special Features. Orchestra Music during even­ c. COETZ, T AlLOR, ing dinner. Long Distance Telephone in every room. 3 Central Arcade. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. H. J. Rockwell & Son. THE FLORIST, • • • <9HE • • • GRUPE , 426 STATE STREET. Supplies Flowers for Balls, Parties, etc. Edison -5- BoteJl, Also Palms, Ferns and other potted plants in the greenhouses at rear of store .... SGHENEC'T'ADY, N.Y. Tke Largest a1zd Best Appointed Hotel s. R. JAMES, 202 &: 204 STATE ST. in tke City. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS, Headquarters for Sons and Friends of Old Union, BRIC-BRAC, ART GOODS. Tourists and Commercial Travelers. ... n • l,RICE ALL RIGHT. 8 L• GLENN :S~OT:S::EB9., BUBOPIAN HOTEL AND SADDLE !DCE DYSTB& IOUSI, Cor. South Centre & Liberty Sts., Schenectady. N.Y. Refitted and Rifu,nished. Branch at 355 Broadway, Rensselaer, N.Y. Under New Management. Meals $4:.00 a Week. Boo'lns for Ge'l'dlemeN OnZfl. Orders cooked and served in all styles. Open untill A.. M. Rates $2 and $2;50 per Day. BARRYTE & DEVE.NPECK, ... Wholesale and Retail•.. H. A. PECK, PROPR., Coal and 'Wood. Lime, Cement, Plaster, Hair, Flour, 306, 308 and 310 Union. Feed, Grain, Baled Hay, Straw 209 and 211 Dock St., . SCHENECTADY, N. Y. and Fertilizers. Schenectady, N; Y. · 4 --·ADVERTISEMENTS.-· -- 1owne~' s <tan~fes~··~· ~ WHEN IN NEED OF •• CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS AND' 1Importe~ an~ !Domestic <.tigars an~ <ttgarettea .•• FUI{NISHING G()ODS ...... Sons of Old Union should visit the H~R.STMANN'.S f'HARMACI, BOSTON ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE, EDISON HOTEL BUILDING, 322 STATE STREET. Opp. Post Office. Schenectady, N. Y. S.pecial Discount of 10 J>er Cent. to those ~howing C)ards issued by us for the ~sking. HEAbQ\IARTEKS f'2R--­ G. N. ROGERS, DIAMONDs, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE AND CUT GLASS ••• BICYCLES Repairing Done by Experienced Workmen. AND Chas. Bickelmann, 255 State Street. REPAIRING, uNEW STAR RESTAURANT" Opposite Vendome on Centre. 112 CLINTON STREET. 21. Meals $8.50. Best lJieals in City. Begula'l' Meals 25c. First- Class Chef. Long Distance Phone, 6-A. Dir.ner Served u-30 to 2 P. M. .A,Q~-----A. ABETZ, Proprietor. E.. 0. E:ARTLEY, ••• THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN ••• GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. C. H. Benedict, Manager. Telephone 335. ·i I Union Street, Schenectady, N. Y. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18th &: 19th, !Dr. 'Wlflbur $. 1Rose, and Saturday Matinee. •.• JDenttst •.• THE HIT OF THE SEASON HOURS: 9 to 12 A.M., 1.30 to 5 P.M. 437 State Street. THE SCI-IENECTADY CLOTHING CO., GIBSON, WALTON & HAGADORN, Don't miss the initiation 1, 2 and 3 degrees ; a -THE LEADING- great treat for all lodge members. An entirely ONE-PRICE CASH CLOTHIERS, new production. 30 artists, 30. HATTERS AND GENTS' FURNISHERS. PRICES : Matinee 25 and 35; children, 15. Even- Edison Hotel Building. 315 State Street.. ing, 25, 35, 50, 75c. · ~r.>W~N p:>e)SSC)N'~ Tuesday, Oct. 22, TONSORIAL PARLOR, ELSIE DE WOLFE OPPOSITE VAN CURLER. in Clyde Fitch's new Play Baths. Jay Street. THE WAY OF THE WORLD. I l The Concordie11sis VoL. XXV. UNION COLLEGE, OCTOBER 17, 1901. No. 2. he was counted for 1nore than what he knew, DR. PEQKINS' FUNE~AL. .-' or what he taught, important as that was., and he was always in the classroom, as everywhere Impressive Service in the Chapel Con­ else~ the sympathetic, generous helpful friend. ducted by Dr. :Qaymond. That is why he won the confidence of the stu­ dents and came into such close and intimate re­ The funeral sern1on of Dr. Maurice Perkins lations with thetn. Instinctively they felt and in the chapel was preached by the Rev. Dr ..A. trusted his kindness. The story of his life in V. V. Raymond on June 20. Union College will never be told until all the " We are all mourners today, for a con1mon men have spoken who received from him a sorrow has drawn us together. He was our needed word of warning, of advice, of en­ friend and now that he has gone ouy hearts are couragement. He was not easily deceived. heavy. So suddenly was he taken from us that Few men could see tnore clearly into the heart we do not yet realize that the kindly voice is of things, and it was characteristic of the man stilled forever. He touched our lives in so that he found the heart of good in things evil., many different ways that it is not for any one of · and so he believed in men when others did not, us to voice the experience of another. Each and, while censuring, could forgive'J and while brings today his own tribute of affection. More rebuking, encourage. We of the faculty know worthy than anything that I may say is the silent how often he became the advocate of a student testitnony which fills this place with the subject to dicipline, ~'Let me talk to him," he fragrance of grateful and cherished metnories.
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