ANNALS OF 19<*--1909

Jan. 1. Death of Hon. James ]. Belden at Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Belden was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1872 until his death, and a generous benefactor. He left by will $rso,ooo.oo to the University. Jan. 5· College reopened after the holiday vacation. Mr. Lyman C. Smith presented the University with a large oil painting of Chancellor Day. The January number of the University Herald appeared. It contains a poem by A. F. Rider, 'os, and short articles by students and alumni. The English Club met at the Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter House. The Beta Theta Pi chapter house is under quarantine. One of the students was taken ill with a mild form of small pox. A senior class fraternity, Iota Omega Omicron Kappa, was organized during the holi­ days. Rehearsals are in progress for "King Lear." The Glee Club enjoyed a successful trip during the holidays. The Chancellor spoke in Chapel, dwelling particularly on the life of Hon. James J. Belden and his magnificent gift to the University. A very sad event was the death, Jan. 5, of Margaret Louise Totman, 'o6. Jan. 6. Dr. C. P. Hutchins selected as head football coach to take charge next fall. He was formerly coach at Dickinson College. The Syracuse Daily Orange is now printed in a shop owned and operated by students, the third University to have such a plant. Jan . .7· First meeting of the candidates for the 1904 track team. More than fifty men reported and more are expected. Jan. 8. Meeting of the Science Association. The Heating Plant is nearing completion. Local chapter of Alpha Omega Delta (Medical) held its initiation banquet. Jan. 9· Freshmen win in basketball game with Jenner's Preparatory School, score: 28 to 3· Prof. Hawkins addressed the class in Political Economy on "The Relation of Japan and Russia in the Far East." Jan. I o. Decision Day for the Christian Associations. Jan. I 1. Meeting of French Club at the chapter house. Mrs. Ellen M. ·Mitchell gave a lecture on "Goethe's View of Evil" before the Philosophical Club. Professor Hargitt delivered an illustrated lecture before the Biological Association. Trials for the Intercollegiate Debate Team. Monthly dinner of the Buffalo Alumni Association. Preliminary trials for the Wesleyan debate were held in the chapel of the Hall of Languages. The team chosen is as follows: Geo. K. Warren, 'o4, Ernest H. Sumner, 'os, Fred L. Pitts, 'os, and Lloyd L. Cheney, 'os. Jan. 12. Professor Flick lectured before the City Teachers Association in the City Hall on "Experiences in Russia." The monthly missionary­ topic of theY. M. C. A. meeting was "Our Relation to Horne Missions." ANNALS

Death of Mr. John Lyman at Syracuse. Mr. Lyman become a trustee in 1893 and was a liberal contributor to the University, for which he also left a fine bequest, amounting to $2oo,ooo.oo. Jan. 13. Chancellor spoke in Chapel in strong deprecation of dis­ honesty in examinations. The University Historical Association was elected to membership in the American History Association. Professor Emens gave an illustrated lecture, "From Corfu to Marathon," before the Classical Club of the High School. Jan. 14. The Classical Club of the University announced a course of lectures to be given by Professor Richardson, Director of the American Archaeological School at Athens, Professor Morgan of Harvard University and Professor Peritz of Syracuse. Jan. r 5· A series of lectures for the joint benefit of the University and the High School is to be given by Principal Wickes and Professor Mace. The first is given to-night. The Mu Chapter of Nu Sigma Nu held its annual initiation at the Vanderbilt. At a meeting of the Onondaga Academy of Sciences, Dr. E. H. Kraus, '96, was elected president; Dr. P . F. Schneider, '92, vice-president; Dr. A.M. Reese, recording secretary and Dr. J. E. Kirkwood, correspond­ ing secretary. Professor W. M. Smallwood, '96, read a paper on "Biology as a Culture Study." The University Chess Club defeated the chess team representing the University Club. Jan. 16. Basketball game. University against St. John's Military Academy. Score: 49 to 7 in favor of Syracuse. Jan. 17. Rev. Dr. Philip H. Cole of the First Reformed Church of Syracuse addressed the Bible Study rally of the Christian Associations. Jan. 18. The first year class, College of Medicine, enjoyed a smoker. Professor Scott reports interesting statistics of the freshman men. Com­ pared with those of they are as follows:.

SYRACUSE BROWN Average age ...... 20.2 19.5 weight ...... 132.2 132.4 height...... s.62 5·76 Six men were over six feet in height, the tallest being 6 feet 2.6 inches.

Jan. rC) . Annual midyear meeting of the Board of Trustees. Chancel­ lor Day called attention to the great need of more buildings to meet the demands of the rapidly growing University. The buildings most needed are a hall of natural history, a hall of music, a chemical laboratory and a Christian Association building. He spoke of the buildings under construc­ tion, the heating plant and Haven Hall. Professor A. J . Bucher of Frankfurt, Germany, was granted the degree of D.D. Professor W. E. Taylor was transferred from the College of Liberal Arts to that of Applied Science. Resolutions were adopted on the death of Hon. J. J . Belden, Mr. John Lyman and Rev. Dr. Geo. L. Taylor, trustees, and of Mrs. J. M. Reid, Benefactress. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 3

The Board approved a course of lectures to be given by Alexander McC. Ashley of the Weather Bureau on "Climatology and Meteorology." Also a course in European History and courses in French and I ta!ian. Rev. Dr. Charles F. Sitterly, '83, of Drew Theological Seminary ad­ dressed the Tuesday Evening Men's meeting, and immediately afterward the University Preachers' Club. Jan. 21. The first annual banquet of the Central AlumRi Association of Syracuse University was held at the Yates Hotel. There were present more than one hundred alumni. Toasts were responded to by ex-Chancellor Sims, Chancellor Day, Lieber E. Whittic, '95, William Rubin, '93, and Professor Henry A. Peck, '85. Frank E. Brundage, 'os, was elected manager of the Glee and Instru­ mental Clubs. Jan. 24. Rev. Dr. R. E. Burton of the Delaware St. Baptist Church of Syracuse addressed the Christian Associations in the John Crouse College. Jan. 2 7. Student public recital in John Crouse College. Mr. W. D. Barnhart, a mining engineer, has recently presented to the University, department of Geology, a number of excellent specimens of gold and silver ores and some exceptionally fine crystal specimens. Mr. Barnhart had previously presented other specimens to the department. Jan. 30. Syracuse and Colgate basketball game. Score: I8 to IO in favor of Syracuse. Jan. 31. Dean James B. Brooks addressed the Christian Association at Vespers. Feb. 1. Meeting of the Mathematical Club with Miss Julia E. Bab­ -cock, 'o4, at the Chapter House. The first regular meeting of the Chemical Society was held and an address was given by Mr. J. W. Beatty of the Sweet Manufacturing Company on "Analysis for Rarer Elements in Steel Alloys." Feb. 2. Jacob E. Gramlich, 'o4, was elected commodore and Roy Brockett, 'os, vice-commodore of the Navy. Assistant track manager elect is J. Arthur Distin, 'os; assistant football manager elect is Cyrus B. Griffith, 'o6. More than I 200 votes were cast. Meeting of the English Club at the home of Miss T. K. Tobin, 'o4, in College Place. Mrs. Losey entertained the Club with readings. Henry Danziger, Jr., '90, recently presented to the English department a valu­ able set of the works of Samuel Richardson in twenty volumes. The hooks are finely illustrated. Feb. 3· Meeting of the Prohibition Club. President Mason of Livingstone College, N. C., spoke in Chapel. The February number of the University Herald appeared to-day. The editor-in-chief is Ernest R. Smith, 'o4. Feb. 4· Dr. Richardson gave the first lecture in the course arranged by the Classical Club. See Jan. I4. Basketball game between Syracuse University and Potsdam Normal School. Score: 29 to II in favor of Syracuse. Professor Mace lectured in Lincoln Hall, High Schopl, on 4 ANNALS

"The Roots of the Conflict over Slavery." Professor Edgar C. Morris gave an address before the Home Literary Club on "The Origin of the English Drama." Oratorio concert given by the musical students. The New York Alumni Association banquet occurred. The Chancellor was among the speakers. Other speakers were Chancellor McCracken of New York University, Gen. Joseph Wheeler and George H. Daniels. Steven B. Ayres, 'o3, was elected president; Frank W. Goreth, '91, first vice-president; Elizabeth L. Foote, '88, second vice-president; Frank J . Marvin, '90, secretary; Dr. Harris A. Houghton, '95, assistant secretary; Florence Heermans, '99, corresponding secretary; Frederick Z. Lewis, '94, treasurer. In the poster competition for the annual Senior function, the judges being Professor Earl Hallenbeck and Instructor C. Bertram Walker, the following were awarded prizes: First, H. Baldrey, 'o5; Second, Ray­ mond E. Dakin, 'o4; Third, Miss Hazel B. Thorp, 'o4; honorable mention, Ernest T. Barott, 'o6. Feb. 6. The convention of the Central New York Student Volunteer Union was held here the 6th and 7th. Basketball game with Cazenovia Seminary. Syracuse won, 22 to 6. George T. Hargitt, 'o2, was recently elected to the department of Biology in the Poughkeepsie High School and has just entered on the work. Feb. 7· Mrs. Mary S. Wilkinson of Folts Institute Mission addressed the Student Volunteer Union meeting in the Gymnasium. Feb. 8. Meeting of the Biological Association. Mr. James A. Horton, business agent of the Carpenters' Union, addressed the class in Unionism, telling about the purposes and methods of the Carpenters' Union. In­ formal dance for alumni and seniors at Freeman Hall. Feb. 9· Annual meeting of the Athletic Association. Senior Week began to-day. A number of functions were held at fraternity houses in the evening. Feb. Io. Basketball game with Williams College at Williamstown. Score: Syracuse, 24; Williams, 25. Annual city concert of the Musical Clubs was given in the John Crouse College before an enthusiastic and cultured audience that filled the Hall. Feb. I 1. Joseph A. Mosher, 'o5, was chosen to represent Syracuse at the Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest to be held March I I at Union University. Senior Ball held at the Alhambra. The Biennial Convention of the Young Men's College Christian Associa­ tions of N.Y. State was held at Utica. Feb. I2. Professor E . N. Patteee addressed the Syracuse Chemical Society. Syracuse and Wesleyan basketball game. Score : 2I to 20 in favor of Syracuse. Dr. Mace delivered the fourth of the series of Patriotic and Historical lectures. Philosophical Seminar observed the centenary of the death of Immanuel Kant. Professors Coddington and Wilson, Dean McChesney, Professor Thwing and Mrs. Ellen Mitchell participated. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 5

Mr. P. J. Schlosser addressed the classes in Political Economy on "Social­ ism." The Biological department has received some rare specimens from the island of Ceylon. Several molding and casting machines of the latest design are being placed for use in the Smith College of Applied Science. Feb. r5. Professor J . H. Barr, formerly of Cornell University, ad­ dressed the Engineering Society on "The Engine Governor." The Freshman-Sophomore Debate was won by the freshmen. The Freshman team was composed of W. M. Wemett, A. E . Phillips and L. S. Coit; the Sophomore, F. L. French, Oscar J. Brown and J. C. Tressler. Feb. r6. Meeting of the German Club, Der Deutsche Verein, in the Gymnasium. Miss Walch spoke of the Black Forest. Banquet of the Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity. At the Student Athletic Association election Ernest H . Sumner, 'o5, was elected president; Earl F. Boland, 'o5, vice-president; Marion E . Kinne, 'o 5, secretary. Professor Peritz addressed the Preachers' Club on "The Present Relig­ ious Outlook and the Relation of the Ministry to it." The basketball team played a losing game at Chester, W . Va. Feb. 17. Meeting of the Prohibition Club. Mr. R . L. Smith presented a paper on "South Carolina Dispensary." There was also a debate. The Liberal Arts French Club met with Miss Lois Kupfer, 'o5, at 604 Ostrom Ave. Feb. r8. Reception at Winchell Hall given by Professor and Mrs. J . A. R. Scott. The regular meetings of the various Debating Clubs was held in the Hall of Languages. A prize of $25 is offered by the Onondaga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the best essay on the American Revolution submitted by May r by a senior history major student. Feb. rq. The Senior class at a well attended meeting of all the colleges in the Chapel of the Hall of Languages elected class officers. Robert E. Wilcox was elected president. Some of the other officers are : valedic­ torian, L. B. Chaloux; salutatorian, J . H. Morecroft; orator, G. K. Warren; poet, Bessie Hook; historian, Jennie E. Gilbert; prophet, Edith Snyder; pipe orator, Francis Hulst; tree orator, J. Roy Allen; secretary, Maude Heath; secretary, Robert W. Morey; chairman execu· tive committee, E. J. Cannon; address to class of 1905, Charles E . Wood· ley. Feb. 20. Professor Frank H. Wood, 'qr, of Hamilton College ad­ dressed the Historical Association in the seminar library on the Panama question. Indoor track meet at Buffalo. Syracuse against Cornell and the Seventy-fou.rth Regiment A. A. of Buffalo. Syracuse scored 9 Y. points against 43 for Cornell and r 3 for the Seventy-fourth team. Feb. 22. The annual dinner of the Central New York Association of Delta Kappa Epsilon was held at the Chapter House. At a meeting of ANNALS the Chemical Club Professor H. M. Smith spoke on the subject of "Ex­ plosives." The fourth annual dinner of the Albany Alumni Association was held at Albany. Nearly one hundred alumni and friends were present. Feb. 23. Meeting of English Club. Rev. Dr. Philip H. Cole delivered a scholarly address on "Wordsworth, the Poet of the Simple Life." Feb. 24. Public Student Recital in the John Crouse College. Feb. 26. Chancellor Day spoke in Chapel on the obligation of the students and their organizations to the University and of the latter's attitude to the student. Professor Mace delivered a lecture in Lincoln Hall on the "Break-up of Whig and Democratic Parties." Alpha of Gamma Phi Beta held its initiation and banquet, as did also the Beta Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Feb. 2 7. Bible Institute of the colleges and preparatory schools of Central New York met in the Gymnasium Feb. 27 and 28. Papers were read by men from other colleges-Hamilton, Union, R. P. 1., Cornell and Colgate-and an address was given by Professor Peritz. Annual initia­ tion ban<~uet of Kappa Alpha Theta at the Vanderbilt. Feb. 28. Mr. Clayton S. Cooper, Chairman of the International Bible Study Committee, addressed the Christian Associations in the Gymnasium. Several new courses in Mission Study are being started. Feb. 29. Dr. J. C. Carson delivered a lecture before the Philosophical Club on "The Treatment of the Feeble-Minded." Dr. Barton Cruik­ shank, formerly President of Clarkson Institute of Technology, addressed the Engineering Society in the Lyman C. Smit}:i College of Applied Science. Leap year party given by Winchell Hall girls. Professor Place gave an illustrated lecture on "The Roman House." Mar. r. Wallace A. Pierson, 'os, presented the Geological department with specimens of gold ore. Production of the German one-act comedy, "Der Besuch im Carker." The crew candidates are busy under the direction of Coach Ten Eyck. The baseball men reported recently to Coach Costello. Gymnasium training and cross country running is all that the track men are doing just now. Mar. 2. Meeting of the Liberal Arts French Club with Professor Patterson who presented a paper on "Scenes in Paris." Mr. R. B. Kinne addressed the classes in Political Economy on "Labor Unionism." Mar. 3· Dr. Bushnell gave a reading from Nepos and Livy upon the topic "Hannibal's Early Career and the Victory at the Ticinus. '' A mass meeting in the interest of basketball was held in the Hall of Languages. Fred W. Barrett was chosen editor-in-chief of The Onondagun for his class, 'o6. Mar. 4. Meeting of the Syracuse Alumnae Club. Mr. Erasmus Pellenz, Fire Marshall of Syracuse, lectured before the classes in Political Economy on "Socialism." Many valuable volumes have recently been presented to the English Seminar Library. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 7

Mar. S· Professor Morris H. Morgan, Ph.D., LL.D., of Harvard University delivered the second lecture in the Classical Club course on ''The Religion of the Ancient Romans.'' At a meeting of the Athletic Governing Board an eligibility rule was passed providing that a man leaving one college of the University and entering another cannot take part in athletics until he has been in the latter college at least one year. In the March number of the University Herald Mr. C. Frederick Phil· lips, 'o4, has a witty article on "The Philosophy of a College Dooley." Mar. 6. Rev. Willis R. Hotchkiss, missionary from Africa, addressed the Union Association meeting in the Gymnasium. Mar. 7. Professor Pattee entertained at dinner the members of the Chemistry department. In the evening a meeting of the Chemical Club was held. Rev. Mr. Hotchkiss spoke in Chapel. Meeting of the Biological Asso­ ciation at the Delta Upsilon Chapter House. Preliminary trials for the Denison Prize Contest. Coach Ten Eyck took six freshmen to the lake and gave them their first lesson in aquatics. Mar. 8. New Catalogue published. Syracuse University draws 1,973 students from New York State against r,691 at Cornell. Thirty states are represented by the uudergraduates. "Snow Battle" between freshmen and sophomores- won by sophomores. Meeting of English Club at the Chapter House. Paul M. Paine read an able paper on "A Few Great Editorial Writers." Buffalo Alumni Association held its regular monthly meeting. Address before the Preachers' Club by Mr. Harvey Dingley of Syracuse on "The Preacher from the Standpoint of a Layman." Meeting of the Monx Head at the Psi Upsilon Chapter House. Messrs. Ginn & Co. presented to the Classical Seminar Library a number of Latin texts. Mar. 9· Interclass indoor track meet in the Gymnasium. Mar. 10. Mr. Edward R. Barber, 'o3, died to-day of typhoid fever. He was a young man of unusual promise. Both Junior and Sophomore Debating Clubs met for their respective debates. Mar. rr. Phi Delta Theta banquet at the Yates: 0. W. Wood, '9r, toastmaster. Joseph A. Mosher, 'os, won the annual Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest at Unioh University. His subject was "The Russian Awakening." The Spring recess of the College of Medicine began to-day. Mar. 12. Syracuse and Colgate basketball game. Score: 24 to 12 in favor of Colgate. Rho of Delta Gamma had an initiation and a reunion banquet. Mar. IJ. Rev. C. C. Wormer, pastor of the Danforth Congregational Church addressed the Christian Associations on "Spiritual Frontage." Mar. 14. Meeting of Fine Arts French Club. Professor Thwing delivered an illustrated lecture to the class in Psy­ chology I. Meeting of Biological Seminar. 8 ANNALS

Professor W. P. Coddington gave the last lecture in the series under the Philosophical Association on "The Phases of Pessimism." Two Engineering students were injured while coasting down Mount Olympus. Col. A. C. Chase lectured before the class in Political Economy on "Unionism" from the employer's standpoint. Mar. 15. Basketball team closed the season with a smoker at the Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter House. Earl G. Rice, 'os, was re-elected manager of the basketball team and Arthur L. Powell, '07, chosen captain. Y. M. C. A. annual election. Roscoe M. Hersey, 'os, chosen president. Mar. 16. The Y. W . C. A. held its annual election of officers. Miss Jennie M. Wood, 'os, was elected president. Mar. 1 7. Meeting of the Senior Debating Club. The question dis­ cussed was: "Resolved, That Labor Unions are Detrimental to the Industrial Welfare." Chancellor Day spoke in Chapel. Members of the Junior Historical Seminar gave a surprise party to Dr. Mace. The Prohibition Oratorical Contest was won by Wm. L. Chandler, 'o6. His subject was "Christian Expediency." The contest was held in the Wesleyan Church. W. P. Moody, 'os, took second place. Mar. 18. President King of Oberlin College spoke in Chapel. Psi Upsilon initiation banquet at the Vanderbilt. Mar. 19. Fifth annual dinner of the Chicago Alumni Association. Mr. R. P. Hollett, '78, elected president. The Association decides to subscribe $roo toward the purchase of a new shell for the crew. Mar. 20. Meeting of Chemical Club in the Hall of Languages. Several papers were read by students. A number of minerals have been received for the Chemistry museum. Mar. 2 I. Morgan K . Barnum, '84, of Chicago, now head of the Motive department of the Rock Island R. R., visited the University and ex­ pressed himself as well-pleased with the equipment of the College of Applied Science. Mar. 22. A full rehearsal of "King Lear" was given at the Wieting. Debate between the Sophomore Debate team and a team representing the Orophilian CluQ of Alfred University. The Alfred team won by a split decision. The Athletic Governing Board granted numerals to Powell, Kirchgasser, Niles, Brady, Coit, McAdam, Woodhull and Rice. Work resumed in the College of Medicine after a ten days' vacation. Professor Hopkins has received appointment as State Mineralogist of the State of California. He will complete the work required by the time College opens in the fall. Mar. 23. Student public recital of the College of Fine Arts in John Crouse College. Mrs. E. G. Lincoln presented the Geological department with a collection of mineral and rock specimens from Dakota. Sopho­ more Engineer banquet at the Hub. Dr. C. C. Wilbor addressed the Prohibition Club. Mar. 24. Dr. Peritz gave the last lecture of the Classical Club series, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 9 on the subject, "The Influence of Babylonian Art on Prophetic Imagery." Several valuable books have been purchased by the German Club for the Seminar Library. Mar. 25. A set of specimens of potassium minerals have been received from the Strassfurt mines in Germany. Professor H. M. Smith procured them. Mar. 27. John C. Tennant, 'or, addressed the Christian Association meeting. Mar. 28. Large mass meeting in the Chapel of the three colleges on the hill to consider a class financial system. The speakers were the Chancellor and Deans Smalley and Kent. Resolutions were adopted. Syracuse and Wesleyan debate in John Crouse College. Wesleyan won. One of the Syracuse debators was taken suddenly ill, or the result might have been different. A reception was given the Wesleyan team and alumni after the debate at the Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter House. About seventy-five were present. Professor Losey presented the mem­ bers of the intercollegiate teams with medals. Mar. 29. The Crouse estate has been purchased by the University authorities for $so,ooo.oo of which Mr. John Moore gave $Io,ooo.oo. It will be used for the College of Law. The first concert of the Glee Club on its trip was given at Cortland, N.Y., this evening. Mar. 30. Professor Brockway addressed the classes in Political Economy on "Trades Unionism." Easter vacation began at 4 P.M. The 'Varsity baseball team left for their southern trip. They will play several games in North Carolina. Mar. 3 r. TheY. M. C. A. of the College of Medicine elected Howard R. Parker, 'os, president. Many seniors have received fine hospital appoint­ ments. April r. The Glee Club returned from its Easter trip. April 6. Chancellor Day left to attend the Session of the New York ·Conference of which he is a member. At this Conference Session he was -elected a delegate to the General Conference to be held at Los Angeles. April 7· Classes resumed at 8 A. M. after Easter vacation. The -entire track squad went into training for the Cornell and Colgate meets which will be held early in May. The candidates for both 'Varsity and freshman crews have been hard at work on the river and lake during the Easter vacation. The Junior Debating Club met and debated this question: "Resolved, That the honor system of conducting examinations should be established in Syracuse University. April 8. Dr. Chas. R . Hutchins, football coach, addressed the New York Alumni Association. April Q. Athletic Governing Board has engaged Mr. T. M. West, Dickinson, '99, as assistant football coach. Baseball game between Syracuse and Naval Cadets at Annapolis won by Syracuse. Score: I I to r IO ANNALS

April IO. Christian Associations Rally Day in the interests of the Northfield Y. M. C. A. Conference and the Silver Bay Y. W. C. A. Con­ ference. April I I. Meeting of Biological Association. "King Lear" given in Auburn. Baseball game between Syracuse and Washington College won by Syracuse. Score: 21-4. The Troy Conference Academy Alumni Circle held their annual banquet at the St. Cloud Hotel. April 12. "King Lear" given in the Wieting House, Professor Losey taking the part of "King Lear." It was a great success and much credit is due the professor. The cast was as follows: Lear, King of Britain, Professor Losey; King of France, S. A. Ralph, 'os; Duke of Burgundy, H. A. Stebbins, 'o6; Duke of Cornwall, J. R. Allen, 'o4; Duke of Albany, S. H. Rice, 'o 5: Duke of Kent, A. J. Sheldon, 'o 5; Earl of Gloster, W . J. Boyd, 'os; Earl of Gloster, ]. R. Rubin, 'o4; Edgar, legitimate son to Gloster, C. H . Searl, 'o6; Edmund, illegitimate son to Gloster, W. Y. Boyd, 'o6; Cnran, A. F. Rider, 'os; Old Man, E. T . Lewis, 'os; Physician, E. D. Voorhis, 'o6; Fool, W . F. Farrell, 'o7; Oswald, E. G. Rice, 'os; Herald, R. N. Campbell, 'o7; Daughters to King Lear, Goneril, Mary E. Benjamin, 'o6; Regan, Grace Hunt, 'o4; ,Cordelia, Rose Heiman, ' o6 ~ besides Knights, Male Attendants, Lady Attendants, Pages and Servants. April 13. Georgetown and Syracuse baseball game; won by George-­ town. Examinations for the Rhodes Scholarships are being held to-day and will continue tomorrow in the Hall of Languages. "King Lear"· repeated at the Wieting. April I4. Class in Geology II presented the department of Geology a picture of the Fellows of the Geological Society of America. "King Lear" given in Rochester. Meeting of all the Debating Clubs except Junior. April I 5· Baseball game between the University of Maryland and Syracuse in which Syracuse won by a score of 21 to 7. Baseball game between Psi Upsilon and Delta Kappa Epsilon. The following members of the Senior Class, College of Medicine, have received hospital appointments : Jesse S. Heiman and Louis A. Gould, St. Joseph's, Syracuse; Frank R. Strong, DeMont Ryan, George D. Lynch and Gurdon E. Padget, Good Shepherd, Syracuse; Leslie D. Snow and Albert G. Odell, Rochester City; Fred M. Johnson, St. Joseph's, Provi­ dence, R. I.; John L. Bauer won first appointment at the German Hospi­ tal, Brooklyn, from twenty-seven competitors; Francis A. Hulst won third appointment from eighty competitors at the Brooklyn City Hospi­ tal; Harry B. Williams received second appointment at Newark City Hospital, Newark, N. J., second at Norwegian Hospital, Brooklyn, also an appointment at the Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn. He goes to Newark, N.J. April r6. Meeting of Historical Association. The portrait of Professor Charles W. Bennett, which was presented by his daughter to the Associa­ tion, was unveiled. Addresses were delivered by ex-Chancellor Sims, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY II

Benjamin J. Shove, 'So, and Mrs. Harriet Blakeslee Wallace, '84. Base­ ball game between Lafayette College and Syracuse won by Lafayette. Score: 5 to 3· Preliminary examinations held in the College of Fine Arts by Professor Revels in the Beaux Arts Scholarship contest. April 17. Ebenezer Weston Cutler, 'oo, died at the Presbyterian Hospital of New York after a brief illness. April 18. Annual "Book Day" of the Philosophical Club. About seventy books were received. Among the donors were the Rev. W. H. Anable, Rev. Dr. J. B. Kenyon, Rabbi Adolph Guttmann and Editor Bennett E. Titus. At a meeting of the engineers, City Engineer Frank J. Schnauber, '88, gave an interesting and profitable talk. "The Duplication of the Cube" was discussed by Mary B. Quinlan, '04, at a meeting of the Mathematical Club at the Delta Delta Delta Chapter House. Alma E. Hurst, 'o4, read a paper on "The Trisection of an Angle." April '9· Professor R . W. Moore of Colgate University lectured before the German Club on "A Trip up the Rhine". The lecture was illustrated with some fine views. April 20. Three large boxes containing specimens of work done in the shops of the College of Applied Science have been sent for exhibition to the St. Louis Exposition. Two of the boxes contain woodwork, consist­ ing of joints, patterns and various models of wood turning. The third box contains iron work. April 21 . Senior and Junior Debate. The decision was in favor of the juniors. Dr. Hamilton W. Mabie addressed the class in Shakespere on "Shakespere, the Master Skylark." April 22 . Chancellor Day gave his last talk in Chapel for the year. A fine course of lectures for the Summer School announced. The 'Varsity track team left for Philadelphia. April 23. Chancellor Day left for the General Conference at Los Angeles, Cal. A book by Dr. Albert M. Reese is announced. It is entitled "An Introduction to Vertebrate Embryology." The track team at Philadelphia won the Class A relay, third place in the hammer throw and a tie for first place in the high jump. Mr. W. M. Towle, Associate Professor of Practical Mechanics, has resigned and Mr. George D. A. Babcock of Purdue University has been engaged to take his place. April 24. Professor Peritz addressed the Christian Associations at Vespers. Chancellor Day spoke in Chicago. April 25. Denison Prize Contest was held in John Crouse College. The whole program reflected credit on Mrs. Ayres. Mabel Hendrix, 'o6, won the first prize for women, and Evan M. Jones, 'o6, the first prize for men. Principal Wm. K. Wickes of the High School presided. Comstock Chapter of Phi Delta Phi held its sixth annual banquet at the Vanderbilt. Judge McLennan as toastmaster called for responses from 12 ANNALS

Giles H. Stilwell, Frank R . Walker, '84, and Dean Brooks of the faculty; also from R. D. Woolsey, 'o2, A. D. Brown, 'as, and C. E. Cooney, '97. Professor Saunders read a paper on "Spectrum of Alkalies" before the American Physical Society at Washington, D. C. April 26. Meeting of English Club with Professor Richards. Professor J. H . Gilmore of Rochester University read a charming paper on "The Harbingers of a New School of American Poetry." The Junior class of the College of Law held a banquet at the St. Cloud Hotel. Rev. Dr. F. D. Leete, '89, addressed the Preachers Club on "The Preacher from a Preacher's Standpoinc" Dr. Bushnell spoke before the Kanatenah Club on "Tennyson." April 2 7. Public recital by students of the College of Fine Arts. April 28. Meeting of Senior and Sophomore Debating Clubs. Dean Kent recently spoke before the Coinage Committee of the House of Representatives on "Why the Metric System is Impossible." April 29 . Professor Henry A. Peck announced that the Holden Observatory will be open to the public Tuesday evenings during May. Rev. Dr. H. G. Dattan, Pastor of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Syracuse, spoke before the class in Metaphysics. The State Inter­ collegiate Prohibition Oratorical Contest was held at Hamilton College. First prize was won by Wm. L. Chandler, 'o6. There were contestants from Cornell, and Colgate Universities, and from Hamilton and Keuka Colleges. May 2. Professor Holzwarth gave a lecture on "Germany and the Germans" before the Fortnightly Club of Canastota. Meeting of the Biologica! Association. Mr. Guy Bailey delivered an illustrated lecture on "Bird Photography". Mr. Bailey is principal of Onondaga Academy. Annual Book Day in the History Department, 105 volumes of historical works were received, also a large sum of money. The German plays, "Papa hat's Erlaubt" and "Der Fahrende Schuler in Paradies" were given by the German Club in the chapel of the Hall of Languages. May 4· Moving-Up Day. The celebration in the chapel was dignified and worthy. The addresses were by Dean Smalley, President of the Senior Class, Robert E. Wilcox, Charles J. Jewell, '99, J. Robert Rubin, 'o4 Robert Park, 'os, W. Y. Boyd, 'o6, and H . W. Farrington, 'o7. The parade was humorous and representative and was more than one-half mile in length. Organ recital given by Professor George A . Parker assisted by Mrs. Marie L. Davis and Mr. George K. VanDeusen. Syracuse and Princeton baseball game. Score: (J to 1 in favor of Princeton. The first college sing, an excellent college custom. The Theta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha was established here. This was the local chapter termed Sinfonia, and was founded October 6, r8(J8. A banquet was held at the Warner Hotel. Prof. Louis B. Phillips was toastmaster. Dean McChesney and Professor Parker were among the speakers. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 13

May 5· University baseball team played the Syracuse Stars. Wo­ men's Athletic Association organized. May 6. Syracuse and Columbia baseball game won by Columbia. Score 1 2-I I. Rev. Mark Guy Pearse, D.D., spoke at Chapel. Final examination schedule published. May 7· Syracuse and Cornell track meet won by Cornell. Score : 84Y. to 32.)/,. May 9· The Tennis Association was revived and officers elected. Meeting of the Philosophical Association. The receipt of ninety-two books was announced, presented by Mrs. W. H . Annable. Syracuse and Hamilton chess tournament. The Syracuse team won by a score of 4 to 2. Last year it was a tie. May 10. Reception for members of the Bible Study Classes. The English Club held its last meeting for the year at the home of Miss Lois Kupfer, 'os. Henry Dan:.;iger, '95, addressed the Club on "Browning." Coach Ten Eyck returned from Cambridgeport, Mass., with a new cedar shell. Many of the crew men met him at the station and catTied the shell to the Lakeside station. Thence it was taken to the Lake on a fiat car. The men are at training-t bleat I 13 Waverly Ave. Dean Kent attended the inauguration of the Case School of Applied Science at Cleveland, 0. May I r. One-act comedy "La Grammaire" presented by the Liberal Arts French Club in the Hall of Languages. The Classical Seminar Library has received a complete set of the American Journal of Philology. A prize was established this year in the Latin department through the courtesy of the American branch of the Oxford Press. It consists of three vloumes on the poet Horace by Dr. Wickham, Dean of Lincoln and Fellow of Oxford. The Sophomore engineers in shop work visited a number of Syracuse industries. May I2. The University Glee and Instrumental Clubs gathered at the Hub Cafe for their annual banquet. Professor H . M. Frederick and G. Alexander Russell of the faculty were guests of honor. Manager Carl Wright, 'o4, who was host, and Frank E. Brundage, 'o6, responded to toasts. May I3. Syracuse and Columbia baseball game. Columbia won. Score : 9 to 4· The Cazenovia Alumni Club gave a reception to the senior class of the Seminary at the Phi Gamma Delta chapter house. The following day the Seminary students were shown about the University- May I4 The regular business meeting of the Syracuse University Alumnae Club was held at the home of Mrs. William Nottingham. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President, Mrs. Henry Phillips, '94; Vice-President, Mrs. Adolph Frey, '97; Recording Secretary, Miss Sarah Tumim, '96; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Mabel V. Parker, 'oo; Treas­ urer, Miss Emily Goulding, '96. Professor J. R . Street addressed the Wayne County Teachers Institute at Newark, N.Y., on "The Mind of the Child." ANNALS I904

May I6. A charter for a local chapter of the Alpha Xi Delta was granted. Efforts are being made to find a suitable chapter house. Onondagan published. Meeting of the Mathematical Club at the Delta Upsilon chapter house with Ernest R. Smith, '04. Annual meeting and reception of the Biologi­ cal Department in Steele Hall. There was a contribution of books and the class of 1904 presented an elegant oak chair. Professor E. C. Morris entertained the faculty members of the English department and the senior major students in English at a dinner at Winchell Hall. Skull and Serpent held the annual initiation banquet at the Warner. May I]. Former Dean Comfort spoke in chapel, comparing the museums of Europe and America. Banquet of the Prohibition Club to its senior members at the St. Cloud Hotel. C. J . Benjamin, '04, was toastmaster. May I8. Preliminary trials for the tennis tournament with Hamilton were held. The Pan-Hellenic Association meeting. It was reported to the Associa­ tion that two motions had been accepted by all the sororities, (I) that no student be asked to pledge before matriculation; (2) that matriculation be defined as the day of enrollment of a student in the University. In the May number of the University Herald C. F. Phillips, '04, presents the last of his "College Dooley" series. It is a humorous satire on the presentation of King Lear and the athletic conditions in the University. This number completes the thirty-second volume of the Herald, but a June number will be issued by the new board of editors. May I9. The University Oratorical Contest was held in John Crouse College. W. P. Moody, 'os, took first honor for men and Miss T. K. Tobin, 'os, first honor for women. Interstate Prohibition Contest at Lexington, Ky. Wm. L. Chandler, 'o6, won third place. Clement T. Robertson, 'os, was elected captain of the I905 track team. Professor Bushnell gave, in the Greek room, an illustrated talk on "Pompeian Ruins and Relics." Silas J. Titus, '07, and E. Stuart Mills, 'o6, were elected leaders for next year of the Glee and Instrumental Clubs respectively. Professor T. C. Hopkins started for Arkansas to give an expert opinion on some building stone designed for government work. Professor Holzwarth lectured to the German students in the High School on "Wilhelm Tell". May 20. "Last chapel" exercises. After regular services Harry T. Baker, '04, presided. The speakers were George K. Warren, '04, Joseph A. Mosher, 'os, and Dean Smalley. Final examinations in the colleges on the hill began this afternoon. 'Varsity defeated the University of Vermont in baseball, 6 to 2. Dr. F. A. Saunders spoke on "Radium and Radio-activity" before the Onondaga Academy of Science. I904 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY IS

May 21. Interscholastic track meet. Colgate Academy took first place with 46 points; Masten Park, Buffalo, was second with 3S; and Wyoming Seminary third with 2S. Chancellor Day elected Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Los Angeles, by 474 votes out of a total of 696. May 22 . Professor H. M. Burchard addressed the Christian Associa­ tions at Vespers. May 23. Chancellor Day declined the election to the bishopric, preferring to remain at the head of the University. Trustees, faculty, students and all friends of the University were delighted at his decision and action. A Semitic Bible Club was formed with a membership of about twenty-five. Professor Peritz is the president. May 26. Oratorio "Saint Paul" given by the musical students in John Crouse College. There were ISO singers. The students were trained by Professors Louis B. Phillips and Richard G. Calthrop. Syracuse and Lehigh baseball game, score 7 to S in favor of Syracuse. Lennius A. Burrell, 'o6, Law, was elected captain of the baseball team for next year (I 90S). Professor Charles B. Thwing spoke on "Thermo-Electricity" before the University Science Association. May 28. Annual intercollegiate track meet at Philadelphia. Syra­ cuse secured sixth place,. having secured Ioi points. W. C. Lowe, '03, took :first place in the high jump (S points); Harry L. Gardner, '04, tied for first place in the pole vault (3 ,J4' points); C. Van Duyne, '04, was third in the hammer throw (2 points). Gardner took the intercollegiate record in the pole vault at I I feet 7 ~inches by ~inch. May 30. Chancellor Day returned from the General Conference at Los A_ngeles. He was given a tremendous welcome. The students received him at the station with lusty cheers. Later they marched to his home and their yells brought him to the veranda for a speech. They repeated this program at the residences of Deans Smalley, Brooks, Kent, McChesney, Professor Flick and "Dr." John Cunningham. A farewell banquet in honor of Antonio Lopez, '04, Medic, and Frederico Perez, '04, Law, was given by the Porto-Rican colony of Syracuse. Dr. John VanDuyn was toastmaster. May 31. The formal celebration of the Chancellor's declinature of the Bishopric and return to the University was held in John Crouse College in the evening. The body of the hall was reserved for the faculty and the students, while the speakers with trustees and members of the Chamber of Commerce occupied the platform. Dr. James D. Phelps called on Rev. Dr. Spalding to offer prayer and then introduced Mayor Fobes as presiding officer. The Mayor extended the cordial welcome of the citizens of Syracuse. The other speakers were ex-Chancellor Sims, Dean Smalley; who spoke for the faculties, Rabbi Guttman, Chief Judge Charles Andrews, Rev. Michael Clune, William Nottingham and J. Robert Rubin, '04, who spoke for the students. The Chancellor made a most happy response. 16 ANNALS

His last words touched every heart when he said, "As God gives me strength I promise to do my best." There is rejoicing and congratula­ tion on every side over the great good fortune of the University in keeping Chancellor Day. Mr. Archbold, President of the Board of" Trustees, wired the Chancellor his great gratification that he had declined the office of Bishop, and added, "Your action continues you in a field of labor for which you are preeminently fitted and in which you are accomplishing a very great and useful work." June I. The Senior Dinner Club held its annual initiation banquet at the Candee House, Onondaga Valley. June 2. Syracuse and Allegheny College debate. Decision given to Allegheny. sorority organized. Syracuse and Hamilton tennis tourna ment at Clinton won by Hamilton. June 4· Special meeting of Phi Beta Kappa held in Dean Smalley's office, Dr. Arthur Copeland, president, in the chair. The following members of the class of 1904 were elected to membership: W. E. Doughty, Ada A. McDermott, Jennie M. Brown, Raymond Hatch, Alma E . Hurst, L. A. Wilkins, W. J. Young, Caroline P . Kenyon, Louise E. Cooley, Mary B. Quinlan, Minnie D. Crofoot, Olive Hartwig, Bessie C. Howland, L. B. Chaloux, Claudia E. Allen, C. J. Benjamin, Edith Snyder, E . R. Smith, Anna V. Rice, C. H. Bennett, P. A. Carpenter. Phi Kappa Alpha, senior society, had initiation and banquet at the Vanderbilt, W. W. Nichols, '94, serving as toastmaster. June 5· Baccalaureate sermon by ex-Chancellor Chas. N. Sims, D.D., LL.D. His text was "Teach me Thy way, 0 God." Address before the Y. M . C. A. given in the evening by Rev. J. A. Black of Walden Ave .. Presbyterian Church of Buffalo, N. Y. June 6. Class Day exercises. Robert E. Wilcox presided. The· program was full of interest. Musical Soiree. Art Exhibit, The Geneva-Syracuse alumni of the College of Medicine held their annual banquet at the Vanderbilt Hotel. About 150 members were present. Dr. A. J. Abeel, '97, acted as toastmaster. 10 :15 A. M. Annual meeting of Phi Beta Kappa in. the Classical Seminar Room, President A. Copeland in the chair. The following were initiated from earlier classes: Charles M. Underhill, '6o, Henry R. Sanford, '61, Wm. H. Reese, '70, Chester A. Congdon, '75, Alfred H. Eaton, '85, Eugene Wiseman, '85, Mary D . Allis, '87, Mary Collins Logan, '87, Carrie E. Sawyer, '87, Mary E. Burdick, '89, Will B. Crowley, '89, Ernest I. Edgcomb, '89, Martin H. Walrath, '89, Chas. L. Walsworth, '89; George K. Statham, 'go, John A. Hamilton, '91, Olin C. Kellogg, '92, Avery W. Skinner, '92, Henry Phillips, '93, Millicent A. Hinkley, '94, Wm. W. Nichols, '94, Bertrand M. Tipple, '94, Abram L. Travis, '94, Edward H. Kraus, '96, W. M . Smallwood, '96, Jean .Marje Richards, (Smith) '95, George A. Wilson, (Boston) '91, Lillian S. Smith, .'91, C. E. Millspaugh; '70, and all previously elected from the class of 1904. Delegates to the National Council were chosen: Dean Frank Smalley~ 1904 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 17

Professor E . C. Morris and William Nottingham. Officers for next yeat; Rev. Dr. Arthur Copeland, President; Willis A. Holden, Vice-Presidenr; Professor E. C. Morris, Secretary; Professor E. N. Pattee, Treasurer. June 7· Business meeting of the Alumni Association. Harry N. l\iarvin, '83, was reelected alumni trustee. Alumni Banquet. This was held in the Chapel of the Hall of Languages. President Holzwarth introduced Charles M. Underhill, '6o, as toastmaster. Henry L. Taylor, '84, of Albany, responded to the toast "Our New Song Book." The other toasts were: "Alumni and Alma Mater," L. E. Rowley, 'oo; "Syracuse in the Medical World," Dr. Eugene H. Howard, 'o3; "Syracuse AlumnaeClub,"Mrs. Wm. L. Wallace, '84; "What Next", L. B. Chaloux, '04; "A Potent Force in University Life", D. R. Cobb, '92; "The Value of High Scholarship to Our University," 0. C. Kellogg, '92. Annual meeting of the Trustees. Ex-Chancellor Sims presented the following resolution which was adopted by a rising vote: "Resolved, that this Board hereby expresses its appreciation of the loyalty and devotion to the University shown by Chancellor Day in his declination of the office of Bishop in the Methodist Church in order that he might continue his great work in this University. Resolved further, that we renew our assurance of hearty support of his administration and look with entire confidence to the future great growth uf the University under his wise and devoted leadership." c. N. SIMS CHAS. ANDREWS. The Chancellor made an elaborate report. He stated that the Heating Plant had been completed and had given entire satisfaction; that the mansion of the late John Crouse, corner South State and East Fayette Streets, had been purchased in April as a home for the College of Law; that by the death of Mrs. JohnM. Ried an annuity- comes to the University library; attention is called to the death of Trustees James J . Belden, John Lyman and Walter S. Carter; a deficiency is reported and explained; the need of ten millions endowment is stated. The Chancellor was authorized to purchase the property situated at the corner of East Genesee and Orange Streets consisting of three tenements. A course in Inter­ national Law and one in Oral Debate was authorized and several courses in Elocution. Professor Frederick D. Losey was made Professor of Rhetoric and Public Speaking, and Mrs. Losey Associate Professor. Professor Harry L. Vibbard was given leave of absence for study in Europe next year. Instructor Louis B. Phillips and Joseph C. Seiter were made Associate Professors of Piano and Theory of Music, and Instructor Howard M. Frederick was made Associate Professor of Vocal Music. William A. White was elected Prof-essor of 'Cello; Miss Irene H . Foster, Professor of VocalMusic; MissMay L.McChesney, Instructor in Piano. Changes and adjustments were made in the faculty of the College of Medicine as recommended by that faculty through Professor Heffron. New trustees 18 ANNALS were elected as follows : H. S. Wilkinson of Syracuse in place of James J. Belden, deceased; JamesM. Gilbert of Syracuse, in place of John Lyman, deceased; Charles M. Underhill of Buffalo in place of John L. Romer, whose term expires. June 8. Commencement of all colleges. Faculty procession. Oration by Rev. Robert S.McArthur, D.D., LL.D., of the Calvary Baptist Church, New York. Hiram Gee Fellowship in Painting awarded to Miss Mary Hildegarde Edwards, Syracuse, N.Y. The graduate scholarships established by the Trustees were awarded as follows: Miss Fannie Edna Mitchell, in paint­ ing; Miss Beatrice Cooper Throop, in instrumental music; Miss Cora V. Scott, in vocal music. Honorary degrees were given as follows: D.D., Rev. Arthur Copeland, Rev. H. G. Dattan, Rev. Edwin P. Stevens, Rev. I. H. W. Wharff; S.T.D., Rev. Wm. H . van Allen; Litt. D., J. W. Johnson, Ezekiel W. Mundy; D.C.L., Charles A. Gardiner; Mus.M., William G. Egbert, Lillian Littlehales. Graduates: A.B., 56; Ph.B., 68 ; B.S., I2; B. Mus., 8; B.P., 4; B.L., I; B.Ar., 9; M .D., 3I; LL.B., 27; C.E., 8; E.E., I3; M.E., 2; Total239 (less 7 = 232). Also A.M., s; Ph.M., I; M.S., 2; M.S. in E. E., 1; Total9(less7 =2). AlsoD.D.,5; S.T.D.,I; Litt.D.,2; D.C.L.,I; M.Mus., 2; Total I I (less 2 = 9) honorary. Net total, 243. Certificates: Library Economy, 7; Normal Art, I I ; Decorative Design, 4; Violin and Theory of Music, I; Total23. 8:oo P. M. Chancellor Day's Reception in John Crouse College. June 20. Varsity and Freshman crews left for Poughkeepsie. The University Weekly remarked, "Both crews are expected to make the best showing this year in the history of aquatics at Syracuse." It was pro­ phetic. June 24. Death of Professor Ella I. French, '78, at the Hospital of the Good Shepherd. Miss French was Professor of Piano in the College of Fine Arts. Her death occurred just a year after that of her mother. See Vol. II, p. 45· June 28. Syracuse won first place in both the 'Varsity and Freshman races on the Hudson, not competing in the 'Varsity four-oa red race. The order of the crews was as follows: Syracuse, Cornell, Pennsylvania, Columbia, Georgetown, and Wisconsin. In the Freshman race the order was, Syracuse, Cornell, Pennsylvania, and Columbia. The 'Varsity 4-oared race was won by Cornell in IO m. 53} s. Pennsylvania holds the record mark in I900 of I0.3If. The Freshman race, two miles, was won by Syracuse in IO m. I s. The 'Varsity race, 4 miles, was won by Syracuse in 20m., 22~ s. June 29. Monster celebration in honor of the victories at Poughkeepsie. Twenty-five thousand people thronged Hanover Square and adjoining SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY I9 streets. Five thousand were in the procession to the University. The campus swarmed with the crowds. Speeches were made from the plat­ form in front of the old Library. Professor Hawkins introduced the Chancellor who made a fine speech. Other speakers were Lyman C. Smith who did much to organize the navy, Coach Ten Eyck, Principal Wickes and Dean Smalley. A smoker was held in the evening for the Coach, Crews, and Governing Board at the University Club.

June 30. L. C. Smith and Bros. Co. have decided to furnish the University Navy "with as fine a four-oared boat as can be produced". Chancellor Day announced the selection of Edwin L. Earp, Ph.D., to be Professor of Sociology. Professor Earp is an A.B. of Dickinson College, '95, and A.M. of New York University, '97, and a Ph.D. of Leipzig, 'oi. Professor Flick recently received the degree Litt.D. from his alma mater, Otterbein College. The Chancellor has purchased a summer home at Lake Placid in the Adirondacks. July 6.-Aug. rs. Summer School. Attendance 6:J. Sept. rs. Regular training for football began under Coaches Hutchins and West. Professor Hargitt was last summer re-elected a trustee of the Marine Biological Laboratory at Wood's Holl, Mass. He was also invited to speak at the Congress of Arts and Sciences at St. Louis in September. Several hundred volumes have just been added to the English Seminar Library. Sept. r9. Annual flour rush between the underclassmen won by the freshmen.

Sept. 20. College opened at 9 :30 A M. Exercises as usual in the Music Hall of John Crouse College. The faculty appeared in cap and gown. Chancellor Day addressed the students. In his remarks he made reference to the death of Bishop Huntington. Annual salt rush won by the first year men.

Sept. 2r. College of Law assembled for the first time in its new build­ ing at the corner of Fayette and State Streets. The first number of Vol. XXXIII of the University Herald made its appearance. Mr. Phillips' "Dooley" articles are continued. Mass Meeting at chapel in the interests of the college papers. Remarks by the Chancellor. Announcement was made that Mr. Lyman C. Smith will erect a Machinery Hall for the College of Applied Science. Haven Hall occupied for the first time.

Sept. 22. Freshmen-Sophomore reception held in the Gymnasium. Farewell reception given to Dr. C. N. Sims, ex-chancellor of Syracuse University, by the University Club in Assembly Hall of the University Block. The bleachers on the north side of the gridiron which were first put up last year are now being placed for the Fall games. 20 ANNALS

Sept. 23 . Chi Alpha Sigma becomes chapter of the National fraternity of Sigma Chi.* Captain Robert Park, 'os, gave an after-chapel talk to the men on the stairs. Professor William H. Rein was tendered an informal reception at the home of Professor Mace. Sept. 24. The annual reception tendered the faculty and students of the University by the Christian Associations was held in the Gymnasium. The 'Varsity defeated Cortland Normal team in football by a score of 27 too. Sept. 26. Ground broken for the new Engineering building. Publica­ tion of Professor Mace's new text book, "A School History of the United States." Professor Holzwarth lectured at Canastota on "The Present Status of France". Republican Club organized at a meeting in the Hall of Languages, Ernest H. Sumner, 'o3, is president. Sept. 27. Chancellor Day addressed the students at Chapel condemn­ ing the conduct of the upperclassmen on occasion of the freshman-sopho­ more reception and informed these classes that they would have to settle the damages. First regular meeting of the Preachers' Club held in the Gymnasium. Rev. W. Courtland Robinson of the Park Central Presby­ terian Church gave an address on "How a Minister should occupy his Time." Sept. 28. Y. M. C. A. handbook issued. The first college sing of the new year was held on Crouse College Hill. Sept. 29. Professor Charles W. Hargitt of the Biological Department, has returned after an absence of eight months abroad. The girls of the upper classes rooming at Winchell Hall have formulated rules for the freshmen . Professor Peritz, who has been serving the Epworth Memorial Church, Cleveland, 0 . for the past three months, has returned to his college work. Professor Cabeen recently returned from a year's study at the University of Grenoble, France. Professor E. H-. Kraus, '96, left for Ann Arbor. He has been elected Assistant Professor of Mineralogy and Crystallo­ graphy in the University of Michigan. Oct. 1. Football on the oval. Varsity 69, Clarkson Institute of Tech­ nology o. Oct. 2. Annual Bible Study rally of the Christian Associations in Gym­ nasium. Edward C. Jenkins, 'oo, addressed the meeting.

*Sigma Chi is one of the "Miami Triad" and was founded at Miami, June 20, 1855· The administration of the fraternity's affairs is in the hands of an executive council, composed of graduates. The journal of the fraternity is the Sigma Chi. The badge is a St. George's cross of gold and white enamel. In the center is an elliptical plate of black enamel displaying the letters ::0: X in gold. On the upper arm of the cross are two crossed keys; on the right arm a scroll and on the left an eagle's head. On the lower arm is a pair of clasped hands, above seven stars. Two small chains connect the upper arm of the cross with the horizontal bar. The colors are blue and gold. The flower is the white rose. The flag displays the fraternity name.- Baird's American College Fraternities. 1904 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 2I

Oct. 3· New bulletin board placed in the Hall of Languages, east end of first floor. It is very complete and elaborate covering a space of seven and a half by nine feet. Bishop Thomas B. Neeley addressed the students in Chapel. Oct. 4· College of Medicine opened with the largest entering class in its history. The Syracuse University Alumnae Club gave a tea at the Gymnasium in honor of the freshman girls. Mrs. James R. Day, Mrs·. Henry Phillips, and Miss Deirdre Mace were the reception committee. The sophomore engineers adopted as a distinctive badge a class shirt of brown color. At the first meeting of the English Club officers were elected. Arthur F. Rider, '05, is president. Oct. 5· The Democratic Club of Syracuse University organized. President, W.]. Boyd, 'o5. Oct. 6. The first meeting for the year of the Classical Club was in the nature of a reception of the junior major students in the classics. The upperclassmen and sophomores of Haven Hall entertained the freshmen girls in the Hall. Oct. 7· Bishop Warren was a caller at the University. Announcement made that the State Education Department has abolished the preliminary pedagogical examinations for the Graduate Professional Certificate. Mass meeting in Chapel in the interest of athletics. Ernest H. Sumner, '03, presided. The speakers were Chancellor Day, Dean Smalley, Coach Hutchins, Dr. E. J. Jewell, ex '99, L. E. Whit tic, '95, and J . R. Rubin, '04. Oct. 8. Football on the oval. Colgate vs. Syracuse. Score, I I to o in favor of Colgate. The game was witnessed by one of the largest crowds ever seen in the field. An informal reception for Bishop Hartzell at the Phi Gamma Delta chapter house. Oct. 9· Bishop J . C. Hartzell of Africa addressed a missionary rally of the Christian Associations. Oct. IO. Public recital given in John Crouse College by Professor Irene Hichborn Foster of the faculty of the College of Fine Arts. An annual prize for excellence in Chemistry has been established by M,rs. William W. Wilcox of Middletown, Conn., in memory of her husband. The Chemistry Department offers an evening seminar in Electro-chemistry open to advanced students. Oct. I I. Meeting of the German Club. Professor Boysen gave a sketch of "Ibsen's Life." Dean Buell of Boston University spoke to the students in Chapel. Mass meeting in the evening in Chapel by the Debating Union of the University. Prof. and Mrs. George A. Wilson entertained in honor of Dean Buell of Boston University who, in the evening, addressed the men's meeting. Election .of student~ members of the Athletic Governing Board. Oct. 12. Messrs. Packard and Whitney elected to the Athletic Governing Board. Prof. P. D. Barnhart of this city has presented the Geological Depart­ ment with a number of choice mineral specimens. Oct. 13. Chancellor Day made the announcement in Chapel that two medals had been awarded to the University at the St. Louis Exposition. A gold medal 22 ANNALS I904 was awarded for special work from the College of Applied Science, and a bronze medal to the Department of Fine Arts. Oct. I4. First meeting of the various Debating Clubs. Oct. IS. Annual inter-class track meet held on the oval. The Freshmen were victorious, scoring 49 points. The Juniors took second place, scoring 37 points. Varsity played with Yale of New Haven. Score, Yale I], Syracuse 9· The students celebrated on Saturday evening and Monday. Bulletins from the Syracuse-Yale game were displayed in front of the grandstand while the track meet was in progress. Installation of the chapter of Sigma Chi. Debating Union elects officers. Celebration at the Chapel of the good work of the team at New Haven. Speeches by the Chancellor, the Dean, the Coach, Professor Losey, and others. Oct. I]. At the first meeting of the Philosophical Association at the home of Miss Caroline Walch, Professor Coddington spoke on "The Position of Spencer in the Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century." Oct. I8. Press Club organized. Oct. I9. Meeting of the Women's Athletic Association. Chancellor Day at Chapel. A Chautauqua County Club organized. Meeting of the Liberal Arts French Club at Winchell Hall. Professor Fairfield spoke instructively of France. Oct. 21. Dr. Thomas B. Stowell, '65, principal of the Potsdam Normal School, was a visitor at the University. He was a guest at the chapter house. Dr. H. C. Cooper addressed the meeting of the Onondaga Academy of Science on "Physical Chemistry and its Service to the Other Sciences." Meeting of the Prohibition Club which then marched to the City Hall to hear an address by Dr. Swallow, Prohibition candidate for president. Oct. 22. Football on the oval. Syracuse 52, Niagara 4· Dr. E. W. Lyttle of the State Education Department spoke at the Chapel services. Oct. 24. Public recital given in John Crouse College by Prof. Harold L. Butler of the faculty of the College of Fine Arts. Annual sophomore-freshman football game won by the freshmen by a score of I4-2. Professor Roe entertained the Mathematical Club. Oct. 25-28. The national convention of the Alpha Phi fraternity in session. About one hundred and fifty delegates were present. Oct. 25. A Dixie Club was organized by students from the Southern states. An Orange County Club organized. Oct. 28. Eleven seniors in Electrical Engineering organized a student branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. The Chancellor spoke at chapel especially to the delegates of the Alpha Phi fraternity. Oct. 29. Football on the oval. Syracuse 69, Allegheny o. A Franklin County Club was organized. Oct. 30. John C. Tennant, '01, of WilkesBarre, Pa., addressed the Christian Associations. Oct. 31. Halloween was generally celebrated by the various clubs and fraterni­ ties on the hill. The class in Industrial Chemistry under the direction of Dr. Archibald, visited the new filtering plant of the Rapid Transit Company. 1904 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 23

Nov. r. Rev. Dr. Calthrop addressed the English Club on "Tales from Heroditus." Professor Earp addressed the Preachers' Club. Nov. 2. The college sing was held in the chapel of the Hall of Languages. Cheermaster Arthur E. Moody, '05, was in charge. Nov. 3· The Troy Conference Academy Alumni met at the Phi Gamma Delta chapter house. After chapel in the Hall of Languages, by previous understanding, everyone arose and sang the Alma Mater. Nov. 5· Football, Syracuse vs. Manhattan. Score, I44-o in favor of Syracuse. Basketball in the gymnasium, Syracuse vs. Jenner's Preparatory School. Score, 74-Io in favor of Syracuse. Professor Peck will open the Observatory for students Tuesday evenings during November. Nov. 6. The Christian Associations began holding vespers in John Crouse college, as the gymnasium room is now too small for the numbers. Rev. Dr. F. T. Keeney, of the First Methodist Church, Syracuse, was the speaker. Nov. 7· At the first meeting of the Biological Association, reports on the work of the summer were made by several members. The Botanical Library has been increased by 6o volumes. Homer D. House, '02, presented a herbarium of his own collection. The total registration of new students up to this date is as follows, excepting the College of Fine Arts:

Liberal Arts: Applied Science: College of Medicine 55 Classical ...... 65 Electrical Engineering so College of Law . . 76 Philosophy . . . . 70 Civil Enginering ... . 26 Science...... 37 Mechanical Eng.... . 26 Total ...... 661 Special ...... 78 Special ...... 14 Library ...... I6 Graduate ...... 2 Advanced standing I 7 Graduate ...... 29 II8

412 Nov. 9· Miss Ruth Rouse of London, Eng., secretary of the Women's Federa­ tion for Women's Colleges, addressed the Y. W. C. A. The Dramatic Club decided to give Shakespere's "Julius Caesar." Nov. ro. Meetings of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore Debating Clubs in their respective rooms, for debate. Meeting of the Serrtitics and Biblical Clubs. Dr. J. R. Street read a paper entitled, "Jesus, the Teacher." Nov. I2. Football on the oval. Syracuse, 30; Lehigh, 4· Meeting of the German Club. Prof. P. R. Pope of Cornell University addressed the club on ,;A Pilgrimage to Bayreuth." Nov. I3. Miss Dorothea Lewis, State Secretary of theY. W. C. A. addressed the Christian Associations in John Crouse College. Nov. 14. Musical concert given by the faculty of the College of Fine Arts in the assembly hall of the University block for the benefit of the Hospital of the Good Shepherd. Chancellor Day addressed the Congregational Club. 24 ANNALS

Nov. IS. 'Varsity football squad will spend two days at Constantia. Illus­ trated lecture in Crouse College Hall, under the auspices of the Classical Club, by Dr. Rufus B. Richardson, .on "Grecian Archaeology." He also spoke to a large number of students in room 33-34 at I I A. M . Nov. I6. Chancellor Day spoke at chapel. Dr. Rufus B. Richardson ad­ dressed the students in chapel on "The American School at Athens." Public recital by the musical students of the College of Fine Arts. Nov. I]. The football team left for Newburgh and on to West Point tomorrow. The students gave them a great send-off. Glee and Instrumental Clubs gave their first concert at the Furman Street Church. Large and enthusiastic mass meeting and college sing in John Crouse College, using the new song books. Professor Losey read "Macbeth" at the University Avenue Church. Nov. I8. Basketball game, Oswego and Syracuse at Oswego. Prof. Frank A. Fetter of the Department of Political Economy at Cornell a visitor at the University. Nov. I9. Football at West Point. Score, West point 2I, Syracuse S· had a direct wire to the Hall of Languages. Estimated 865 people took the trip. Closing of the football season : Result, 405 points for Syracuse and 57 to her opponents. Nov. 20. Professor Frank H. Wood, '9I, head of the History Department of Hamilton College, addressed the union meeting of the Christian Associations. Nov. 21 . Chancellor Day addressed the students in chapel. Professor Wood also spoke, referring to the athletic relations existing between Hamilton and Syracuse. Nov. 22. College closed in P. M. for Thanksgiving vacation. Glee and Instrumental Clubs leave for their trip. Nov. 24. Thanksgiving Day. The Christian Associations gave a reception at Haven Hall in the evening. Nearly 200 students attended. The freshmen donated the turkey as usual to "Dr." John Cunningham. Nov. 26. Glee and Instrumental Clubs return from their Thanksgiving trip which included Luiaski, Adams, Watertown, and Gouverneur. Nov. 29. The Athletic Governing Board has made a two years' contract with Dr. C. P. Hutchins as head coach of the track and football teams. Contract begins Jan. I, I905. Dec. 1. Election of David L. Tucker, 'o6, as captain of the football team and Cyrus B. Griffith, 'o6, as manager of the football team. The fifth annual meeting of the New York State Conference of Religion opened in the First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse. Chancellor Day, Dean Brooks, Professor Coddington, Street and Peritz, and Rev. Dr. F. D. Leete, '89, are on the program. Professor Flick lectured in Johnstown, N. Y., on "Russia and the Eastern Question." New Chess Club organized. Dec. 5· Honorary Debating Society of Alpha Kappa Delta established at the University. The Classical seminar library has been enriched by a set of the "Harvard Classical Studies.'' SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 2S

Dec. 3· Announcement was made that hereafter the University prize of $so for excellence in Oratory will be offered only to men of the Senior and Junior classes. The $so prize for women will also be restricted to women of the Senior and Junior. classes. The Denison prize of $30 for excellence in declamation will be restricted to men of the sophomore class. Students who are alumni of Brockport Normal School organized a club. Dec. 4· Rev. Dr. W. W. Dawley, of the Central Baptist Church, Syracuse, addressed the Christian Associations. Dec. s. Organization of Alpha Kappa Delta, an honorary fraternity for debaters. The pin is a gold scroll upon the main part of which are the three Greek letters. On the lower part is engraved the word "Syracuse." There are other markings of a secret nature. Dec. 6. Gift of $40,000 to the University by the will of the late Mrs. Lucinda I ves of Fondulac, Wis. Election of Ellis Gidley as captain of the basketball team. Rev. H. G. Coddington, A.B., '86, addressed the English Club on "Some Syracuse Authors." Students from Chenango County organize a Chenango Club. Professor Mace addressed the Preachers' Club. Dec. 7. Dr. Calthrop addressed the regular meeting of the Classical Club on "Tales from Herodotus." "An informal afternoon" was held in Crouse College for the members of the faculty and students. The special hostesses were Mrs. Day, Mrs. Smalley, Mrs. McChesney, and Mrs. Kent. The Athletic Governing Board elected officers and awarded the block "S" and "ASA." Dec. 8. Basketball, 'Varsity 3S. Dartmouth 9· Professor Smallwood gave an informal talk on "Oysters and Clams" at the Biological Association meeting which was held at the Gamma Phi Beta chapter houSe with Miss Nina Ostrander, 'os, hostess. The Architectural, Painting, and Art students had an informal "spread?" The function was given in honor of the faculty members in the departments concerned. Dr. Johnson gave an excellent address before the Medical College Y. M. C. A. Dec. 9· Chancellor Day addressed the students in chapel. Song recital by Mr. Morton Adkins in the John Crouse College Music Hall. It was his initial appearance. I906 Onondagan Board announced prizes for the best serious illustrations: First prize, Miss Pauline H. Long; second prize divided equally between Lee Wallace, 'os, and Robert B. Taylor, '07. For the humorous selec­ tions Mr. Taylor took first and second prize. Death of Rev. Charles Wesley Walker, A.B., '97, at Clyde, N.Y. Dec. 12. Grant Karr, Principal of the Training School in the Oswego State Normal School, lectured before the Philosophical Club on "The Relation of Philosophy to Education." Annual freshman banquet held at the St. Cloud hotel. There was considerable disturbance by the sophomores. Dec. 13. Election of Edward M. Wharff, '03, of Bangor, Me., as vice-commo­ dore of the crew and Fred H. Plumb, '04, as assistant track manager. Coach Ten Eyck spoke briefly after chapel to the men. The German Club held a Christmas meeting. 26 ANNALS

Dec. 14. University dinner at the Alhambra in honor of the crews and foot­ ball squad. Mr. Lyman C. Smith was toastmaster. Mayor Fobes, George W. Driscoll, Benjamin]. Shove, 'So, John W. Smith, Coach TenEyck, Hon. Theodore Hancock, Principal Wickes, and Chancellor Day were the speakers. George H. Bond, '94, presented the cups. More than soo students and alumni were present. Dec. IS. Junior Prom held at the Alhambra. Public recital given in John Crouse College. Dec. I6. A Jefferson County Club organized at the Gymnasium. Dec. I7. Basketball game between Cornell and Syracuse. Score, 17 to 56 in favor of Syracuse. Dr. H. C. Cooper read a paper on "Experimental Confirma­ tion of the Ionic Theory" before the Syracuse Chemical Society. At a meeting of the Historical Association, instructive papers were read by Mr. Forbes Heer­ mans and Mr. W. E. Gardner, editor of the Post-Standard, Syracuse. Both addresses had to do with Holland. Mr. Heermans told of the Sea-Beggars of the sixteenth century and Mr. Gardner of the present day characteristics of the land and traits of the people. Dec. I8. Dean Frank Smalley addressed the union meeting of the Christian Associations in John Crouse College. Dec. I9. The two upper classes of the Colleges of Medicine and of Law held a banquet at the St. Cloud. Dec. 23. The Glee and Instrumental Clubs start for their Christmas trip. Dec. 27-28. Prof. Ismas Peritz attended the Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis at and read two papers. At the holiday teachers' conventions in Syracuse the faculty was busy. Pro­ fessor Mace spoke before the principals in favor of emphasizing the larger field of history. Professors Hargitt and Small wood in the meeting of the Science teachers discussed a biological course for the first year of a high school. Professor Metzler was chairman of a section of Mathematics. Dean Smalley received theAssocia­ tion Principals in behalf of the University. He also spoke for Syracuse University when the representatives of the various colleges were called on.

1905 Jan. S· Return of the Glee and Instrumental Clubs after a successful trip of thirteen days. Jan. 6. Announcement made that freshmen in Liberal Arts not passing nine hours the first semester will be dropped. Jan. 7· Basketball game with Yale, in the Gymnasium. Score Syracuse 19, Yale IS. Honorary society of Tau Theta Upsilon established at the University. The Zeta Psi fraternity re-established at Syracuse. See University Herald, Vol. I. p. 29,June I, I87S· Jan. 8. Chancellor Day addressed the Vesper service of the Christian Associations in the John Crouse College. Jan. 9· Professor A.M. Reese gave a lecture before the Biological Associa­ tion on "The National Zoo". SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 27

Jan. 10. Meeting of the Philosophical Club. Dr. Adolph Guttman gave a lecture on "Moses Maimonides, the Hebrew Philosopher of the Twelfth Century." Jan. I I. Second informal afternoon given to the faculty and students by the ladies of the faculty in the John Crouse College. The Historical Associa­ tion has received a gift from Mrs. Stella Foote Harvie, 'or, of several works on history, travel and biography. Jan. 12. Tau Theta Upsilon banquet at the Hotel Warner. Professor John Green of Colgate University gave a lecture in Assembly Hall of the University Block under the auspices of the Classical Club. His subject was "Pompeii." The Senior and the Junior Debating Clubs met for debate in their respective rooms. Jan. 13. Professor Green spoke in chapel. Basketball team left for a short northern trip. 'Varsity basketball team met Potsdam Normal at Potsdam. Score, Syracuse 40, Potsdam 27. Jan. 14. 'Varsity basketball vs. St. Lawrence University at Canton, N.Y. Score, 28 to I o in favor of Syracuse. Jan. IS. Rev. Dr. Philip Cole of the First Reformed Church of Syracuse addressed the students at vespers. Jan. 16. Freshman-sophomore debate trials. Twenty-six men reported for the trials. Jan. I7. Dean William Kent is in New York attending a meeting of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers. Dr. C. H. Carter read an interesting paper before the English Club on "The Sources of Milton's Comus." Semi-annual meeting of the trustees. The following faculty changes were made: Liberal Arts: Instructor Horace A. Eaton was made Associate Professor of English; Charles G. Rogers, Assistant Professor of Physiology; Margaret A. Emerson, Assistant Professor of Library Economy; Olin L. Blakeslee, Instructor in Shop-work (Physics); George D. Fairfield, Assistant Professor of Romance Languages; Associate Professor Arthur S. Patterson, Professor of French; Edwin L. Earp, Professor of Sociology; Fine Arts; Harold L. Butler vice Richard G. Calthrop resigned, Professor of Vocal Music; Instructor Harry L. Vihbard, Associate Professor of Piano and Organ. College of Law: Charles W. Tooke, Instructor in Trusts. College of Applied Science: James B. Faulks, Jr., Instructor in Experimental En­ gineering; R. B. H. Begg, Instructor in Civil Engineering; R. T. Congdon, Associate Professor of English. The following degrees were granted these graduates to rank with the class of I904: A.M., EdwardM. Cullinan, Frank B. Duval; Ph.M., Ernest M. Sumner; Ph.R, Erie L. Ackley, Almon W. Lauber, Harrison D. Sanford; B.S., Carl P. Wright; M.D., Arthur Jackson. The Chancellor's report showed a gain of students over last year of 234; Haven Hall is finished and occupied; Mr. L. C. Smith is erecting a Machinery Hall. The trustees voted to erect out of the bequest of John Lyman, amount­ ing to about $2oo,ooo.oo, a building on the campus to be a memorial for the two deceased daughters of Mr. Lyman as stated in his will. The Chancellor 28 ANNALS

complained of the injustice of the state laws that take large percentages out of the gifts to the Universities only to be handed to another university to build it up. The sympathy of the Board was extended to Trustee A. A. Howlett in his illness. Leave of absence was granted to E . A. Emens and Jean M. Richards for study in Europe. Announcement was made that all mortgages on University property had been paid off, leaving the institution free from debt for the first time in thirty years. Jan. r8. Prof. George A. Wilson presented to the Geological Department a fine collection of fossil corals, cephalopods, branchiopods, trilobites, and calcite crystals. These came from the vicinity of Wabash, Ind. Jan. 19. Crew mass meeting in John Crouse College Hall. Hon. Ben­ jamin Shove, 'So, was the principal speaker. Professor Coddington lectured before the Council of Jewish Women at the residence of Mrs. Thalheimer. Jan. 20. Dr. John M. Clark, the state geologist of New York, addressed the Geology students. Jan. 21. Mid-year examinations begin and will end Feb. 3· Jan. 27. William J. Bryan guest of honor at the New York Alumni Association Banquet. Jan. 29. C. C. Kirkpatrick, instructor in surveying in the College of Applied Science, left for Manila, P. I., where he has accepted a government position. Jan. 30. Professor Flick lectured at the University Avenue Church on "The Trouble in the Far East." Jan. 31. Meeting of the Central New York Alumni Association at the Phi Kappa Psi chapter house. Death of Mr. Alfred A. Howlett, a trustee of the University since 1874 and for some time third vice-president of the board. Feb. r. Public recital given by the musical students of the College of Fine Arts. Feb. 2. Public recital given by Professor Louis B. Phillips assisted by Instructors Harold M. Adkins and George A. Russell. Crew practice begun. Lecture by Professor Albert A. Howard, Ph.D., of Harvard University, under the auspices of the Classical Club. Subject, "Elections and Elec­ tioneering Methods in Rome". Feb. 3· Basketball game between the 'Varsity and Cornell University, Score, 22 to 9 in favor of Syracuse. Zeta Rho fraternity established at the University. Feb. 4· Professor Losey read "Macbeth" at Colgate Academy. Feb. 6. Basketball game, Syracuse vs. Hamilton at Clinton. Feb. ]. Regular meeting of the English Club at Haven Hall. Mr. Alexander Cowie addressed the Club upon "Scotch Poetry." Professor Place spoke before the High School students of Ithaca on"Pompeian Houses." Professor Baker (see Feb. 8) addressed the students in Professor Losey's classes in Shakespeare and Forensics. William C. Lowe, '03, chosen by SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 29 the Athletic Governing Board for assistant track coach for next year. He is an assistant in the German Department. Feb. 8. George P. Baker, Professor of English in Harvard University, lectured on "Marlowe, Shakespere's Master" in Assembly Hall under the auspices of the Debating Union. Mr. Melville A. Clark, harpist, entertained the members of the Sinfonia fraternity at their chapter house with a recital. Feb. 9· Rev. Phillip Cole, D.D., addressed the Philosophical Association on "Religion, the Basis of Morality". Basketball-Syracuse vs. Princeton; score 24-2 I in favor of Princeton. Trials for the inter-collegiate debate team held from the 9th to the I Ith. Feb. IO. The eighteenth annual banquet of the local chapter of Phi Delta Theta held at the Yates Hotel. The Orange Club held its initiation. Feb. II. Sophomore (I907) banquet at the Empire Hotel. Meeting of the annual mid-year Bible Study Conference. Mr. 0. F. Gardiner, Princeton, 'oo, the conductor of the meeting. Installation of Zeta Psi fraternity at Freeman Hall. Basketball, Syracuse vs. Colgate. Score: 36-3I in favor of Syracuse. Feb. I2. Rev. Sandy Kent, D.D., of London, Eng., spoke in the Chapel of John Crouse College. feb. I3. Senior week opened. Various fraternities entertain. A reception given at Haven Hall by the Classical Club in honor of Professor Emens. Feb. q. Anm!al city concert of the Glee and Instrumental Clubs held in John Crouse College. The preliminary trials for the intercollegiate debate teams were concluded and nine men were selected. Feb. IS. Senior reception held at the Alhambra, conducted by Phi Kappa Alpha. Basketball men leave for Eastern trip, stopping at Williams College, Amherst, Trinity, and Brown University. Professor Flick lectured at Fulton on "Luther and the Reformation". Class day officers for the Senior class elected. The officers are as follows: President, Robert R. Stone; secretary, Retta Maloney; treasurer, C. T. Robertson; chairman executive committee, Robert Park; valedictorian, Fred L. Hart­ well; salutatorian, Floyd M. Fernalld; class orator, Joseph A. Mosher; pipe orator, Emmet House; address to I906, C. Z. Spriggs; prophetess, Jennie Wood; historian, Louise Knapp; poetess, Florence Giles; tree orator, L. G. Fitzgerald. Roscoe M. Hersey was then chosen by the Liberal Arts College as vice-president for that colle.ge. Feb. I6. Basketball at Williams: score Williams q, Syracuse I2. Senior Reception at the Alhambra. This is the closing event of Senior Week. Eighty men reported for track practice. Feb. I7. Resignation of Dr. Otto of the German Department, to take effect April Ist. Professor Fife of the German department of Wesleyan University addressed the students at chapel. Second annual banquet of the Gamma chapter of Alpha Omega Delta, medical fraternity, at the Warner Hotel. 30 ANNALS

Feb. 18. Basketball at Trinity. Syracuse won by a score of 40 to 26. The Central New York Alumni Association of Phi Kappa Psi celebrated Founders' day at the chapter house. Appropriate toasts were given in honor of the founders, Moore and Letterman. Professor Bushnell has published a booklet of verse, "For Christmas Day." Feb. 20. Supplement to Alumni Record issued, Dean Smalley, editor. This brings the record of the classes up to 1904, and completes the list. Five years are covered by the supplement. Lecture given under the auspices of the English Club by Dean Crawshaw of Colgate University. His subject was "Guiding Influences in English Literature." Feb. 21. The Brown University basketball team won a hard fought contest from the Syracuse University five with a score of 24 to 20. Annual mid-winter banquet of the Central New York Association of Delta Kappa Epsilon held at the chapter house. The Boston Alumni Association organized. Rev. William Herman van Allen, S.T.D., 'go, president; Arthur L. Evans, A.B., '04, secretary; The Architectural fraternity, Sigma Rho Alpha,* held its annual initiation banquet at the Candee House. Feb. 22. Informal afternoon given by the ladies of the Faculty in John Crouse College, to the faculty and students. The fifth annual reunion and dinner of the Albany Alumni Association of the University held in Trinity M. E. Church at Albany. The following guests were present: Commissioner Draper, Dr. Dewey, Dean Smalley, Principal Robinson, and Steven B. Ayers, president of the New York Association. Y. W. C. A. elect officers. Feb. 23. The seniors in the College of Law elected Orlo E. Black president. The juniors elected Albert L. Wilbor, president. Feb. 24. Freshmen and sophomores meet in annual snow rush contest. The freshmen won. Professor C. B. Thwing has just received a grant of $150 from the Rumford fund of the American Academy of Science for the continuance of his work on heat. The work is to be carried on at Syracuse University. Feb. 25. Joseph E. Kirkwood, Associate Professor of Botany, has been elected a fellow in the American Association for the "Advancement of Science." Arrival of the new four-oared shells from New London, Conn. Feb. 26. Bishop J. G. Thorburn addressed the vesper services of the Christian Associations in John Crouse College. Feb. 27. 'Varsity basketball team met the Hamilton five in the Gym­ nasium. Score 6o to 9 in favor of Syracuse. Feb. 28. The Fine Arts chorus under the direction of Professor Louis B. Phillips gave a recital in John Crouse College Hall. Two religious cantatas were sung, "The Ancient of Days" and "InConstant Order Works the Lord." Mar. 1. Annual quarterly bulletin of the University issued. Phi Mu Epsilon entertained for the freshmen at the chapter house. Dr. Mace in Milwaukee in attendance at the National Convention of Super-

*Sigma Rho Alpha was founded at Syracuse University. 20 Mar. • 1902. The badge is an equilateral triangle with the letters ''I P A" on the sides of a black triangular pyramid. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 31 intendents of the Schools of America. The young women in Winchell Hall gave their annual Yacht Club party. Mar. 2. Dr. George P. Bristol, Professor of Greek in Cornell University, addressed the Greek and Latin students in Chapel. His subject was "The Linguistic and the Literary Sides of Classical Teaching." The fifteenth annual convention of the second district of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity convened in the city. Cornell, Columbia, Colgate, Union, Rutgers, St. Lawrence, Stevens, and Syracuse were represented. The young ladies of Haven Hall entertained at the Hall. The Smith­ sonian Institute has granted Dr. Reese of the department of Biology an appropriation to carry on a series of investigations on the embryology of the alligator. He will leave for Florence in May. Mar. 3· Beta Theta Pi reunion closed with a banquet at the Yates. Professor H. M. Smith addressed the Science Association on "Liquid Air." Mar. 4· Rev. G. F. Draper, D.D., '8o, a missionary for many years in Japan, addressed the Historical Association on "The Japanese at the Present Day." Last home game of the basketball team played in the Gymnasium against Allegheny, resulting in a score of 22 to 14 in favor of Syracuse. Mar. 5· Bishop Olmstead, head of the Central New York diocese of the Episcopal Church, addressed the vesper service at John Crouse College. Mar. 6. Cover design adopted for 1906 Onondagan. The Junior Civil Engineers spent the afternoon on the lake mapping out courses for the crews. This is done on the ice and shore marks set so that in the spring the courses can be accurately marked. Twelve sophomores enter contest for Denison Prize Declamation. Mar. 7. Meeting of the English Club at the Delta Kappa Epsilon chapter house. Professor Edward Everett Hale, Jr., of Union College, was the speaker of the evening. His subject was "The English Dramatists of Today." The men discussed were Pinero, Bernard Shaw, and Stephen Phillips. William L. Chandler, 'o6, elected president of theY. M. C. A. Miss Dorothea Lewis, state secretary of the Y. W. C. A., held special meetings for girls in the Dean's lecture room, John Crouse College, every afternoon. Kappa Alpha Theta entertained at Freeman Hall. Announce­ ment made in chapel by Chancellor Day of the gift of a stadium to the University by John D. Archbold. It will be located in the natural depres­ sion in the rear of the Esther Baker Steele Hall of Physics. The new field and stadium will be one of the best in the country. Mar. 8. The regular monthly recital of the College of Fine Arts. Mar. 9· 'Varsity basketball team at Allegheny College. Score 14 to I I in favor of Allegheny. Rev. Dr. H. G. Dattan lectured before the Philosophi­ cal Association on "Adolph Harnack." The Geological department received from the Himalaya Mining Company of Boston a loan collection of beautiful gems and precious stones. Mar. 10. Meeting of the Chemical Club at the College of Medicine. Prof. L. M. Dennis of Cornell spoke on "The Training of the Technical 32 ANNALS

Chemist." Alpha of Gamma Phi Beta entertained the freshmen at the chapter house. 'Varsity basketball team defeats Hiram College; score 3I to I9. End of the basketball season. The total number of points scored by Syracuse was 624 against 348 of her opponents. Mar. I I. Professor Hopkins is building a house on Comstock Ave. Professor Holzwarth will soon build on corner of Waverly and Walnut Aves. Dean Kent has purchased a residence at the corner of Waverly and Comstock Avenues. Professor Earp has purchased a residence at No. 703 University Avenue. The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers has officially authorized the establishment of a Students Branch, A. I. E. E., in the College of Applied Science. Mar. 12. Dean James B. Brooks of the College of Law addressed the Vesper service in the John Crouse College. Mar. I3. Training season for the track candidates began. Call for baseball candidates issued. Regular monthly meeting of the Crouse College French Club at the Alpha Phi chapter house. Mar. I4. Meeting of the German Club. Dr. Guttman spoke on "Glimpses of German Life." Chancellor Day at chapel spoke of the need of more voices in the chorus class and of the value of a musical education. Mar. I 5· .Crew practice for the season began. Rumored that the Uni­ versity Weekly is to become an alumni paper. Mar. I6. Lecture in Assembly Hall of the University Block given under the auspices of the Semitic and Biblical Club. Professor Paul Haupt, Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins University spoke on "Biblical Pessimism-The Book of Ecclesiastes with a New Metrical Translation." The test of the central heating and power plants ended at midnight Thursday. The test continued for 48 hours. Mar. I7. Basketball schedule issued. Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts refuse to grant petition to excuse the seniors from final examinations. Announcement that Fakirs would hold their fourth annual Fake Show. Lecture course for the Summer School announced. The Buffalo Alumni Association had its monthly dinner. A large attendance and much enthus­ iasm. Mar. I8. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet appointed. Rho of Delta Gamma held its annual reunion banquet at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Edna McKinley, 'o2, was toastmistress. Mar. I9. Professor Ismar J. Peritz addressed the Christian Associations in John Crouse College Hall. Mar. 20. Meeting of Classical Club. Dean Smalley spoke on "Recent Excavations in the Roman Forum". Resignation of Professor Thwing, of the department of Physics, to take effect at the end of the year. Andrew Carnegie gives to the University a new $I5o,ooo library, to be erected at the west of the grandstand. The condition attached to the gift is that the University raise an equivalent sum to be made a permanent fund, the income alone to be used for the maintenance of the library. Dr. James D. Phelps, financial agent, secured this magnificent gift. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 33

The freshmen shoveled the snow off the track and baseball field. Mar. 22. Annual interclass debate between the freshmen and sopho­ mores, the former being successful. J. D. Kellogg, elected editor-in-chief of the Bniversity Herald. Hon. A. Judd Northrup addressed the members of the classes in Forensics and Public Speaking at the home of Professor Losey. Chancellor · Day spoke at chapel of future buildings and progress. President Crawford of Allegheny College, also spoke. Mar. 23. Professor John L. Heffron of the College of Medicine gave an illustrated lecture under the auspices of the Classical Club on "A Vacation Trip through Greece." The University students from Connecticut .formed a club. Professor Flick lectured at Pulaski on "My Experiences in Russia". The University chess team defeated the team of the University Club. Pro­ fessor Carl Hawley of the College of Fine Arts has been awarded the three hundred dollar prize offered by the Chamber of Commerce of Syracuse for a series of posters to be used to make up the K a-Noo-No Carnival procession during State Fair Week. Mar. 25. Mr. George G. Groat, '95, of New York, addressed the Historical Association on "The Attitude of New York Courts toward Labor Unions" Principal George R. Staley, 'oo, of Oneida, spoke to the students in Mathe­ matics on "Pedagogy of Mathematics". The special religious meetings which have been held by theY. W. C. A. have been largely attended. The basketball men practiced out of doors for the first time this year. Mar. 26. The Christian Associations met separately. Sec. Waite, 'or, addressed the men. Mar. 27. Crew practice begun and training table established. Track men out for the first time this season. Meeting of the Mathematical Club. The Fakir's Association had throngs at their exhibition at John Crouse College. It was a show of great merit. The net receipts were $593.70. Mar. 28. The men of the class of 1906 (juniors) met at the St. Cloud Hotel for a banquet, the first of its kind in our history. The Syracuse Alumni Association of Genesee Wesleyan Seminary held a banquet at the Vanderbilt. The Biological Seminar Club celebrated Professor Hargitt's birthday. Mar. 29. Professor Stuart of Northwestern University is a guest at the University and spoke in chapel. Banquet of the senior engineers at the St. Cloud Hotel. J. Walter Glass acted as toast-master. Special religious meeting of theY. M. C. A. J. Arthur Distin, '05, resigned as manager of the track team to accept a fine position with the Crucible Steel Works of this city. In the local oratorical contest of the Prohibition Club, Henry R. Soper, '05, was awarded first place. He will represent Syracuse in the State contest to be held here April 14. Public recital given by the musical students of the College of Fine Arts. Mar. 30. Farewell reception to Dr. Otto at Winchell Hall. Lecture by Professor James S. Riggs of Auburn Theological Seminary, under the auspices of the Semitic and Biblical Club. His topic was "Palestinian Geography in 34 ANNALS

its Influence upon Biblical History." Meeting of the Classical Club. Mr. Downing of the Syracuse High School spoke on "The Young Pliny." Mar. 31. Choral s~ciety formed under the direction of Professor Phillips. Dr. E. W. Otto left for his home in Leipzig, Germany, after two years' connection with the University. One hundred and fifty cadets from St. John's School, Manlius, visited the campus in full uniforms and went through their drill. They were accompanied by their band. Many members of the faculty and many students gathered to greet them. April I. Professor and Mrs. E. C. Morris entertained the graduate and senior major students of the English Department at their home on Crouse Avenue. A lunch counter operated by theY. W. C. A. is open daily from 9-SO A. M . to LIS P. M. in the hall end, second floor, Hall of Languages. Sandwiches, cookies, homemade brown bread and milk are served. April 2. Rev. Dr. T. C. Iliff of Philadelphia addressed the vesper service of the Christian Associations. April 3· Rev. Dr. Iliff spoke in chapel. President Fred R. Lear of the Fakirs Association announces the following distribution of prizes: Catalogue first prize, cover design, Jesse W . Foster, 'os; second prize, best interior drawing, R. B. Taylor, '07; third prize, best literary article, Emily H. Butterfield, 'o7. Costumes, first prize, Jesse W. Foster, 'os, $r.o1; second prize, Bertha Hanson, $0.99. Fake pictures, first prize, best general face, Bertha Hanson; second prize, most original idea, Minnie Zimmerman; third prize, best use of material, Josephine H. Best, '07. Denison Prize Speaking Contest held in the John Crouse College Hall. Open only to sopho­ mores. First prize for men was won by Raymond N. Campbell and the second prize by R . D. Trebilcox. At a recent meeting of the Syracuse Alumnre Association it was decided to redecorate the chapel in the Hall of Languages. April 4· Meeting of the Athletic Governing Board. Samuel H. Cook, 'o2 elected graduate manager of all the athletic teams of the University. Mr. Wilton Northrup addressed the English Club on "Personal Recollections of Sidney Lanier," at the residence of Professor Eaton. AprilS· An informal afternoon was held at John Crouse College. Mrs. Day and the ladies of the Faculty received. Professor Hopkins lent his collection of minerals for exhibition. College sing on the slope of Crouse College hill. Harry E. Woolever, '07, elected editor-in-chief of the 1907 Onondagan. The civil engineering students are surveying for the stadium. Edward N. Packard, Jr., '04, elected president of the Student Athletic Association; Frank E. Phelps, 'o6, vice-president, and HelenM. Potter, 'o6, secretary. April 7· Announcement that the Zeta Psi fraternity has bought the Mason property at 8os University Avenue. Gift of a set of portraits of eminent mathematicians to the mathematical department by Professor David Eugene Smith, '81, Professor of Mathematics in the Teachers College of Columbia University, also the gift of four hundred and fifty volumes on Mathematics from the library of the late Dean French. The latter gift was 1905 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 35 made by the son, Porter M. French, '70, through Professor Stetson. Samuel W. Day, 'os, of the College of Medicine, has won on examination second place in St. Joseph's Hospital, Providence, R. I. He competed with men from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Yale and other colleges. Syracuse won from Hobart in baseball by a score of 23 too. April 8. Dr. Chas. J. Kullmer of the University o£ Illinois has been secured to fill the vacancy in the German Department caused by the resigna­ tion of Dr. W. E. Otto. Pi Beta Ph,i reunion at the home of Miss Louise Winfield, '96. Beta Tau of Kappa Kappa Gamma entertained the women's fraternities in the afternoon and members of the faculty in the evening. University chess team won from the University Club team, 4 to 2. April IO. Meeting of the Somerset Y. W. C. T. U. at the home of Mrs. W. P. Graham. Miss Harriet Crouse, an Indian girl of the Senecas, has entered college for music study. April I 1. Death of Doctor Henry 0. Sibley, '89, librarian of the Uni­ versity, which position he held until last year. He was also instructor in Library Economics since 1892. Young ladies of Haven Hall entertained at the Yacht Club. Mr. S. B. Groner, secretary of the city Y. M. C. A., addressed the Preachers' Club. Concert given by the Glee and Instru­ mental Clubs at Lincoln Hall in the High School. F·. W. Treible, 'o6, chosen manager of the Tennis Association. April I2. The Syracuse-Wesleyan debate at Middletown, Conn., won by Wesleyan. The Syracuse-Colgate debate in John Crouse College was won by Colgate. Neither decision was unanimous. Harvard defeated Syracuse in baseball by a score of I3 to 4· The coaching launch was on the lake for the first time this year. April I3. Professor C. H. Toy, LL.D., of Harvard University, lectured under the auspices of the Semitic and Biblical Club. The subject was, "The Proverbial Literature of the Hebrews." He spoke the following morning in chap~!. Baseball team off for southern trip. Meeting of the Classical Club at the Delta Delta Delta chapter house. The program was in the hands of one of Dr. Bushnell's classes. They also sang a Latin Easter hymn. Spring football practice begun. April 14. The New York State Oratorical Contest of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association held in Assembly Hall of the University Block. Syracuse was represented by Henry R. Soper, 'os. The Hamilton College representative won. Dr. Edward H. Archibald addressed the Syracuse Chemical Society at the College of Medicine. His subject was "Higher Volume of Oxygen and the Properties of Hydrogen, Bromide, Chloride, and Iodide." It was the result of his research work at McGill University. April IS. The Chancellor in chapel. He spoke of endowments and also in behalf of the I906 Onondagan. April I6. Dr. Stephen J. Herben, editor of the Epworth Herald, ad­ dressed the Vesper service in John Crouse College. Announcement was made at this service that Roscoe Hersey, 'os, had accepted an offer to become the representative of Syracuse University in theY. M. C. A. in China. ANNALS

April 17. University Catalogue issued. Contains 330 pages. Track practice begun. Professor W. M. Davis of Harvard University, with the assistance of Professor Hopkins of the Department of Geology, has been directing a party for the past few days in field work in this vicinity. Pro­ fessor Fairchild of Rochester was also here, fifteen Harvard students and five Colgate students. Professor Davis lectured April IS in the Assembly Hall on the "Lesson of the Colorado Canon." April 18. Meeting of the English Chrb at the Princess. Paul M. Paine spoke on "Leaves from a Notebook." First initiation and banquet of the Zeta Rho fraternity at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Baseball, Syracl).se vs. Trinity at Durham, N.C.; score I too in favor of Trinity. Work of putting up a steel ceiling in the chapel of the Hall of Languages begun. April 20 to April 27, inclusive. Easter vacation. April 27. Lecture by Dean Sanders of Yale University under the auspices of the Semitic and Biblical Club. Subject: "The Synoptic Gospels and their Portraiture of Christ." The decoration of the chapel nearly completed. April 29. Relay races at Philadelphia. Syracuse was represented. Interfraternity baseball league formed by the fraternities of the University. Professor J. A. R. Scott was chosen president and Frank E. Phelps, 'o6, secretary. Announcement that a declamation contest for secondary schools has been arranged by Dean Smalley. Ten schools will participate this year, and it will be an annual event. Valuable prizes will be given by the University. April 30, Sunday. Dean McChesney addressed the Christian Associations at Vespers. May 1. The redecorated chapel used for the first time. Chancellor Day in chapel thanked Mrs. Wm. Nottingham and the other alumnae who had thus beautified the chapel. Book Day of the Historical Association. The spec· ~.1 features of the evening were the celebration of the 1oth anniversary of the seminar of I89S· Mr. Junius W. Stevens, '9s, of Wyoming Seminary represented the class of I89S· Ground broken for new stadium. Meeting of the Biological Association; Dr. John VanDuyne spoke on a "Trip through Greece". Relay races at Philadelphia. First annual Declamation contest for preparatory schools held in the John Crouse College. The representative of the Binghamton High School, Charles Adkins, took first prize; of Rome Free Academy, Arthur S. Evans, the second; of Albany High School, Bertram Aufsesser, the third. The prizes are gold medals, valued at $2s, $IS, and $10, respectively. May 3· Recital given by the students of the College of Fine Arts. An­ nual business meeting of the Glee and Instrumental Clubs at the Beta Theta Pi chapter house. May 4· The senior class voted to present a sun-dial to the Unjversity as the senior gift. The memorial was later changed to a stone sidewalk extend­ ing from University Place to the Hall of Languages. It will be twelve feet wide and cost $2so. May s. Baseball, Columbia vs. 'Varsity. Scores to 3 in favor of Columbia. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 37

May 6. Interclass track meet on the oval. Karl B. Squires, 'o6, lowered the University record for one-half mile run to 2.01. Underclass boat races won by the sophomores by a boat length. May 8. Annual Book Day of the Philosophical Association held at the home of Professor Coddington. Judge Northrup was the speaker of the evening. Women's prize speaking contest held in the chapel of the Hall of Languages. First prize won by Mary E. Blair, 'o6; second prize, Rose Heiman, 'o6; third, Huldah E. Kupfer, 'o6. May 9· German Verein celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the great German poet, Friedrich Schiller. May 10. Moving-up Day celebrated in chapel of the John Crouse College. It was one of the very best ever held. Robert R. Stone, '04, president of the senior class, presided. The speakers were, Robert Matthew's, 'os, "Andy" Anderson, 'o6, D. A. Davis, '07, E. C. Butz, 'o8, and Dean Smalley. Announcement made by Chancellor Day that JamesM. Buckley, D.D., LL.D., editor of the Christian Advocate would deliver the Commencement oration. May 11. Baseball team leaves for eastern trip. Lecture in Assembly Hall of the University Block under the auspices of the Semitic and Biblical Club. Dr. Peritz spoke on "Jewish Customs Illustrating New Testament Times." Skull and Serpent banquet at the Warner. May 12. University of Vermont defeats Syracuse in baseball by a score of I to o. Annual banquet of the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity at the Vanderbilt. May I3. Track meet with Oberlin on the oval. Syracuse 64, Oberlin 53· Annual meeting of the Alumnae Club of Syracuse University at the home of Mrs. W m. Nottingham. May I4. Rev. W. F. Anderson, secretary of the Board of Education of the Methodist Church, addressed the vesper service in John Crouse College. May 15. Annual oratorical contest of the first year men of the College of Law for the Chancellor'.s prize was held in Assembly Hall. First prize was won by David F. D. Lee, second by Frank J. Ryan, third by Fred P. Harring­ ton. May I6. Meeting of the English Club at the Kappa Alpha Theta chapter house. May I7. Recital of the vocal students held in John Crouse College. An­ nual banquet of the Senior Dinner Club at the Vanderbilt. Meeting of the Philosophical Association. Syracuse defeated by Trinity in baseball, score, I to o. May I8. Superintendent Boynton of Ithaca gave an address under the auspices of the Classical Club. His subject was "Student Activities in the Secondary Schools." A reception followed in the classical seminar rooms. Senior Dinner Club banqueted at the Vanderbilt. May 19. The Student Athletic Association at a meeting in chapel adopted rules to govern student elections in the future. The junior students in Civil Engineering began a hydrographic survey on Onondaga Lake. It will last through the college year. ANNALS

May 20. Triangular meet on the oval. Victory for Syracuse, scoring 6o points, Colgate 43 points, Hamilton 14. Squires, 'o6, the star for the Orange. Sigma Kappa *granted a charter from the national sorority. May 21. Rev. Dr. James D. Phelps, '76, Financial Secretary of the University spoke at vespers. May 22. At the last meeting for the year, of the Chemical Club, Dr. H. C. Cooper spoke on "Recent Discoveries in Inorganic Chemistry." May 23. Meeting of the Athletic Governing Board. D . Alton Davis, 'o7, and Leon H. Cornwall, '07, elected to the board. May 24. Last public recital of the College of Fine Arts for the year. The University has bought the valuable Krum property at the southeast corner of State and Tioga Streets in Ithaca. Karl B. Squires, 'o6, elected captain of the track team. May 25. A chapter of Alpha Chi Rhot has been granted a charter at Syracuse University. Varsity defeats Hamilton in baseball by a score of 6 to 2. Dr. Bushnell gave an illustrated lecture in Steele Hall on "Athens, Mycenae, and Delphi." Announced that every member of the graduating class in electrical and mechanical engineering has accepted or been given option on a position. May 26. Last chapel. Speakers were the Chancellor, Rev. Dr. Robinson of Park Presbyterian Church and Dean Smalley. At the athletic meeting following, Coach Hutchins spoke. May 27. Annual interscholastic meet took place on the oval. Thirteen preparatory schools were represented. Wyoming Seminary took first place. At the intercollegiate meet at Philadelphia, Squires, 'o6, and VanDuyne, '04, won places, the latter first place in the hammer throw. Syracuse tied for sixth place in the meet. Unveiling of the statue of Winged Victory, which was presented to the College of Fine Arts by the Fakirs Association. Fred R. Lear, 'os, made the presentation speech. Dean McChesney formally accepted the statue for the University. He also gave a short history of the finding of the original statue in 1866 and of its erection in the Louvre. Chan­ cellor Day also spoke. Hamilton College won the tennis tournament from Syracuse by a score of 6 to 1. May 28. Dean Kent addressed the Christian Associations. May 29. Professor H. L. Butler and Mrs. Florence Butler gave a recital together of songs and readings in the John Crouse College. Senior Law Banquet held at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Zeta Psi celebrated its 30th anni­ versary by a banquet at the Century Club. Dr. H. B. Dawley acted as toastmaster.

*The Sigma Kappa-a women's society -was founded at Colby University in r874· The badge is a triangle, enclosing a field of similar shape displaying the letters "}; K ." The colors are maroon and lavender. The flower is the violet.-Baird's American College Fraternities. tThe Alpha Chi Rho fraternity was founded at Trinity College, June I89S· There are eight chapters. The badge is a modified form of the ancient lobarum and does not display the Greek letters. The colors are garnet and white.-Baird's American College Fraternities. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 39

June 3· Installation of Phi Epsilon chapter of Alpha Chi Rho in the Dillaye Building. The Phi Epsilon chapter sprang from Phi Kappa Epsilon, a local fraternity, which, although not made public, has been organized for sometime. The annual report of the Christian Associations for the year I904-5 shows a gratifying advancement in every department of the work. Last summer eighteen Syracuse women attended the Silver Bay Conference and fifteen men the Northfield Conference. June 9· The William Wilcox prize in Chemistry was awarded to William B. Heroy, 'o8. Election of Grant Rutherford, 'o6, as captain of the I906 baseball team. June IO. Annual meeting of the University Senate. Special meeting of Phi Beta Kappa in Dean Smalley's office, Professor Hargitt, in absence of the president, in the chair. The following members of the class of I905 were elected to membership: Eva G. Roe, Fred W. Hart­ well, Bessie M. Rhines, Florence R. Loomis, Raymond H. Lacey, Bertha G. Cleveland, Floyd M. Fernalld, Helen L. Bronson, Marguerite Shepard, Elizabeth N. Brooks, Elsie V. Jones, Ida L. Reveley, Emily Totman, Edward T. Lewis, Eri S. Beebe, Joseph A. Mosher, J. Arthur Distin. June I r. ro.oo A. M., Baccalaureate Sermon by Chancellor Day in John Crouse College, from Acts XXVI, I9, " I was not disobedient unto the heavenly VISIOn. 7.30 P. M. Annual Christian Association sermon by Dean Frank K. Sanders of the Yale Divinity School. His subject was, "The Bible as a Spiritual Force in Daily Life." June I2-I4. Annual exhibition in John Crouse College of works of art produced during the year by students of the College of Fine Arts. June I2. Ani:1Ual meeting of Phi Beta Kappa in the Classical Seminar room. President Copeland in the chair. The following were initiated from earlier classes: George K . Powell, '66, Perley 0. Place (Dartmouth), '93, Frederick D. Los"ey (Rochester), '9I, Edwin L. Earp (Dickinson), '95, Arthur S. Patterson (Oberlin), '95, and all previously elected from the class of I905. Officers for next year: President, Edwin Nottingham; vice-president, Dr. F. T. Keeney; secretary, Professor E. C. Morris; treasurer Professor E. N. Pattee. June I3. IO.oo A. M., annual meeting of the Alumni Association, Presi­ dent B. J. Shove, '8o, presiding. W. W. Porter, '86, reelected alumni trustee. Banquet at 1 P.M. 3 P.M., Class Day exercises. The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in Chancellor Day's office. In his report the Chancellor called attention to the total registration of 2451 students, and that the number in Liberal Arts surpassed that in any other college of the State for that college; also that bids have been received for the construction of the Hall of Natural History; that Mr. Andrew Carnegie, through Dr. Phelps, has given $I5o,ooo.oo for a new library build­ ing; that a new gymnasium is indispensable; that secret societies, like Theta Nu Epsilon, etc., be required to register a list of their members with 40 ANNALS the Registrar each year; that the department of Chemistry needs a new building, and that we need a large auditorium for our general assemblies. The treasurer reported that the net resources of the University are $3,638,722.94. Earl E. Sperry was made Associate Professor of History; C. C. Bushnell and P. 0. Place, Associate Professors of Latin; Morris P. Tilley, Associate Professor of English; FrederickA. Saunders and Royal A. Porter, Associate Professors of Physics; J . Lassen Boysen, Associate Profes­ sor of German; W. Roy Mackenzie, Instructor in English; Herbert A. Clark, Instructor in Physics; Joseph A. Mosher, Instructor in English; Alex. W. H. A. Moore, Instructor in Piano; Lulu M. Ticknor, Instructor in Vocal Music; Albert A. Mack, Instructor in Piano; Vernelia G. Nichols, Instructor in Vocal Music, and Fred R. Lear, Instructor in Mathematics and Assistant in Architecture. There were numerous changes in the faculty of the College of Medicine. Professor Gaylord P. Clark was elected Dean of the College of Medicine, and Dean Didama was made Dean Emeritus. June I4. Io.oo A. M. Commencement of all the Colleges in John Crouse College Hall. Faculty procession to the platform. Oration by the Rev. JamesM. Buckley, D.D., LL.D. Graduates: A.B., so; Ph.B., 83; B.S., I7; B.Mus., I2; B.P., 4; B.Ar., 4; B.L., 3; M.D., 3I; LL.B., 20; C.E., 3; E.E., I3; M.E., 7: Total, 264 (less IO = 254). Also A.M., 3; Ph.M., 7; M.S. in E.E._, I; D.D., 5; Sc.D., I; Litt.D., 2; LL.D., 2; LH.D., 2 : Total 23 (less I4 = g). Net total, 263. Certificates: Library Economy, I6; Organ and Theory of Music, 2; Normal Art, 20; Decorative Design, 3; Total, 41. 8.00 P. M. Chancellor's reception in John Crouse College. July s-Aug. I6. Summer School. Attendance 88. Sept. I8. Football practice begins. The usual flour rush occurred, but lampblack was left out. After the rush, Mr. Brent E. Overton with a companion went to the city, and in returning boarded a freight train. As they alighted, Mr. Overton was struck by the Fast Lake ~hore Limited and instantly killed. Sept. Ig. College opened as usual at 9.30 A.M. Exercises in the music hall of the John Crouse College. The faculty appeared in cap and gown. Chancellor Day in opening paid tribute to Brent E. Overton, whose death occurred yetserday, and out of respect the salt rush was postponed. The gist of Dr. Day's address was that the College course is a great oppor­ tunity, that it should precede the professional course. He warned the fresh­ men not to be too impatient but to spend as much time as possible in getting a broad foundation. The Chancellor also touched on soci-al regulations and reported the action of the Trustees that entertainments at men's chapter houses be subject to the same restrictions as to hours, etc., as prescribed for the women's dormitories, except as the Chancellor may modify them in special cases. Coach Hutchins hard at work with the football men. Sept. 21. Sophomores gave a reception to the freshmen at John Crouse College. About I500 attended. There was little disturbance by upper- SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

classmen. At the banquet Emil Hansen, 'o8, acted as toastmaster. Toasts were given by C. Edwin Butz, 'o8, Frank Ash, '09, Elizabeth A. Fenswick, 'o8, Harold D. Phelps, '09, William B. Heroy, 'o8, and AgnesS. Kent, 'o8. Chapel services in John Crouse College are now being held in the large hall, the Dean's lecture room being too small. Sept. 22. Football with Alfred University. Score 46 to o in favor of Syracuse. Professor Saunders succeeds Dr. Thwing as head of the Physics Department. Dr. Kullmer of the University of Illinois has been added to the German Department. In the English Department, Mr. Mackenzie is the new instructor and Frank A. Patterson and Joseph A. Mosher are the assis­ tants. Raymond Lacey will assist the Latin Department, and Floyd Decker the Mathematics Department. Sept. 23. Reception of the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations in John Crouse College. About 1200 attended. Edward N. Packard, 'o6, was toastmaster. The speakers were R. A. Waite, '01, General Secretary; Will L. Chandler, 'o6; Luella Miller, 'o6; Dean William Kent; Professor Minnie M. Beebe, '90; Roscoe M. Hersey, 'os; and Coach Dr. Hutchins. Sept. 24. Vesper service in John Crouse Music Hall. Chancellor Day addressed the students. He introduced Sir John Leng, Member of Parlia­ ment, for Dundee, and a Doctor of Laws of St. Andrews University, who congratulated the University on its success and the fact that it is christian in character. Sept. 25. Recital in John Crouse College by Professor Berwald, assisted by Miss Lillian Littlehales, 'cello; Professor Irene Hichborn Foster, soprano; Professor Conrad L. Becker, violin; and Professor Harold L. Butler, baritone. About forty-five men, largely freshmen, met the coach to talk over track work. Assistant Coach William C. Lowe, '03, will look after the track team. Sept. 26. Dr. Gaylord P. Clark, acting Dean of the Medical College and Mrs. Clark have returned from the British Isles where they have been spend­ ing the summer. Laurence A. Wilkins, a graduate of Syracuse University, class of 1904, has been awarded a scholarship to the value of 1hso in Columbia University. Sept. 27. Football on Archbold field. Syracuse vs. Hobart; score 24 too in favor of Syracuse. First "sing" of the college year on John Crouse College Hill. At a joint meeting of the seniors and juniors the following rules were adopted as setting customs in definite form: The joint meeting of the senior and junior classes, held after chapel yester­ day morning, adopted the resolutions presented by the joint committee regarding freshmen removing their hats on meeting upperclassmen and that sophomores touch their hats. Another resolution was made and adopted that all four classes touch their hats or caps to all members of the faculty. This rule is nothing more than setting in definite form what has always been a custom. The seven original resolutions as unanimously adopted are: ANNALS

1. That the rule respecting the wearing of green caps by freshmen be strictly enforced. 2. That all freshmen shall remove their hats on meeting all upperclassmen. 3· That freshmen be prohibited from smoking outside of their rooms. 4· That underclassmen give precedence at all times to upperclassmen on entering and leaving college buildings and class rooms. s. That underclassmen be prohibited from accompanying ladies to athletic contests. 6. That all sophomores shall wear the distinctive class cap. 7· That sophomores should recognize upperclassmen by touching their caps. Sept. 28. Chancellor Day in Elmira, attending the Central New York Conference. Captain Rutherford, 'o6, called out candidates for baseball teams. Sept. 30. Football; Rochester vs. Syracuse; score 16-o in favor of Syracuse. The weather was altogether too warm for football. Oct. 1. Vesper service in John Crouse College Music Hall. Rev. Dr. ]. S. Riggs of Auburn Theological Seminary addressed the meeting. Oct. 2. Meeting of the Biological Association, also the Athletic Governing Board. The entering Class in Applied Science number 162. A woman student, Miss Emma Mead Bennett, has matriculated in the College of Law. Two other women have been members of this college since its establishment. The first trials for the Glee Club were held. A large number of men were at the trials. Oct. 3· Winchell Hall sophomores entertain in honor of freshmen. The Christian Associations are inaugurating a new system of Bible study. Classes are being formed at all the chapter houses and boarding houses. It is sought to reach every student on the hill. The College of Medicine opened today. Seventy-one students registered. Oct. 4· Death of Dr. Henry D. Didama, Dean of the College of Medicine since 1888. He was a professor in the College from 1872 to 1888 when he succeeded Dr. Frederick Hyde as Dean. Through his death the University loses one of its noblest and most respected faculty members. Mass meeting after chapel to make plans for giving the football team a great send-off for the game with Yale. Oct. S· Mass meeting held in the interest of debate work. Presentation of medals earned by students in debate last year. The greatest send-off ever known in the history of the University was given the football team when it started for New Haven. Oct. 6. Professor Ismar J. Peritz, head of the Semitics Department, recently returned from England. While in London, he purchased over 100 valuable books for the Semitics library. Among the books are some very rare old Bibles. Oct. 7· Syracuse held Yale to the small score of 16 to o. Two minute bulletins of the game were received in the chapel of the Hall of Languages. The senior and junior Mechanical Engineers have been busy making tests of SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 43 the steam value of coal used in the heating plant. Several samples of coal were tested. Oct. 8. Christian Associations held a Missionary Rally in John Crouse College. E. T. Colton, famous public speaker and Y. M. C. A. worker, addressed the meeting. Mr. Colton is associate secretary with Mr. John R. Mott. Oct. 9· Meeting of the Crouse College French Club; also of the Mathe­ matical Club in the Seminar room. Dr. Roe gave an interesting talk on his visit to Germany and German Universities during the past summer. Annual initiation banquet of Sigma Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity held at the Vanderbilt. Oct. I 1. Informal reception given in John Crouse College by Mrs. James R. Day and the ladies of the Faculty, to the students. Farewell reception to Roscoe M. Hersey, '05, in the Gymnasium. Mr. Hersey sails shortly for China. Interclass meet hindered by rain. Class of I 90S wins with 34 points. Oct. I2. Meeting of the Philosophical Association. Mrs. Ellen M. Mit­ chell addressed the members on "Woman's Part in the Development of Philosophy." The first meeting of the Semitic and Biblical Club was held in the seminar room. At a meeting of the freshman class, Mr. Herbert Schaefer, a junior, spoke on the resolutions adopted by the upper classes in which they seek to establish certain desirable customs-as showing deference to the faculty and members of the upper classes, the courtesies due to the women of the University, and the importance of avoiding short cuts across the campus. Oct. I3. First number of the University Herald appeared. Phi Kappa Psi held its twenty-second initiation banquet at the chapter house. Oct. I4. Football at Clinton, N.Y. Hamilton vs. Syracuse; score 27 too in favor of Syracuse. Municipal court judge Jose Benet Colon of Coamo, Porto Rico, the first Porto Rico citizen ever admitted to the bar of New York state, is visiting here. He was graduated from our College of Law in I903 and has been a judge since July I904. William J. Young, '04, Assistant in Botany, has been elected Instructor in Botany in Wabash College, Indiana. Oct. IS. Bishop Luther B. Wilson addressed the Christian Associations in Crouse College Music Hall. Professor Mace made the opening prayer. Oct. I7. Meeting of the English Club at Haven Hall. Grand chorus for Oratorio work organized under Professor Phillips. The Chancellor spoke in chapel on "Rushing." Oct. I9. Mass meeting held in the interests of the Colgate game in John Crouse College. Several prominent alumni were the speakers. Meeting of the Classical Club. Marshall W. Downing, Head of the Classical work in the Central High School, addressed the members on his recent trip to Italy. Oct. 20. Delta Upsilon held its thirty-second annual initiation banquet at the Yates Hotel. Henry H. Murdock, '85, was toastmaster. Oct. 21. Football on the oval. Orange triumphed over Colgate by a score of I I to S· Celebration in the evening. Oct. 22. Rev. Dr. C. A. Fulton, pastor of the First Baptist Church, 44 ANNALS

Syracuse, addressed the Christian Associations on "Man's Creation in the Image of God.'' bet. 23. First meeting of the German Club. Chancellor Day and Dean Smalley addressed the students in chapel. The remarks were occasioned by the victory of the Syracuse team on Saturday. "Work on New Buildings: About half the marble facing for the first story of the Hall of Natural History has been laid, most of the inside walls have been built to the same height, and part of the floor for the second story has been laid. The work on the new laboratory has for the past week been confined to the foundry, which is to occupy the south end of the building. Work on the library, although not so far advanced as that on Lyman Hall, is progressing rapidly. Several of the inside partitions have been built to a noticeable height, and the floor over the subway will soon be laid. Several boulders, too large to be moved from the site of the stadium, were blasted with dynamite Thursday. A dumping chute has been erected to facilitate loading the wagons. When the full force is at work, I,ooo cubic yards of material can he moved in a day, but the work has been hindered by the recent rains. It is estimated that more than three-fourths of the excavat­ ing has been done."-The Daily Orange, Monday, October 23, I905. Oct. 24. Fraternity rules are formulated. Chancellor Day and the fraternities reach an amicable agreement. Meeting in the Gymnasium; addresses were made by Professor Scott, E. L. French, '02, C. C. Kinne, Basketball Manager, 'o6, and several students. Arrangements completed for an interfraternity tennis tournament. Oct. 26. Edward Moore, '09, has invented an automatic shifting device for automobiles. He sold the patent. He has made several valuable inventions. Professor Losey gave the first of a proposed series of readings in the old chapel. Oct. 27. Annual initiation banquet of the Zeta Psi at the chapter house. Chancellor Day made an address at the inauguration of the Rev. Dr. Eveland as President of Dickinson Seminary. The recent death of Frank Beard, head of the Art Staff of the Ram's Horn, Chicago, is reported. He was Professor of Painting in the College of Fine Arts, IBBI-83. A list of the religious preferences of the freshmen of Liberal Arts, Fine Arts a nd Applied Science has been compiled by Registrar Wilbor as follows:

RELIGIOUS STATISTICS A list of the religious preferences of the members of the freshman class has been compiled by the registrar of the University as follows: Methodist Episcopal ...... 320 Presbyterian ...... 77 Roman Catholic ...... 53 Baptist ...... 52 Congregational ...... 47 Episcopal ...... 4I Reformed ...... I3 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 45

Universalist ...... IO Jewish...... 6 Lutheran ...... 5 Unitarian ...... 5 Free Baptist ...... 3 No preference ...... 3 Friends (Quakers)...... 2 Christian Scientists ...... 2 Church of Christ ...... 2 Evangelical ...... Congo Church ...... Advent Christian Church ...... This list includes the students in the College of Liberal Arts, Applied Science and Fine Arts, and shows that the Methodists form less than half of the student body, though supposedly the institution isMethodist.-Syracuse Daily Orange, Friday, Oct. 27, '05. Oct. 28. Football between Lehigh and Syracuse. Score I7-0 in favor of Syracuse. Botanical Department is the recipient of a gift of a small indoor conservatory by Miss Ida K. Reveley, '04. She is teaching in the Normal School at Florence, Alabama. Meeting of the Historical Association. Ron. Michael Driscoll addressed the club on his trip with the Taft party to the Phillipine Islands. The faculty eligibility committee could not find a man among the football men whose scholarship was low enough or his work in arrears so as to debar him. That is a good showing. Oct. 29. The vesper services had Professor Peritz as speaker. Oct. 30. Freshman banquet held at the Empire House. There were more "scraps" than ever before at one of these banquets. Dr. Frederick J. Stanley, General Secretary of the American Sabbath Union, addressed the students at chapel. He spoke on "University Life in Japan". Oct. 31. The Chancellor spoke at chapel concerning the freshman banquet. Nov. I. The Y. W. C. A. lunch counter was reopened for the college year in the Hall of Languages. Dean Smalley addressed a full chapel further on the recent banquet, and John Laird, president of the freshman class made the apology demanded by the seniors for violation of several college customs by the freshmen. The apology was acceptable and peace reigns. The rushing season for I995 of the sororities is over. They sent out their invita­ tions at IO A.M., Oct. 31, and answers had to be in by 2 P.M., Nov. I. About a hundred invitations were given. Nov. 2. Meeting of the Classical Club. Football team left for Providence, R.I. to play Brown University. The students gave them a rousing send-off. Nov. 3· Annual freshman-sophomore football game; freshmen victorious. The Fencing Club is a vigorous organization. "Professor" John Greaves, formerly a fencing master in the English army, is the instructor. Nov. 4· Football; Syracuse vs. Brown University, at Providence, R. I. Score 27 to o in favor of Brown. Bulletins were received in chapel. Fall practice·of basketball team announced. Nov. 6. Regular meeting of the Chemistry Club, the Biological Associa- ANNALS I 90S tion and the Debating Union. Announcement made that Syracuse Univer­ sity had become the owner of Yates Castle. The Castle was built in 1852 by C. T . Longstreet, and is of the old English style of architecture. The estate covers 14 acres and is a valuable addition to the University. Mr. Longstreet sold the property to Alonzo C. Yates by whose name the castle has long been known. Nov. 7· Mr. Luke F. Ranney, 'os, was found dead in his room at his home in Elbridge, N.Y. It was a case of suicide. It was the result of a complete mental breakdown. He had applied himself too closely to his work at a boys' school in Knoxville, Ill. He was a quiet, earnest worker, good athlete, and enthusiastic chess player. He was genial, and was popular in college. Nov. 8. Public recital by the students of the Fine Arts College in the John Crouse Music Hall. Meeting of Der Deutsche Verein in the Gymnasium to celebrate the 146th anniversary of Schiller's birth by a Schillerfest. Sigma Chi banqueted at the Vanderbilt. Nov. 9· Mass meeting in chapel in the interests of the 'Varsity team. Prominent members of the alumni addressed the students. Meeting of the Philosophical Club. Dr. Lovelace read a very able paper on "How Far is Modern Religious Conversion Reducible to Hypnotism?" Professor Hawkins addressed the Prohibition Club on "Different Methods Taken to do away with Intemperance." Nov. IO. Football on the oval. Holy Cross vs. Syracuse. Score x6 to 4 in favor of Syracuse. Cross country race on the route laid out southwest of the campus. There were thirteen entries. C. A. Call, '07, won the race. Nov. I I. Vesper service in John Crouse College. Rev. Jeremiah Zimmer­ man, D.D., LL.D., addressed the students on his impressions of christianity in the East. Nov. 12. Registration at the University shows a large increase over last year. Professor F. D. Losey spoke before the Kanatenah Club on "Some Obscurities in Shakespeare." Nov. 13. Rev. Dr. W. F . Crafts spoke at chapel. Nov. 14. Meeting of the English Club at the Phi Gamma Delta chapter house. Mr. W. D. Lewis, '92, of the Syracuse High School, addressed the students on "Newer English in the Secondary Schools." Professor E. C. Morris addressed the Home Literary Club of the City on "Shakespere, the Conscious Artist." Nov. xs. Second informal reception of the year given by the wives of the faculty of the University at John Crouse College. Dr. and Mrs. Hutchins entertained the football men at their home. Second annual banquet of the Fine Arts students in Crouse College. The banquet was followed by an excellent musical ati.d literary entertainment. Nov. x6. Regular meeting of the Classical Club. Professor Emens gave a report of the meeting of the International Archaeological Society at Athens last summer. The young ladies of Haven Hall entertained. Pro­ fessor and Mrs. Burchard were the reception committee. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 47

Nov. I]. Annual initiation banquets of the Kappa Kappa Gamma and Delta Delta Delta sororities at their respective chapter houses. Nov. I8. Cross country relay race. Four relays ran from Manlius to Syracuse. 'Varsity met Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on the Oval. Score 62 too in favor of Syracuse. Nov. I9. Rev. Alfred Day, State Superintendent of the Sunday School Association, was the speaker at vespers. Nov. 21. A constitution for a Dramatic Club for the University was adopted. It makes membership competitive and the limit of members is fifty, one-fourth of whom may be women. Dr. H. A. Eaton and Professor F. D. Losey were the faculty members of the organization. Nov. 22. Chancellor Day addressed the students at chapel. He con­ demned the petty thieving at Haven Hall on occasion of the recent reception. The freshman society, Beta Delta Beta, is holding its initiation, and the candidates are given some odd stunts. The University Chess Club met the Syracuse City Club in the first chess tournament of the year. The first of a series of five lectures in the course to be presented by S. S. Wyer, an expert on the subject of gas engines and producers, from Columbus, Ohio, was given in the College of Applied Science. The Block "S" Club held a meeting at the Beta Theta Pi chapter house. Reception given by Dean Clark to the students of the College of Medicine in the halls of the Medical College. Nov. 23. Team off for West Point. Professor Losey entertained an audience at the University Avenue Methodist Church by reading "Othello." Nov. 25. Football-West Point vs. Syracuse at West Point. Score, I7 to o in favor of West Point. Bulletin service in chapel. The 348th Concert of Wells College, a song and violin recital, was given by three members of our Fine Arts faculty : Professor Irene Foster, Instructor George A. Russell, and Professor Conrad Becker. Nov. 26. Mr. William B. Pettus of New York, Traveling Secretary of the Student Volunteers, spoke at vespers. Nov. 27. Industrial Club formed by students of the College of Applied Science. It aims to distribute work among students and to aid them financi­ ally. Professor George A. Babcock did much to promote the organization of the club. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Zimmerman of Syracuse addressed Professor Coddington's classes on "The Religions of India." Many University people, representing both faculty and student body, are devoting much attention to the Syracuse Boys' Club. Nov. 29. 8 A.M. to Dec. 4, 8 A.M. Thanksgiving Vacation. Nov. 30. Death of Dean Ensign McChesney of the College of Fine Arts. He was appointed Dean in I898. The faculty of the College of Fine Arts adopted the following resolutions: "The loss of Dean McChesney comes to each member of the faculty of this College as a personal sorrow. The sudden death of the chief executive .officer is felt to be much more than the removal of an efficient leader. ANNALS

The courtesy, the kindness, the sympathy he invariably showed to his co-workers in the college, created about him an atmosphere of confidence and hope, conducive to the best results in instruction and most happy in its reaction upon the students. It is most fervently believed that, although the strong and gentle leader has passed away forever from the place of his labors, his spirit will remain to be a permanent source of encouragement and blessing." Dec. 4· Funeral of Dean McChesney from the chapel of the college he had served so long. His fellow Deans, together with Trustee Lyman C. Smith and ex-Governor Lounsbury of Connecticut, were the honorary bearers. The active bearers were members of the Fine Arts faculty. Inter­ ment was in Oakwood cemetery. Dec. 5· Professor Adolph Frey appointed acting dean of the College of Fine Arts. Dec. 6. The Athletic Governing Board awarded insignia to the deserving. Dec. 7· The annual smoker of the Syracuse football squad held at the Phi Gamma Delta chapter house. James P. Stimson, 'o8, elected captain for 1906. Mr. Stimson was born in China. His father is now a missionary in the Caroline Islands. Professor Peritz read a paper before the Semitic and Biblical Club on "The Five Points of Methodism-the Relation of Methodism to Modern Religious Thought." The Debate Club of the College of Law met and conducted a mock trial. Dec. 8. Winchell Hall sophomores entertain. Preachers' Club received an endowment of books from Dr. C. C. Wilbor, Registrar of the University, containing 140 volumes very valuable to preachers. The books are cata­ logued in the library. The club has also received from the Salvation Army of Syracuse, a set of six volumes of books called "The Treasury of David" by Spurgeon. Gamma Phi Beta held its annual alumnae banquet at the chapter house. Dean Frank Smalley and Professor Henry A. Peck were the delegates of Syracuse University to the Football Conference in New York called by Chancellor McCracken of New York University. Representatives of thirteen colleges and universities attended. The conference resolved that football should not be abolished, but that it should be remodeled so as to make it less hazardous. The appointment of a Rules Committee was favored to formulate rules for the government of the game. Dec. 9· The Geological Club of Syracuse University organized. Dec. I r. Meeting of the Syracuse Chemistry Club. Dr. H. C. Cooper spoke on the "Chemistry of Oil Painting" in a popular scientific manner. Daniel A. Poling, National Traveling Secretary of the Intercollegiate Prohibi­ tion Association, spoke in the evening in the chapel of the Hall of Languages on "The College Man and Citizenship." Dec. 12. Clifford L. Haight, 'o8, elected assistant manager of the foot­ ball team and Ellis H. Gidley, '07, assistant manager of the track team in an exciting election. Meeting of the English C'lub at the Sigma Kappa chapter house. Dean W. H. Crawshaw of Colgate University and Professor of English, addressed the club. His subject was "An Interpretation of the SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 49

Romance Movement in Modern English Literature." The first of the trials for the cast of "Macbeth" were held. Dec. I3. Mu Phi Epsilon,* a national musical fraternity, installed at Syracuse University. There are five chapters besides the one here, which is Eta chapter. The first year men, College of Law, banqueted in honor of their football men. The dinner consisted entirely of Dutch dishes. Public recital of the Fine Arts musical students in the auditorium of the John Crouse College. Christmas Conference of theY. W. C. A. began S P.M. Addresses were made by Miss Sanford of the University of Minnesota and Miss Brownell of Bryn Mawr. Secretary Groner of the city Y. M. C. A. spoke in the evening at a mass meeting of theY. W. C. A. andY. M. C. A. The University Glee Club quartette appeared in a concert at the Baptist Church at Baldwinsville. Professor Losey read Dickens' "Christmas Carol" in the chapel. Dec. I4. Banquet of the Law fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, at the Yates Hotel. Attended by many prominent members of the bar. Former governor FrankS. Black was the guest of honor. Justice Peter B. McLennan was toastmaster. The toasts were responded to by Judge Charles Andrews, Judge Frank S. Hiscock, Chancellor Day, and Robert Rubin, 'o6. At the Y. M. C. A. meeting in the Gymnasium, Mr. Harvey Dingley of Syracuse spoke. At theY. W. C. A. meeting in the chapel of the Hall of Languages, Miss Bertha Conde, a student secretary of the American Committee of the Y. W. C. A. spoke; also Miss Eleanor Brownell, State Secretary for New York and New Jersey, and Miss Sanford. Miss Conde is a graduate of Smith College. Final s.elections for the casts of "Macbeth" were made. Dec. IS. Illustrated lecture by Dr. Bushnell, "Italy and Its Ruins." More than I so freshmen responded to Coach Ten Eyck's call for candidates for the crew. Tlre special meetings of the Christian Associations continue with good attendance. A movement is on foot for organizing a freshman band. Professor J. E. Kirkwood spoke before the Syracuse Academy of Science on "Some Principles of Ecology". Dec. I6. First basketball game of the season. 'Varsity vs. Company E at Schenectady. Meeting of the Historical Association in the seminar room. Mr. W. D. Lewis, '92, of the Syracuse High School, gave an interest­ ing talk. The special meetings of the Christian Associations are continued. Dec. I 7. Miss Bertha Conde addressed the vesper service in the John Crouse College. Dec. IS. The annual banquet of the sophomore engineers was held at the Vanderbilt. George L. Redlein was toastmaster. "Hon. Benjamin J. Shove, 'So, has presented to the University a set of engravings representing the important political events of four epochs of our national history and containing the portraits of the ten most eminent statesmen of each of such epochs. This set is accompanied by a book explaining the design and purpose of the engravings. Engravings and book were designed and com-

*Mu Phi Epsilon (sorority) was founded at the Metropolitan Conservatory of Music. Cincin­ nati, 0., Nov. 13. 1903. Colors. purple and white. Flower, the violet. so ANNALS posed by Mrs. James A. McCormick of Syracuse."-Syracuse Daily Orange The UniversityCalendarfor 1906 is out. It is very artistic. TheY. W. C. A. entertained at an informal tea all of the college women at the home of Mrs. William Nottingham. Six freshmen were dismissed from the College of Applied Science for poor scholarship. About forty in the College of Liberal Arts are very near the danger line. Dec. 19. Junior Prom held at the Alhambra. The Prom was conducted by the Corpse and Coffin, the junior society, and was a brilliant success. The Chancellor at chapel deprecated excessive activity in social affairs, fearing that scholarship would be sacrificed. Professor David Eugene Smith, '8 I, of Teachers College, Columbia University, has, through Professor Metzler, presented the Mathematical Department with the. originals of three of the portraits of his collection of eminent mathematicians, viz., DesCartes, L'Hospital, and Sir Isaac Newton. A year ago Professor Smith Gave the department a set of twelve valuable portraits. The Simple Life Club was organized some time ago by men afraid of the inroads of coeducation(!) There is now a new club called the "Independent Order of the Marble Heart" and the members may be recognized by the "stony stare" which they affect. The ceremony of initiation is called "taking the veil." They propose to aid the Chancellor to suppress "fussing!" Dec. 21. Syracuse University Glee and Instrumental Clubs started on their western trip. Manager G. H. Merry, 'os, will take thirty men. They will visit Oswego, Rcchester, Batavia, Akron, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Lockport. Alpha Gamma Delta has granted a charter to Zeta Epsilon of Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., which becomes the Gamma chapter, the Beta having been installed at the University of Wisconsin June 1905. College closes for the Christmas vacation. Dec. 26-29. Many members of the faculty were busy at various teachers' conventions and associations. Announcement made by Chancellor Day that Yates Castle would become the home o~ the pedagogy department, and also that a new chemical labora­ tory has been secured, as well as the funds for a men's dormitory. Chancellor Day made an address of welcome at the joint meeting of the several Associations meeting this year at Syracuse. The New York State Classical Teachers' Association was organized with Professor George P. Bristol of Cornell as president. Dean Smalley read the opening paper. Professor Place also read a paper and Professor Burchard took part in the discussions. In the Science Association, Professor Hopkins was a partici­ pant. Professor Losey, Professor Street and Professor Sperry were active, the last in the Historical Association. Many of the professors attended educational meetings in other cities. Professors Mace and Flick were at Baltimore attending the National Historical Association meeting; Professor Emens at Ithaca participating in the proceedings of the American Archaeological Association; Dr. Bushnell at the same place read a paper before the American Philological Association.