Water Wheels, E. C. Geyelin; Monday, Feb. 28, Our Trap Rocks, G. W. Hawes; Thursday, March 2, Sound, J. Kennedy; Monday, March 6, Watt and the Steam Engine, J. E. Clark; Thursday, March 9, The Cost of Labor, F. A. Walker; Monday, March 13, Watt and the Steam Engine, J. E. Clark; Thursday, March 16, Small Arms, Gen. Wm. B. Franklin; Monday, March 20, The Lesser Bodies of the Solar System, A. W. Wright; Thursday, March 23, Animal Instinct, Wm. H. Brewer. The Divinity School Lectures also bid fair to be interesting, and will be held in the Marquand Chapel, on Thursday and Friday of each week, at 3.30 P. M., commencing Friday, Jan. 28. Rev. John Hall, D.D., of New York, lectured on "the Extra Pulpit Teaching of the Christian Minister," Feb. 3 and 4. Rev. Wm. M. Taylor, D.D., of New York, the Lyman Beecher lecturer for the year, will deliver twelve lectures on "Preaching," commencing Thursday, Feb. 10th. In the Freshman class a meeting for the election of class deacons was held Tuesday. Deacon Hyde, '76, was in the chair. The candidates were Messrs. Burpee, Green, Holmes, Howland, Merritt and Middleton. Merritt, Green and Middleton were elected, and the meeting adjourned. The Presentation Day Elections Were held on Monday, Feb. 21st, and resulted as follows:Committee for the Day-Doolittle, Durrie, Dwight, Kean; Supper Committee-Chamberlain, Hawley, Mintie, Trumbull, Wheeler; Ivy Committee-Coney, Hunt, Worcester. The events during the past month have been so few, and with one or two exceptions, so uninteresting, that it is with relief that the memorabilist turns to the Items, Of which the most important are-Professor Packard will read the plays of Eschylus on Wednesday evenings during this term, at 178 Lyceum, beginning February 16th, at 7 o'clock. The text used will be that of Harpers' edition. The reading open to all.Tutor Beck with preached in Trinity, Sunday evening, Feb. 13th.-Rev. Mr. Twining preached in College Chapel, on Sunday, Jan. 23d, and addressed the six o'clock meeting.-Avery, '75, has been quite sick, owing to hard study at the law. The Seniors. who went to New York to see Julius Cæsar, were well received and had a most enjoyable time.- -Prof. Walker delivered a very entertaining lecture Sunday, January 23d, on the subject, "Sanitary Reform and Public Health."-Frank Moriarty opened "The Nest" on the 15th. The crowds which have been there since show that his popularity has in no wise diminished.Ex-Representative James Knox, '30, of Knoxville, Tenn., has contributed to the Woolsey Fund the sum of $10,000 in addition to $10,000 which he had given before.Prof. Packard delivered a very instructive and interesting lecture Sunday, Jan. 30th, on "The last day of the life of Socrates."- -The Freshman crew has been chosen by Mr. Wood as follows:-Clarkson, Hyde, Brooks, Green, Keator and Hart. The match debate between H' Bovλn and of Pilóλoyo will take place on Friday, March 3. Question, Resolved, "That the theories of Jefferson are better adapted to the United States than those of Hamilton." Mr. Houghton is referee, and Messrs. Dawes and Hyde, '76, are judges. H' Bovλn has the affirmative; debaters, Whitney, Knott, and Pigott. From oi Pilóloy or the debaters are Currier, Moodie, and Starr.—Bigelow, Williams, Wheaton, Downer, Carter, Morgan, Platt, Thompson, Maxon, and Anthony are practicing at the Gymnasium for the University nine for next season.-Prof. Whitney of Yale has been elected corresponding member of the Russian Imperial Academy of Sciences. James Henry Dyson.-Died at his home in New Britain, on Saturday, Jan. 22d, James Henry Dyson, of the Junior class. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, That in the death of our friend and classmate, James H. Dyson, we, the class of '77 of Yale College, have been called to mourn the loss of one who has endeared himself closely to us. Resolved, That in our intercourse with him we were impressed with his bright and genial nature, and his consistent Christian character. Resolved, That our heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and friends. Resolved, That we wear the badge of mourning for fifteen days. C. M. CLARKE, Arthur Martin, of the class of '77 S. S. S., died at his home in Orange, N. J., Friday, Feb. 4th. At a meeting of his class, Gard, Belknap, and Thompson were appointed to draw up a set of resolutions expressive of the bereavement of the class. BOOK NOTICES. God and the Bible. By Matthew Arnold, D.C.L. Boston: Jas. R. Osgood & Co. New Haven: Judd & White. In this volume the author undertakes to answer some of the numerous objections and criticisms made upon his former work, "Literature and Dogma." As the work of one of the clearest thinkers and ablest critics in England, Mr. Arnold's writings are entitled to careful and thoughtful perusal. This book, like Literature and Dogma, has for its object "to show the truth and necessity of Christianity,” and to remove some of the errors which have sprung up in connection with Christianity-errors which the author attributes to "a want of intellectual seriousness" on the part of the theologians and Christian teachers. "Two things," says the author, "about the Christian religion must surely be clear to anybody with eyes in his head. One is, that men cannot do without it; the other, that they cannot do with it as it is." Mr. Arnold finds especial fault with the teachings of Messrs. Moody and Sankey, and with the manner of presentation adopted by all the revivalistsa teaching which, founded on enthusiasm and not on truth, is destined to work ultimately only harm. The table of contents comprises beyond the Preface and Introduction (both of which are very able essays), three chapters on the God of Miracles, of Metaphysics, and of Experience; one on The Bible-Canon, and two entitled The Fourth Gospel, from without and from within. There will be many who will not agree with the author in his statement that the book is intended only to correct certain faults of Christian teaching, not to break down Christianity altogether. But whether agreeing or disagreeing with the author in his advanced views, all must admit his ability. To all who are interested in modern English criticism, we commend this book as well worthy a careful perusal. Among my Books. Second Series. Jas. Russell Lowell. Boston: Jas. R. Osgood & Co. New Haven: Judd & White. Mr. Lowell's first volume under the same title met with so warm a reception at the hands of the reading public, that we are not surprised to see a second series of criticisms on poets and writers. The main essay in the book before us is on Dante, and nowhere have we ever seen a more careful summary of the main points of interest in Dante's life and character. The essay shows itself to be the work of a life-long student, and an ardent admirer (we are almost tempted to say worshiper) of the great poet of Italy. "Dante," Mr. Lowell says, "would now be placed by the suffrages of highest authority second in that company where he, with proud humility, took the sixth place." The essay is more satisfactory as furnishing fertile themes and suggestions for thought, than in what it contains in itself. It will add to the previous admiration which all the students of Dante must have felt for that great master, and will serve to incite those who have not yet studied the works of Dante to at once begin so delightful a task. Next in order follow essays on Spenser, Milton, and Wordsworth, that on Spenser being a scarcely less elaborate paper than the one on Dante. To fitly criticise Wordsworth, to measure fairly and impartially his claims to rank among the great poets, is one of the most difficult subjects for a critic, nevertheless we think Mr. Lowell has written the ablest review we have yet seen on that poet. The papers on Milton and Spenser are pregnant with suggestions to the student of English literature, and abound in much valuable criticism. The last essay in the book, the shortest, is that on Keats. In this we were much disappointed. It does not by any means deserve to rank by the side of the other essays, and while fresh and racy, gives us little new information concerning that most interesting poet, while some passages are, to say the least, trashy. Mr. Lowell's style is very uneven, at one time surprising us with its brilliancy, at another reminding us of Carlyle in its obscurity. But the subject matter and the underlying thought is so valuable that we pardon at once any irritation arising from the style. Indeed, as we have said, some sentences are so brilliant that they well deserve quotation. We commend the book to all as interesting in itself, and as showing what progress literary criticism has made during the past few years in America. EDITOR'S TABLE. The college world has no doubt heard before that "the exchanges this month are unusually dull." Yet even at the risk of conveying stale information, we have dared to venture the remark that the exchanges have not aroused in us any deep journalistic enthusiasm, or kindled an unalloyed admiration for contemporary literary ability. In fact next to burying a relation, there is nothing which is to us so mournful as "an hour among the exchanges." Yet as mournful burials are inevitable, so the grief incident to an exchange ramble comes along with about the proper mundane regularity. But if you tire of reading, and would be wafted centuries back to the middle ages, we could recommend nothing more highly than the Repository to give an impetus to your flight. The paper is musty and yellow, and possesses in appearance all the crudities that the most enthusiastic antiquarian could wish. The printing resembles the first trial specimens which are on exhibition at the British Museum. Then, too, the effect is not marred by witticisms of the day. Sallies of wit which gave a cheerful glow to the countenances of Adam and Eve, have been collected with great care, and are carefully preserved for present enjoyment. We rather suspect, although we confess to a somewhat suspicious nature, that the Repository is endeavoring to get up an Antediluvian Renaissance. And while we are speaking of serious subjects we are reminded that the College Herald comes forth with a voice from the tombs. As you go from mournful anathema to misanthropic dirge you experience some such cheerful feelings as are wont to appear when you pass from grave to grave in the graveyard of a deserted village. True the final day may not be far distant, but then why pass through life surrounded by gloom and despair? The Hamilton Literary Monthly says: "The dreams we used to have of Senior ease are dispelled and the spectre of metaphysics Monday morning stares us continually in the face. To make a recitation in Porter on Monday, and at the same time to retain a clear conscience as to the time and manner of its preparation, is a problem which as yet we have been unable to solve." Now we can assure the Monthly that this problem is capable of solution, for we have seen it solved. The Cornell Era has grown as wild with pain at the thrust of "that Record man" as Polyphemus at the thrust of the beam in his eye. His mad gestures were about as effective as the Era's attempt to make a point against "that editor." Silence is golden" in many cases, and this is a very appropriate opportunity for the Era to win a golden wreath. The Brunonian is excellent, but why should it mar its general good taste by exclaiming at the head of its items, "Are we all here now?" The next issue will no doubt lead off with that startling apothegm, "Set 'em up in the next alley!" The pertinency of the remarks are very nearly equal. The Amherst Student is among the best of our exchanges. John Ruskin as a subject is a relief from the hackneyed subjects which we see so universally discussed. The Crimson announces the appearance of a new paper-the Lampoon. Its attractions, we understand, are to consist mainly of illustrations. It is an advanced step in college journalism, and has our best wishes for its success. They have been having a religious revival at Williams, and the Athenæum opens its columns with an article on "Natural Christianity." We regret exceedingly to have fallen in the estimation of the Athenæum. We will try and do better in the future. The University News announces itself as "free, frank, and fearless." At the risk of being accused of facetiousness, we would suggest the addition of "fearful." The High School discusses Gen. Grant, Third Term, Hercules, and Success. The most remarkable conversation we have ever heard took place between a brother and sister, in the columns of the High School. The sister, intensely imbued with fraternal love, cried out aloud: Brother! does the sunlight of the life ahead now fade, |