having in charge the arrangements for this anniversary, consisted of the following persons: Professor William D. Wilson, D. D., LL. D., Cornell University. President James Rankine, D. D., Hobart College. Professor Patrick F. Dealy, S. J., College of St. Francis Xavier. Principal Noah T. Clarke, Ph. D., Canandaigua Academy. Principal John Jones, A. M., Geneseo Academy. Principal David Beattie, A. M., Troy High School. Principal Oliver Morehouse, A. M., Albion Academy. The Chairman of the Executive Committee, Rev. Dr. Wilson, reported the following order of Exercises for the day, which was approved by the Convocation : ORDER OF EXERCISES. Sessions (except the first), 9 A. M. to 14 P. M.; 3 to 5 P. M. ; 8 P. M. 10:30 A. M.-Opening of the Convocation, and Preliminary Report of the Executive Committee. 11 A. M.-The Metric System of Weights and Measures-President Frederick A. P. Barnard, D. D., LL. D., Columbia College. 1:15 P. M.-Miscellaneous Business. 1:30 P. M.-Recess. 3:30 P. M.-The Pronunciation of the Latin Language-Principal Nehemiah W. Benedict, D. D., Rochester Free Academy. 4:15 P. M.-A Classification of General Divisions of Study-Principal Hyland C. Kirk, A. B., Phelps Union and Classical School. 5:00 P. M.-Miscellaneous Business. 5:30 P. M.-Recess. 8:00 P. M.-The Proper Construction of an English Grammar-ExPresident Amos Brown, LL. D., Havana, N. Y. An invitation from the Young Men's Christian Association of this city to visit their rooms, during the session of the Convocation, was received and accepted. President F. A. P. Barnard, D. D., LL. D., of Columbia College, read the first part of his paper on "The Metric System of Weights and Measures." The subject of President Barnard's paper was discussed by Professor Charles Davies and Trustee Samuel B. Ruggles, of Columbia College; Director George W. Hough, of the Dudley Observatory; and Chancellor Pruyn (Regent Benedict in the chair). On motion of Chancellor Pruyn, the subject was laid over for further discussion, and the second part of President Barnard's paper was ordered to be included with the first in the published proceedings of the Convocation. An invitation from Professor Hough, Director of the Dudley Observatory, to members to the Convocation to visit that Institution at their convenience, was received, and accepted with thanks. The Convocation then took a recess until three and one-half o'clock P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION-THREE AND ONE-HALF O'CLOCK. Principal Nehemiah W. Benedict, D. D., of the Rochester Free Academy, read a paper on "The Pronunciation of the Latin Language.' The subject of the paper was discussed by Regents Benedict and Warner, and also by the author. Principal Hyland C. Kirk, A. B., of the Phelps' Union and Classical School, read a paper entitled "A Classification of General Divisions of Study," and exhibited an illustrative diagram. Recess until eight o'clock P. M. EVENING SESSION-EIGHT O'CLOCK. Rev. Amos Brown, LL. D., Ex-President of the People's College, read a paper on "The proper construction of an English Grammar." The subject of Dr. Brown's paper was discussed by Principal King, of Fort Edward Collegiate Institute; Professor Wilson, of the Cornell University; Principal Benedict, of the Rochester Free Academy; Secretary Woolworth, and Principals Clark, of Canandaigua Academy; Barr, of Penn Yan Academy; and Curtiss, of Sodus Academy. His Excellency, Governor Hoffman, being present during the evening, Chancellor Pruyn invited him to take a seat at the side of the Chair, and appointed Rev. Dr. Wilson and Regent Rankin to escort him thither, whereupon the Convocation greeted the Chief Magistrate of the State by rising. Dr. Benedict read a letter from Chancellor Howard Crosby, D. D., of the University of the City of New York, which was ordered to be entered on the minutes, as follows: N. W. BENEDICT, D. D.: DEAR SIR.-I had hoped (as I told you) to be present at the University Convocation, but on arriving at home I found that I must forego the pleasure and profit of that meeting. Unexpected calls awaited me, to which I must attend. I regret exceedingly this change of my programme, for I wish to contribute my mite to the educational interests of my native State. Hoping that your Convocation will be full of good fruits, I am, Yours, very truly, HOWARD CROSBY. 305 SECOND STREET, N. Y., July 29, 1871. An invitation was received from Messrs. Hurst & Son, inviting the members to visit their Free Museum and Studio of Natural History, 9 and 11 Elm street, which was formally accepted. The Convocation then adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at ten o'clock. SECOND DAY. MORNING SESSION-TEN O'CLOCK. The Lord's Prayer was said by Rev. Professor Dealy, of the College of St. Francis Xavier. The Executive Committee, through the Chairman, submitted the following Order of Exercises for the day, which was adopted: Wednesday, August 2. 10:00 A. M.-Of Speculations in Physical Science-Principal Aaron White, A. M., Canastota Union School. 10:30 A. M.- -Classical Study-There should be more of it in our Colleges, or it should be abandoned-Professor Tayler Lewis, LL. D., Union College. 12:00 M. What the early Christian Schools have done for the spread of secular knowledge-Professor Patrick F. Dealy, S. J., College of St. Francis Xavier. 1:00 P. M.-"The Military Roll of Honor "-Regent Prosper M. Wetmore, New York City, Chairman of Committee. 1:15 P. M.-Miscellaneous Business. 1:30 P. M.-Recess. 3:30 P. M. Symmetrical Culture-Principal James T. Edwards, A. M., Chamberlain Institute. 4:15 P. M.-Recent Aspects of Natural Theology-Professor Benj. N. Martin, D. D., L. H. D., University of the City of New York. 5:15 P. M.-Voluntary Endowments of Colleges and Academies : Report as to Desirable Legislation-Chancellor John V. L. Pruyn, LL. D., Albany, Chairman of Committee. 5:30 P. M.-Miscellaneous Business. 5:45 P. M.-Recess. 8:00 P. M.-Value of Generalization-Illustrated by a New View of Conic Sections-Principal Samuel D. Barr, A. M., Penn Yan Academy. 8:45 P. M.-University Necrology: Ex-President Horace Webster, LL. D., College of the Principal Andrew J. Lang, A. M., Waverly Institute, Lady Principal Hannah W. Lyman, Vassar College, Deceased. Secretary SAMUEL B. WOOLWORTH, LL. D., Albany, Principal Aaron White, A. M., of the Canastota Union School read a paper entitled, "Of Speculations in Physical Science," which was discussed by Principals Benedict and Clarke, and Trustee S. B. Ruggles, until the hour for the next paper. Professor Tayler Lewis, LL. D., of Union College, read a paper entitled, "Classical Study-there should be more of it in our Colleges, or it should be abandoned." Prof. Patrick F. Dealy, S. J., of the College of St. Francis Xavier, read a paper showing "What the early Christian Schools have done. for the spread of secular knowledge." Regent Wetmore, as chairman of the committee on the Military Roll of Honor, reported progress, and the subject was recommitted to the committee for the ensuing year. Under the head of Miscellaneous Business, the subject of the very able paper on Classical Study, read by Prof. Lewis, being under consideration, tributes of profound respect for his eminent learning and services were paid by Regents Hale and Lewis, Mr. Ruggles, Professor Davies, and Secretary Woolworth, on whose motion, the chair was requested to appoint a committee to convey to Professor Lewis a suitable expression of the high appreciation entertained by the Convocation. The Chancellor invited the members of the Convocation to assemble at his residence at the close of the evening session. Recess until three and one-half o'clock, P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION-THREE AND ONE-HALF O'CLOCK. Principal James T. Edwards, A. M., of Chamberlain Institute, read a paper on "Symmetrical Culture." Professor Benjamin N. Martin, D. D., L. H. D., read a paper on "Recent Aspects of Natural Theology." The subject of Professor Martin's paper was discussed by Principal Wiggin, of Nassau Academy, and Prof. Welch, of Union College. Chancellor Pruyn, as chairman of the select committee on that subject, made a verbal report as to the legislation desirable to encourage voluntary endowments of Colleges and Academies. He stated that this subject had repeatedly been brought to the notice of the Convocation and the Legislature, but no definite results had been attained. A bill was reported at the last session of the Legislature, designed to carry out the views of the Convocation, but, from a variety of causes, it failed to become a law. He urged the members of the Convocation to give this matter their personal attention, and to bring it prominently before the members of the next Legislature with whom they may be acquainted. The great question is, in what way can funds be secured in perpetuity for our Colleges and Academies, beyond the reach of any contingency? Principal Edwards, of the Chamberlain Institute, mentioned the fact that Judge Chamberlain, after whom the Institute was named, left in his will something over $100,000 for its benefit. But according to an existing law, an Academy can only take and hold by gift, grant or devise, any real or personal property, the clear yearly income or revenue of which shall not exceed the value of $4,000." Application was made to the Legislature during the life of the testator, for an act legalizing the bequest, but his decease occurred while the bill was pending, and the institution lost the greater part of the bequest. Mr. Edwards urged that the existing limitation, as to amount, should be repealed without delay. The Chancellor stated that the bill above referred to, relative to voluntary endowments, contains provisions directed to the point made by Principal Edwards, and he expressed the opinion that the bill could be enacted at the next session of the Legislature, if its friends will make the requisite exertion. Recess until eight o'clock P. M. EVENING SESSION-EIGHT O'CLOCK. Secretary Woolworth, as Chairman of the standing committee on University Necrology, reported that the following members of the Convocation have died during the past year, viz: Ex-President Horace Webster, LL. D., College of the city of New York. Principal Andrew J. Lang, A. M., Waverly Institute. Ex-Professor Elkanah A. Briggs, A. M., Falley Seminary, etc. |