University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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ROFESSOR W'AYLAND RICHARDSON BENEDICT who occupier; the chair of Philosophy, was born at Rochester. N. Y. In 1865 he received the degrees of A. B. and A. M. from the University of Rochester. N. Y. In the same year he became Assistant Principal of Rochester Free Academ-xa and held that position for two years. From 1867 to 1869 he had charge of Springfield Institute, at Pittsfield. Mass. He again became a student at Rochester. and was graduated from the Rochester Theological Seminary in 1871. In 1873 he was called to the pastorate 0f the Mt. Auburn Baptist Church, Mt. Auburn, Cincinnati. where he continued until W. R. Bem-zmu'r. - elected to the position he now occupies. hy the Board of Directors. Professor Benedict was Dean of the Faculty during the Academic year 1391-92, and was re-elected to that office to serve for the year 1394-95: but. after assuming the duties, ill health caused him to resign. Professor Benedict lives 011 Brookline Avenue. Cliftnn. ROFIESSOR ICDVVARD VVYLLYS HYDE 0f the Department of Mathematics, was born in Saginaw. Mich. After a course of several years at Corneil ITtlivcrsity, Ithaca, N. Y,. he took his degree of B. C. E. in $7-, and in 1874 received the degree of C. E. from the same institution. He had, in connection with his studies, also occupied the position of In- structor in Civil Engineering. This he continued to till until 1873, when he hecame Professor of D-Iatlleiilatics in Chester Military Academy. at Cheeten Pa. In 1875 he accepted the offer of the Assistant Professorship of Mathematics in the University of Cincinnati. and in 1878 was advanced to the position he now fills. Professor Hyde was Dean of the Faculty duringr the year 1392-03. and was Chairman of the Facultytor the latter half nf the year 1394-95. He has published :1 number of treatises on mathematical subjects. and at one time held the ofhce of Chairman of the Mnthctlmtics Brunch nf the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Prufessnr Hyde's residence is H14. Lincoln Avenue. Walnut Hills. 1';- W. vac. :H

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HILIP VAN NESS MYERS was born at Tribes Hill. N1 YH August 10. IH4h. He received his preparatory education at the Gilmour Academy. in thc 5mm: State. and wara graduated from Williams College in 1571. He afterward studied law for 011:: 31-111 1 1373-741 at the Yale Law School, pursuing, at the same time, a graduate course in the Depm'tnmnt of Economics. The studies of these early years 113cm: varicd, and broken by teaching and travel. A11 expedition to South America, 011 a scientific 1111551011, Filled one year. and later, an Extended journey through Europa and Asia Occupicd nearly two years. Two worksientitled. respuctix'ely, Life and Nature Ynder the Tropics fwritten in C1'1-authorship With an older brotherJ, and H Remains of Lost Ii111pires h were the issuer; of these tours of observation and study. 111 1379 Mr. Myers was called t0 the Presidency of Farmers' College, at College Hill, Ohio. to which he brought 1:111: experience gained during several yearsh service as teacher and principal in Eastern academies. This position 11:.- 11c:1d for eleven years. until called to the chair of History and Political liconomy iu the University of Cincinnati. 111 1895 Mr. Myers was eiected Dean of the Acudmuic Faculty 0f the l'uivcrsity. which position he now holds. having added the administrative duties of this; office t0 those of his pmfessnrshilx Professor Myers is the author of the following works. aside.- from 1.11056 already mentioned 111 this article: hEasteru Nations and Cheese. h'Historyuf Rmuu' H History of Greece. The following degrees have hem conferrud 111nm Mr. Myers: A. B.. 'Wilhmns College. 1871; A. 3-1.. Williams College. 137.1; 1.1011,, Yale University. 159....; LL. 11. Belmont College. 1391; and L. H. 11, Miami University. 1891. h'Mudizu'al and Modern History, and

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PROFESSOR WILLIAM OLIVER SPRUI'LL, of thc ltqmrtmcut uf Latin Languagu and Lilcrattn'u and of Arnhic. gruduntmt l'rnnt Wmhi ington and Jefferson College in 1369, ruwix-ing the degree of A. H In 1373 Prnl'cssm' Spmull hcmmc Principal of Nuwcll Inatitntu, :Lt Pittsburg, Pa. During the year 1875-76 he was an instructnr in chckcrts Institute. jcna. Germany. Hu took the degreen of A. M. and Ph. It. at Leipzig. in my; In 1890. W'ooster I'llit'crsity conferred upon him tlm degree. nf LL 13.. and Mimni University, in :395. gave him that of L. H. D. Prufewtr Hprnttll's connection with the University of Cincinnati hegan in JHHO, when he was Called to his: present position During: the year IHgg-LH Professor Sproult XV. H. hrkni'l.1.. war; Dean of thc Faculty. Hi5 hmnc is, for tht present, at the Hotel GlL-nmc, Mt, Auburn. PROFESSOR THOMAS FRENCH. JRH is at the head of the llepartment of Physics, He was born in Cincinnati. In 1H72 he graduated from Harvard I'nix'ursity. and received the: degree of A. B. In 1:476 ht: secured the degrees of A. M. and Ph. D. from Heidelberg, Germany. Hr: was A ssistant in Physics at the I'llivcrsity 0f Punnsylvunia front IH76 to IHTS. when he was elected to the chair of Physics and Mathematics at I'rlnana University. Ohio. Herc- he Continued until 1383. at which time Tums. FRENCH. JR. he was tendered the Professorship of Physics. in the University of Cin- cinnati, Prufcrisot' French was honored in 1359 hy being chosen Cmtsutting Electrician fur the city of Cincinnati. He has also served as Chairnmn 0f the Physics Branch of the American Association for the Advanccnmnt of Science. Hi5 home is mt Rictguvny Avenue. Avnmdate. PROFESSOR THOMAS HERBERT NORTON has charge of the qurtlncnt of Chemistry. having been chnscn to tilt the position in 1R5t3. He is :1 graduate. in thc Ct'nnrsc of Arts. of Hamilton College. New York Class of 1:47; From 187.2, to I37S he pursued his studies in the Itnivurhitics of Hciclcthcrg Burlin, and Paris; receiving from the: Erst- 2-3