Vanderbilt University - Commodore Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1888 volume:

Phillips and Buttortp Hanoi-agtoring GQ. fltoves, f ante s, Cerates, ‘Tin Ware, Jiollow Ware, flouse Furnishing Floods. DeaXers xa Lamps, Chandeliers, flail Lights, Library Lamps, Piano Lamps, Student Lamps, Brackets, Lamp-Burners, Wicks, Etc.,' Coal Oil jStoves. Ice Cream Freezers, Water Coolers, Filters, Plated Ware, X Woddeh'iVarel JS'tone Ware, Cedar Ware, Baskets, Brushes, Etc. Everything Necessary Kitchen, IHniiig-Rooni, and Convenient for Laundry, and I airy. Nashville, T k x n ess e e WASH VILLE COLLKGH FOR YOUXG LA DIFS. HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE. Komid.� ! under iln auspice of Uip Methodist Kiii.oi| al church, South, to | niniolr the higher education of women. To � «110 thl ohj.. i the friend nu t ••itirluW • Von.I rMIt University co-orirritt d In founding tho College. In n Hitn-Iu • «! into Hif i horter t� tin- .nli i«. ot lti ho|i M. Ttelrv, It wn � •• • kn 1 I a i.oikaiilr TOOdTAlX For IT Tt l r.NT« THE KCM tll � tllf Ml «I l M III� :. ■ i M. I I • 11'III • � t II r Y t M � :illil I I I M MIMT V. J tl in ■ 1 1.o imetlng � !■ held In M Kcndivc • ltd nil lor raising IiiikI to loill.l 11� « i ollcge. o «t which lllshop MoTyplrv (•rr l'lr l I� r I • arUml. bancsII.-r of the I nlvrrsltv, approved tlio object of tlio meeting. Subscription were (-««••'I u|m ii the K� n. nim awn rum.s of on o|«'ratlon on tlio | art of tlio VamlorMIt authorities. Juno 1. W1� tlio Hoard ol Trim of tlio I nlvrmlt) NwunwmW adopted tho following resolution: I hat tlioailiani.il rlita. of tho Nashville Collette for Young IjuIIc «III Ih permitted to nltriul tho Lee- larva of tho Vanderbilt I nltrrralty, ami will lie allowed tlio benefit of tlio ..ami np|� nrntus.'' Hlitinl,' It. A. Yot mu, Sot ') Hoard of Trust Vamlcrhllt University. Sei.temt.cr 'Ji. 1n I, tlio Km nit) of tlio University al o • .•• ■-Jon . IImt In « mpllam • «ith tho r|h vo onlcr the j� rl I1«k ' therein |a‘olflcd be tendered to Nauhvlllo Collette fur Youor I mIIo . ’ GRAND SUCCESS OF THE COLLEGE. I'miiKR tiii � � : uknrr.ii i m u i.« tlio College bu kioun w ith extraordinary m| i llty. from a patronage of .VO pupil at tho o|irnliiK of tlio 8chool In Ivm, until IT NOW STANDS AT TIIE IIKAI), «ith � i. toil.11« for thl oar. it of tlioia l� ardcr� . representing elKlitovii Suto� , «ml with a Faculty of twenty Ofllecn anil liorlu r« Tlio curriculum embrace eleven yearn of liberal training. from I’rlmary to Hoot tiniduate course . in I.itkkatritK. I.am.i ai.� , 8i ii.ni i, A«:r ni Mi mi . Diploma granted only ujion tho most thorough examination . GROUNDS AND LOCAT ATI ON OF THE COLLEGE. Ih. Coll, go i. Iin ,iio | on tli- corner of Hro.id ami Yaoximll street . In the mint cl Ir I hie |m.| hi Nashville. within a '• « mliiuli • walk; i.l ih. I ui' ii Ih'i-.t, tli. « o.t.iin II.ni , the t uiillol the Klvi r. th Vanderbilt University, � nd the leading ‘ Inirobe .f the clt Sire t • ur and Dummy Car pa � the d.H.r every few minute'., rendering accert eaav to oil |Niri« ..f Nn hvlllo Vet the |. r i ■ 11on Vauxliall street are a .julct and retired a eoiild 1« dolrixl, surr.nind.sl I y the degunt residence ol wealthy cltDcU� . BUILDINGS AND FURNITURE. I ho ..rglnnl College hull.ling on Vatixhall stns't i. Iioyoiid comparison the most nduilnihle structuri' for It purpose In the ■ M . Five stories high, with light, sunshine, free air, glorious view . It I fitted up for the uIkmIc of rollueinent mid culture It Im ga Iron lire « • -np«, Hom pl|w on every floor for afety, water supply, electric cull , telephone , and Tin: ONI.V |'A� � t:S .� :il ELEVATOR toll � . II.KM. U� B IN TIIK MTV. rhe growth ..1 the cImh� I demaudi i add i onal i|iiarten In iMil mil the line old mansion known a the Wood hulldlug wo Im.oght for the college. Again, In 1 . 7, Hr. I rlee wru compelled by III extraordinary |uitrouagc to rent tbe largest Hall In the elty, whleh lie has used during the eurreiit year. Tin: umi Tim. in KIoiit v� au� demand ha� arisen for still larger accommodations. Arrangement arc now ill pr-.-rr. I meet the pr. 'siir. iiround ha been hr..ken f..r Till Tillltl (IIIANll COI.I.KtiK Hl'IMHNC to be erected li the neighboring lot. Thl� Iiiium’ will I ' IIOx.VO feet, four stories high, with nub IxAsetnont. and will suppl) a grand ehupd. a � iilleof ample recitation room� , a splendid liew Art Studio, rooms for musical IlMlruclloii. and twenty or thirty room for inmle prnetlcc. The new arrangement will provide for a CymiiiLsium and a Scientific Laboratory. NEXT YEAR OPENS SEPT. 1. 1888. Application arc already coming in for room . Intending patron are invited to write enrlv for Catalogues giving terms mid particular . REV. GEO W F. PRICE, D D., President. L� ASK YOUR FURNISHER FOR THE LATEST DESIGN COLLAR OH THE MARKET. MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY BY CORLISS BROS. Sc CO. TROY. H. Y. DON'T FAIL TO CALL AT '■P HENDRICKS' CHINA HALL ■ V‘Ci «000 -• YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND v.J.v LARGEST STOCK IN THE SOUTH. EVREYTHING FOR THE HOUSEKEEPER. SPECIAL PRICES TO VANDERBLLT STUDENTS. Jo tl? friends and patrons of tl? l anderbilt University. We take tin:, method of asking your patronage when in want of the following articles: FULL DRESS SUITS, PRINCE ALBERT SUITS, PRINCE CHARLES SUITS. ENGLISH CUTAWAY SUITS, one button, CHESTER- FIELD CUTAWAYS, HUNTING SUITS, Corduroy, CLERICAL SUITS in Drepelete and Cloth, GENTLEMEN S DRESS SUITS. CHAS. THURMAN «Sc CO. 3 CHERRY STREET, NASHVILLE, TENN. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER WE GUARANTEE A FIT. DREKA Engraving and Fine Stationery House. 1121 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia. Commencement, Class Day, Fraternity, Reception, and Wedding Invitations, Programmes, Banquet Menus, c. Steel Plate Work for Fraternities and College Annuals. Designs for Annual Covers and Cartoons. Fine Stationery with Fraternity or Class Die, Monogram, Address, c. All work is executed in our establishment, under our personal supervision, and only in the best manner. Our unequalled facilities and long practical expe- rience, enable us to produce the newest styles and most artistic effects, while our reputation is a guarantee of the quality of our productions. . Designs, Samples and Prices sent on application. Fraternity Stationery always on hand. fOOLE jfk60. Coknkr Cherry and i : ion streets, .NASHVILLE, TE.NN. T a e all (fiqds of pictures tfr ouvr) to tl?e pi?oto 2 rapine flrt ____ + A SPECIALTY MADE OF LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITURE, SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS. '(jQard’s ominar for oung Radios, NASHVILLE. TENNESSEE. In successful operation twenty-three years. The pioneer school of its kind in Nashville. For the past fifteen years the leading school of the South, as shown by the Commissioner of Education at Washington. Course of study full and comprehensive. Charges reasonable. For Catalogues, address PROF. J. B, HANCOCK. Principal, Nashville. Tennessee. 1887-88 •: 15 Yol. II Publi$I d by tl?e praterrjities of Vanderbiut University flastyuille, Je r?. —■ TVne Cornel. ®QT(o) s 0 A 6 r Ch P“M“- ‘-'C I AE. Ch Lite ■ Co v j u M n - K Z br r -' L ’ (JIukaasS Ca A T.Zl. $?r Vf- :m . K A 7f ej ften XA— C w vrT . V ««JC— x p: 6.0 7T I 2 @Y e fey Kaff. Gampu p;eco L f eAiflence. ©6 cr ?atcry I T ei Comet. Mai 9 $3 ui ?H”i ' j• 4 TY- 3 Comet. BOARD • OR • TRUST. Ilimior II. N. McTYEIKK, A. W. WILSON, •• II. K. HA KG HO YK, •• C. II. GAEI.oWAY, HlsilOl’ JOHN' KKKNKK, JOHN (’. GKANIIEKKY. W. W. DUNCAN. “ K. K. IIKNDKIX, III8IIOP J. S. KEY. Kkv. s. H. Huicock. Kkv. G. A. Dannki.i.y, E. II. East. W. c. Johnson. 1 . i . K J. Mono an, l . T. Kkynoi.ds, Anson Wkst. I). I ., WI Mint F. Hakci.aY. J. J. Dkiikxt, M. P.t AXDIIRW HlWTKIt, P. I)., I). C. Kku.ky, I . I)., C. I� . Olivkic, I). P.f J. w. Stayton, W. II. Wood. Kkv. Koii’t W. IIkowdkr. J. E. PkYampkkt, M. I ., II. w. Foots, E. 0 liAMAIt, Kkv. T. ). Kamsky, s. K. Stunk, K. A. Youno, I� . P. OfflOEf S Of TJHE BO cRQ. III81I0I’ II. N. M« I YEIKE, I). D., I'KKSIDKNT. Hon. E II EAST, Hon. K. J. MORGAN, Hon. W. II. WOOD. Hon. E. 0- C. EAMAK, Kkv. s. II. HAlirock, Kkv. GKO. a. DANNEEEY, Vick-I’hksidknts. K. . Yol'Nii, I� . D.p Skouktaky, XnshrUIr, 7run. E. w. t'Ol.K, I'lt HAST It KK. . ns iri lr. 1'nnt. WIES WIEEIAMS, III icsAic. EXECUTIVE eOMMITTEE. Ilisiiop II. N. MrTYEIKE, IE A. YOUNG, D. I)., E. II. EAST, I . C. KEEEEY, I). D., I� . T. KEYNOEDS. 1 T'tn Gomel. '5 SAM rfATORV V ■: •: — - !•: now oiler to our friends, and to the public in general, the second volume of The Comet, with the hope that it will receive impartial consideration from every one, and with the request that due credit hi accorded it for whatever merit it may possess. For several years there had been considerable talk as to the expediency of projecting into our college orbit an object of this character, but nothing was ever effected until ’87. when the first volume of Tiik Comet came from the press, in a garb as to finish and literary merit that did honor to our I'niversity. It was, however, allowed to fly into its orbit in a negligent and careless way. Accurate data were not taken for determining, even approximately, its condition, and when ’ 8 rolled around the fraternities found the course of their offspring of last year tracked by such financial disaster that a repetition of the enterprise seemed of doubtful expediency. Astronomical prognosticators felt assured that the periodic returns of The Comet were not annual, while to the casual observer the eccentricity of its orbit seemed so great that the conclusion was at once arrived at that another Lost Comet was to be recorded. Put the second volume, which we now give to the public, proves the error of both these theories, and we believe sub- stantiates the truth of the prophecy, that Tub Comet is a periodic one, and that its periodicity is that of a year. We also hope that these two volumes will convince the college world that The Comet is to be recognized among the best of college annuals as it should be as a representative, to a great degree, of a I’niversity which is gradually falling into rank with the best of American institutions. Whether it has increased or decreased in brightness since its first appearance it is not in our province to say. If in the judgement of our readers it has maintained its former worth and beauty, we shall feel that our work has been well done; if, however, impar- tial criticism must decide that it has waned as time has waxed, we shall confess inca- pacity rather than attribute such deterioration to neglect of duty. In conclusion, we would say that we have no apologies to make to the powers that be.” or to individuals, for anything that may appear within this volume. It is not the 16 TCornel. tilijfol of a college amnml t«• eulogize its institution nor to pass panegyrics upon tin U«Mnl qualities ut its at«'llit ‘s. Observation lias shown that tin former lias always lieen adequately performed hy tin catalogue of that institution, while experience tenches that the good ileeils of men neeil no artificial promulgation. If. therefore, the contents of this t’oiiKT seem at times to glance upon the other siile of things, we hu|ie that it will not he thought that the aim of a college annual has l� eeii misconceived. With these lew Words we siihuut our work t« the criticism, we hope, of indulgent friends It is our wish that the expectation of those who have honored us by entrusting this performance to our hands shall lie fully realized. It this be accomplished we shall fed that our work has not been in vain, and that the trials and inconveniences attending it have heen amply atoned for VV 3 Cornel. '7 TIN. NKW BMI.IHXti I K M KCIIA N l(A L KN(i I NKKKl N 1- (From architect's unfinished drawiujj.J 8 The Comeh ( mpro'eerrjent of ‘JSS 'SS. l UK improvement� mid changes tlint have been g......... on since tiio last issuo i Tiik (I comet, we think, deserve mention. Thongli they may not i .- interesting to the general reader, yet to tin- friends of Vanderbilt such news must he weleoiue, inns- much as it tends to show a healthy and rapid progress of an institution of learning whose influence is being felt and must continue to be felt in every vicinity of the South. Ten thousand dollars have been recent I appropriated and are now being expended b the Librarian in valuable additions to the library. The library-room itself is being enlarged to twice its former size, and the student of ’ss- Sfi will have access to a variety of matter and be surrounded by advantages that his predecessor scarcely thought of. The Department of Pharmacy has adopted ipialitications for matriculants, whieh, if strictly adhered to. will deprive many hay-seeders from rolling pills until the hay seed has been effectually raked from aboard their cranium. A course of nine months has. been adopted instead oi one of live months, and this, with other changes, makes the Vanderbilt Pharmacy rank with the best of the country. The Law Seliool, we are soit to say, will he removed to the heart of the city, where a thirty thousand dollar building is now under construction. Though tills will give the student many advantages whieh he does not have under the existing status of affairs, we believe that the same amount expended in improving the present condition of things would have been attended with more beneficial results to the I niversity. We are de- cidedly averse to such a separation of the dilferent departments. The engineering Department is possibly moving forward with more decided and rapid strides on the way of progress than any other. A large and commodious building is now being erected oil the campus which will he entirely devoted to the School of Tech- nology, which, in the light of the present advancement of the Southern States, will open up for the young men of the South a field of usefulness hitherto denied to them. Numerous minor changes in the Academic and Theological Departments show ad- vancement in the right direction. We could recommend changes which are absolutely essential, we think, to the welfare of the institution, but believing their necessity is visible to the naked eye, and need no light from The Comet, we desist. Comet. '9 'l H B N’BW HriUMNC FOR DkNTA I. AND I,AM DEPARTMENTS. The CoroeT. % DEPARTMENTS i. ••• . TV i 22 TY Comet. i FACULTY « - - ir -1--- I m lit;'ll� '.] I.WIHIN c OAKI.AM� , l.l.l� ., ('liami-llur. U CSAIM.AXI� . A M.. I'roff.'uMir «if l liysi« uml Xstroiioiny. M UK V |.|| S('OMB, IU� ., l.l.l� ., I iii. rtlii' I ri� («• ■� r of 1-lnl-1.1� mi I Critirisin. JAMKS M sAI I OKI� . M l� .. Pul� .. I'roffMMtr of Sutural History uml .......lojry. WII.I.IAM M KASKKKVIU., A M.. 1'ii.D. (U'ipMir), l'n� f i .� or of Knulisli I jiuutiuuc uml I.itorniuns fll A 1CI.KS F. SMITH. AM.. I'u.I� . (IaijwicI, l'rof« Mu� r rif tirrok I.MiirumP uinl l.it� rutiirv. WII.I.I NM .1 V M’lillN. M.A., l.l.l� .. JOHN .1. THiKKT, M.A.. S.T.H., I'mfcHMor of History mul I’olitiml Kt,oiioiny. CASIMIK Zl� . NOWICZ, .M., Professor of MoiIitii Uiu natfes mul Literal nrrs. .IAMKS II. K I UK I.A M), AM., Pii.H. I Iam|� hm-). Professor of I «at in luin imui ami Literatures. WII.I.IAM L. IH hl.KY. Ml� ., Professor of 'lieuiistry. .1. T. MrOII.I., B.S., 1 11.1� ., Ailjunet Professor of (’lieuiistry. KUW Kl W. HIM IS, 1'n.I� ., I. •«•!iiivi nil Keonoiiiies anil ('«institutional History. AUSTIN II. MKKKII.L, A M.. Iiistruetor in I'.lneution. Professor of Mntlieniuties. VV 3 Comet. -o 1eade r i ; Depart r ent. IIK Academic Department is eom- oosrd of (ivw three hundred students lie supervis- ?aculty and ttle in the it I iv to he laracterized morning at ‘gularly, at- I and gym- et ready to ie morrow. leaves the ing explains , - , comfortable °n the Xicholson-housc steps, hut lie had to wait for a friend. He goes to the Vendome, when the show is “under the auspices of the V. M. C. .” and it costs him a quarter, lie is not particularly well versed in Math., and therefore falls an easy victim to the West Knd ten rent scheme. Hr writes homo occasionally for money to buy hooks and to put in the missionary box. Thoughnot as green as the Theologucsor Pharmacy men, he is generally an insignit- rant creature, unless he belongs to the Senior class, a learned coterie, noted, too, for their humility. The rest of his time is taken up in futile elVorts to say something funny about the hats of the aforesaid Seniors, or in protesting to the Faculty that he is not in train- ing tor a street-car mule. The co-eds spend much of their timeat home, though they devote a few hours every week to playing Krminie on the V. M. C. A. organ. The Fac- ulty is composed of thirteen scholars of wide reputation, zealously devoted to the sole purpose ol raising the standard of the I'niversitv, each trving to get more work out of his men than any of his colleagues can. All of the faces are familiar to our readers, with the exception of Dr. Demis, the political economist, who teaches a few aspiring hits, how to save “I ncle Sam from bankruptcy. Dr. Vaughn has borne off the palm in the way of tough text-books, but we refrain from giving the name of the author of the TVa© Comet. FACULTY k [At IIUIIC.] I.AMh� N C. «, RLANI� , 1.1. I� .. Chancellor. T. II. FEAREY, Adjunct-Professor of Physics. WALKER LEWIS, Chaplain. Prolessor oi History uml Political Economy. CAS1MIH ZMANOWK'Z, .M., Professor of Moilern IsiniMiaircs ami Literatures. .1AM I � II. KI UK I.A N 1 , A.M., Pn.l). (Leipsici, Professor of Latin Uiii 'iia e au l Literatures. WILLIAM L. M'DLEY, M.H.. Professor of t 'lieiuistry. .1. T. MctilLL, R.S.. Pu l ., Adjunct Professor of ('lieiuistry. KbWAUI W. REM IS, Pn.l� ., Led u rerun Economics aiul Constitutional History. I'STI N II. MERRILL, A M., I list ructor iu Elocution. VY Comet. “v |}eade r i ; Department:. IIK Academic Department is com- posed of over three hundred students and twenty co-eds, under the supervis- ion and tutelage of the Faculty and Senior class. There is little in the daily life of the hit. worthy to he chronicled, for it is especially characterized by monotony. He rises in the morning at various hours, eats his meals regularly, at- tends tin lectures, cuts chapel and gym- nasium, and goes to bed to get ready to repeat the performance on the morrow. Every Sunday morning at II:').'� lie leaves the campus for church, and the next evening explains to his cousin that he felt horribly uncomfortable on the Nicholson-house steps, but he had to wait for a friend. He goes to the Vendome, when the show is “under the auspices of the V. M. C. A.” and it costs him a quarter. lie is not particularly well versed in Math., and therefore falls an easy victim to the West End ten-cent scheme, lie writes home occasionally for money to buy books and to put in the missionary box. Thouglmot as green as the Theologues or Pharmacy men, he is generally an insignit cant creature, unless he belongs to the Senior class, a learned coterie, noted, too, for their humility. The rest of his time is taken up in futile efforts to say something funny about the hats t the aforesaid Seniors, or in protesting to the Faculty that In is not in train- ing for a street-car mule. The co-eds spend much of their timeat home, though they devote a lew hours every week to playing Krminic on the V. M. C. A. organ. The Fac- ulty is composed t thirteen scholars of wide reputation, zealously devoted to the sole purpose ol raising tin standard of the Fniversity, each trying to get more work out of his men than any ol his colleagues can. All of the faces are familiar to our readers, with the exception ol Dr. Hemis, the political economist, who teaches a few aspiring hits, how to save “Fncle Sam from bankruptcy. Dr. Vaughn has borne off the palm in the way of tough text-books, but we refrain from giving the name of the author of the Cornel. 24 series fi� r fear it might serve as an advertisement. The immediate consequence of this Inis prodneed a btul olfeci in the moral philosophy instructor, tor this series has eclipsed the groat Schwegler in imintclligihility, and one no longer, as of yore, sees on rainy night� an umbrella and a lantern on the croquet grounds; nay. even there are many sunshiny «lays when his mallet strikoth not the sphere, for black melancholy hath seized him, and even his “one gallus joke is no more. hr. Salford has begun to ask his class if he has told them of the formation of stalactites and stalagmites, while hr. I.askcr vill counteracts alt the good clfects of the late revival with his Anglo-Saxon. The other professors are pursuing the even tenor of their way. only disturbed hy isions of final examination chirogr.iphy. The Faculty still meets every Tuesday afternoon in the Chan- cellor's olllce to gossip about the students'character and sit down on petitions; they have also draw n up resolutions favoring co-education, and are laughing at the unsophis- ticated student, who. not versed in ways of the world in general, and the fair sex in partietilar. has taken the other side, and now prays for mountains to cover him. As for the rest of the nets of this learned hotly, are they not written in the published examin- ation papers ? Comet 25 . . FACULTY. I UNO I KKIJI Ni i.) LANDoN C. (iA ELANP. LL.P., Chancellor. OLIN II. LA N I RET1I, M.A., C.E., Doan an«l Professor of Engineering. L. C. GARLAND, A.M., LL.D.f Professor of Physics ami Astronomy. JAMES M. SAITORP, M.D., P11.P., Professor of Natural 11istory, (leology, ami Mineralogy. WILLIAM M. It ASK ERV ILL. A.M., PhD.. (laipsic). Professor of English Language ami Literature. WILLIAM .1. VAC(MIN. M.A., LLP., Professor of Mathematics. .INO. J. TK1ERT, M.A., S.T.B., Professor of Logic and Political Science. C. ZPANoWICZ, A.M., Professor if Modern Language's and Literatures. WM. L. Dl’DLEY, M.D., Professor of Chemistry and Metallurgy. J. T. Met 11LL, U.S., Pii.D., Adjunct Professor of Chemistry. CHARLES L. TIlORNltCRt;, C.E., Ph D., Instructor in Civil Engineering. W. T. M ACRE DER, M E., Instructor in Mechanical Engineering. ALFRED IIP ME, R.E., Instructor in Technology. A. C. CAMPBELL. E.M., Instructor in Mining and Metallurgy. JOHN ASHFORD, Engineer and Assistant Instructor in Machine-shop. J. A. KTSI.ER. Instructor in Wood-shop. 20 “T “ © Cornel. Er i eerir Department. _ .v ',..V + f ' . ■, i N |M79-£0 llu school of engineering was born in what has since degenerated into the Law-room. Hoginning life under the degrading influences of these early asso- ciations, the vigor and energy character- istic of its growth has been somewhat surprising. The year follow ing its birth it commenced operations on a more extended scale in Science Hall. The basement of this building contains the testing machine, steam plant, wood and metal shops, The first floor is occu- pied by the vice-box, museum, lecture-rooms, and gas-works. The drawing-rooms and par- lors are on the third floor. Supporting the rear end is an imposing chimney, giving an air of business to the campus, and an unfailing supply of smoke to the air. It performs, however, a still more important service in locating the It 11., science having fully established the fact that smoke follows the ugliest creature in the community. I nder these circum- stances it does seem a little strange that our theological brethren receive such copious showers of soot, contrasting so painfully with their spotless purity, and forcing a reversal of the ends of their culls every Sunday Thus, by swelling the Wesley Hall laundry list, home industries are encouraged. Hut one other function of this phenom- enal smoke-stack need be noticed to convince all fair-minded persons that the least Iuepossessing Attachment to the engineering department is more useful than ornamental. Cornel. 27 Fouling forth artificial clouds it very effectually cheeks the rapid flight of tie- innocent, unsuspecting, sunbeam before it reaches that infernal trap called by the polished Frenchman, heliostat; hut by the Vanderbilt boy, hell-you-start. This literal translation is eminently appropriate inasmuch as the cessation of optical experiments means the beginning of a quiz in senior physics which renders the lack of sufficient light on the '{ subject both evident and embarrassing, besides, the machine .just referred to has no other aim in life than to direct the sun's rays through a nickel prism and other less ex- pensive apparatus, until they have completely lost their identity, been rudely torn asunder, and made to interfere in a manner at once perplexing and unfriendly. When this analyzing and paralyzing process is finished they fall helplessly into a score of note- books. where their mangled and tangled remains find an unwelcome resting place until the intermediate judgment day. In this connection we might mention the forges in the main building under the V. M. C. A. hall, and adjoining the chemical laboratory, furnishing a youthful hades to the one with unutterable facts and figures of speech, and aiding the other in the gen- eration of agreeable odors. Nor must we overlook the new building for mechanical engineering, the corner-stone of which was laid on the ninth of May in tin presence of the American Society of Mechanical Knginecrs. This will be the stamping-ground of that branch of the en- gineering department termed by the vile punster the school of take-in-knowledge. Here is the cradle of genius. Among their many brilliant discoveries is an antidote for the blues. When the smithy and the Smith of conic-section notoriety unite in casting a decided gloom over their Annie Laurie brows; when patience has been stretched beyond the elastic limit, and memory has taken a permanent set, throwing aside the T-square and musical triangle, they recall the immortal definition given by a mortal member of their class: “A molecule is a very small particle of matter invisible to the naked eye, in fact it requires a very tine microscope to see it at all. Before closing this article we cannot refrain from entering a protest against that popular superstition that a civil engineer runs an engine simply because a pharmacist runs a farm. Another erroneous opinion is that a surveying instrument is an amateur photographer’s outfit, because tin engineering student knows too much about the neg- ative. some other fellow having gotten the aflirmative. To those young iu the cause, those who have just begun to climb tin rugged height on whose summit is a Vanderbilt K.. we would say that the dignity of your chosen profession is not altered in the least bv inappreciation arising from ignorance. You have entered upon the only field which broadens with advancing civilization. Your mission is to so develop and improve your . 28 T'rv Gomel. country that by reducing plnsicul labor to a minimum Kilim's curse shall be removed, and then shall be a maximum of intellectual and spiritual activity. It is yours to hasten the time when there shall be no more night; when the sunlight of Niagara and the moonlight of the tides, transformed and transmitted in electric thrills, shall dispel the darkness in every city of the laud. Cornel. 29 +£ :fAC(JLTY-: (Til KOI,(Ki!(,'A l .) K. ('. CAM.AND, 1.1,. I)., Cl 1 unco 1 lor. UKV. W. F. TIKKKTT, A. M.f ! .! ., Urofossor of Systomatio Thoolojry. UKV. OUOSS AKKXANDKU, A.B., II.I Brolossor of Crook :m l N - Tostaniont Kx obesis. UKV. K. K. MOSS. M.A.. ! .! .. 1‘rofo.ssor of Biblical an l K K siasti ”il History. UKV. W. W. MAUTIN, M.A.. H.I 1’roiVssor of llebrou ami 01 1 Tostamoiil Kxogosis. TY q Comet. 3° J olo ieal D partm t. I T of respect lor sacred things, wo shall not. in tho mdeavor to give some idea (� 1' tin impression hit'll this worthy department of tin University makes upon the impartial observer, dip our pen in gall, nor degrado that whieh is serious hy attempting to lir humorous. Wesley Hall, with its broad stone steps and handsome columns in front, is one of the most striking features of tin campus; Imt. hy reason ot its very isola- tion-—a fact whieh we might severely criticize, if it would imt sec-m like- a departure from a becoming meekness— some peculiarities of its inner life are preserved which might better be dispensed with. Tho ollicers who preside over this department are capable and courteous; it is said, however, that, at times, through their overweening interest in tho welfare of their pupils, they are a little- inclined to assume- an attitude which, freely inter- preted, means: -Though you may be men in years, yet are you mere children, incapable of self-government, and we must train you up in the ■ ay you should go. In addition to instruction in doctrine, theory of preaching, and ancient languages, the- pupils arc- taught, hy lecture, free- of charge, important details concerning the hath, wardrobe, etc. As might he expected, several organizations have grown up within the halls of Wesley. Prominent among these are the-l at Men’s Club and the- - bean Men’s Club.” The former soon discovered that the atmosphere of Wesle Hall was unsuited to its nature, Comet. 3« disbanded and identified themselves with the latter, which is still in a flourishing condi- tion. The motto of this association is, ‘In union there is strength, in leanness there is length.” Melow are some extracts from the brand Mogul's speech delivered at the last general reunion. •• Ye call me chief, and ye do well to call him chief who for six long months has wrestled with tough beef and bad biscuits and never yet lost his digestive powers. If there be one among you who dares to face me over a dish of Wesley Hall beef, let him come on. If there be three in all your company who dare to battle with me over oat- meal and grits, let them stand forth.” “0. Wesley Hall! Wesley Hall! thou hast been a tender nurse to me. Aye, thou hast given to that verdant farmer lad who never knew tougher meat than bacon rind, jaws of iron and teeth of flint. Thou hast taught him to drive his molars through the india-rubber gristle of Nashville beef with as much joy as the average student hears the Chancellor's announcement of a holiday.” (Cries of “ Revenge!” “Revenge!”) Ye stand before me, giants as ye are; the strength of brass is in your toughened jaws; but to-morrow some Nashville butcher will send out his vilest beef, and in the tight ye may be completed. Has your appetite failed? Has hunger ceased to knaw at your vitals, that ye do linger here in painful want, growing leaner every day, while toothsome fowls yet roam about the campus? Hear ye not yon peafowl singing his evening song? 0, comrades! theologues! lean men! let ns burst forth, scatter over the campus, strike down the unmusical peafowl, seek some secluded spot, and there feast as once we did beneath our father’s roof. And if we must die. let us die beneath the midnight sky, at the hands of Alley, tin cop, while chasing the festive bird; but let us not starve at Wesley Hall. (Cries of ••bravo! •• bravo!” and hurried exit.) In conclusion we might say that the Theological Department has made no little prog- ress of late, owing to the higher standard of admission which has obtained since 188( . The candidates, pursuing literary studies in the Academic Department, have won full recognition from the Faculty and their fellow students as earnest, capable workers. The graduates from the School of Theology are winning the love and esteem of those among whom they labor. Comet. 32 r AG(dLTY r % •' «T (I'll IIM rv.) I.. ( (iAKI.AND, 1.1..I� ., ’liunrcllor. .1 M SAFFOKI� , I k n «•� riik Faculty, Profusor of Botany ninl Minonilojry. V. ; BWIN'Ci, l l ., I'ii.i� ., Skikktmo ok tiik Faculty, I'rofcKMor «if Matrriu Modira ami Toxicology. C. WIIAHTON, I'll ah. 1)., I’roffSHor of Theory ami Practice of 1’harmncy. W. I.. lU'M.KY, M.l ., 1’rofrn.Hor of ('licmistry. J. T. Mct.il1.1., I ii.l).t Adjunct I’rofrMor of (’Itcniistry. W II. lit 1.1.1 NSII F.A I� , l n.(i., Annictant in (’licniical Uilmratory. -V) VV s Com3t Pharmacy Depart rtept. UK physical characteristics of lho average Pharmacy student are ' hay-seed, a cigarette, and a dude collar. Many superficial observers think that the first of these is a sine t ua non, hut we have known several Ph.G.’s in whose case the hay-seed matter is waived and twenty-inch pants substituted. These physical peculiarities it is not difficult to comprehend, but it is no easy matter to grasp the mental and moral qualities of these rare climbers of Parnassus. They seem to have heard sometime in early youth that they must drink deep or touch not the Pierian springs, but thought that as they were sorely needed to roll pills they would choose the latter alternative. They did so, as we see. Put we must not think they are totally ignorant. All can read, most of them can write, and some few can “figger.” As to spelling they are strong adherents of the modern phonetic school, and the variety of ways in which they spell “crystal” is simply amazing. Their writing is it In the “distinguished” style. Hut they mean well, and are very appreciative. In fact they enter into the spirit of l)r. Salford’s jokes with such zeal that the Literary students are entirely excluded. We shall not discuss the moral inclinations of the Pharmacies, but just remark in passing that they have never done anything worse than adulterate the salts and “cuss” the Professor. Hut the Pharmacy Valedictorian is the hero of them all, and is usually chosen for his perfection in the above qualities. It is his duty on Commencement to prove that the T Cornel. 54 world's present development and its hope fora milloniiim an duo to Pharmacy. This is always done with effect—a sonmi fe nnis one. The most a fleeting part of his speech is the farewell address to the “dear professors.” The audience has often heeu known to weep freely as the ronteuiplated with swelling heart this probably (very) eternal separation ol facult and students. The “dear professors,” however, sustain the blow with tearless eyes, mid this fact tends to confirm the popular belief that a professor has no heart There seems to lie 110 other explanation of their peculiar conduct. Wash- ington's Farewell Address was von touching, hut the Father of his Country did u t con- ceive how far his Pharmacy progeny would outstrip their Grand-Pa in a stirring appeal to • Wake up -ad heart and cease repining.” Xotwithstanding tin severe strain on his emotions, the speaker is always able to unite twenty minutes, lie is usually cheered when lie sits down. Hut time may he able to develop much out of our test-tube brother; his Pharma- ceutical training fully prepares him to jerk soda and pump coal-oil, and successful per- formance of these acts is sure to make a man out of him. Hut let us not bur our friends from heaven on account «if these small failings; they are good at heart, and would be air-abiding were they not so dnnmlrd. VYn Cornel. .o FACULTY (l)KNTAL.) LA N DON ’. GARLAND. 1.1.. I� ., Chancellor. WILLIAM II. MORGAN, M.D., D.D.S., Dean. JAM ICS (’. Loss. D.D.S., Knioritus Professor of Operative Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. WM. 11. MORGAN. M I)., D.D.S., Professor of Clinical Dentistry. Oral Snidery, and Pathology. ROBT. R. FRF KM N, M.D.. D.D.S.. Professor of Mechanical and Corrective Dentistry. THOMAS A. ATCHISON. M.D., Professor of Materia Medica and Special Therapeutics. D. R. STl'BBLHFIF.l.D, A. M.. M.D., D.D.S., Professor of Chemistry and Metallurgy. AMBROSE MORRISON. M.D.. Professor of Anatomy and Physiology. ORVII.LF. 11. MF.NFFS. M.D., Professor of Oral Surgery, 11 istology and Pathology. HKNRY W. MORGAN. M.D.. D.D.S., Professor of Operative Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. JOHN 11. KKLLKY, Lecturer on Analytical Chemistry. The Cornel. 56 7 ko Doidci) DopdvliKcicl, KNTlsTKY is :i comparatively new industry, but unlike most of our infant industries it was very “grasping” from its birth. I saw a pic- ti 1 re once of a king jerking a Hebrew gentle- mans teeth with a monkey-wrench in Older to extract money from him. This same method of extortion is pursued by the dental brother- hood to-day. palliated, however, by the humane substitution of instruments of more exquisite torture, to suit aristocratic tastes. No doubt our expression “quit your monkeying” arose during the monkey-wrench period of royal ap- prenticeship. It is surprising how many of our standard sayings can be traced back to ancient times. Tooth-jerking has developed rapidly in the last son or '.Min wars, but has been outstripped by its fellow-profes- sions “jerking beef and “jerking soda.” “ .lerking-a-knot in a fellow was originally the same filing as jerking a tooth, as any sane man may easily imagine. Coming to recent improvements in our professions, laughing-gas demands our attention while writing this humorous article. It was discovered that the only place in the world where a woman would keep her mouth shut was the dentist’s chair. Laughing- gas was invented for the express purpose of opening it. About a quart of this judi- ciously administered will make a man laugh at an Observer joke. The effects of dentistry to day are being widely felt over the land despite chloroform ami other professional assurances that “it won’t hurt.” The dentist is a kind sympa- thizer, ever ready to convince you that your pain is imaginary. After pulling a molar X Gomel. 37 for you he will ask you not to bother as it was merely a molecular change; a gag that makes you weep even more bitterly. Another modern improvement is the invention of false teeth winch enable a student to get hoard at $12 a month: they are also very useful when you are captured by Indians, as by judicious manipulation of them you can become the medicine man of the tribe. Wealthy people generally have two sets in order to put one pair out at wash on Monday. Dentists are noted universally for one good quality, they have such an affectionate disposition. If you are ever so unfortunate as to be thrown together with one you will find that he clings to you like a brother. The Cornel I, w. ) I.. OAKLAND, LL. I .. ('Iinncollor. W. II. KKKSK, M. A.. I •••an nml of ('«•inimut ami Sialutc l«aw. Kl . ItAXTKK, I’rofi’Kiuir «if tlir Uw uf Kviilemo, I'li'ndiii)!, ami I’rartin . andkkw 1.1.Ison, it. i ., I'rnffKMir of ('iiiiiniiTi'inI Law ami Kquity .luriH|� rml« iire. TV Gomel. 39 Gardner T 'IIK Law Depart- ment occupies the second Hour in the south wing of the main building. Its rooms are large and well ventilated, comforta- bly and conveniently furnished, heated by steam, and. from 3 to 5 i m., well supplied with gas. A stranger entering the room in the forenoon is not struck with anything remarkable; if he should go in the afternoon when tin class is recit- ing lie is not hit much harder. Since the last edition of the Comi:t a valuable addition has been made to the library in the form of a Code of Tennessee, ’84. On account of the law library being overstocked this volume was fastened with a block and chain in the library room of the academic department. Baxter has lost none of his dexterity in making zeros, and there is still no limit to Heese’s jokes but considerable doubt as to their constitutionality. Milliken’s eccentric orbit carried him out of the held of view and Allison now tills that vacancy. On account of competition between the students of pharmacy ami law t he authorities have decided to remove the latter to the city. The hayseed brushed from the Solons of 'x7—s , have overstocked the campus. This arrangement will enable the law student to attend with more convenience the billiard halls and other places of exercise. The fol- lowing is a directors-: 40 Corned. PACl'I TY. IIaxtkk. Stern, rigid 4« «. hair always combed slick. Krksk (Self assuming ami very positive) No, no, n � , no. no, my-dear-friend, tin law is Ihns, aud lhiK on , oil! of course some jack snaps ma have otherwise! lint, my dear-friend. tint does not change the lair. i.usov (It.it,her � Mil a nl slow Not positive whether there is sneh a word as pos- itive or not). Y-e I I y e-s. I wouldn't lie surprised if the authorities are not somewhat in eniitliet on that point, and I e-x-p-c-c-t yon rail liml derisions to support both sides. CLASS OF '88. AiiB, Japan “ Excuse me two months please.” .Moon :, J. II., Missouri Very wise; dyes his mustache(T). Eih.kkton. S nith Carolina. The only man who ever tried to ‘•out-chaw” a woman. Austin , .Missouri. Meddlcist. P. itkkit. Arkansas. baseball, police court llend. It vitTUBi.L, Tennessee II« thinks of It., and smiles complacently. Finn, Kentucky. A short one; light weight hall player. M vsso.v, Georgia. Ah! W-e a l-l-y. Eye glasses; ipiite society, “don’t-chew-know.' M )0 kb, p. It., Missouri. Young; pest of the college girl. II a vs, Kentucky. Always wears a long-tailed coat; reason invisible. It it two auk. New York. Lift him up tenderly, handle with care. OitaHam, Mississippi. The humoiist. I'oitn, Texas. Not very deep. Cn.WKM,, Texas. The hu . .ard orator. Uaui.ax, Colorado A Western blizzard. M i l.i.l nuto.n , California Itrother of t he Pitcher hut louder of the jug. Oaths, Texas “dreamy eyes that haunt me still.” Xi.vroTKit, Kentucky. Handsome; hanks on his mustache. Viiittvkkk, Florida, t Vanderhill as an experiment. Expenses paid by the Dar- winian Society. There are other men in the class, hut at this point the dinner hell at West Side rang and the humorist laid aside his pen. Of course nil these will i et their iliplinnas. The Moot Court exercises will take place on the evening of the IHtli of June; the sheep skins will then ho distributed, after wItich the class will indulge in the appropriate chorus, Over the hill to the poor-house.” Comet. 4« -4 FACULTY- (MKDIOAl..) LA NIK) N C. OAKLAND. 1.1.. I� ., Chancellor. THOM AS MFNHF.S, M. I Dean. JAM FS M. SAFFOKD, M. I)., Secretary of tin- Faculty. WILLIAM L. NICIIOL, M. D.f Registrar atul Treasurer. WILLIAM T. BRIGGS, M. IX, Professor of Surgery. THOMAS L. M ADDIN. M. 1� ., Professor of the Institutes ami Practice of Medicine, and of Clinical Medicine. WILLI AM L. NKTIOL. M. I) . Professor of the Diseases of Women and Children, and of Clinical Medicine. JOHN II. (ALLFNDFK, M. I)., Professor of Physiology and Psychology. THOM AS MFNICES, M. I)., Professor of Obstetrics. JAMFS M. SAFFoRD, M. IX. Professor of Chemistry. THOMAS A. ATCHISON, M. D., Professor t� f Materia Medica. Therapeutics, and State Medicine. CHAKLKS S. PdHOOS. M. I ., Professor of Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery. OKYILLF II. MF.NFF.S. M. P., Professor of Anatomy and Histology. GKO KG 13 C. SAVAOF. M. !)., Professor of the Diseases of the Fye and Far. CIIARLFS F. FVFS. M. IX, Demonstrator of Anatomy. T. II. WOOD. M. D., Assistant Demonstrator of Anatomy. AMPL'OSF MORKISON, M. I). Lecturer on Fxperiinental Physiology, Microscopy, and Hygiene. WILLIAM G. FWING, M. D..............Lecturer on Pharmacy and Toxicology. JOHN L. WATKINS, M. D...............Lecturer on Physical Diagnosis. J. W. M ADDIN. Jk., M. D............lecturer on Diseases of Pregnancy. J. 1). 11. DkIIOW...................L-cturcron Medical Jurisprudence. MOSKS H. BONNFK. M. D...............Lecturer on Fleetro-Th era pen tics. C. W. WINN. M. D....................Lecturer on Venereal Disease. 4? TV-'ve Comet. jVi c)ic, l Oep Kfrr nf. Ills department is the most nour- ishing one of the University. Tho building occupies a block io South Nashville, between Col- lege ami .Market streets. This extensive building will accom- modate about three hundred moil (about two hundred live ones and one hundred “stills”), and contains a large and well ventilated (especially in winter) beet lire room, an amphitheatre of large dimensions, a Museum well filled with the rarest collections, a Laboratory sup- plied with the best apparatus and latest improvements for chemical and scientific investigation, an elegantly equipped Anat- omical room, a well conducted Hospital (dead-room in connection), a number of class rooms, and last, but by no means least. “Green Koom.” Most of these the “stewed rats” soon become accustomed to, but to the “Green Koom,” never. It is the bugbear of the medical student. It takes all the two hundred students (?) of this department to keep the twelve pro- lessors straight. Hut for this there would be more professors. The assistants are a bright set of young men and should he commended for their faithful discharge of duty, which is to tell the prolessors what they lectured on the day before, and remind them of their last year’s .jokes. As to the student—it is useless to Comet. 43 say much in regard to him. for he is known by sight from Edgefield to West .side Park, and in all localities is greeted with Hello, Doc. In the past he has been laboring under serious disadvantages and adverse circum- stance';, but now his talent is beginning to be appreciated and lie is soon to reach the meridian of his glory, and occupy that position which he has so long and richly deserved. He is no longer looked upon as an unknown, unnamable, and untamable animal, but as a species of man and -‘kin to folks.” It is admitted by all the departments in the I’diversity that no student advances with such rapidity and acquires new ideas with such facility as the average Med. If he is a man of ability, before half the session is over, he can give you tips on all of the fleet kings of the turf, play an excellent game of billiards, name the celebrities of the diamond, dance the can-can. and has become perfectly familiar with those alleys, most suitable to take, in order to escape the vigilance of the ever watchful “cop.” Yea. he can do this and even more provided he spends his time profitably and does not waste it in listening to the dry lectures and monkeying with Physiological and Anatomical wonders. YVa Comet. 45 OKFICEKS. .1. Washington Mookk.......................................President. (i. V. MacMi kimiv.....................i................. i . I ire-Presidents. A. C. Ford................................................ C. I . Kikki.and ..........................................Secretary S. K. Cowan................................................Treasurer. K. S. Brockman.............................................Historian. M. W. Han di. y............................................Poet. — HISTORY OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS. IN FOUR VOLUMES. Volume I. siyp-PT was in the month of September, 1887. that a band of determined youths met at Vanderbilt. Liberty was the watch-word of the hour. Many a wise (?) peda- gogue had let fall upon their heads his relentless ire in the tangible form of a yj|jv ruler. They had suffered tyranny; they came to Vanderbilt for liberty. They had been forced to work; they came to college to play. After remaining a day or two in the realm of his majesty. President II. N. McTvoire, they were much pleased with the prospect. Their desire to become citizens of the new land was much increased by the fact that the Prime Minister, Chancellor Garland, was extremely particular as to who should be admitted. Many failed to meet the require- ments exacted by this dignitary. Those who were admitted, after having subscribed their names to the beloved and ever sacred by-laws, marched in solemn procession before the Prime Minister and received the title of Freshmen. Their joy and glory was, however, short-lived. In their eagerness to become natu- ralized they had failed to exact from the government the privileges of citizenship; and 46 YCornel. the very grievances lor which they hail left their native States were here multiplied and intensified. Twelve hours' labor a day was ex leted from them (one hour at the gymna- sium and three hours pulling In efsteak and chewing grits at West Side, not included) In a short time many gave up their new title and returned. They were over-persuaded (they said) by the earnest solicitations of their friends. The others remained hoping lor better things; lint no stars shone through the clouds which day by day were thickening. Four months the Freshmen endured. On January 10, isss, the Chancellor issued hi' Intermediate Proclamation They rebelled, and war was immediately prepared on both sides. .1. V Moore was made commander-in-chief of tie rebel forces. The first engagement occurred on January 21st between the Latin division of the government commanded by Kirkland and Snyder, and the rebel forces under Dodson, Ford, and Join '. A bloody engagement ensued, in which the rebels gained a decisive victory. They had only live killed and twenty wounded, while the loss of the enemy was well nigh incalculable. Kucotiruged by this victory the rebel army advanced with great confidence against the government troops stationed at firucenuia. There was the tug of war. Greek met Greek. The dauntless young ollicer Ferrell led his forces against the left wing of the rebels with such efleet that they were about to turn in Might when they were reinforced by the cavalry, the famous Pony Brigade. By their help again the rebels were victors. Monday. January ‘2d. General Vaughn ordered Wentworth to station his division in Mathville while Hall and Knight encamped ill the neighboring town of Bust ville. Kcali .iug this to he the stronghold of the enemy, Moore determined to attack it as soon as possible Vffer a council of war, Thursday the ‘20th was decided upon as the day for t he engagement. Five mortal hours the contest waged. The cavalry which had «lone such telling work before was lien , on account of the nature of the ground, entirely useless. Hall and Knight were killed on the Held; Wentworth was mortally wounded and died in a few weeks. On February the 7th the terms- for a truce wore agreed upon, ami the Freshman Class was declared a free and united people. After this truce a national convention was called to meet in Mathville near the scene of the last and most famous struggle for liberty. On account of his great military renown as well as other qualifications the people enthusiastically ottered to make J. W. Moore, king; but lie, in truth u second Washington, preferred the presidency. Set Appendix, page 820. T Cornel. 47 After the election of President and other officers the people turned with redoubled energy to build up their broken fortunes and restore their homes. They have turned their attention especially to sculp' ure, poetry, music, and tin? study of ancient history. s a proof of their achievements in the first line it may be remarked that they have per- fected the “animated bust.” Ii has been the happy fortune of this young republic to give to the world the fourth great Epic poet. Mr. .Mack Sot out Cherry, though young, gives promise of excelling Milton or Homer. However, to another poet. Mr. Banks, belongs the honor of having introduced into English verse the following new metres: syllabic, pollabic. heptagon, hexagon, didactic, triambie. trocheometer, and ancesthetie. It was a Freshman who first discovered that the English people came out of whales, from the establishment of which fact, the question as to the authenticity of the book of donah is forever settled. The musical center of the land is the beautiful and classic city of Scrubtown. The greatest perfection so far has been attained with the tin horn. Historian of 1. 4s “TV © Ciomert.. ;m oh ’ n - ' (So forth mul hiif tin Inml rr oicr, ) ft not hut ijhnllit, (I my m � .; limit hr iu if mirth imuhl trnnnj Thf Jr inn ni Jurr of thy iwW. ( i public, t eternity, t world in all iliv changing lieauty. And Ilf� nml all thy so rvigt� duly, Hear ye now tin iiiv HHtion, We tin « liiMi. il of the nation. Five from Idol, or taint, «.r Minin, (hi our new-born reputation, Kiumu to you in lA arnitig'«i fane! Thin the yenr of consecration, Try in not with crucial test, Only liejir the invocation, lad the fulure tell the r« st. I - r men of the KreMlinimi (’hiss are we. Three weary years Indore iis li« Kre we may dun the plug and lie (� f senior rank and fancy free To launeli on I if ’� yet broader wen, ml hid old Vanderbilt good-bye. We will not now «air song prolong ( nil heart are young, our ho|� e are strong W«- would not all tli« laurel wear And take ......Senior worth it share; For well we know, should we begin To tell what we intend to win lly might of brain and brawn of arm, The Senior rank would lose its charm, They'd swear who never awore before Not Junior they, nor Sophomore, Hut they the rare had just begun They’d east their lot with Ninety-One! And ho we only conn to make, ( Mi falling in the (Jomir's wake, Kxruses for not singing now promise and unit maiokn now. Gomel. 49 Class of ’00. I milliims:i:::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::;:::-: ' Colors. Old Pluck, and lilac. Hat. Fawn ('olore� ! Alpine. )« . Vi-Vi-Yi-Vi-Vi-Vi-Vanderbilt. OFFICERS. ■fc J. M. Levkock Ixniisianu . W. McCoxnki.i J. R. Hamilton Texas C ! . Moss W. V. Hastings I iidiuii Territory 15. W. IICNTEIC. .. 'resident. .. I 'ice-1’resident. . . .Secretary. .. Treasurer. .. Poet. . ■ Historian. -«’HISTURY OH ’ • ().«- E K the first time tin- class of ’00 now makes its how to the public ami begs a few minutes notice. We have not yet become thoroughly acquainted with each other as members composing a class, the reputation and dignity of which it is each man’s duty to uphold, yet we shall introduce ourselves as Sophomores, Freshmen that were, and Juniors that are about to he. Directly upon organization the class of 90 made a strong move to disprove the general opinion that Sophomores, in their own estimation, arc the wisest of creation, and that the Sophomore head is bigger in September than in June. Appreciating the possibility of adding something to his store of knowledge the Sophomore wears a soft class hat which may easily stretch should the head expand. The colors of the class 50 TV Cornel. wen not adopted upon any well-grounded principle or from any peculiar adaptation. Him wan probably selecUnl because it was next to green in tin speetnun. thus signifying that tin Soph, had at least progressed some since his entrance into tin Cniversity. Muck was added to denote the well-established fact that the session for Calculus and solid tJeoinetry was the darkest period of a student’s life. Old (Solti has reference to some classical allusion with which tin Historian is not acquainted. There is not much to record as history of the average Soph He cannot see that he is more favored than when a Freshman. The auger bores as deep and as long as ever Jokes once calculated to move a small smile have become the stalest of'••chestnuts,” and if we are fed upon these much longer wo shall die. Then is not a Soph, who does not believe that he will eventually he great. The Historian hiinsell believes that there is little doubt in regard to this statement, and would like to indulge in some prophetic visions as to the future, hut as space forbids, and as we believe aiivw.n that every Soph, can blow his own horn, we desist and say adieu. Y Comet. 5' cm i i i a i i i i i i i i i i i i i • i i i i i • i i i • a i i i a i i i i i i i i i i • i i i i a i a a a a ,rz • 4 • Sopfyorr?©!' Po rp. i i i i i i i i i i i i i • i ■ 11 i i i i ■ ■ i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 11 i i-1 ■ i i i i W 1ST about tin- Iasi of April, or perhaps the first of May. As the eh� si ng shades of ilarktiess curtained in flu dying «lav. Came the Sophomores in conneil in a «-lassie grove well known inl resolved to raise their eolors above all to hohl their own. The first thin : was to choose a chairman, as they all li l know of course, lint how could they quell the tempest that was rowing worse and worse? Twas a «-hair that many yearned for ami viewed with longing eyes, lint they were all disappointed, and Levcque bore oil' the prize, lie’s from old Louisiana, where the darkies congregate, Who upon their swarthy shoulders hear the sacred ark of state, livery man must ride his hobby. Hilly Shakespeare is I.evequc's And be reads to all, regardless of their color, age or sex. Now, tin- next to be selected was a man to play the scribe— Sketch the lives of his companions of the Sophomorie tribe. Now, this honor fell to Hunter; Horace In can rear! at sight— Nay, still more, in Anglo-Saxon does without the aid of light. Shuts his ii ex to all its beauties, votes the stufl' a fearful bore ; Says that smjan means “ to sleep” only this and nothing more. Hoes to see his girl on Sunday so at least the tale is told ; 'Cells her just to call him “ Walton ” ‘‘Mister 1 lunter ” sounds so cold ! (•. ! . s patience was exhausted, and by Drihten he did swear That of all abominations he these “chestnuts” could not bear; The bells, lie said, “are ever ringing, but the noise will soon be stopped. For. as soon as June approaches, Anglo-Saxon will be dropped.” Hamilton, our secretary, is a worthy Texas lad ; He alone of all the boys Fve met I never did see sad. Sure it must have been amusing, while the meeting was down town, To hear him implore the Math. Assistant just to please go down. (’lam’rous voices filled with anger, caused by threats they could not stand, ’ Hose and swore in solemn conclave, forming a united band, “ We will crunch those Senior stove-pipes, tho’ their pride be mountain high ; We will light the jaunty Juniors, we will conquer them or die.” Poor, forsaken, sickly Freshmen! I can’t tell you all they said, II they voted your destruction when you “painted West Side red”; Hut they vowed a direful hatred just as long as life should last If you did not pass the finals then they would forgive the jmsl. Now. dear friends, when we have parted, each into his walk of life, I.et us bear a kindly feeling for tin- leaders in this strife. In September we’ll be Juniors, going at a lively gait, Vanderbilt will ring with praises for tin Sophs of Kighty-eight. 52 YGomel. officers 'ii tin.� It Hi hki ...................................1‘miilaU. I.. 8. Mkiihi , ...................................I’� •«•-I’rrtitlrnl. • i. II. Wiumt ... ......................... .Strrrtnry ntul Trrtumrrr. W . (� . Bonti...... .................... ............... litlnriiin. I . 'I. Junkk. ........... ............................. '(V . - HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 89 - TfHi: .Imiior class is mu1 so happily constituted that it excels in some respect each of its sister classes; it has long ago lost the dazzling greenness of the Freshman, w who belie vet h all things, hopeth all things; it is free from the astounding cheek- incss so eharaeteristie of the Sophomore, and at the same time it is without the peacock-like pride of the Senior, who, dazzled by visions of a diploma, imagines him- self to he the observed of all observers. Endowed with such natural advantages, the (Mass of’SO makes its bow to the public, with a feeling of pardonable pride in its members, both individually and collectively. The Class of '80 may date its organization from the visit of the President to the classic halls of Vanderbilt, when it was Ibr the first time called together to do honor to the servant of the people and his fair bride. Its first President was Mr. Ed. W. Win- Held, and when he, not long after his election, to the regret of all, severed his connec- tion with the rDiversity, Mr. ’. W. burke was called to the presidential chair—a man. whose line form and handsome face, it is said, works not a little havoc among the hearts of the bright-eyed beauties who now and then beautify the campus with their presence. 'oei Gomel. 53 And here it max not he out of place to remark that the Class of ’80 can lay claim to considerably more than an ordinary amount of good looks, although the individual members are, of course, unconscious of this fact. One needs but mention the jovial assertion. However, good looks are not all upon which the .1 unior class founds its claims to excellence; it can point to men within its ranks whose records as scholars are seldom, if ever, beaten, and as such it bids fair to rival the boasted classes which have gone forth from Vanderbilt in the past. nitied,” which is indeed well shown in the class hat—a black beaver—lifting emblem of scholarly gravity. Much more might be said of the studiousness of Mcrriam. tlx base-balling ability of Clement, the beer-drinking capacity of Meries, and the mash-making of Jones and Wil- son. but overcome by the profundity of the task, we lay down our pen at this point and rest from our labors. 54 Comet. V|V OFFICERS ( N Itrm ii .. S. Ilitmv . i i Pnun M HV|N Wl«l I'mhlrnl. StrrrUiry ami ' Vrtwiin r. Ihfliirinn. Port. K. !. KKTT. • • •THE RETREAT OF THE TEN' T the third year, before the founding of Scrubtowu, there were scattered throughout 1 the land many warriors who had conquered nil the academies in their vicinity aud longed for greater glory. Now there came to these tidings of a country inhabited by very warlike tribes, each governed by a mighty chief, and it was said that the land was very rich. So they assembled aud bound themselves to lay aside all local preju- dice aud make common cause against the enemy. The invasion began in the autumn, for the (dimate was warm, and tin inhabitants promised to help keep it so for the inva- ders. The l.atins aud Creeks dwell in those districts that form the termini of the empire, they were assisted by their allies the Knglish, many Historian peltasts, and a few Maths, a verj valiant people descendants of the (JotIts though less civilized. For two years they fought in these regions, losing fully one-half of their forces, for they were unaccus- tomed to their tactics. In the third year they came into the country of the much-feared Maths and laid seige to their capital, Creenhill, and attempted to Storm it. The contest was long and bloody, but at length victory perched on the banner of the long-haired (Jreeks. The town Was taken and burned, but many of the invaders w ere killed and captured, and indeed it is rumored that the commander of the garrison favored the besciged, and, having anointed the wounded captives with unguents, sent them back to their friends. After this an assembly was called, and Hibson, the silver-tongued, arose and said: It raves, why shall we continue thus to tight fruitless, though successful bat- Y a 3 Cornel. 55 ties, and to be harassed on daily march by skirmishers ? Were we to conquer, we would not possess. Arc not tin old oaken bucket and the barn-yard pullet better than Scrub- town hydrant and their athletic fowls ? Are we hogs who do not know when we have enough? Let us return. And him the well-greaved Acheansapplauded. Then the came to the country of the lithicans, considered very warlike, but I have heard they arc great, only as the grasshopper, in number. As the Greeks came to the coniines of the Francs and Teutons, their king, most tierce to behold, rode out and offered to each of them who should pronounce his name, passage through his country, and though many essayed, none could do it. But they defeated him in battle together with his allies, the Chems and Geols, strange people who deal much in sorcery and magic. Becoming confident we began to proceed leisurely and carelessly toward Physicia, a town which we were informed had no army, but all its people were artisans. But suddenly we were attacked by a body of mechanics, armed with strange weapons, and it was as if one had stepped upon a banana peel and descended on a tack. But the town at length fell near the end of the third year of the war, nine months after the founding of Scrubtown. Now the invaders were reduced to the number of ten and they began to long for their homes. And after marching, with little resistance, for five months they came on the enemy on a mountain pass, but their position was of no avail and they were forced to retire. When the Greeks ascended the mountains they beheld the well remembered sea of vacation, and there was much rejoicing. Now, as they marched to the sea there came those bearing scytala from nymphs of Diana and Athena offering to invade this country and distract the attention of the barbarians. But the invaders had waxed proud and many of them said, this is not the place for you, fight your own battles. Now as they proceeded, a detachment of Amazons, bent on revenge, lay in ambuscade for them in a thick undergrowth of now dr fdnmrs and shot upon them very sharp arrows ami darts, which were harder to withstand than the pitched battles with the natives. Now the Greeks were informed that the enemy were to make a last stand at a harbor called Kschate. Again the assembly was called and they sent three of their greatest warriors—Brooks, the mighty, of Arva. though small in stature; Harris, the great seer, h r he does so every afternoon on .Machmore. and Crockett, the bank whose pa ans stir the heart, to make a parley with the native chiefs. And when they were all assembled, sitting on the grass, Harris, the seer, arose and said: “Chiefs, ye do know us well, for we have met on many a bloody field and never have yet lowered our arms. Why then another conflict? Give us passage from your country and let us be allies. But they frowned ominously and the spokesman made reply thus: “ Hath a hen teeth that we should do this thing ? Go to. this too sudden. Moreover ye need exercise and verily ye 56 T - © Comet. I lm 11 got il. Now there wore m that laml 11 riots, though in their own tonguo railed Freshmen, abject slave of tin .ho native king-. t In Mil'll see roily they bestow ii|m ii their masters fearful agnomens, ami they did seotl and ioerat the ilroeks, crying many strange things in their own tongue which is called slang. Hut they wore unnoticed, and the Greeks immediately began to sharpen their spears whose handles are of cedar and their points of the black diamond, and even as I write the soothsayer, having sacrificed a long-eared animal taken from the enemy, declares the omens favorable, and Hureli, the wide-ruling Agamemnon, gives the war-cry, “yi. yi, yi. yi, ei g h ty-eight.’’ i. VY“a 3 Gomel. 57 PRATCRNITICS The vTomet. 5� Ipfti ©efta (Uftefa. ACTIVE CHAPTERS. Maim Alpha.............Colby Cniveraity. Now I lainp«hirc Alpha.. I tart mouth College. Vitnnoni lplw...........Cniveraity • � f Vermont. MlWMU’llUM'ltM I- la.... iiiImt-I ('olliip' Now York Alpha... Cornell Iniveraity. New York Beta...........I'liion 1 niv« r «itv. N.h York Mamma Coll.,', of the 4 • of New York. Now York IK-Ila. .. ... .Columbia College. Now York Kp-iloii.......Syrneuse Cniveraity. I’oiinsylvania Alpha....Lafayette College. IYnu«y tianni Botn .. I'eniravlinnia College. Pennsylvania «tmiiina... Washington amiJeffer- son College. I Vn nay I van in holla.Allegheny College.- PeiiiisyIvania I p-ilon... l iekinsoii 'olh-ge. IViinaylvnninZt'ta........I'niv. of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania I'.tai.....I.ehigh Cniveraity. Virginia Alpha...... .. Bunnoke College. Virginia Beta...........Cniveraity of Virginia. Virginia Mamma...... .Banilolph-Macon Col- legi . Virginia holla..........Ifi« litimml Colh gi . Virginia Kp«ilon........Yirvinia Military Inal. Virginia SSvjta. Washington mil I • • Cniveraity. North Carolina Beta .... I ni . North 'll ml ilia. South (’aroliiia Beta. .. South I 'arolina 'ollegp. Meorgia Alpha .......... Cniveraity of Meorgia. tioorgia IV ia..........Kmory Collogi . Meorgia Camina .........Mon cr Cniveraity. Tennessee Alpha.........Yamlorhilt Cniveraitv. Tennessee Beta.......... Cniveraity ofthe,South. Alahania Alpha..........Cniveraity of Alahaina. Alahauin Beta........... Alahania I'olyteehnie Inatitutn. Mahainn Cannna . ...Southern Cniveraity. Mi--i- ippi Mpha. I'niv. of Mi-i- ippi. Texan Ih’ta .. ... ....I ‘niveraity of Texas. Toxiu Mamma ..........Southwestern I’niv. Ohio lpha.............Miami Cniveraitv. Ohio Bota........... Ohio Wesleyan I’niv. Ohio Camina............ hio Cniveraitv. Ohio holla............. Cniveraitv of iViMwIcr. Ihio Kpsilon . ...... Buchtol t 'ollege. Ohio Zola..............Ohio Stato University. Kontiioky Aloha . . . Ce nt ri Col lego. Kentucky holla......... Central Cniveraity. Imliunu lpha..........Imliana Cnivoraity. Imliana Beta...........Wabash College. Imliana «iainnia . .... Butler Cniveraity. Imliana Oeltn. ........ Franklin College. Imliana Kpailoii ......IInnover College. Indiana Zeta .......... DtPni University. Michignn Alpha .... Cniveraity of Michigan Michigan Beta State College of Michi- gan. Miohigiin Camina.......I lillsdah College. Illinoi.s Alpha........Northwestern I’niv. Illiilois holta..... ... Knox 'ollogo. Illinois Kp-ilon- ... Illinois Wesleyan Cni- voraity. Illinois Zota..........Loinhurt! Cniveraity. Wisi’onsin lpha .. I'niv. of Wisconsin. Missouri Alpha- - . Cniveraity of Missouri. Missiouri Beta... .... Westminster College. Iowa lpha....... Iowa Wesleyan I'niv. Iowa Beta..............Stati Cniv. of low'a. Minnesota lpha........Cniv. of Minnesota. Kansas Alpha...........Cnivorsitv of Kansas. Nebraska Mpha .... Cniveraity of Nebraska California Mpha.. .. Cniveraity of California ALUmNI CHAPTERS. Now York Alpha........ ...Now York Citv. IVnnsylvania Mpha..........Pittsburg, Ca. Maryland Alpha.............Baltimore, Md. I istriot of Colmnhia Alpha.. Washington, h. C. V irginia Alpha.................. Ya. ioorgia Alpha.............Columhus, in. joorgia Beta.............Mlanta. ia. Tennessee Alpha............Nashville, Tenn. Alahaina. Alpha............Montgomery. Ala. Ohio Alpha......... ... .Cincinnati, Ohio. i hio Beta. ........ kron. Hiio. Kentucky Mpha............... Louisville. Kv. Indiana Alpha...............Cranklin, Ind. Imliana Beta........ .......Indianapolis, Ind. Illinois Mpha...............Chicago, III. Illinois Bota...............Coleslmrg. III. Missouri Alpha.............. Kansas City. Mo. Minnesota Alpha.............Minneapolis. Minn California Alpha............San Cram-iso� , Cal California Bota.............Cos Angelos, Cal. V e Gomel. 59 E3J3EE + nhPfifl. OF PHI DELTA THETA. . II. Armistead, R. A. Armistead, .1. 'I'. Henson, ■I. M. Hrents, L. K. 'ampbell. Esq., C. T. Colo, 11 ugh ('unningluun, IVrey ('nnningham, V. I,. Cunnvnglmin, I . F. Ellis,' E. T. Fleming, Esq.. Fratres in Urbe. W. 11. (ioodpasture, Esq., A. M. Ilagan, W. F. Harris, A. 1C. Howell, 11. E. Jackson, .Fr., H. F. Jackson. Esq., T. ( . Loonev, I . I). Maddin, Esq.. •I. W. Manier, Jr.. W. R. Manier, J. (’. McReynolds, Esq., T. S. Meek. W. H. Rainier, 1C. . ITiee, Esq., (’. I� . Uirhanlson, Larkin Smith. M. I� .. Walter Stokes. Esq., . J. St uhhleliehl, J r., Lvtton 'Paylor, ICsq., C. C. Waters, J. L. Watkins, M. I)., J. K. West, Esq. Instructors. S. S. Croekett. M.I)....................Assistant Instructor in Materia Mo.iica. W. I{. Sims, 15.A.......................Instructor in English. Clamlc Waller, II.S.. 15.E..............Instructor in Mathematics. Waller Heeling, M.A.....................Instructor in Herman. Fellows. Chambers Foliar, 15.S-Fellow in English. W. II. Witt, II.A-Fellow in History. 87 88. Stewart Brooks • Mobile. Ala H. S. N. A. iihson ... .Stanton. Tenn .11. A. E. 1. ('rocket t... • Kansas Citv. K .. M. A. II. L. Manson. . W. II. Harris ... • Fort Valiev, la . - H. S. W. li. Sims . M ississippi .I’li. 1� . W II Witt .M. A. Marvin West ... .Talladega, Ala H. A. 88 89. 1 . M. Jones s. H. Thach . 1 Idl Huekle, Tenn. . M. I). F. 1 . Turner • Chapel Hill. Tenn. • II. A. 1C. W. Winfield . 89-90. . Little Roek. Ark .. • H. A. J. W. l.eveqile.. . Hermuda, La .15. A. ( . W. Met’omiell . 1 lartsville. Tenn .. .15. A. J. II. Moss .Charlottsville. Va . .11. H. J. W. Sewell 90-91. . Nashville. Tenn .. . II. A. F. S. Hr..okman. W. . . Atlanta, Ha . Wat nesin.r.., N. '. .15. A. .11. A. E. II. Jones • 1 )altoii, t la .15. A. Not Applying for Degree. l-.lliston I'arrell.Nashville, Tennessee. J. Cl. Ia ster.... l.os Angeles, California. (W. Murray........Fort Valley, Heorgia. Hope Taylor ... Memphis, Tennessee. Absent on leave in Gernmny. 6o T r e Gomel. Si6mA Bailor}. Tennessee .eta ACTIWE CHAPTERS. Southwestern Presbyterian Cniversity Tennessee Kta Southwestern Baptist Cniversity. Tennessee I.ambilu Cumberland Cniversity. Tennessee Nu Vanderbilt Cniversity. Tennessee Omega. Cniversity of the South. Alabama lota Southern Cniversity. Alabama Alpha-Mu . and M. College of Alabama. Alabama Mu Cniversity of Alabama. Mississippi Gamma University of Mississippi. Mississippi Theta .. Sub Itosa. Louisiana eta Thatcher Institute. Texas Kho University of Texas. Texas Psi Southwestern Cniversity. ALUMNI C M 7 PTE RS, Georgia Alpha....... Georgia Beta........ Georgia Sigma....... (icorgia Omega...... South Carolina Eta... South Carolina Phi... North Carolina Theta. Kentucky Alpha-Beta Ohio Alpha.......... Alabama Mu.......... .Atlanta, Georgia. . Albany, Georgia. .Savannah, Georgia. .Augusta. Georgia. . Ilonea Path, South Carolina. .Greenville, South Carolina. .Charlotte, North Carolina. . Nicholasville. Kentueky. .Alliance, Ohio. . Montgomery, Alabama. I w. :S tSSEE NU CHAPTER FWATRES IN UR .if • V Cornel. 61 TENNESSEE NU CHAPTER OK SIGMA ALPHA EPSIL0N. IMtlisIml 1 875. blixltcd 1888. I . I . Adams, ’7� . (’. S. Briggs, M. I� ., ’( 1. W. I , Burdctt, ’7'.� . lion. Ii. W. Cantrell. Kentucky Chi, ’73. W. B. Cheatham. '71. II. F. ('heatham, .1 r., Tennessee Omega, 85. .1. K. Coleman, Tennessee Kap- pa. '82. F. II. (’oinpton, ’SO. •I. M. Itickinson, ’71. Hon. T. L. Dodd, Ten ness ec Lambda. ’ � 0. Dixie Douglass. M. I .. ‘82. FRATRES IN W R BE. .1. 11. Kakin, '71. John Early, ’8)5. V. I . Ferguson, ’80. M. M. tiardner, '75. Joel Griflin, Georgia I’i. ’57. 11. I Iargrove, '81. M. S. Hawkins, M. P. W. F. Hopkins, Tennessee l.aiuhda, ’7o. .1. V. Horton, Jr., Tennessee Lanihdr, '78. N. Kirknian, ’81. M. Lindslev, ’81. A. II. Lusk. Kentucky ('hi, '70. W. L. Martin, ’70. F. ( . Mc(iavoek. '01. II. B. Miller, ’87. S. V. Meek, Tennessee FJa.'si. May Overton, ’75. T. A. Perkins. Virginia Sigma, '7 5. .1. II. Thompson, Tennessee Lambda, ’75. K. Vaughn, '75. Hon. W. II. Washington, Vir- ginia Sigma, ’70. A. I . Wharton, '72. .). M. Thompson, Kentucky Chi, ’72. S. F. Wilson. Tenn. Lambda. FRATER IN FACULTATE. Andrew A. Lipscomb, D.D., I.L.D., Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Criticism. CHAPTER ROLL. Class of ’SS. F. K. Shipp. Class of S9. W. L. Carr, Class of 90. .1. K. Hamilton, .1. M. Hopkins. Class of 91. 15. W. Dodson, .1. W. Moore, Keno 15. Downer, E. M. Potter, W. H. Hdmonson. It. W. Hunter. G. C. M un-bison. .1. L. Teague, F. M. 1’slier. ROLL OR CHAPTERS. Georgia Beta............................Cniversitv of Georgia. Georgia Delta......................... . .N. Georgia A. and M. College. Georgia F.psilon........................Emory College. Georgia Psi.............................Mercer Cniversitv. South Carolina Delta....................South Carolina College. South Carolina Mu..... .................Krskihc College. South Carolina Lambda ..................Sub Kosa. North Carolina Theta .............. .... Davidson College. North Carolina Ni.......................Cniversitv of North Carolina. irginia Gmieron....................... Cniversitv of Virginia. jrgiuia Sigma....................... . .Washington and Lee Cniversitv. Virginia Pi.............................Sub Kosa. Kentucky Kappa..........................Central Cniversitv. Ohio Sigma.................... .........Mt. Fnion College. Michigan Alpha..........................Vdrian College. Pennsylvania Onega....................Hlegheny College. Missouri Alpha..........................Cniversitv of Missouri. TV q Comet. -Fraternity of l{appa fSigma.-d- Founded at I diversity of I 'irginia, iS6y. Cl I A I ‘TICK KoiJ.: AI |� lm...... ............................Kinory College. Beta.............................. .......Thatcher Instituto. tinintim..................................I' niventi ty � f Ixuiisiaim. K.psllun................................. .Centenary Colloco. ••1«................................... I’niversity «� f Virginia. Tlu tn....................................Cumberland Cnivoraity. Iota......................................Southwestern Cniversity. Kappa........... .........................Vanderbilt Cniversity. lambda....................................Ini versi ty of Tennessee. • •micron................................Kmory ami Henry College. Kim.. .......... .........................North Georgia A. ami M. College. Sigma.....................................Ohio Normal Cniversity. Tail......................................Cniversity of Texas. I psilon..................................Hampden Sidney Ndlege. Phi.................. ....................Southwestern Presbyterian Cniversity. Chi.......................................Perdue Cniversity. Psi....................................... Maine State College. • hnegii.................................I niversitv of the Soulh. 65 AH pjpf D.D.S. 'eal, ttorson, lilips, •arpe, lompson, oinpson, oiirc. •rrison, ilson. ollius, A.It. T a ComeV.. 6 KHPFft CHAPTER- Sv «•+■ OK appci igma. Established Syy— Re-established SSj. Fratres in Facultate. . II. Menees, 1 . R. Stubblefield. A.M., 3 Fratres in tfrfce. II. 15. Buckner. .1 r.. J. T. Kercheval, R. !• .1. A. Cragwall, 1.. N. Kirkpatrick, J. M Prof. Frank ioodman, II. N. McTyeirc, .1 r.. W. ( R. II. Ilealan, A. II. Marks, M. 1 (!. I . Hicks, C. Mason, C. M 1 lorton. •I. ( . Moore, R. S .1. R. Wilson, .las. Vaughn. Thomas 11. ('raig. C. B. Burke, (‘has. Richardson, N. I., Carpi liter. Glass of ’88. N Glass of '80. J. L. Fonl. J. ), Glass of ’00. T. 15. Wilson. Glass of ‘01. •1. '. Wilson. Special Course. .1. 15. iihbs, E. .1� .. D.D.S. O’Neal, . Patterson, Philips, I. Sharpe, r. Thompson, . Thompson, . Moore. Morrison, . Wilson. Hollins, A.I’ . 64 Delta Jau Delta praterr ity. Cl I A I ’TKK’S. I -11111 • lit .... r. Beta Theta. Beta Delta Beta Epsilon 111 . . . ........... Xi ..... Beta Kappa Beta Kill... Beta Beta.... Beta Alpha. Delta Mu Ohi . .. 1 Vi.... Zetfl.... I tela .... Ktu.......... Epsilon Iota......... Kappa ....... Alpha ... ... ' iatiiina... IUio......... Theta....... rpMiion. ... Xu........... Si ma........ Tan......... Omnd Chapter Vanderbilt I niverwity, Nashville, Teim. ■ I niverhity of Miv-.ifv.ippi, Oxford. Miwi. 1'lliveoil.y of the South, Sew alien, Tellll. .Tiiiverwitv of Georgia, Athens, Ga. • Ktuorv College, Oxford, tin. i irand Chapter I 11 i • r- i t of Iowa City, Iowa. . low� State College, Vine-.. Iowa. .Simplon College, liitlianola, Iowa. I niverxit) of ( 'olorndo, Boilhler, Col. Cniver-itv of Minnesota, I of Minn . Minneapolis, Minn. • De 1‘auw Cniversity. Green castle, Iiul. .Ilanover Collette, Hanover, linl. ■ Butler Cniversity. . Iinliana Cniversity, Bloomington, linl. Grand Chapter I'nivorsitv of Miehigan, Ann Arbor, Mieh. Ohio Wesleyan I 'Diversify, Delaware, Ohio. . Kenyon College, Cambier, Ohio. .Wooster Cniversity, Wooater, Ohio. . A'lelhert College, Kant Clevehtllil, Ohio. Ohio I Diversity, Athens, Ohio. Ihitehtel College, Akron, Ohio. . Alhion t 'ollege, Vlhion, Mieh. Miehigati State College, hinging, Mieh. . I lilLsdale College, llills.lale, Mieh. . irand Chapter1 Allegheny College, Meadville, I’a. ■ Washington ami .lellerson College. Meadville, I’a. Steyen' Institution of Tei hnologv. Brooklyn, N. Y. -Bethaiiv College, Bethany. W. Va. . UeilSselller I’olv teehllie Institute, Troy. V V. . Lafayette ('ollege, Easton, I’a. ■ Columhia 'ollege. New York, . Y. ■ Kratiklin and Marsha 11 College, lainenster, I’a. A IJ MNI ciA'r New ork Alumni Association. -llieago Alumni Assoeiatioii. Cleveland Alumni Association. Miehigan Alumni Assoeiatioii. Nashville Alumni Association. N A The Gomel. 65 LA MHl)A C H A1 TEK oK DELTA TAU DELTA. Ivstahli.'hxl ns tht I. '. Chapter oj' lidiiihoir, ISS2. ('onSoliihiUit with Delta Tau D lto, 1 SSI . NICSI 1 )lvN'P E. Ashcraft. Walter Cain. Harry Evans. John T. Eellyett. Jonhlin Marr. J. V. Rudolph. Robert T. Smith. T. T. Tyler. M. E. Wilson (Tlietai. Preston Vauirlm. Frank I� . Fojtj;. AH : M N I. I� . M. Plight. J. I . P. DePow. Frank G. Fite. W. K. McAllister Theta 1. Jesse Overton. Rev. J. P. Sprowls Mn 1. William Simmons. Wilson T. Walters Alpha Frank Vaughn. Wm. R. Smith. I avhl E. Jennings. William l.ce Perry. E. Merrick. II. K. Pemis. Janies I.. Smyscr. ■ J. II. Pierce. R. II. Fcarev. I). (’. Pierce. The Cornel. KATMW A fiP ((A ROULi OF ACTIVE CHAPTERS. i|� lui. Ilrln...... Siuniiui... I Vita...... K|� � il � n........ .'•la.......... Kta.............. Theta...... ..... Iota............. Kappa ........... I uiiiiImIu...... Mu............... Nu............... Xi............... Oinicroii Pi............... Klio............. Sibina........... Cpsilon. ........ Phi..... Clti.......... Pui.............. hnoga.......... Aiplia-Alplia---- A Ipha-Hctu..... Alpha-t •amnia Alpha-Delta .... Alplia-Kpsilon... Washington ami Lor I'niversity, Virginia. Virginia Military In titu� « . I'nivorwitv of (ieorgia. NVoll'onl College. South Carolina. Kntory College, � eorgiu. Kamlolph-Ma on ('ollriP?, ' irginia. Itichmoml College, Virginia. Sub Uo� n. I'urmaii I'niversity, South Carolina. Mereer Cniversitv. ioorgia. I'niver.-ity of Virginia. Krskino College, South Carolina. Alabama Stato College. Sul� Ko.-n. I'niversity of Texas. I'niversity of ,IVnnt'.v i’c, South Carolina Colloco. havi lrMin Colli'iti1, North Carolina. I'niversity of North Carolina. Soul horn I'niversity, Mahama. Vamlorhilt I'niversity. Tennessee. Tulane I'niversity, l.onisiaua. Centre College, Ky. I’niversity of tin South, Tennessee. University of Alabama. Louisiana State University. William Jewell College, Missouri. Southwestern Presbyterian I'niversity, Tei « A he Comet. 6 —CHI CHRPTeR —K OF K A1 M A ALPI I A. Established April (), SSj. Resident Alumni. .1. I.. Whitworth, A M. Shipp, Warren Catulior. I . I ., K. T. Kirkpatrick. T. Tanner, M. M. Boss, T. il. Malone. Jr. .Itilius Blumc, ('ami. Phil., Instructor in Modern hnnjruages. K. 1C Hart lu ll. W. ('. (’herry, .1. K. Wynn. ( . K. Allies, 1. T. Finn. Class of '88. Class of '89. L. S. Parks. Class oi '90. ('. I� . Moss. (’. X. Burch, .1. B. Koehlc, .1. M. Williams. J. 15. Hart, W. i. Bonta, It. I,. Burch. i. Y. Macniurpliy. Joseph ('hick. Class Of ’91. W. 11. Johnston, Thomas 1 lart. S. K. (’owan. The o|j� iu«. Scarlet hihI Blue. Coittm ifnY. Founded a! Frimeton Col It ft, button. N. J., i$Jj. Cl IA1 T1CK K 1.1.: Upha •• ............... .. I 'niversity � f Virginia, near Ohiirlnttsville, Vn. Beta. .... Harvard I'niversity, Cambridge, Mass. •1111111:1... ... . Kmory College. Oxford, ia. Pella Uulk'iTi New Brunswick, N. .1. Kpsilon Hampdeu-Sidncx College. 1 IampdeieSidney, Va a'Ui ... l-'nmkliii 11ml Mitrxliull College, I .Minister, l’a. Kin.................. I'niversity of Oeorgia. Athens, Ha. Tliftii....... Tr« Polytechnic Institute, Tr«� v, New York. I ta.......... .............. ........ thin I ’niversity, Columbia. hio. Lunhda... ................. I'niversity of California, Berkely, Cal. Mil.................. . ... ..........StrVrli . Institute. HoBokell, N. .1. Omieron........................... ...Cub I'niversity. New Haven. Colin. PI .Vanderbilt I niversity, Nashville, Tenn. Uho .... .............................I.afayette College. Kaatnn, Pa. Sigma .. ....... ................Woll'ord College, Spartanbury, S. C. Phi. .. .................A inli« rxl College, Amherst. Maws. Clii. ................. Hiio Wesleyan I'niversity, Pelaware, Ohio. Psi........................... ....... la-high I'niversity. South Bethlehem. Pa. Ni .................. ................Cornell I’niversity, Itliaea, V Y. Kappa.................................I’.row n I'niversity, Providence, B. I. Omega............................. ... Hiekinson College. Carlisle. I’a. Alepli (Alumni) .............Baltimore. M.I. Belli (Alumni)..................... New York, N. Y. Yav (Alumni) Washington. I . C. k I 11. W. I.owrie (I. 15. II. Enloc, Ewing Smitli, William Kinney. •I. Handy Moore, K. It. Mill, Jr.. A. L I'. Tneker, It.I 11. N. Snyder, A. Cornel. 69 .) ,.G- Chartered November IJ, S8j. HEglDEJ'I'l' ]VIE]VIBE g OF Cjll Pfil. Paul Hidlev, C. 15. Wallace ( A.) i. .M.), ltislev Lawrence, .1. W. Maddin, Jr. (M.D.), Harris Allen, J. M. Price, James Lanier P� yrd (S.15.). ■fletflYE ]WE]YIBEKS. ’88. 15.P. 1.1..15.), 15. P. 11.1..15.), Paul 15. Moon 11.1,. 15.). ’JS!). I� . (Tl.col, grad.), 11. 15. Dement (Pli. «.). ’!)( ). (A.15.), T. T. Edwards (15.A.). (Left collect?.) II ESIJLjSI . N. W. I'tley, Tlieol. grad., W. J. Pulley (Pharmacy Department.). Number ot initiates since founding of chapter, r� s. Case Martin (I.L.I5. . Kd. L. Pulley (15.A.) , C. 15. Ragsdale (15.P.), J. N. Wheeler (15.L.), L. 15.1. Prank Morrow. Comet. 'BET Tj-IET PJ. BOLL Of niAl'TEBS. 1830 Alpha Miami I’niversitv 1841 Hein Kappa ............ 1 Olio I’lliviTHtV . 1H4I Itetn Western Reserve 1 niversitv. 1842 uonmu Washington ami .li-fh-r-nii College. 184� K|n iluii ... 'enter I 5 1 lege. 1843 Kin 1 larviml 1 mversit 184.'� 1 Vila • IN- Pauu 1 niversit . 181' 1 1 • ... Imliaua I'niversilv. 184.'� launli-la I'niversitv of Mit-liigau. itw:� Tail Wahash College. 1847- Kappa It row a I'niversitv. 18 0 Zela Ilaiiipih n-Siilmi College. 1850 i hnieroii. 1 nivi-r-i 1 oi Virginia 1853 Theta 1853 Iota 1 laimvi-r I Yillege. 1854 Mu Ciimhi-rlaiul 1 niversitv. 1800 Chi 1 S4� l I'si Itetliunv College. 1800 Alpha Itetn 1807 Alpha ' •amnia Wittenberg College. 180S ISOS Alpha Kpsilou -Iowa Weslevan I’niversitv. 18 Ml Alpha Kla . . . . 1870 Alpha Kapua 187� ' Alpha laiuihihi 1 nivi-rj.ilv of Wooster. 1072 Mpha Mil ... 1 nivi rxitv f Kansas. 1873 i 1873 Ih'tll •UIIIIIIU 1873 Alpha I'i . .. I'niversitv of Wiseonsin. 1873 Illio 1874 Alpha Siyina 1 'irkiiison ('ollege. 1874 Kola Delta Cornell 1'ni versit v. 1870 Sitrina Stevens 1 ustiinte of Teelmologv. 1.87.5 10-la .«-la. 1870 1 psilon Host on I'niversitv. 1878 Alpha hi lohns Hopkins I'niversilv. 1870 i hiu-ya I'niversilv of California. 1870 Ilela l-.la Maine Slate ('ollege. 1.870 Ih’la Ki-la . . 1 'diversity f Mississippi. 1.880 I’lii 1880 Ili-la Theta Mailison I'niversilv 1881 Nil 1881 Alpha Alpha Colunihia 'ollege. 1883 Ili-la Iota 1881 Ili-la l.ailihila . . . Vaiulerhill I'niversilv. 1.885 Tlu-ia 1 Min • • ■ • Miio State 1 nivei j.il v 1885 Alpha Oiuii-i'oii .. .. .... I'niversitv of Texas. r J THE BET . MB DA ”T ao Gomel. THE BETA LAMBDA —OF— BliTA TIIKTA 1M. University Officers. .1. M. Salford, I’li. I . Beta. ’45Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, and Professor of Ceology I 1C. 1loss, | . I� . Theta, ’(M) . Professor of Systematic Theology. n«lrew ilison, B. I., i Mu, ’ 1 . Professor of Commercial Law ami IC |iiity Jurisprudence. C. I.. Thornburg, C. I!., Pli. I .. Instructor in Civil ICngincering. W. T. Magrudcr, M. I',, sigma, 's| , Instructor in Mechanical ICngincering. .1. II. Kelley, Lecturer on Chemistry in l ental Department. C. C. For rell, M. A., Instructor in Creek. W. C. Branham, It. .. Instructor in History. Alfred Ilume, I� . K.. I list ructor in Technology. Rev. R. K. Itrown, | . | ., I Ion. II. II. I.urton, 1C. W. Thompson, A. C. Hall, K. It. Davis, W. tKirkpatrick, Fratres in Urbe. (Jen. (I. P. Thruston, Prof. W. C. Day, Ph. D., I Ion. A. S. (‘aldwcll, John Ruhin, .1 r., J. A. Harris, I lamiiton Parks, .1 r., R. I.. Morris. Maj. L It. «iiiId, .1. II. I lamlly. M. I)., C. W. Beale, A. S. Marks, Jr., .1. It. Roberston, II. M. Drifoos. Active Members. ’88. C. C. Slaughter, It. A., Alfred Hume, It. 1C. ’89. A. It. Learned, L. s. Merriam, A. 11. Puscy, 1C. F. Itrown. ’90. 11. It. Bond, J. W . Rowlett, C. It. Kirkland. ’91. J. 11. Thornburg, J. W. Byrnes, II. I). Knlim. Special Students. J. P. Smith, .1. F. Lipscomb, Tyler Calhoun. GomcA. 73 TKNXKSSKK athletics are on a boom! The last Field l)a of Vanderbilt was the most successful iu her short and prosperous life of three years. The records compare favorably with those of Eastern institutions, in which physical training and prac- tice lor athletic exhibitions boasts the experience of mam years. The growing interest in Vanderbilt’s Annual Field Hay is to be seen in the great excellence and increasing number of entries from our neighboring Tennessee institutions. That athletics have come to stay we feel certain: that the benefits to be derived therefrom arc numerous, we feel equally assured of. When Taylor runs ir� 0 yards in If� .1 seconds on an indifferent track. Johnson .jumps 10 feet 34 inches, T. X. Parker (Clarksville) clears the bar at 4 feet inches standing, and Muck Parker makes a running high jump of 5 feet 24 inches, w etnay say that the New South is not a figment of “ boomists” and literati, but a living reality. The base- ball nine bobbed up serenely to the gratification of all Vanderbilters and ran the season without a defeat, a pleasing repetition of last year’s record. The game on Field Day was the most interesting ever played on the grounds, remaining undecided until the last man was out. In the game on Saturday the nine put up a professional exhibition. Milling- ton and Taylor held the p ints—Taylor as of old, Millington in a manner worthy the suc- cessor of the irrepressible “-Squeezy.” Only four scattering hits were made off his delivery, and ten men carved the atmosphere. Woe to Vanderbilt when her base ball club is no more! The Tennis Association is in a flourishing condition, morally, mentally, physically� socially and financially. Their motto is‘-Select Few,” except in nioue matters, when it becomes “Select as many as you can. now you’ve got the chance.” This season they have, perforce, smoked the pipe of peace, except I)r. Dudley, who commutes his fora cigar. They are all bachelors just at present. The f aculty have done the - white tiling” by Athletics, so. too, has the Bishop, and the Association finds itself in excellent financial condition, with base-ball paraphernalia and running suits in abundance. There is only needed a park. A park of her own and Vanderbilt will be the garden spot of the South. Come ye philanthropists, ye anti-cruel- ty-to-animals agitators, with a park! IV T r e VZ,or r eV. Executive Committee or V. A. A. I� K. Wm. M. Haskkiivii.i....................President. I� K. Wm. I,, hi IU.KV.......................Vico-Prosiliunt. •I. M. liKVKyUK.............................Secretary. ('i.audk VVai.lkh...........................Tronsuror. . II. Johnston............................Captain Field Sports. Cn s. N. IP in it...........................Manager Haso-ball Team. CIUMIIKIIS Kkli.au..........................Captain Hase-ball Team. CorT eV. 75 0. N. Murcii................Manager. Popb Taylor, catcher. I'. Millinutox. pitcher. .1. 1«’. Winn, first base. (’. N. Burch,second bast . 1. T. Finn, third base. Ciiamkbrs Kbllar, s. s., Captain. II. K. Ulbmbxt, left Held. Tom Hysor, center field. Alfred Humb, right field. Frank I a rk b........()(liciat Scorer. TAYLOR LEAD THE BATTING WITH AN AVERAGE OF .738. • +’r-GAMES- April 14. Vanderbilts vs. Ifidlevs.....................27 to 4 April 2s. Vanderbilts vs. Ridleys (11 inuin ) ........15 to 14 May 4. Vamlerbilts vs. University of Tennessee . 0 to C May . . Vunderbills vs. University of Tennessee ..... 9 to 1 TYa = OoroeX. —'■n M LtfWji fEjJjtig ggoeuntojJ. OFFICERS W.M. li. Dudi.kv.. . . A. H. M KKKir....... A. 1?. 1’ISKY....... .1. j. Smi.sku, .Ik Ki.i.istox I'akkkl. ................President. ...........Vice-President. ................Secretary. ................Treasurer. .Manuycr of (irnnnds. Gomel. 79 V 'DE'R'SJLT HEG,OpS. � ■ 100 V;ir«ls 1 ash Pork T vi.oi: (’S7) . . . It 4 sec. I )0 Van Is Dash Poi’K T yi.oi: ( X7) 10 4-5 see. 220 Vanis Dash 1. 1.. Sr.MMKKS (’SO) ... .201-5 see. 140 Van Is Dash II. F. 1� kmis(’S7) 02 2-5 see. 120 Yanis Hurdle (2 ft. Gin. in llunlh s)..ll. F. 11kmis fS7) 20A see. 0 ft. 7,‘ in. Running l.ong .1 uni] F. P� . Fo ; ; (’S7) 20 ft. 10A in. T. 11. Fo ; ; (’SO). .. 4 ft. 5 in. Running 11 igh .1 limp - F. 11. Font; (’S7) 5 ft. 4 in. High Pole Vault ... R. F. Cri.VKi; (’SO) S ft. 11 in. Pole l.ea| . R. F. Cfl.VKK (’SO) 22 ft. S| in. Running Hop, Step, an ] .lump... F. 11. F«ku; (’S7) 41 ft. 0,' in. Throwing 10-11 . Hammer F. F. Pkk k (’s7) 74 ft. 0 in. Throwing 50-ll . Weight F. F. Prick (’S7) 17 ft. 04 in. N. . ilBSON (’SO) 30!) ft. Putting Shot F. 11. Foco (’s7) M2 ft. 10 in. Running 11 igli Kirk F. 11. Fo«; ; (’87) • 0 ft. 34 in. ® 1888 100 Yanis Dash Poi’K Taywib 104 see. 20 ft. 1A in. Standing 1 ligli .1 unip T V Pakkkic iS. W. P. 1 .. 4 ft. 0{ in. Throwing 10-11� . Hummer .. 150 Yanis Dash Poi’K Tayi-ok .15 3-5 se ’. Running Long .1 ump ... V. 11. Johnson lit ft. Ml in. 100 Yards Hurdle (3 ft. Hurdles) . Tylkk Calhoun 220 Yards Dash Poi’K Tayiah: 24 4-5 see. Running High .lump W. A. Pakkkic (S. W. P. 1.) . 5 ft. 24 in. 110 Yanis I ash 11. W. Ul NTK.R 5S4 see. Running Hop, Step, and Jump. . Poi’K Taylor 39 ft. 44 in. Gomel. 81 TUc Dialectic, ♦ IIK Dialectic still owes iis origin to the same source that it acknowledged in The 3 i) Comet of last year, not having any special reason for denying it, and still meets - . in the same corner of the hall. Hut alas! How hath the mighty fallen. What • ‘ changes have come to pass! Shades of departed followers of .John Lawrence Sul- livan, why linger ye no longer around the sad loose-jointed chairs which formed • • such excellent- weapons for your quondam owners. There hasn’t been a single man (or a married one either) killed in the Dialectic t his year. In fact, the nearest approach to a fatal accident was when thirteen and two-thirds of the members, including the Secretary and two-thirds of the Fines Committee, fainted upon having an auction con- ducted in his usual happy style with great edit by a rare and radiant member whom the angels name not Lenore but John Smith, in which he sold a magnificent map for the munificent sum of twenty-three and two-thirds cents. Knives and pistols are no longer required to carry elections nor to decide rules of order. For the first time during several sessions there have been occasional debates. In short, degeneration and decay mark the progress of time. The Dialectic consists chiefly of a Fines Committee and the names of the members who have resigned to join the new society. The Fines Committee is a triune tribunal, which has the. power of life and death over delinquents to the extent of ten cents more or less. Its authority is absolute and beyond all appeal, and hence, in case a victim of its infernal machinations is not satisfied with its decisions, he may disregard all of its actions, and when he is called up for trial of skill upon the part of some of the aspirants for legal honors who, with great gusto, prosecute and defend him, if he can bulldoze the little men in tin society he can get oil’ all right, if he cannot, he gets off anyhow. The Dialectics did not take Founder’s Medal or Young’s Medal, but they would have done so if the Philosophic had not. It is a great source of pride to every member of the Dialectic that they have among them the infantile genius that hankcrcth after the moon and placet h with the stars. The Dialectic also prides itself upon the modest Christian bearing of its members. When any one is elected to an office he always con- ti T 'r e Cornel. 82 frsses 1l1.it Ins ambition l«M� k« «l tlut way hut it It urn not tor tin iueoiiveiiicuco attendin'.: a resignation In would resign hi favor of Ins o| |Mineiit. lie never does, how- ever. Our Treasurers ha e not defaulted with tuurh of the rash this year ami so we have a lull treasury, thirteen rents. We have a line iiiiiseutn of curious speeiiueus of men which may he seen any Saturday at II a. i.. ami we would say to all new men that, if they wish to see the animals, and at the same time do good work, they should join the Dialcetle and die happy. They may be eertain that they will not he taxed more than 111..'� 0 and will he m good society, dome one, come all. ,’ iluribus unum—don’t step on my head. TVa Gomel. 83 :--—3— T I J Hi: I,l‘‘mcva' lii- tory of Mir Philosophic was worthily written in M10 immortal pages of the last volume of TitK Comkt. It is now our pleasure to record the doings of these wisdom lovers for the past twelve months. Situated as is the hall, men of peculiar habits should be expected to he found there. With ease lines could he drawn from the northwest window, forming a triangle, whose other two points would be the ehapel rostrum and the West Side race-track. In this window man's nature can be well rounded, for his left ear, by prearrangement, drinks in divine truths, his right ear conveys great oratorical richness to his mind, while his eyes feast upon the sleek-coated livers. All this is done and none of the Medean rules are broken, and the nearest approach to out-lawry, is to be a member of the aforesaid organization. This accounts for the prosperous numerical condition of the Society. It has been said by some that too much assistance will inevitably destroy any organi- zation: but the Philosopha Society is a living testament to the contrary, for the powers that be allowed them to meet once every week, without the restraint of the presence of any of them. Whatever time these said powers cannot occupy, is graciously allowed the members for preparation for our literary performance. This year, for the first time for several years, the Philosophic lost the Thanksgiving debate. The speakers from the Dialectic were more than they could handle. But the Philosophic Society has one great virtue, they never admit defeat, and by continual practice have become adept in “the art of damning ‘the judges’ with faint praise.” The Society presents the anomaly of adhering closely to the constitution, and yet there is scarcely a member who has not ruthlessly destroyed every section of it more than one time. Tin Philosophic Society is withal an elegant body of learned men, and while it stands foremost in the institution as a nursery of orators and scholars, it would also be a draw - ing card in any dime museum. I11 the collection can be found members of every Christian denomination, from Roman Cat Indie to Methodist; the hardest-headed man in the I'ni- versity; the blackest and the sunniest-loeked men; the heaviest and the lightest mus- tache: the wisest secretary; the keenest parliamentarians, and Mr. I! ----of the senior «4 T CorcN t. «•las.N. l«� s� i whom alone is worth a trip to tin hall. Tin Society has decided many important |UC8tion� of morals and public |wlicy. Mon must no longer dance hut may attend tin theatre when they leave the University. The United States is advised to legalize lotteries, and revenue and tarilV have been di«|MMed of as easily as ire cream by your best girl oil a summer afternoon. Having heroine thoroughly familiar with moral and political law, such lofty subjects a � Kvolution, It Use hall, and Kxamiimtions are now I whig mastered by these gigantic minds. Up to date it has been proved that everything comes from nothing: that everything must return to nothing; that nothing is (lie only offspring of nothing; that nothing can come from nothing, ergo, the Philosophic adjourned for tin day. In regard to base-ball. Noah, as a pitcher, was declared an exploded phenomenal, and the discussion was finished on Field day. The discussion in regard to the propriety of examinations has not yet taken place, eonscMpieiitly the Faculty still exercise their prerogatives. The Philosophic is undoubtedly a great honor to the institution, and while occasion- ally getting in water too deep for the average man has done more honest work during the past season than any society in the University, and has displayed indomitable pluck and energy in their every undertaking. And though there arc laments from some eroakers of the “ Auld hang Syne, and in fact the lighting end of the line has not been kept taut, yet every member of the Society has reason to he satisfied and proud of the attainments and general excellence of the exercises. If you wish proof we invite you to come and see. V-'xsb Comet. 85 £1 , G fUno ® Lve lmj OXK afternoon about the first of November, 1887. there: assembled a body of students in the haw room of Vanderbilt r Diversity. There were representatives ■'fv from the pines of Carolina, from the cowboys of Texas, and from the golden shores of tlx western wonderland. In some respects they may have resembled that body of men that met in Philadelphia about a century ago to turn the American eagle loose; in some respects they did not. The object of this meeting, however, was not to liberate the American eagle, but to organize a new literary society in which the buzzard orators of barbaric fame might spread their wings unrestrained by the presence of the hated Greek. Their object was effected, and the Garland Lyceum became the third literary society at Vanderbilt. The members of the Lyceum have some distinguishing characteristics. Perhaps the most striking one is that they are strictly anti-“ goat.” They have no faith in this animal, and yet. judging from their capricious antics on some occasions, they might be supposed to be closely related to that interesting quadruped. Their platform “ views with alarm any tendency to (jo-it boots and their constitution declares that any member who consents to ‘ride a goat” shall be disqualified for the position of President of the United States. Some have even let their prejudice have such control over them as to refuse to devour the “nice spring lamb” of the landlady because it smacked of goat. This is carrying things a little too far. This society has already settled many current political and social problems. It lias decided that Ca sar was greater than Napoleon, and vice versa, and that George Washington was the father of his country. The American people owe a debt of grati- tude to the Lyceum for thus determining something definite in regard to their ancestry. It has also discussed tin recent vexing question, “Which has the greater influence over man, money or woman?” This will be discussed again before linal decision is given to the public. Our order is good. The constitution is very stringent in regard to this. Art. V., see. 2, is to this effect; “ Xo man is allowed to shoot the president until his successor has 86 Corned. been chosen ami coffin ordered.” Vrt. X.,hoc. e, by-laws, says: “ Finos payable in ad- vance.” See. «1, reads: “Amendments to this constitution arc always kept on hand.” In spite of her youth and some disadvantages the Lyceum is doing good, honest, faithful work. She gave a creditable exhibition of oratory on the evening of her anni- versary In the content with the other two societies before the Faculty she secured two places for Commencement. She is in favor of an inter society contest. Her men may lack tiftccu or tweiit requisites of oratory, but they all have well equipped lungs. TV e C-orrAeV. «7 5l?e Qbamber.' A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS, INCLUDING A CLIMAX. DRAMATIS PERSONS. Dk. Baskervki.u, Chambers Kelleri, 11 Kuic Hu m e, Sionior Sanders. SlGXIOR (ilBSOX, SlOXIOR BllOWX, Taylor, Don .Morketto, Lucius Parks, Carlos Burke, I KKK,t AND OTHERS, A Serve XT, Several Ladies of Culture. SCENE. Chnmhnr uf Anglinan Erudi linn Don Mor. C. Kcllrri. Sr. (iibson. C. Kcllrri. Sr. Hibson. Sr. Hrttwn. C. Kcllrri. Sr. Brown. Sr. Gibson. ACT I. Discovered screm! bnli s in rear, ton Morrrtlo and Sr. Sanders in front. Enter Sr. Hibson, I'ai lor. Sr. Brown and Kcllrri. Now Sr. Hibson. how art thou to-da and thou, friend Kelleri ? Quite well, we thank thee. How now, Kelleri, do’st thou know the lesson for to-day? I have employed a share of time in its consideration. But do not know a little Lit about it. Tis so with me: but yet methinks much have I learned. Now Sr. Brown, I know thou hast it well prepared. Kind sir, I have not looked it o’er. What! hast not read it o’er? Why, thou wilt bust. I say thee nay. it is not so, my friend. Then how wilt thou avoid it, pray! ° From the wonl “ meet Some have thouuht this play to belong to Huron: hut the occurence of “ wish in tho second net shows that it «its written by • Wi—sh. that is. William Shakcsjienre. t l’robahlv a play on the name of Sir Edward Hart. T ne Gomel. 88 Tne Gomel. Sr. Itnarn If thou wilt list to 111«, mill give attentive hoed, 1 will to thee a secret here unfold. Miss Thoiujm. Now he it known to you 1 do a hook possess Which hath tin notes right fully writ upon its page; So when the teacher doth a ijtiestion to me put. Immediately my ryes 1 let descend lielow. And there 1 spy the answer asked of me. This having done, with childish innocence I tell If to my teacher, and he doth think me wond rous wise. (h.lhoinuij a rih of bamr bokio mill whi p rmy ) host hear him t Sr. Hibson. Now all) 1 glad at heart. Kind friend wilt thou the place to me impart Where 1 such blessed volume may obtain? Sr. Ifrown. Oh do not keep me in suspense, but toll me now. TIs Hudson that doth make the book, Sr. Hibson. 1 nni‘ l n l;mun. And in the city of Now York doth keep it quite. Now am 1 here a happy, happy man. (I‘inch mi tin shoulder of her second licii It tior.) And we will order one forthwith. beer. 1 noisii a it hoot, ] ri suit It enter Indies followed In Parks, and beer who removes his hat and slaps his ley therewith. (Sen liny himself on top of a bench.) Oh almhli! my soul doth scent some evil. Sr. Sanders, her. Perhaps thou kiiowest not thy lesson for to-day. Methinks thou art a prophet that thou speakest so. Here Parks falls into a dce i study ; Handbill: l.oyisht by Tiyresteh. tlibson yrunts. bon Mur. Sr. Sanders, beer. Do’st thou suppose he w ill be here to-day ! Good sir, 1 think the time has quite arrived. Marry sir, some seven minutes are full past ; Now let us cut. Idrsooth, and to the grounds retire, And there the progress of the game observe. ioii tor. Tis very good ; and there will 1 such twirlers catch, As would the walls of Troy down batter. 'lis sweet to catch the rapid ball As through the air with lightning speed it goes, And then retire unto my room and bathe m hands In oils that will them keep from swelling monstrously. C. Kcllcri. beer. oh! would 1 could find one to hold the box. 1 hear that thou cans! run with rapid speed? J 'I lu foil., r«•«.!« •• ntrki’l f«.r •• nol� ' T Comet. s9 Taylor. Tis true I have sonic little rep. obtained Deer. By running on the track,— 1 hear the noise of steps. ACT II. hr. has. Kilter liar Ur and Cowycl. 1‘Inter from oilier hr. haskerctl i who yoes lo thr door and doses if. otlliny his mustache the while, lit returns, drays up a chair and si Is thane Deer in meantime comes than from the top of the. bench. Now may 1 ask what 'tis we have to-day? 7 boys am!3girls. 1 think it is the twenty-second line upon the hundredth page hr. has. It is quite int’rosting; Deer. And we now lirst will have it read, and then Such comment hear as each shall deem it lit to render. The members of (he class read in till the keys, both major and minor, from the deep basso of Sr. Sanders to the lofty sop ratio of Mlh• Kirkman. (Itcadiny.) “To thine ownself be true, And it must follow as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man.” hr. has. Sr. Sanders. Now, Sr. Sanders, do’st thou think this good advice? Why sir. I’ve not the least respect for old 1'olonius. I think he was a man «piite given to this world. A politician, schemer, and a cheat. For my own self 1 would not walk the streets with him So much do I his company abhor. Kclhri twists on his bench and finally routes to resI yraspiny a loci: of hair. Mat!. Harris. (Sr. Hibson find Cowycl makiny efforts to spent;.) 1 take ii that I’olouius meant he must not til) Or lie. but be a good, good boy. Iht adits smile Iriitmphantly. Taylor winks at Sr. Hibson, Sr. Urown ehanyes feet on top of the bench. Hibson. ('oia el, i Sanders. Kctb ri, It seems to me Several hid its. Cowycl. As I was going to remark before— Here the floor opens and appears a dude ntyro with broom, duster, spade, and tub. He looks around the room, yrins, and retires. Subdual smiles. i Here the quarto marks the out runco ot Herr Mores nii l ltmnnnm, hut I Imve decided to omit it with Holfe imd Dvce 12 90 The hr. Has. C. Ilurke. Miss it' irim, hr. Hus. hnr. hr. Ii is. Now. Carlos Ilurki . will you please read. 117 Inis hi m ntyayed ill his roininy Greek lesson.) Marry sir. I «1«� not quite tin question catch. hnr y a tens sliyhtly, shrayying his shoulders Gibson lifilm's firms I hr room, rallies tin hlituls. awl returns in tlisyust. Smiles ininyled with i ii f h s. ••To he or not to bo—that is tlu question, etc. Ileatnl tlisensgion o fuditirs by Hn r Illume, hn r, awl others. Now that was very good; methinks this is I'i e finest thing that e’er I read or heard. {(’lock strikes, hooks awl hats art math rcatly.) nd so we see in him the long-felt doubt (Slin filmy awl seni dny of feet.) That's filled the mind of man from pinto and before. {Greatly rued.) Dear, my professor, let me say the hell has struck. then I do your pardon beg, farewell. .1 rioh nf rash for tin door. YVao Comet. 9' Till- BORING CU R. 0,N K «� 1 the best known clubs at Vanderbilt is tin boring Club. The moving spirits of this organization claim with perfect propriety that it is the most thoroughly equipped association of its kind on this or any other planet, and guarantee to do etlicient work on sight. The object of this club, as far as can be determined from obser- vation and experience, is to oppose life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness on the part of the student. The following is the permanent organization: b. C. G.......................bold High Chancellor. .1. M. S......................Lord Keeper of the Auger W. M. B......................Chief Chestnut Grinder. .1 J. T......................Arch Fiend. T - e Comet. )2 Tin attainments of these gentlemen and their colleagues, and an unlimited supply of stale and pointless jokes, are a sullicient warrant} Inr satisfaction In every department • � 1 eieiitillc ami nrtl.ttlr boring. Their eccentricities are somewhat peculiar and deserve mention They lend enchantment to distance, and shed a sort of halo of forget-me-not around everything they s� y or do. Some are laboring under the idea that they were once at l.eipsic. and ale wedded to the belief that the motives of the universe have since tlmn in some way been connected with that event. One feels that colloquial Knglish is floating down l,o t Creek, and that In- has been delegated by the Knglish speaking world to icm'uc it l� y lectures on “ Knglish as she is spoke. Another imagines that he was horn, reared, and went to school with Thackeray, while a third is laboring under the de- lusion that the story of Diogenes and the Tub has passed from the knowledge of men and that In has been ordained by special providence to revive the anecdote. His methods of doing so are very painful. The requisites for membership are few hut very exacting. The principal ones are a knowledge of l.eipsic, or its equivalent, and a fair acquaintance with either lawn tennis or croquet. It is said that the Instructor m Physical Training applied for admission but was denied this privilege from the prevalent idea that he was inspired. The password of this organization is ••Chestnuts,” the motto is •• Pore without ceas- ing.” and the principal doctrine is •• Kvervthing is new under the sun.” It meets daily at s v m.. and continues m session, with slight Intermission, until I v. m. Kach member holds semi-annual boring tournaments of live hours duration that are said to be very trying on the nerves of all present. After having come in constant contact with this association for four years one feels that he would like t« go through a sawmill, or some other delicate machine, for recreation. For further information apply at the Secretary's olllce next SepD mber. Gomel. 9: “](V« CILUSBo mills is a quaint littU Shaker community situated in an isolated corner of Wesley 1 Hall, formed for the purpose of self-preservation and born of the persecution ot the Wesley Hall Trust. As its name indicates, this association is composed t four ingredients—in varying proport ions. There seems to he an excess of Dudley, while of Merrill there is merely enough to produce an acid reaction. Why only four were admitted is matter of much conjecture and gossip. Tis rumored that four could sit at a table more symmetrically than any other number; that they could cat without so much slndjlnui; that if one didn't like the turn-tips lie could pass them readily. There is no doubt that this is a poor man’s organization to resist the tortures of systematic starvation and intriguing females. Such significant little mottos as “ Kat grub and grow fat. “A biscuit in the mouth's worth two in the plate. “(hits and gruel but no girls.” indicate pretty clearly the political sentiments of this rectangular household. Kaeh ol the members has, in turn, personal administration of the culinary department; and that this duty is not shunned is shown by their intimacy with kitchen terms, such as “chips,” “ traps, jack-pots,” etc. Tis likely the name • IV ’’ was selcted as emblematic of the clinging nature of the members; or perhaps because “IV is an evergreen. It has been maliciously suggested, too, that this organization was to have sported the soubri- quet of “Comelj Quartette,” but that Magruder displaced one of the charter members and broke up the combination. The Comet thinks, however, that the desire to display their classical lore induced the adoption of a Homan name. As hinted above these IV’s are bachelors. As far as can be ascertained they have always been bachelors; and from 94 Corr L. th« sugg« stivenes.s uf their (indent «loineMh felicity we may Infer that millenniiiin «lay will burst oil this «piartette of epicurean misogamists ami timl them still haelmlurs. denial Professor Merril is the otlielal soek darner: he «loes his work in the sulphuretted- hydrogen room. The religious environments prevent the atmosphere from beeoming Iduish while the little hern shingles the butt end of one of Magruder’s foot blankets. He iejojres in the faet that he was tanned for playing hookey from Sunday-school when young, else Ins present «ares w«� uld make him more than ••dtirn.” There is nothing like being goo l-hiimore«l when yon are repairing a suck or weather-boarding the back end of a mutilated team of breccia . ln . MctJill performs this latter duty, .lob was a • pii«-k tempered fellow compared with the good-natured doctor, and yet he says it makes him tired t«� see those other •• I Vs sit down—unless they suspend their feet upon tin mantel and slhle back on their necks. This is not jealousy on the good loetor’s part, but merely the cry of an cnruesl work« r against the stern demands of society. These demands arc not so great in w inter when «� v« reoats can be worn. Scr o W V. 1” YV e Comet. 95 -vllEN any widely-known institution like Liberty Hall decays, crumbles, and falls, C 0 it is quite appropriate that something should be said in remembrance thereof. ' Liberty Hall was in operation four years, and any one who had any connection with it during that time feels that he has seen the other -side of life. I’nlike most other institutions of its kind, it never did '“till a long-felt want, Every boarder will testify to this. It was a delightful, quiet retreat, specially adapted to a student’s life. Its environ- ments were such as to prevent excessive study and an overtaxed brain. This feature was very benelicial to the Law and Pharmacy students, most of whom are veritable book-worms. Our experience at Liberty cannot soon be forgotten. Every one will remember how he «lodged imitation biscuit and «� ther dangerous missiles while engaged in solving the enigmas of the culinary department. No one can forget how he «-based «luring the long winter nights the heartless bed-bug from slat to slat, or how he shooed the festive lly in tin gla«! spring-time. Any « n« who ever associated with Liberty Hall dies will at least retain a faint recollection of them. Liberty Hall was an experiment. The object was first to show that board coulil be cheapened: ultimately to pr«� ve that food was not absolutely essential to life. On ac «•omit of occasionally indulging in such luxuries as bread and butter the first proposition was not given a fair chance. The converse of tin second, that life and energy wore ab- solutely essential to the proper digestion of Liberty Hall foo«l was proved bcyoinl «pies- tion. We would like to say something of the social features of ol«l Liberty, but this would till volumes. Sutliee it to say that the neighborhood miss this hiyh-toncd organization. etive communication was kept up with the inhabitants « !' W« st Nashville in divers ways, by midnight serenades, killing «logs and cats, etc. Hut Liberty is no more, and despite everything we all must mourn for her. There is, however, one reconciling reflection. Liberty had been long prepared to li« . She passed away as she had lived—in a struggle for existence. All who ever sojourned in her fes- tive «lining halls «-an exclaim, like Madame Roland during the French revolution, “ 0 Liberty! how many measly swine and brawny bulls have been slaughtered in thy name!” “V 3 Comet. 97 iji T 4 J s r commencement the first cremation took place at Vanderbilt. It came about jl because, in tin opinion of eighteen famous mathematicians, composing the Second College class, a certain book, called Calculus, edited by one Greenhill, should he relegated to the umbrageous realms of oblivion. There seems to have been some reason in this: for men are still living, who will testify that, for unadulterated, relined, and double-rectilied, merciless cruelty, the author of GreenhilPs Calculus deserves a certificate of distinguished proficiency. It is sufficient to allude to the fact that none of the class ever had time to deal in tire-crackers or coal oil cans, or to indulge in any of those hilarious diversions that result in Wednesday morning inter- views. This shows conclusively that matters were growing serious. It might be further mentioned that college boys esteem certain rights and privileges as inherent, and inalienable, such as the right to he a prohibitionist (as to water): the right to have a free tight: and the privilege of journeying out beyond the bounds of the dictionary in search of an expressive word upon occasions of excitement. Xow many of these rights were impaired and violated by this same Calculus. For this reason, the aforementioned mathematicians, after «lue deliberation, determined to cremate GreenhilPs Calculus after 9S T V e Comet. the ancient and time-honored ceremonies observed upon such occasions. Pursuant to this end. the class was organized as follows: drawl Mogul.—K. K. Crocketts Aids.—Hemis, E. L Pulley. VuU-bmrers.—0. II. Wilson. Turner, Sax, Parks. l trd High Executioner.- W. II. Harris. ( lint Mourner.- (iihsoii. Monrwrs.—«Moment. P. M. .Iones, Learned, Meade. .Morrison, o'Mohuudro, Sanders. W. IL Smith, West. Alumni night was selected for the orgies. eoiliu was needed. Iteuiis and Crockett repaired to an undertaker in the city, and. after being asked whether they were medical students and wanted to hide a ‘‘still , managed to purchase a regulation wooden overcoat for “Old Cal. The genial postman “hoc” was culled into service to furnish the hearse and transportation out to the I ni- versit y. VV 3 Comet. 99 Tin. re was much discussion as to whose book should be cremated, each member of the class insisting that he had no further use for his copy and did not wish to look upon its like again. Hut finally the Mogul’s copy was tenderly placed upon the sable drapery of the bier, and the mourners were allowed to take a last look at the prostrate form that was once so terrible to behold. When the audience tiled out of the chapel, after the Alumni exercises, the funera1 cortege; was awaiting marching orders in front of the main building. At the head of the procession stood the brand Mogul, dressed in a long black robe, and a high hat to match, and carrying a Knights of Pythias sword: on either side stood the Aids, clad in robes of black and red with masks (for it was thought best to conceal their faces). Next came the Pall-bears, with the bier, draped in black: then the Lord High Kxceutioner in black uniform, and, following him. was the sad and tearful face of the Chief Mourner, leading the band of Mourners, all clad in the garb of woe.. As the crowd gathered about the procession a solemn silence was observed, and. to the sound of a mournful dirge, the Grand Mogul issued marching orders and the sad cortege slowly advanced around the main building, toward Wesley Hall, and at last halted in front of Dr. Vaughn’s resilience. Here the corpse was lowered and a circle formed around the coltin by the mourners. Then, as th • large audience gathered around, the Grand Mogul stepped forward and delivered the funeral oration. He spoke, in substance, as follows: • My mourning friends, clad in the habiliments of sackcloth and ashes, we have gathered together to perform the last sad rites over the dead body of our once great enemy. As generous foes, now that he has gone, we will tenderly pay to his remains a tribute befitting a foe of such noble lineage and valiance in battle. Many a banner we had torn, Many a chief t the ground was borne. Many a sheaf of arrows spent, lac (ireenhill to the grave was sent. It is well known to all, how for more than half a year, we have been compelled to go out to battle against him. A correct military history of this bloody campaign will never be written. Suffice it to say that there have occurred numerous skirmishes which took place with exasperating periodicity about four times a week. These encounters, though short, were bloody, and many a brave warrior was sent back to his seat with marks of defeat upon his brow. [Groans from the Chief Mourner.] -Twice have we met him in general battle when all the reserve forces of each side were called into action. At the first of these battles, called tlie Intermediate, gore and tears fell, and many a gallant brave was compelled to bite the dust and be no more among us. But we could not drive the enemy from ambuscade. ••Again the skirmishes took place. -And then the final battle came [cries, yells, and howls]. The braves held midnight council, but no calumet of peace was there, for the ravens were croaking for slaughter, and the scream of the war eagle was heard in the mountain gorges. Then we danced IOO v Gomel. tin war-danec. hv tin litt'nl glare? of the camp-fire, brandished the tomahawk, strung the bow, and tilled tIn quiver with arrows. We put on the war paint, sharpened uur scalp- ing knives, gathered tin braves together, and boldly trod the war-path. “The battle came (cries of oh. Lord], no shrill war-whoop rang through the narrow detile, but ever and anon a groan came from the lips of our wounded warriors. Ten arrows were sent by the enemy at each one of us. but our quivers were ready, and at last the shout of victory wont up. when the.enemy fell, pierced by many shafts from our bows. Then we went back to the wigwams and the sound of merriment was hoard. Hut after the merriment came the sad time when we mourned for the wounded and dead- only one warrior fought in the front rank and came forth without a sear, and to-night we honor him as Lord High Executioner. “Our warriors were wounded and pierced by arrows. Hut we are a great tribe, and we have a famous medicine man know unto many tribes of the nation. He it is who cured our wounds. He possesses a certain cask of oil, charmed and hoodooed, which, if used with dexterity, will cure the most dangerous womuls. And we implored him to anoint and lubricate our wounds, for we feared we should soon see no more forever the wigwams and the dark eyed maidens round about. And when he heard how we wailed, and wept, and gnashed our teeth, the great medicine man was moved and per- suaded, and he rescued the perishing by greasing us through. (Cries of -Oh, yes. ] “Such was the campaign. The enemy is driven from our hunting grounds, and we can chase the buffalo in peace. Hut the tomahawk is buried and the scalping knife grows rusty and dull in our belts. nd this is why we mourn. For we are a war-like tribe and rejoice to take the scalp. Hut now no enemy dares to come against us; all wish to smoko the pipe of peace. “ We honored our enemy for his bravery, and now we are sad because the valiant foe is no more to come against us. No more we feel the rapture of the light. ‘ Wo shall not look upon Ills like again.’ So mote it be. [Criesof “So mote it be.w| Hut we have come to bury Calculus, not to praise him. Here before us is all that now remains of him this side of the dark river, this side of the delightful islands of the blessed, this side of the Happy Hunting tiromid. His integral arrows, barbed with the deadly diller- ential points, lie scattered and broken. Pence be unto his ashes! Let us bury the great dead with a tribe’s lamentation. [Many groans, teal’s,and shrieks from the mourn- ers]. Oh. mourners, he comforted, for we can hand down to the warriors who come after us a heritage of victory. And in the great not yet, in the mighty nbout-tod� e, in the ghost-haunted, toil-hardened future, we will yet find other foes to compter. “ Heboid, for the last time, your once great enemy, now so low there’s none to do him honor. Approach, behold, for the saddest word in the language is about to be spoken— farewell, best in peace, and, o’er tin-grave, though breezes blow, and song birds carol, and thunders rattle, may no rude sound disturb the hushed and solemn sweetness of thy slumbers. So mote it be. [The mourners, -So mote it be.”| Let the Lord High Executioner perform his duty. TY ei Comet. IOI This high functionary then proceeded to touch the torch to the funeral pile, and, while the flames devoured the remains of -‘Old Cal. the dance of death was performed around the funeral pyre. When the dance of death was over, the mourners marched, in single file, around the burning bier, singing •• hang Greenhill on a sour apple tree,” to the tune of “John brown's body.” closing with the chorus, “There’ll be no Greenhill there.” The second verse ran, “ NT) more busting in the second college math.” etc. Then as tin- last verse. “Now we leave him to the first college class,’ was being sung, the Mogul raised his sword and the procession followed him out into the darkness. When tiie last notes of the song died away the torches were blown out and the joyous scene was a thing of the past and of memory. 102 The Cornel. compositi: oi rm; p. i s I3£CJ lEL0I of tlQLI ElSS. THIS degree was instituted by Dr. .1. Dodd during Mu session of '84-So, and is conferred upon him who, in the opinion of his fellow-students, is the ugliest man in college. T. I . Branch, of Georgia, was the first recipient of this honor. 11 is claims were un- deniable and the field was open. Branch went West after graduation, hut being unap- preciated in the wilderness he returned to his native heath, and is now in a dime museum somewhere in Georgia. In 'S5-80, B. G. Waller, of KoiPueky, carried off the prize over a full field of oppos- ing candidates. Merit was recognized. He was considered by many at that time to YY- Comet. '03 have been the ugliest man of this generation, lie is now selling ham and eggs in a country grocery somewhere in his native State. A. E. Clement and It. E. Crockett were the opposing candidates in ’80-87. The elec- tion resulted in a compromise, in which the claims of each were recognized. Clement is left fielder on the base-ball nine. Crockett in an exhibition contest last year broke a camera, but has since quit the business and is now teaching school at Union City, Tenn. Space forbids the photograph of each of these remarkable men, but the above is a correct composite of them all. 104 T ne . Composite of Sijb-CT)atk i' III; Sui' «-I.i,-r . it i- said, will, with the dosing session, Indus farewell. 10 very one X.; will died tears—of joy. They have lingered long and cannot soon be forgotten. Hut Thk C'OMkT desires to transcribe the characteristics of the chief of subs to its pages. The above is a composite of Sub-Math, as gotten from an artistic study of its members during the last decade. Below is a significant directory of the members of ’88 as gotten from the names: “Ar-ther inv Math ! Bn v-en Bent erooked. banks Matlieinatieallv in-xoh-ent. Bvsor borrows. Carpenter. . Hmccn up and adz a bit Cowan .... calf. ('laws-ull.... But doesn't grab Math, tight. I ilgg-in.. .. But not deep. !C 1 e)ing ... Lamb-like. I'eurey .... won't get through. (iill Takes four to make a p(oUnt. Morey studies the less he knows. beets Very boggy. | Folio edition has a instead of � . i I’ierce Point blunted on Math. Kay Taylor Voting The iiifctnii'tor In Math K nut ro |M hslhlo for the nln v« TComet. 106 Tin: FATK OF Tin: DISCIPLES OF CORN!’. I. ml now it pnnio to pass tlmt in the third year of tin- reign of (Jrover thorn whh n groat tub- ornnelo of learning uhont the town of Saxum. And Holland, tin ohiof priest, when ho lmd built tho main temple mid tlio sanctuary of the prophets, and had gathered about him many fol- lowers, said unto tho othor apostles: :t. Now lot us build u refugo and toasting table for those of our Hook who uro poor and needy, for yea. verily, they are the salt ot tin- earth. •I. And the refugo was built in that part of the moral vineyard which lieth toward the setting of the sun 5. Now it came to puss in tho second year that many of the partakers of the feast became pos- -cssod of a viohmt passion fertile blowing of horns . And they arose and wont forth at the twelfth hour and passed along bv tho chambers of the othor brethren and idowetl their horns aloud many times. 7. And when the other brethren heard it they wore sore alllictod and know not what to do. S. Now when these things were noised abroad a groat mooting was hold in tho inner chamber of the main temple. ! . And there wore gathered together tho tribe of Wesley and tho tribe of Cornu and the (iuntiles. as many as wore called to tho meeting. i. V 3 Comet. 107 10. Ami when the hour was fully come l.andon. a mighty man among hi people ami long honored for his piety, rose up in the midst of the multitude and opened his mouth and spake unto them, say- ing: 11. Verily, verily. 1 perceive that some of you are possessed of devils and midnight orgies and incantations. 12. I say unto you that except ye he cleansed of these evil spirits ye shall in no wise partake of the feasts of the refuge toward the setting of the sun. 13. Hut with mine own hands I will pull down the refuge even unto tin ground. 14. Now many of the tribe of Cornu went away with sad hearts, for they had collected together many horns. 15 And when even was come they assembled in one place, and sat apart, and spake to no man. 10. And they prayed to Cornu and to Hacchus. 17. And at the twelfth hour the spirit came mightily upon them, and they rushed out with one impulse and Mowed a mighty Mast that reached nigh unto the ends of the earth. 15. And there was a great tumult. ID. For. lo. there fell upon them by the way- side a hand of strong men who bound them hand and foot. 20. Now there was a fountain of pure water near at hand. 21. And it came to pass that at the third hour, while it was yet dark, they wore taken forth and scourged with a mighty flowing stream. 22. And William, a wise man and a teacher 01 the synagogue, stood by and beheld it with his own eyes. 23. And lie spake not a word, for he is a strange man and communcth much with unseen spirits. Wherefore no man can divine his thoughts. 24. For it is written that in the third year of the reign of Grover he received a tablet' of spells and mysterious injunctions direct from the hands of Satan: whereof no man else ever knew aught. 23! Henceforth he speaketh in parables, and with divers signs and curves he conjurcth much, and starteth frightful forms, and noiicctli not the things pertaining to this world. 20! Albeit, when lie beheld the purging of the disciples of Cornu, he did betake himself to revelry and fell down upon the earth in violent convul- sions. 27. Now when the hands and the feet of the dis- ciples of Cornu were loosed they went away sor- rowful. 28. And when a little way from the fountain one Wesley, of the tribe of Cornu, turned himself about and lifted up his voice and rebuked tin- strong men, saying. We have served Cornu even up to this good hour, yea. we have piped and ye danced not. 28. He then cried with a loud voice, saying. O Wallipus, we arc of those who have come up through great tribulation, for watery is the path of life. °Grcenhiirs Calculus. Y “ ComeV. 109 A begend. °. • .IK � I' I. I you :isk mo why this epic. Why 111 is wonderful narration, I would answer, speaking thusly Wo desire to make immortal All the groat deeds of our council. All the wondrous works ami doings Which our old men and our young men Have accomplished to their glory. Listen then unto this lengend, (’easing in vour mind to wonder And to question “ why this thusness. («real of mind was Doctor (iarland, He the greatest of all doctors, Whether came they from Johns Hopkins Orare Ph.D.’s from Leipsie; And when summer’s heat was ended, Spake he to himself, thus saying: “ l.o! hehold the summer’s ended, It is time to call the council. 1 have had a nice vacation, I have caught the Sturgeon Bigtish And the mighty Bullfrog Ilophigh; I will go and call the council. (’all up all the bearded doctors, And prepare to clean the hayseed From the heads of verdant warriors. And the young braves of the nation. Straightway then he called the council. Set the chapel bell a-tolling, Jingaling the great bell tolling; Straightway came the tribes together. Decked in all their gaudy war paint, Came to work the mines of wisdom Which the doctors opened to them. Dor-tor (iarland thus addressed them, Saying, “Oh my foolish children, TY 3 Comet. You iniiot throw aside your weapons. You mu-t wash oil' all your war paint, Au ! mu-t study all the session; For examination comet It, Time of trouble, time of � orrow, When. unle-s you toil and labor, You will -tirtdv hunt completely. And moreover, brave and warrior-. It -colli- liwt to all the SUcIlOin To command you ami eompol you All he lire fort 11 to take gymnasium. Thu- .lid all the brave- arn'inble And begin the work before them III n way that wa luo-t pleasing. Thu- beginning, all the warriors Did not thua throughout continue; Hut -nine by degrees grew la .y, Ami aonie from the western prairies Did imbibe by far too freely Of the tallglcfoot, the liquid Known to all the tribe- a- Hug-juice, And indulging in potation.-, Kecked not of examination. the long examinations, t the dreary time of busting, When the Sachem of the Ixtgic And the Chief of Matbcmutics .Inmped with all their feet upon us. Straightway could be heard the monniugs And the groaning of the busted. While the sachems danced the war-dance And invested all their wampum In some broad and fertile acres Which they hope in time to sell for n extraordinary profit Thus through autumn and through winter labored on the braves and warriors, Some succeeding, others busting, 1’ill the time of spring was near them; And when spring was truly present. When the maiden and the poet Were aroused from wintry slumbers, Came there from the proud Sowances. Tim we-know-how-to brag Sewanecs, (Whose young warriors wear knee brooches) Many words of stern defiance, To the braves in camp at Nashville, Daring them in open contest TY Comet. 111 To attempt a «rame of base-lmll, Kill-mc-quick the wondrous base-ball, With their mighty chosen players. Straightway then the braves assembled, (hive the war-whoop, shined the bug-juice. Decked themselves in all their war-gear. Took the train to meet Sewanee. Long and tierce they waged the contest, Hut their evil genius conquered And Sewanee was victorious. Hut the braves were not discouraged. And among themselves they pondered. Saying, “ Pistush, poobah, dammit, We will send to the Sewanees A detiant open challenge, Daring them in May to meet us 111 the base-ball park of Nashville. Forthwith then was sent the challenge, Forthwith then was it accepted Hv the players of Sewanee, Who. far prouder now than ever, Cried “(!o to, we’ll beat you easy, We will win with little trouble.” So with May came the Sewanees, Save their young braves, who too youthful To leave home without their mot hoi's, Were amused with tops and candy In the absence of their seniors. Would I might narrate the contest, Tell how Vanderbilt was victor, How the loud yells of Sewanee ('hanged to bitter groans and curses When they saw themselves defeated. Tell how Smith, the mighty twirler, lie the chief of all the twirlers, And the muckamuck of catchers, Taylor, loved by all the maidens. Tossed the glowing sphere between them 'Fill it glared to the Sewanees Like the great tail of a comet; Till it deafened all their senses Hv the terror of its roaring, And they, in their desperation. Fanned the atmospheric substance In sublime but quick succession. Twenty-two to two the score stood At the end of the ninth inning. And Sewanee, “done” completely, s Gomel. Yii'lilnl up til� ’ palm of ginrv. Would I might «•!I how tin Knoxville , Ami thi 'lark villos, ami all others, ('atm ami m i ami went homo conquered; the might� 4|� oakor, Snvilrr, With hi- running word ami phniwH Snared tin mind of all tin1 sachems. All tin young nii'ii ami tin 1 1 moil, Ml tin nmiilom ami pa|� Oo c ; Put t« shame tin otlior speakers, Ami il«‘|Mirt«‘ l with tho nuNinl. Thun tin Vamlorhiltcr conquered In the running, in tin jumping, In the playing, in tin- speaking. Ami tlioy 111iih became tho heroes Aiming all tin brave ami warrior . But the summer now wo coining, ml tho miii � vas hot as blazes; Ami thr gravo ami reverend doctor Ixuigi'il within thorn fur Montenglc, Longed to hit thoin to tin forent , Thore to mill!’ tho fragrant breezes. Sii in po� v-� vow tlioy debuted, Saying. “ l t ii oloao tho oouuoil, l.ot us M'lul tho warrior homeward To await our future bidding. Then tho groat chief of tho nation, At w hoso glance all other trembled, Whoso groat stop was like tho earthquake, And his voice tho rolling thunder, «Save assent in tone majestic, Saying, “tin, my children, homeward Mid remain till next September. Straightway then the brave departed. Some for lands beyond the sunrise, Others toward the western prairies. Left the eouneil lire extinguished, Jingaling, the great hell, silent; And not even the orange vender, With his voice of wondrous volume, Pared to break tho spell of silence Which the warriors left behind them. Y Cornel. i Tn© Cornel. 114 ♦ ■£k f Cieolo ieal l isior?. ..: - h m V- DItKAM KI tlint I ft«mmI on n rocky isle. Away in a liniin llrN« sen, That the w« rl«l of tiii n lia«l been destroyed Ami 110 one � vux left hut me. The earth win chunked to her inmost depths. Ami amidst the ootes ami slimes. Creation was ju� t I• 1111� imlionsl in With the I'ataeoxoic times. I thought that the creatures, one ami all, Were made to torment me, Ami that this torment just begun Wa- to last an eternity. I saw them approach the plnee where I stoo«l With feeling of liemlisll delight. And their actions spoke tar hinder than words, That my chances for pleasure were slight. A Trilohite w inked his halefnl eye Ami winded his pointed tail, A Itrachiopod pive a scowling glance In a way that made me ipiail. A Pinichthys clashed his hideous jaws As he leaped far out of the sea, And a (Vphalopod stretched out his arms As if he wore beckoning me. And thus through millions and millions of years The work of creation progressed. Ami each terrible monster as fast as evolved Took its part in my ceaseless unrest. There were Mammoths ami Mastodons three miles long And frogs so enormous in size, That if they lived at the present time They would swallow eagles for flies. V Comet. Around me as far as sight could reach I could see their gleaming eyes, And they seemed to he trying in vain to decide To which one should fall the prize. Hut the scene at length changed, the monsters were gone, And with what relief did I hail The sight of a man 'twas Darwin) who held The far-famed Missing Link hy the tail. Now came men like hahboons and hahhoon-like men Of all colors and races and climes; My torment was o’er, forat last I had reached The I’sycho .oical times. 1 looked up, and above this motley crowd There sat on the highest place Our own Dr. Sail', with fossil in hand And a smile on his well-known face. He raised his linger and shook his head. And said, or seemed to say, “ No looking out of the windows, hoys ; All keep their attention this way.” I heard something fall, awoke with a start. To find my Le Conte on the floor; I had slept quite a while On-hour wa quite out And my dream geologic was o’er. TCorned. 116 - 7 s fi LET A' Tj? - ] THINK not. I !•� n’t see anv tiling for him to get mad at. When we study his character we llml that lit was not tIn kind of a follow to hr always fussing. That hr was a patient youth is shown by his wanting to go hack to school; and during Ids whole college career wo find no proof that he was ever absent from chapel, although hr would sometimes go to the theater. Flirthermore we know that he was a good student. 11«? had obtained a fellowship at the ITiiversily. and was going back to take a |M ciul course in Philology, for wo find him studying “words, words, words. He also stood high in the elocution class, and hr gives us a specimen recitation which Polonius, himself an actor, praise highly. Thus wr see he had made some reputation for himself at collegi . Now it seems to me that it he were ever going to get mad he would certainly have been angry when his pa told him he could not go back to school. That would have been more than the most of us could stand, but Hamlet never said a word. How about the platform scene? The Ghost had hern noticed there before, but he never said anything to anybody. Now when Hamlet came, the I.!host asked him logo home with him. Hamlet wasn't mad then, but he saw that Horatio was awful jealous because hr was not invited. It there was anybody mad it was Horatio; I think he slipped along and went anyhow. Some think that the way he treated Ophelia showed that he was mad. Not at all. lie had hern going to school where they did n't have eo-edneation, and hoarding at the Mossing Club so long that he did not know how to do in the presence of ladles. Now he went to Ophelia's chamber full of love, no doubt aiming to make a great speech. He took her by the hand. The word did not come immediately. He sighed and turned pale. His knees began to knock. He got otf at arm's length and covered his face with his other hand. He looked at her again. He could stand it no longer. He stuck his hat under his arm and lied, lie was n't mad, hut he could n’t help it. It Hamlet had been of a very excitable nature, I think he would have got mad when that Ghost kept bothering him when lie wanted to make the hoys swear to keep his secret. Hut he was very patient, and changed his place every time, letting the old fellow- keep on groaning down there in the ground, and never losing his temper. Some argue that he was mad in the chamber scene. Hamlet and his mother were in the room looking over some pictures together. Hamlet took two of them and thought he would give his mother a sample of his elocution by instituting a comparison. She had not heard him say a speech for some time, and was considerably moved, and asked him to quit. Then the Ghost came in. Now it. must have been provoking to Hamlet Comet. when In was standing there talking to tin Ghost and his mamma made out that she could n't see it. He pointed at it. and she still said she could n’t sec anything. I admit that lie was fretted, hut he did n't say much, and soon got over it. So it was when he killed Polonius. He thought he would show his ma what he had learned in the gymna- sium about handling his sword. When he heard the noise behind the curtain he thought he was going to have some tall fun with some rats back there, and his hopes were run- ning high. Imagine then his disgust and vexation when he found it was not a rat. but only Polonius. He even said, 1 took thee for thy better.” Thus, so far, wo see no signs of a bad temper at all. hut lind him rather a mild and timid youth. When you hear a fellow always accusing somebody else of being mad you may know that he’s about half mad himself, and that’s the way it is with folks that are always trying to run down Hamlet’s character. Envious, that’s it. You don’t; lind Hamlet proud and haughty either, but he was willing to commence at the bottom and work his way up. lit; accepted the position of tax-collector and started for England, but was captured by some cow-boys and brought back to shore. Good-natured-like, he wrote to his uncle telling him that he was coming back home and would need some new shoes. Eel us look at the play scene a minute. Hamlet had gone to the trouble of getting up a play, writing a large portion of it himself. He gave the King and Queen compli- mentary tickets. He had summoned up courage enough to take Ophelia out to hear his tirst production. Every thing was ready and expectation was high. Now it must have been a source of great embarrassment to Hamlet to think that the King could notap. predate it. and wanted to go home right in tin middle of the play. Nobody could have been in better humor than Hamlet was before the King disturbed the play, and even afterward he was not mad but merely vexed. Take tin grave scene. Here again we lind Hamlet very pleasant and agreeable. He joked and punned with the old grave-digger, played with an old skull, etc. But it is strongly urged that he was mad when he got into Ophelia’s grave Some have even gone so far as to say that he was crazy. I must admit that it was rather impolite. If he wanted to go down in the grave and look at it that was well enough. But he had plenty of time to do that before the corpse came, and lu? ought not to have interrupted the funeral. But then he was sorry that he did it. and offered to eat a crocodile as meet for repentance. So we lind him all through the play mild and gentle, straight-forward and honest, a student, a philosopher, a speech-maker, an actor, a soliloquiser. a tax-collector, and a good boy who obeyed his mother and never became angry or offended. Comel. 118 “1TOMKK8” (Vr-cd ur V� � t “Oh, t� -«• !. • if muo«-' So intirli more life and buMlr you know.” If Henry Itorgh would-iiiiprirt � 11 a limn for heating an • -gg. what would hr do with a follow for twitting piece of tin till it cried? Next. Tin? sorting I ret liman i« r«-nd to give you tips on the ruret at soon as he learns the ditrerenre Is-tween n “dark hont and n night-mart. Well, to he i andi e)d, I think it'� a burning «hume, energetically remarked a Soph. Us he sat down in a pan of cooked molasses. “Tin- time is out of joint, oh cursed spite That ever I was horn to set it right.” o dont.t Hamlet got the Job of keeping the I’niversitv clock in order when at college. Kmmriated Being, from Srrubtown, who gets button?)— It's all stull- about not being able to tell which side your bread's buttered on, uint it?” K. It., from Wesley, who doe� n’t “Why, I don’t know, how do you tell? I!. 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