The Athletic Association was remarkably successful last year, capturing the pennant with the greatest of ease. We can not do more than was done last year, but we can do as much. There are perhaps more athletes in college. With the same energetic work of last year, Hamilton may rightfully hope again to carry away the honors at Inter-collegiate. The enthusiasm among students is greater than it was last year at this time, and the management gives evidence of being as energetic.

The Base Ball management feels confident of a successful year. The Freshman class contains several men, who by practice may be developed into valuable players. The nine will not be chosen till spring; all positions are open to competition, and the best players will receive appointments. The management informs us that with a spirited interest and a solid financial backing on the part of the students, Hamilton will win the pennant of 1890. The interest exists, let the subscriptions be liberal.

The LIT. feels that the earlier earnest work is commenced along all lines, the better will be the results in the spring. We urge upon the officers to be untiring in their efforts, and upon the students to be spirited and generous. At the opening of this term the hopes for a successful year in the sporting life of the college are far brighter than they were last fall, and brighter, we think, than ever before in the history of the college. With proper management we are confident that in the spring of 1890 Hamilton will add new luster to her name by surpassing the achievements of 1889.

A FEW facts presented at the proper time are often of inestimable value. That there is always something new to be learned, is as true in college as elsewhere. Moreover, experience is said to be instructive. Thus, those who have been subjected to its lessons, feel that a few suggestions to the uninitiated would be very proper and beneficial. That it is the duty of the experienced to assist in the melioration of the inexperienced, is very patent to all. Customarily, men enter college with the idea that they are unique geniuses, that their success is assured. But it should be remembered that "great characters have never wrought their greatness by mere inspiration." A "mighty" brain materially aids a student in the preparation of his lessons, but a mind without exercise soon loses its keenness. Men who take a high standing in this college, either as students or athletes, gain their position by continued hard labor, though their pretentions may be to the contrary. It seems unnecessary to give any other suggestions. It suffices to say, that it is the part of wisdom, for the new members of the college, to receive whatever advice is imparted by those who have had more experience with the trials and tribulations of

college" life.

IN MEMORIAM.

The class of '86, at its first reunion, desires to put on record a testimonial to the Christian character and sterling worth of our deceased classmate, WILLIAM NELSON DE REGT. Death has invaded our ranks and taken one whose life

gave large promise of usefulness. Those who knew him best and longest,

bear the heartiest testimony to his unsullied character, warm heart and conscientious Christian bearing on all occasions. We dare not call his life broken and incomplete, although a beneficent Providence seems to have arrested his work just as it was beginning to take shape and proportion. In the memory of his classmates, WILLIAM NELSON DE REGT will live as a blessed influence. We cannot forget the faithful student, the genial companion, the true man whose life is so intimately associated with all the pleasant memories of the class of '86. For the class, EDWARD FITCH,

F. W. GRIFFITH,

Hamilton College, N. Y., June 26, 1889.

W. P. GARRETT, Committee.

THE NEW ABSENCE AND EXCUSE SYSTEM.

I. Absences will be allowed without excuse not exceeding one-tenth of the assigned exercises in each department.

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Absence in excess of these will not be excused except

(1) On account of serious sickness properly brought to the notice of the

Faculty.

(2) Absence from College for reasons presented in writing prior to the

absence and considered sufficient by the Faculty.

Whenever the total of absences equal the whole number allowed for the term, the student shall be notified that his privilege is exhausted.

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Absences in excess of those allowed or excused will be marked unexcused, and an aggregate of ten such marks shall bring a warning, of which both guardian and student shall be notified. The warning thus incurred shall take away any remaining privilege of absence for the term in which it is given, and can only be canceled by the lapse of one entire term without any unexcused absence. 5. Any additional unexcused absence shall render the student liable (until the warning is canceled as above) to separation from College.

6. A warning incurred as a matter of discipline shall forfeit, for the remainder of the term in which it is given, the privilege of allowed absences.

7. A second warning for misconduct shall separate a student from College, for such time as shall be decided by the Faculty.

These regulations went into effect Thursday morning, September 26th, 1889.

-Rain Rain!

-Field Day Oct. 19.

AROUND COLLEGE.

-Term opened Sept. 19.

-Adams, '91, has entered Union.

-Dewey, '91, is ill with typhoid fever.

-A. R. Serven, '87, has been renewing acquaintances. -Walter Mitchell, '88, was on College Hill for a few days. -Some new apparatus has recently been added to the Gymnasium. -'93 has a member 15 years of age and his size accords with his age. -Prof. Hopkins officiated at the funeral of the late Dr. Benj. Dwight. -James A. Tooley has returned to the class of '90 after a year's absence. -E. H. McMaster and Gregory Rosenblume have joined the class of '92. -Attorney General Miller, '62, has visited his son, Samuel D. Miller, '90. -Seavey, '90, and La Rue, '93, attended a wedding in Little Falls, Oct. 11. -Jay T. Badgley, '89, returned to Clinton, Sept. 19, from his wedding tour. -John Montross, 87, of Chicago, has been spending a few days at the home of his parents.

-Prof. Fitch recently attended the marriage of Mr. Huntington, '84, at Norwich, Conn.

-The Seniors in German meet semi-monthly at Prof. Brandt's to read German Comedies.

-Burton and Sharpe, '90, left college Oct. 9 to spend a few days in visiting at Seneca Falls.

-Sunday morning, Sept. 22, Prof. Hoyt preached an excellent sermon in the Stone Church.

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-During the " rowing season one Fresh was caught by Sophs and “royally" entertained in the Gym.

-Edgar C. Morris, '89, has been engaged to fill the place of Hiram A. Vance, '88, as assistant librarian.

-G. H. Feltus and J. S. Wilkes, '91, were delegates to the district Y. M. C. A. convention at Ilion.

-The successful competitors for the Brockway Entrance Prize were: Ist, George H. Post, of Pulaski; 2d, Dan. W. Burke, of Oxford.

-Gray, '90, and Gibbons, '90, left Clinton Monday, Oct. 14 to attend the annual convention of the 4. K. E., assembled at Boston Oct. 16 and 17. -Two new professors greet us. Prof. Terrett occupies the chair in Law, History and Political Economy; Prof. Fitch is assistant professor of Greek.

-Sept. 26, the new excuse system was put in operation. That a full sized audience daily attends our chapels is a marked proof of the efficiency of the system.

-Oct. 11, Professor Scollard gave a reading to the young ladies of Houghton. He read selections from his poems. The evening was spent pleasantly and profitably by all.

-Dr. Terrett occupied the college pulpit Oct. 6. His sermon merited the close attention which it received. His earnest and dignified manner makes him a forcible speaker.

-Friday night, Oct. 4, the Fresh made their usual expedition to "horn the Sems." The next day many caps and coats were found missing. But an "equal exchange is no robbery."

-The management of the Reading Room has arranged so that no further difficulty will be experienced as to payment of mail carrier. We congratulate ourselves upon the change.

-The usual Soph-Fresh. ball game was played Sept. 25. The score resulted in favor of Sophs. A good first-class "row" ensued and several Fresh. had the pleasure of a cold water bath.

-Dr. Darling and Prof. Kelsey were present at the installation of Prof. Evans as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Lockport, N. Y. Dr. Darling delivered the charge to the new pastor.

-Brim and Brockway, '91, and Wight, '90, have left college; Brim is studying law in Lockport, Brockway has a position in the Central-Hudson R. R. office, N. Y., Wight is teaching in Cooperstown.

—Prof. Hoyt in addressing a recent Saturday Rhetorical urged each student to become a supporter of chapel." A Senior wishes to know whether that would necessitate becoming "a pillar of the church."

---Schedule of Games for the Silver Ball-Oct. 16, Seniors vs. Freshmen; Oct. 19, Juniors vs. Sophomores; Oct. 23, Seniors vs. Juniors; Oct. 26, Juniors vs. Freshmen; Oct. 29, Seniors vs. Sophomores; Nov. 1, Sophomores vs. Freshmen.

-Sept. 26, the Y. M. C. A. reception was held. Addresses were made by Profs. Terrett and Hoyt. Afterward a bountiful repast was served and enjoyed by all. The whole occasion was a fit opening of the association year in the new hall.

-Though we do not object to, or disbelieve in the continuance of some of our college customs, yet we think, a judicious question relative to an incident which occurred, is in order. A Freshman's books were "snaked" from the Y. M. C. A. building. Is it right for a man to desecrate the sanctity of Silliman Hall simply to preserve a custom ?

-Subjects for Prize Essays: FRESHMEN 1. The Life and Influence of Sir Wm. Johnson; 2. The Greek War for Independence. SOPHOMORES-I. The Fiction of the New South; 2. Howell's Delineation of Social Life in New England. JUNIORS-I. The Influence of our Geography on our History; 2. Country Life in As You Like It and Merry Wives of Windsor.

--Will wonders never cease? Solomon says "There is no new thing under the sun." We hate to contradict the "old man," but are forced to do so by a recent occurrence. A Fresh. (seeking information) asks Junior: Do they ring the chapel bell with the lightning rod?" He was referred to a Soph. According to the law of degeneration next year's class will try to pitch hay with Josh Billings's forks.

-Professor in Mental Science: "Mr. E, in speaking of ideal existences and imaginations, what kind of language do we use?"

E. (with a scratch of the head and a characteristic look of wisdom hesitatingly and soberly): W-e-ll, you can't tell, but I should judge that we use the English language."

The class, having repeatedly urged the learned Senior to "say something," is convulsed with laughter.

-Oration Subjects-1889-90: HEAD PRIZE-Hamilton, Webster, Seward. PRUYN MEDAL-The Relation and Duties of the Brain-toiler and Hand-toiler. KIRKLAND-The Effect of the Physical Features of Palestine on the Jews and their Literature. CLARK PRIZE-1. The Debt of the New World to Columbus; 2. Victor Hugo, Poet and Patriot; 3. The Military Career of Gen'l Philip H. Sheridan; 4. The New West; and its Bearing on our National Destiny; 5. Individualism and the State; 6. The Touchstone of As You Like It and the Fool of King Lear.

-The following college officers were elected on September 28: Tennis Association-President, James R. Benton; Secretary and Treasurer, Duncan C. Lee; Senior Director, M. G. Dodge; Junior Director, Omar M. Abernathy; Sophomore Director, Milton E. Owen; Freshman Director, Ferdinand Kittinger.

Glee, Bango and Guitar Clubs-Manager, Alfred A. Moore.

Ball Nine-Manager, Charles H. Anthony; Senior Director, Samuel D. Miller; Junior Director, Eugene H. Northrup.

Athletic Association-President, Calvin L. Lewis; Secretary and Treasurer, Platt Osborne; Senior Director, Eugene L. Conklin; Junior Director, Bradley Sheppard; Sophomore Director, John Curran; Freshman Director, H. D. Sheldon; Manager of Inter-Collegiate, H. D. Kittinger.

-The Faculty have announced the relative standing of the following:

Class of '90.-High Honor Group, James Burton, Lincoln A. Groat, Marco N. Popoff, Walstein Root, Delos DeW. Smyth; Honor Group, William D. Crockett. Melvin E. Dodge, George A. Minor, Alfred A. Moore, Edward N. Smith; Credit Group, Clarence J. Geer, Harry D. Kittinger, William M. Phillips, Clayton H. Sharp, Paul Theodoroff, Percy L. Wight.

Class of '91.-Honor Group, George V. Edwards, Geo. H. Harkness, Thomas E. Hayden, William H. Kelley, Duncan C. Lee, Albert E. Stuart, George H. Weaver; Credit Group, James W. Fowler, Bayard L. Peck, Aurelian Post, James S. Wilkes.

Class of '92.-High Honor Group, Wm. H. Church, Wm. T. Cooper, John Curran, Clarence L. Hewitt, Henry S. Verrill; Honor Group, George S. Budd, John C. Clark, Carl H. Dudley, John B. Hooker, Frank W. Tilden, Frederick W. Welsh, Herbert E. Wilford, George F. Wood, Charles W. Yeomans; Credit Group, Merlin C. Findlay, Alfred W. Gray, Strother W. Rice.