THE YALE LETTER.

NEW HAVEN, April 13, 1897.

The annual report of President Dwight was issued Monday. The report shows marked increase in the College and Scientific School numerically and in the system of courses. In books, as well as money, the additions to the library have far exceeded those of any previous year, 22,100 volumes and 27, 000 pamphlets having been added. The total amount of donations to the University during the year amounted to over $400,000. The president recommends the foundation of a school of architecture in connection with the Art School, and also points out the necessity of the removal of South Middle, the oldest building now standing, as well as of other buildings of the famous Brick Row. It is pointed out that during the past ten years fifteen new university buildings have been erected, five enlarged and altered, and one purchased, while gifts of all kind in the same time amount to more than four million dollars.

The Yale Navy has ordered two new shells for the coming season. Heretofore the Yale crews have for the most part used paper shells, but this year a cedar shell is to be tried. The order for this shell has been given to Davy, the Cambridge boat builder, and it will be ready in six weeks. A new paper shell has also been ordered from Waters. The crew squad has now been reduced to ten men. The track team has also been greatly reduced. The game of the baseball team against Wesleyan showed great weakness in batting, but a far better showing was made against the New York team. Thirteen players will be taken on the Easter trip, the full itinerary of which has been announced.

In the Junior exhibition held last week the Ten Eyck prize for the best original oration on one out of six given subjects was awarded to S. E. Bassett, who spoke on "Sectionalism in American Politics." The spring recess begins April 14 and lasts for one week.

THE YALE NEWS.