Academic Greeting Tendered to Professor Clemen

Last evening the Deutscher Verein gave a reception and beer night to Professor Paul Clemen of Bonn University, this year's visiting professor at Harvard. A large number, of undergraduates and members of the faculty assembled in the Verein rooms to greet the distinguished visitor. E. F. Hanfstaengl '09, president of the Verein, presided and introduced the speakers. He outlined the purposes of the Verein and assured Professor Clemen of a hearty welcome at Harvard.

Professor Clemen himself was the next speaker. He spoke of the great lack of tradition here in America, which, however, gives to the country greater strength. In Harvard, however, he finds more tradition than one excepts and in such a place he hopes that his store of German tradition will fall on fertile ground. He then proposed a toast and a "hoch" for Harvard.

Professor Francke declared that German strength lies in adaptability and imitation, which means historic contemplation. German scientists therefore work with problems that have no pecuniary advantage.

A. W. Hinkel '08 then outlined briefly the plan for interchange of professors that has been in force for two years past and told of the great advantage to Harvard of such an arrangement.

Professor Peabody told of his experiences as Harvard representative in Germany, and Professor Hart, in a humorous speech, paid pleasing compliments to Professor Clemen.

The evening ended with songs and cheers in honor of the visitor.