GRADUATES' MAGAZINE INCLUSIVE

The present and rather comprehensive number of the Harvard Graduates' Magazine should prove successful in serving a large alumni, because it has an article for almost every man. Ample space is given for the discussion of topics which represent almost every graduate interest.

The article by Professor Alexander McAdie '85 about the work of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory is remarkable in that a thoroughly scientific man has been able to give an interesting account of the work in which he is engaged without bewildering the uninitiated reader with technical details. Besides an outline of the features of the progress in meteorology which has made possible the establishment of such a station as that on Blue Hill, Professor McAdie tells of the faithful work of Professor Rotch, founder of the observatory, whose name is now attached to the professorial chair occupied by Professor McAdie. Samuel Gilman, always a somewhat obscure though memorable figure, is described by Mr. H. W. Foote '97. The article includes an account of the ante-bellum relations of Harvard and the South, where Dr. Gilman eventually went to live. He was the author of "Fair Harvard" and a poet of some contemporary reputation. He studied theology at Harvard, and became we are told a most human and warm-hearted divine. The University honored him with the degree of D.D. in 1837.

A short anonymous article, "From a Graduate's Window," is discussion of the newer tone in college pedagogy, the development of men instead of more highly specialized branches of knowledge. The writer's clearness and logical use of the high authorities he quotes make the article vital and progressive.

"Medallic Harvard," by Dr. Malcolm Storer '85, is an account of the various medals which have been used in the University as prizes and scholastic trophies as well as the medals of the various undergraduate organizations and clubs. The catalogue shows accurate historical research, and it is illustrated with pictures of several medals, notably that struck in honor of President Eliot.

Professor Emeritus J. C. Warren contributes "David Williams Cheever," a retrospect and an appreciation. Professor Cheever held the chair of surgery and later served as an Overseer. He was a teacher, a writer, and Professor Warren gives a clear idea of him as a sage and kindly example of the confidential family physician of the old school.

"Recent Biographies" contains three reviews of books about Harvard men. Mr. W. C. Ford, M.A. '07, discusses the autobiography of Charles Francis Adams. "Union Portraits," a description of some of the Northern leaders in the Civil War, by Gamaliel Bradford '86, is reviewed by Mr. W. R. Thayer '81. Dean Castle treats "Theodore Roosevelt: The Logic of His Career," by C. G. Washburn '80.

"An Interpretation of the Treasurer's Report," by Professor Cole, is a kindly clearing up of the intricacies of the University's financial account, which serves its purpose admirably.

The article containing the most interest from an undergraduate point of view is "Reminiscences of '66," by Mr. George Batchelor '66. It gives an idea of the Harvard which President Eliot found when he came into office. His predecessor is almost unknown, even by name, to the average undergraduate, so that it is a pleasure to read of the days of President Hill. Mr. Batchelor speaks with some familiarity of Longfellow and Lowell, and also manages to give an account of the struggles out of which the present Harvard club system developed.

A section of editorials and news notes follows, the most interesting material of which is being used in another portion of this morning's CRIMSON. There is the usual word about athletics, beside something about restoring the Yard and "Muckraking Graduates." The Corporation and Overseers meetings are recorded, and an outline record of undergraduate activities and athletics is ably compiled by Mr. D. H. Ingram '16. The remainder of the number is filled with news of the classes and of the various Harvard Clubs throughout the country.

In the department of "Literary Notes" appear reviews of the recent works of Harvard men, notably Roland Usher '01 and W. R. Thayer '81.

Altogether the issue maintains a high standard of interest and usefulness. Any Harvard man will find in it things he wants to find out about and ought to know about. The style of the writers is always dignified and often distinguished. THACHER NELSON '18.