M. Taylor, LL. D., professor of mathematics; William Hale Maynard, D. D., professor of political economy; Sylvester Burnham, D. D., professor of biblical literature; Joseph F. McGregory, A. M., professor of chemistry and mineralogy; Benjamin S. Terry, A. M., professor of civil history and English; William H. Crawshaw, A. M., associate professor of English; William C. Eaton, Ph. D., professor of engineering; Aaron H. Cole, A. M., lecturer in biology and geology; Frederick W. Colegrove, A. M., professor of the Latin language and literature; Robert W. Moore, Ph. B., instructor in modern languages. Theological Seminary: Ebenezer Dodge, D. D., LL. D., professor of Christian theology; Alexander M. Beebee, D. D., professor of homiletics; Hezekiah Harver, D. D., professor of New Testament exegesis and pastoral theology; William H. Maynard, D. D., professor of ecclesiastical history; Sylvester Burnham, D. D., professor of Hebrew and Old Testament interpretation; IIinton S. Loyd, D. D., lecturer on methods of Christian work; Nathaniel Schmidt, A. M., associate professor of Semitic languages.

Academy: John Greene, Ph. D., principal, and instructor in history; Eugene P. Sisson, A. M., assistant principal, and instructor in mathematics; Charles W. Sheldon, A. M., instructor in Greek and German; Frank A. Gallup, A. B., instructor in Latin and French; William F. Langworthy, A. M., instructor in natural sciences; George S. Mills, A. B., instructor in English and clocution.

A new era in the history of the institution has been introduced by the change of name to Colgate University. This action, proposed by President Dodge, was voted by the board of the university and approved by the trustees of the Education Society at the annual commencement session in 1889. The change went into effect by vote of the regents of the University of the State of New York on March 13, 1890, and by order of the supreme court issued April 22, 1890. Various considerations led to this change of name. The former designation, "Madison," had never been chosen deliberately, but by the hasty action of the committee appointed to secure the charter. As the name of the county it seemed to suggest an aim and scope too circumscribed to be in harmony with the history and the purposes of the college. Experience has shown, also, that the name was often confused with the State University of Wisconsin, at Madison, and with Hamilton College, at Clinton, N. Y. It had long been felt by many that a more distinctive name would be advantageous. If the name of a benefactor was to be assumed, none could be so fitting as that of a family which for three generations has exercised most generous liberality toward the institution, As early as 1823 William Colgate, and his wife, Mary Colgate, became deeply interested

'Appointed August 21, 1890.

2 Vacancy filled June 18, 1890, by appointment of William N. Clarke, D. D., as J. J. Joslin professor of Christian theology.

patrons. Beginning after their death, James B. Colgate has from time to time made munificent gifts in endowment funds and in buildings. His brothers, Samuel Colgate and Robert Colgate, have also been liberal donors to its funds. In the third generation James C. Colgate and Richard M. Colgate were connected with the two boards of control. The name has been honorably associated so long with every religious and educational movement of the Baptist denomination that the propriety and significance of the designation Colgate University was readily recognized by the alumni and by the public. In view of the fact that all institutions for higher education demand ever-increasing resources, the friends of the university review with gratification the growth of its endowment within the past thirty years. In 1864 the productive funds were $62,000; in 1865, $121,000; in 1868, $177,000; in 1870, $235,000; in 1874, $364,000; in 1876, $405,000; in 1881, $480,000; in 1888, $500,000. The value of the various university buildings, including the president's house, of the grounds, the library, the museum of natural history, the chemical and physical apparatus, and other material equipment is not less than $340,000.

The commencement of 1801 was signalized by the princely gift of $1,000,000 to the university by Mr. James B. Colgate, of New York. This sun is to be held in trust for the university and is to be known as the Dodge memorial fund." in honor of the late President Dodge. The income of one-half of this fund is available for the general purposes of the university, while the mecme of the ther half will be accumulated and added to the principal until a time, to be determined by the regents of the university, when the w sume will be annues, announced at an $11 100 The

patrons. Beginning after their death, James B. Colgate has from time to time made munificent gifts in endowment funds and in buildings. His brothers, Samuel Colgate and Robert Colgate, have also been liberal donors to its funds. In the third generation James C. Colgate and Richard M. Colgate were connected with the two boards of control. The name has been honorably associated so long with every religious and educational movement of the Baptist denomination that the propriety and significance of the designation Colgate University was readily recognized by the alumni and by the public. In view of the fact that all institutions for higher education demand ever-increasing resources, the friends of the university review with gratification the growth of its endowment within the past thirty years. In 1864 the productive funds were $62,000; in 1865, $121,000; in 1868, $177,000; in 1870, $255,000; in 1874, $304,000; in 1876, $405,000; in 1881, $480,000; in 1888, $500,000. The value of the various university buildings, including the president's house, of the grounds, the library, the museum of natural history, the chemical and physical apparatus, and other material equipment is not less than $340,000.

The commencement of 1891 was signalized by the princely gift of $1,000,000 to the university by Mr. James B. Colgate, of New York. This sum is to be held in trust for the university and is to be known as the "Dodge memorial fund," in honor of the late President Dodge. The income of one-half of this fund is available for the general purposes of the university, while the income of the other half will be accumulated and added to the principal until a time, to be determined by the regents of the university, when the whole income will be annually available. Other donations, from various sources, announced at the commencement of 1891, amounted to more than $110,000. The trustees and the faculty of the university believe that the future development of the institution will keep pace with the demands of our country and of the new educational era.

The alumni of the college have been 1,076. The theological seminary has graduated about 700. During the year 1890-91 the number of students in the university was 136; in the seminary, 50; in the preparatory school, 179.

After the death of President Dodge, Dean Andrews served as acting president until the appointment, in 1896, of President George William Smith, LL. D.

UNIVERSITY EXTENSION DEPARTMENT.

In 1892 a department was organized to carry on university extension work. The head of this department is Prof. Ralph W. Thomas. The university extension department will give needed assistance at the organization of centers in central New York, and will arrange for lectures by members of the college faculty on the subjects advertised wherever their services may be required. Each course consists