THE ALUMNI JOURNAL. 



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^ZilUrqiji Notes. 



'94 NOTKS. 



Prof. Rusby's second lecture was delivered 

 under the most favorable conditions on Novem- 

 ber 13th, the evening being an ideal autumn 

 one. The house was filled from top to bottom 

 with enthusiastic admirers of the Doctor, and 

 his popular assistant, Prof. Jelliffe. But one 

 thing marred the festivities of the occasion, and 

 that was the untimely death of J. Niven Hege- 

 man, Secretary of the College, deep regret was 

 expressed on all sides for this popular officer. 

 Dr. Rusby began with a systematic classification, 

 after which the respective classes were taken 

 up, and explained in a brief, but interesting 

 manner. The stereopticon being used to por- 

 tray the many points, many of which are to 

 most of us, now but reminiscences. 



Many of the innocent looking plants growing 

 on roadsides and marshy lands particularly, and 

 gladdening the heart of the weary traveler by 

 their beautiful foilage, were pronounced guilty 

 of producing toxic effects when taken internally, 

 even the poor "murphy" under certain condi- 

 tions acts violently; however, and fortunately in 

 the latter case, heat destroys this effect. Several 

 parties, notably Mrs. Van Brunt, were mention- 

 ed as having undergone heroic treatment, in 

 order that these plants might be investigated 

 and exposed. Ranunculacse furnishing many 

 topical species; some time was devoted to theii 

 consideration, and from the noise emanating 

 from the '96 portion of the house, we would 

 infer that the order has necessitated consider, 

 able activity in the cerebreal region of these 

 gentlemen. A brief account of a spring con- 

 taminated by the presence of one of these plants, 

 and causing illness to an entire family with the 

 exception of the husband, who didn't drink 

 water, furnishes food for thought. 



Among those present at the lecture, I noticed 

 Judge and Mrs. Roesch, Mr. Alfred H. Mason, 

 Miss Mason and lady, Mr. W. E. Ebbit, '79, 

 Mr. McMahon, etc. Our roll of honor consisted 

 of Messrs. Burger, Herold, Sturzer, Wolff and 

 Dr. Krueder. 



At last through the endeavors of Secretary 

 Hoburg and Mr. Tannenbautn, we are assured 

 of a reception and ball this winter. As to it 

 being a success, there is no doubt, of this point 

 we are assured of by some of our most conserva- 

 tive members, but the degree of its success re- 

 mains with us to determine. We must exert 



ourselves and get the boys to come. Although 

 the committee has secured Madison Square 

 Banquet Hall, Eben's Band, etc., the tickets 

 will be but one dollar, admitting both lady and 

 gentleman. As but a short time remains before 

 it is to take place, January 22d, we would sug 

 gest that the members begin their task at once. 

 Remember, gentlemen, any surplus will be 

 devoted to further the interests of both the 

 Association and College. 



President Stover's suggestion that we 

 have an "open house," once a week, inviting 

 members, graduates, undergraduates and friends 

 to participate in various games of amusement, 

 such as card playing, selections on piano, etc., 

 is excellent. We sincerely hope it will be 

 accomplished before the snow flies. 



Mr. Wolff's name being unintentionally 

 omitted in last month's roll of honor, and the 

 gentleman having notified me of the fact, I 

 take this opportunity of remedying the over- 

 sight, as he is too active a member to be thus 

 slighted. 



Otto Ruzika and Henry Fendler are study- 

 ing medicine in the University N. Y. , their 

 advanced pharmaceutical knowledge will un- 

 doubtedly prove an important factor during 

 their studies. 



MOSE KaTZ has charge of the prescription 

 department in Hoykendorf's new store, 87th 

 street and Park ave. 



What's the matter with Ehrgott, ditto Lin- 

 nig, Wood, Brater and Col. Wade? These 

 questions are put to me at every meeting. The 

 gentlemen could relieve me of an embarrassing 

 position by coming over occasionally and show- 

 ing the boys that they are "still in the ring." 

 A little nonsense now and then, 

 Is relished by the best of men. 



George Burger and "Tanny," with Stoerzer 

 "on the side," furnished the talent to a recent 

 side-splitting farce comedy in two acts, which 

 would have to be seen to be appreciated. 



Max Auerbach is riding a rambler racer in 

 •'Old Pensy," though now an enthusiast of his 

 present college, the orange and b'u; Benzol 

 r ing always finds a conspicious place on his 

 suit. 



How about an Alumni Glee Club? 



Those present at Dr. H. A. Haubold's lecture 

 last winter, cannot fail but remember how 

 interesting it was. He will again lecture on 

 December nth. Won't you come? 



Nelson S. Kirk, Ph. G. 



9 E. 59th Street. 



