The Princeton College nine has been chosen as follows: Shaw. c.; Bickham, p.; Toler, Edwards, (captain), Copper, on the bases: Blossom, s. s.; Clark, Reynolds, VanAnsdale, in the field.
The Hasty Pudding theatrical troup came back this morning on the boat from New York. They report enthusiastic audiences, and a good time.
The Rev. Phillips Brooks, D. D. will sail for Europe on May 9. He will deliver a course of lectures to the students of Cambridge University during the summer, returning, probably, late in the autumn.
Mr. W. C. Smith, '85, read his prize dissertation on the "Political and Economic Results of the Seven Years' War," before an appreciative audience in Sever 11 last evening. The essay was the fruit of careful study, and showed great familiarity with the subject. It was very well received, and deserved a much larger audience.
The New York Sportsman thus speaks of Harvard athletics: Since Harvard entered the inter-collegiate sports, some eight years ago, she has made steady improvement in athletics, and is undoubtedly far beyond all other colleges to-day in branches of field athletics. The earnest work done at Harvard this year will make her chances good for the championship, although she has lost some of her best men.