Classical Conference Opened

Ann AiíboIv, Miob., March :.'T. - L'aivcrsity and hisli school professors of all ages and .'presenting many of the leadIng educational institutious of the United. Suite s irc accending tho classical conference whicli has oponed hero. The conference was arrauged by the Michigan Hchoolmasturs' club, of whloh Principal W. H. liuttn, of Urchard liake ncademy, is presidone, and Principal J. (i. Pattengiil, o( the Anu Arbor high school, is chairman of tho coinnticiee of arrangements. Aiuong tho more prominent professors present aro: Alfred Gudeniau, of the Unlversity of Pennsylvania; S. C. Derby a7id J. R. Sniitli, of the Ohio State university; C. M. Mübs, of Illinois unlversity; Horaoo A. Hollinan, of Indiana university; J. C. Kockwell, of Northwestern university; (jeorge L. Hendriokson, of the University of Wisconsin; W. G. Hale, of the University of Chicago, and Miss Esther Van Deman, of Wellesley college. lu welcoming the vtsltors President Angelí, of tho Uuniversity of Michigan, prophesied that the studies of the classics would nevor lose their charm or usefulness. í'rancis W. Kelsey, professor of Latin in tho University of Michigan, read tiie opening paper of the day upon "The Purpose and Scope of the Classical Confereuce," and i number of other papers Wero read.