Wallace's Band gave a very pleasant Promenade Concert on Monday evening, the 23d of June, under the auspices of the Spoon Committee. It fully satisfied all who went.

BOAT RACE.

On Tuesday, the 24th day of June, in spite of the weather, about everything in the Yale Navy which would float, managed to reach the Pavilion by ten o'clock. The rain was inexorable, and wouldn't hold up in spite of the fervent prayers of all boating men, and in consequence the several crews sat chilly and wet in anxious expectation of a speedy end to their misery. In the barge race, the Glyuna, (six oared,) and the Undine of the Scientific Department, (four oared,) were entered, and proceeded to contest between them the possession of the champion flag. Since this was the object, no handicap was given, and they pulled on perfectly even terms. But the wet oars and the wet oar-locks made awful work at the start, and several 'crabs' successfully caught in the Glyuna, bore ample testimony to the fact that unleathered oars will sometimes slip even in the best hands. The two boats got off well together, and at Long Wharf the Undine seemed to be giving considerable trouble, and even to be taking a little of the lead. At last, however, they appeared to the watchful eyes on shore on the home stretch, when it soon became evident that Glyuna had several lengths the lead, and though the Undine pulled in well, with a good even stroke, the gap still remained the same, and they passed the judges' barge in 23.30 and 23.53. On account of the unpleasant weather, the shell race, scrub races and drill practice, were postponed, and the shivering crews departed on their separate ways, some to recitation, if haply the benignant tutor or professor might accord to them but a single mark, and others more reckless, to manufacture undeniable 'aegers' on the strength of a most unpleasant reality of damp clothing.

Presentation Day.

It has been the custom in previous years to provide a pleasant day for each class to take its farewell of Yale and its fellow classes. But owing to some neglect on the part of the Committee of Arrangements, or perhaps, to a little unwarrantable wilfulness of dame Nature herself, portions of the day were unfavorable to the Presentation exercises of this year. The editors of this Magazine in previous years have hurled at the weather of this city-(the weather here is really governed by principles unlike those in use elsewhere*)--s --sarcasm and anathemas without cessation; but their exertions have been fruitless, and the present Board will not make the immodest assumption of powers superior to those of their predecessors. We shall therefore proceed with our narration, upon the supposition that the day was pleasant, that nature as usual was clothed in her holiday suit. We shall neither mention showers in general, nor the particular one in which we had the indiscribable pleasure of lending our umbrella to a lady and having it returned. We shall say nothing about several disconsolate persons whom we saw wending their way towards the N. H. Hotel, looking as if it was the third occasion within three days on which they had been "stuck for a hack." At the usual hour the members of old SixtyTwo assembled for the last time in their chapel seats. The galleries and side aisles were soon crowded. The usual preliminary exercises performed, the poem was announced. The poet was Henry Holt of Baltimore, Md. His popularity among his acquaintances gained their attention while, by an easy and unaffected address, he aroused the sympathy of the whole audience. The style of the poem was simple, yet beautiful, and in its arrangement and conception displayed a judicious and a refined taste. The Valedictory or Class Oration was pronounced by D. Henry Chamberlain, of Worcester, Mass. This gentleman possesses an extensive reputation as a writer and speaker, and the large audience which had gathered to hear him had high expectations. The result far surpassed every anticipation. The Oration in itself was a masterly effort, while the delivery was grand and impressive. The subject was appropriate; "The Scholar in the Republic." The speaker did not skim lightly over the politics of the country, but he boldly met the difficult problems of national existence, and rendered his verdict as clearly and logically as an experienced statesman. The closing passages, which refered to the death of several classmates, brought tears to the eyes of many who were even unacquainted with the character or the circumstances of their decease. Sixty-Two may well feel proud of its Poet and its Orator. The class then sang their Parting Ode, which was written by M. C. Page, and afterwards bade adieu to the chapel. The afternoon performance was the repetition of the old customs, of hearing the history of their four years stay at Yale, and then taking a common farewell of the college buildings and of each other. Wallace's band added a grateful accompaniment to the occasion. South Middle and Lyceum were adorned with the usual number of fair faces, while every table and chair which the gallantry of North Middle could produce, was crowded with attentive observers. Sixty-two has cultivated something besides the intellectual during their sojourn in New Haven. The Historians were M. C. Day, T. B. Kirby and T. G. Thuiston. The wit all expended, the songs sung, the pipes smoked, the class prepared for the sad duty of saying "Good-Bye." Afterwards the class ivy was planted, the old buildings cheered, and the Professors

visited. The night soon spread a veil over the scene. Another band had gone out to meet the world. May they find as true success in their individual efforts as they have obtained in their college union. We shall miss their familiar faces and, in the name of Sixty-Three, whose members they have treated ever with marked courtesy and regard, we wish them God speed.

Yale Missionary Society Election.

At a meeting of this Society, held on Tuesday evening, June 10th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.

C. W. FRANCIS, President.

M. H. WILLIAMS, Vice President.

D. G. LAPHAM, Recording Secretary.

C. M. WHITTELSEY, Corresponding Secretary.

S. O. ALLEN, Treasurer.

J. B. DOOLITTLE, Librarian.

Previous to the election of officers, an important change in the Constitution was adopted, whereby the regular monthly meeting of the Society will be hereafter held on the first Sabbath evening of each month, instead of on the first Tuesday evening, as heretofore.

Beethoven Society Election.

We take pleasure in announcing that the Beethoven Society, after a considerable period of repose, has resumed its former position as an active society. At the annual meeting held Wednesday noon, June 18th, the following officers were elected: HOWARD KINGSBURY, '63, President and Musical Director. WILLIAM C. REED, '63, Vice President.

CHARLES S. SHELDON, '63, Treasurer.

CHARLES M. WHITTELSEY, '64, Secretary.

ARTHUR A. BARROWS, '65, Librarian.

FREDERICK E. GOODRICH, '64, Organist.

We understand that it is the intention of the officers and members to bring Beethoven up to its former standard. There certainly exists no good reason why a flourishing and vigorous Musical Society should not exist in our midst. Music is so prominent a feature of Yale student life, that it is only a disgrace, if those who have talent in that direction, are not willing, by cheerful practice and systematic labor, to maintain a permanent Musical Organization. Class Glee Clubs, however successful, cannot fill the place of such a society. Rarely is there a class capable of sustaining a good one; and when such a class graduates, music is adrift again. The only possible way of keeping a high musical standard among us, is by means of just such a society as Beethoven. It is with sincere pleasure, therefore, we repeat, that we notice this revivifying of our old College Musical Association. We bid it, officers and members, God-speed. Let it labor faithfully on till it has regained and added to its former glory.

Pow-Wow.

On the evening of Presentation Day, the Freshmen had their annual Pow-Wow. It was a decided success, notwithstanding the rain, and did them great credit. The disguises were well got up, and the procession was a fine one. No one is ever expected to hear the speeches, but they were, doubtless, on this occasion, as good as usual.

Boat Race.

On Wednesday, the 2d of July, the race between the shells, which had been postponed on account of the bad weather, was announced to take place. In spite of the rain, which was almost as bad as on the former occasion, there was a large attendance on shore and in the boats of the navy. The Nixie being unable to enter, the Glyuna and Varuna were consequently the only contestants. The water was perfectly smooth, and if the weather had only been decent, none of the most particular could have asked for a better time to row. The Varunas, after turning the buoy ahead, came in lengthening the distance between themselves and the Glyuna at every stroke, and reached the judge's barge in 18.41, making the fastest time, we believe, ever recorded in this harbor. The Glyunas' time was 20.2, and in their behalf, it is claimed, that they rowed from Long Wharf round the buoy and in, under the disadvantage of a rudder which had become disarranged, so as to compel one side to do nearly all the pulling. And in regard to Varuna, it is no more than fair to say, that one of her men was sick, and unable to work as hard as usual. After the regular race, all the heavy boats around, belonging to the navy, were gathered together, by the exercise of an amount of yelling which must have left the commanding officer's throat pretty sore, to engage in a general scrub race. As nearly as we can recollect, they were the Nereid, the Glyuna and the Atalanta, pulled by Glyuna crews; the Cymothoe, by Varuna men, and the Undine, by the second crew of the 'Labs.' On the outside of all came into position a solitary Nixie man, in a wee wherry, determined, as he expressed himself, "to shake her up," and see the fun. The Atalanta, being a lighter boat than the others, was compelled, much against her will, to give half a minute handicap.

The boats got off pretty well together at the word, and when off Long Wharf, lay in a general jumble, with Atalanta about a length ahead. Just here the Cymothoe and Undine fouled, the Glyuna came up a little more, and when the boats reached the buoy, Atalanta was first, Cymothoe trying to turn on the wrong side, and Glyuna coming in ahead of her by the time she got straightened up. The Atalanta having, by an act of courtesy, allowed the Glyuna to turn before her, now took the second place, and passed her near Long Wharf, reaching the judges' barge twenty-seven seconds ahead, and thus being beaten, by three seconds, by the Glyuna, which pulled well, turned well, and did well throughout. Where the Nereid and the wherry were, at the time of the fouling of the Undine, no one knew, but as they raced in from Long Wharf with the others, it is to be presumed that they made that a haven of safety, and didn't go any further out. Altogether, it was a very jolly little time, and we hope that scrub races may become an institution. Of course, no time was kept, and nothing but the distances between the boats was taken.

After the race, the drill prize was contested for and given to the Glyuna, which showed excellent practice, and performed everything on the programme in first-rate style.

Prizes.

The following prizes were announced by the President, in Chapel, June 25th, after the Presentation exercises:

Appointments for Commencement.-1862.

John Phelps Taylor, Valedictory, Andover, Mass.
John Wesley Alling, Salutatory, Orange.

Cornelius L. Kitchel, Philosophical Oration, Detroit, Mich.

D. Henry Chamberlain, Philosophical Oration, Worcester, Mass.

HIGH ORATIONS.

Edward B. Coe, N. Y. City,
Buchanan Winthrop, N. Y. City.
Henry Samuel Barnum, Stratford.
John W. Johnson, Corvallis, Oregon.
Roger S. Tracy, Windsor Vt.

Robert Galbraith Woods, Salem, O.

Joseph Fitz Randolph, Trenton, N. J.

Charles Frederic Bradley, Roxbury.

Thomas Burgis Kirby, New Haven.