laid down by the institution, embraces all the branches as taught by the best colleges of the same grade for women, together with the science. of religion and domestic economy, not to speak of other branches deemed useful in fitting a woman for her proper sphere in the home and society. It further provides that in addition to science and religion a love of country will be instilled, "a laudable pride in its history and fidelity to its constitution inculcated at all times." There are three regular courses of studies, of four years' duration; the classical course, the scientific course and the course of letters, each of these leading up to the Ph.D. degree. It is hoped that this institution, whose prospects are now so bright, will eventually become like its neighbor, the great Catholic University, an influence of the greatest power and stability in the educational world.

J. E. McT., 'oo.

COLLEGE CHRONICLE.

[Owing to the extensive notice given to the recent alumni meeting, we have been obliged to shorten and condense the matter in other departments.-EDS.]

There will be a public disputation by members of the senior class early in March. The names of the disputants and the theses discussed will be given in next number.

The B. J. F. and Philomathic debating societies have held held their mid-year elections. There have been four interesting and exciting meetings since examinations closed. Full particulars of these meetings will be given later.

The annual play, February 26th, has already raised expectation to a high pitch. Curiosity is aroused as to how the classic humor of the "Critic" will be rendered by the young actors, and how it will be appreciated by the staid theatre-goers of Worcester.

The athletes were fairly successful at the B. A. and B. C. meeting. Our own indoor meeting, February 22d, promises to be a great

success.

The recent storm has almost wrecked the new track on College street, wherefore we will have to walk up and down the hill for a long time to

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Candidates for the base-ball team have been in the cage for two weeks past, under the direction of Mr. Kittredge of the Louisvilles. Great hopes are entertained of the base-ball men this year.

The Glee Club is not only thoroughly organized but is daily increasing its repertoire of songs. Why not give an entertainment in Fenwick Hall during these wet and solemn days?

Visitors to the college last month were: Very Rev. E. I. Purbrick, S. J., Provincial; Rev. T. J. Gannon, S. J., and a countless host of alumni, who came from various parts to attend the meeting at the Bay State House, January 26th. C. J. Feely, a former student, now at Tufts Medical, came to arrange a relay race for February 22d. Mr. Feely is business manager of the Tufts Medic.

The college rules and regulations were read in Fenwick Hall, February 14th. The Reverend President announced that further requirements would be exacted in mathematics and the natural sciences.

Free studies for partial failures are in a very flourishing condition. On holiday afternoons a sense of intellectual application pervades the house.

Mr. John J. Reagan, S. J., a former professor here, now teaching at St. Francis Xavier's Col

lege, New York City, spent a week with us last month, recovering his shattered health.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Gilbert J. Cuttle, S. J., a scholastic, who died in Fall River, February 13th. Burial took place at the college, Friday, February 16th.

Mr. J. J. Finn, '98, ex-manager of the base-ball team, made a short visit last week. Mr. Finn is now managing a very successful business in coal and brick.

At a celebration of the Fitchburg Temperance Society, held February 12th, the orator of the day was Mr. P. J. Madden of the senior class. The address is said to have been an eloquent plea for cold water.

THE PURPLE extends the sympathy of the house to Mr. D. McDermott, '98, and Mr. J. McDermott, S. J., on the death of their father, who was an old and highly-esteemed citizen of Worcester.

It is reported that a well-equipped restaurant will soon be opened in connection with the store. Thus the store, by free expansion, will soon occupy the whole lower floor.

The Seniors are now obliged to pass an extra written examination for honors in physics. Some members have respectfully submitted that they have no ambition for honors.

Hereafter every member of general chemistry class will be obliged to write a paper on some appointed subject. The paper will be read and discussed before the class.

The particular English study of the junior class is at present Tennyson's "In Memoriam."

Here is the programme for our indoor athletic meeting, February 22d:

Open handicap events: 30 yards dash, 440 yards run, 880 yards run, 35 yards low hurdles, running high jump, putting 16-lb. shot. Special events: 30 yards dash, novice; two-mile run, scratch; C. J. Kiley, Boston College, vs. J. J. Moynihan, Holy Cross College, at 880 yards, and other interesting matches. Team races: Several strong relay races will be among the leading attractions.

Posters in all the prismatic colors, announcing the date of the annual play, can be seen at regular and conspicuous intervals all along Southbridge and Main streets.

THE PURPLE extends sympathy to Wm. E. Smith, '02, whose mother died in Worcester on Thursday, February 17th.

During the recent cold spell the whole hill and surrounding waters were frozen over so that it was unsafe to venture forth from the college without skates. A party of four (Juniors and Sophomores) went down the hill on skates, and