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HOSE who read in the January BOSTONIA Miss Lyra D. Trueblood's article on the Senior Wrangler at Cambridge University will be interested in the following quotation from the Isle of Ely Herald which states, succinctly, the outcome of the struggle which was nearing its end at the time Miss Trueblood's article appeared: "By the voting on Friday and Saturday (February 1 and 2) the action of the Senate in October last was endorsed, and a question which has excited unusually deep feeling in academic circles has been settled. After the examination of 1909 there will be no Senior Wrangler, and although on sentimental grounds his abolition may be deplored, yet in the opinion of men who are well versed in mathematical teaching at this University, the changes which have been made in the regulations for the Mathematical Tripos will bring the teaching of the subject in line with modern requirements."

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A GRACIOUS DEED.

OR many years the Faculty and students of the School of Theology were privileged, though the generosity of the late Honorable Edward H. Dunn, to enjoy the hospitality of the Methodist Social Union as the guests of honor at one of the regular meetings of the Union. The action of Mr. Roswell R. Robinson, of the Board of Trustees of the University, in serving as host this year at a gathering which had become so closely connected with the name of Mr. Dunn is a doubly gracious act,— it takes up the beneficent work as it left the relaxing hand of a colleague, and it enhances the pleasure and profit of the living. Such thoughtful, kindly deeds as this brighten life and make one glad of his connection with a university which numbers such men on its Board of Trustees.

LITERARY ACTIVITY.

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HIS issue of BOSTONIA Contains gratifying evidence of continued literary activity on the part of the graduates and the Faculty of the University. Among the book notices and the various department notes will be found a considerable number of items referring to important recent publications by persons who are closely connected with the University as members of the Senate or the Convocation. The present year has been notable, also, for the number of invitations which the members of the Faculty have received to deliver lectures and addresses on important public

occasions.

UNIVERSITY NOTES

THE NEW SITE OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS.

The announcement that the Trustees of the University have bought the extensive property on the corner of Boylston and Exeter Streets, Boston, containing the building formerly occupied by the Harvard Medical School, has attracted wide-spread public notice and has been the source of considerable journalistic and editorial comment.

The work of adapting the building to its new uses is steadily progressing. The architect's preliminary sketches have been critically examined, revised, and approved by the Trustees, and the architect is now engaged in drawing up the detailed working plans. As soon as these plans are accepted by the Trustees bids will be called for and the active work of remodelling the building will begin. It is expected that the new home of the college will be ready for occupancy next September.

The building is already in large part well adapted to the purposes of the college. Although the structure was designed primarily for scientific work, some of the rooms are equally adapted to the needs of a college of letters. In particular, the library is spacious and finely finished. The students who have for years been cramped in the old college building will appreciate the change to well-lighted quarters with high ceilings and ample space for study and research. The recently established Departments of Natural Science will for the first time have room enough to provide for the needs of the large number of students who desire to avail themselves of these new advantages which the college offers. Two amphitheatres will furnish generous facilities for lectures on scientific subjects.

The members of the Faculty will have private rooms for study and consultation. A passenger-elevator will give ready and convenient access to all parts of the building. On the first floor there will be a large study-room for the use of the young ladies. A suitable resting-room is also at their service. The spacious gymnasium will be appreciated by all who have been obliged to confine themselves to the limited facilities of the old building.

Among the additions and changes which it is proposed to make, the most important will be the construction of a new chapel on the Boylston Street side, running the length of the present extension, and flush with the main building on Boylston Street. This chapel will be provided with a pipe-organ. The new structure will seat six hundred persons, and will be large enough for all the ordinary gatherings of the college year. The building will be called Jacob Sleeper Hall, and will thus perpetuate on the new site the name of one of the honored founders of Boston University.

On Wednesday, February 27, the University fittingly observed the centennial of Longfellow's birth, by public exercises in Jacob Sleeper Hall, from noon until one o'clock. The programme was as follows: Invocation by Dean William M. Warren; address, "The Ethical Note in Longfellow," by Assistant Dean Charles W. Rishell; address, "The Practical Note in Longfellow," by Professor E. Charlton Black; reading of Longfellow's poem, “O little feet! that such long years," by Mrs. E. Charlton Black. Miss Jessie A. Morse, Litt.B. '04, sang three of Longfellow's poems set to music: "The Arrow and the Song," Henschel; "Stars of the Summer Night," Nevin; "It Is Not Always May," Gounod.

THE PRESIDENT'S RECEPTIONS.

Since the last issue of BOSTONIA two of the receptions in the series which President and Mrs. Huntington are giving during the present year to the Trustees, the Faculties, the graduates, the undergraduates, and the friends of Boston University have been held.

The gathering on January 16 took place at the School of Theology. In the receiving-line were President and Mrs. Huntington, Dean William F. Warren, Mrs. Mary Warren Ayars, Dean and Mrs. Charles W. Rishell. The spacious and beautiful rooms of the School of Theology lend themselves admirably to a social gathering of this character. Among the large attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Silas Peirce and Rev. John D. Pickles, Ph.D., of the Board of Trustees. Rev. Dr. Daniel Dorchester, who was for a number of years Professor of English Literature in the College of Liberal Arts, was cordially welcomed by his former colleagues and friends.

The March reception was held on Wednesday, March 6, in the fine new building of the School of Law on Ashburton Place. President and Mrs. Huntington were assisted in receiving by Dean and Mrs. Melville M. Bigelow. The following ladies, wives of members of the Law Faculty, presided at the refreshment-tables: Mrs. Brooks Adams, Mrs. Homer Albers, Mrs. H. M. Ayers, Mrs. John E. Macy, Mrs. A. H. Weed; they were assisted by Miss L. J. Colby. The members of the Senior class of the School of Law, and several young ladies from the College of Liberal Arts, served as ushers and as members of the Committee of Entertainment.

The closing reception of the year will be given at the College of Liberal Arts at 4 o'clock on Wednesday, May 1. President and Mrs. Huntington extend a cordial invitation to the Trustees, the Faculties, the graduates, the undergraduates, and all friends of the University.

Dr. Willard T. Perrin, of the Board of Trustees of the University, and Professor Marshall L. Perrin, of the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts, have the profound sympathy of the college community in the bereavement which has come to them in the death of their mother, who at daybreak on Saturday, March 16, passed from earth into the life beyond. A gentle, sweet-spirited lady of the finest type, she was, until the very end, the sympathizing adviser and intimate companion and friend of her stalwart sons. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 19, at Wellesley Hills. Rev. E. H. Thrasher, the pastor, read selections from the scriptures. Rev. G. W. Mansfield gave the address, and Rev. Dr. A. P. Sharp offered prayer. Mr. Mansfield and Dr. Sharp had been former pastors of the church of which Mrs. Perrin had so long been a member. Musical selections were finely rendered by the Beethoven Male Quartet. The interment was in Wellesley Cemetery. Among the representatives of the University at the services were Rev. J. D. Pickles, Ph. D., of the Board of Trustees; President W. E. Huntington; Dean William F. Warren; Dean William M. Warren; Professor M. D. Buell; Mrs. James Geddes, Jr.

The new Year-Book shows a total attendance of 1,428 students during the present academic year, grouped as follows: College of Liberal Arts, 620; College of Agriculture, 270; School of Theology, 187; School of Law, 335; School of Medicine, 96; Graduate School, 92; sum by departments, 1,600. Names inserted twice, 172. Total net attendance, 1,428. This is an increase of 27 students over the total attendance of the previous

year.

On Thursday, February 7, all regular exercises were suspended at the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Theology, and these two departments of the University united in the observance of the Day of Prayer for Colleges. The scripture lesson was read by President Huntington, after which Dean William F. Warren offered prayer. President Huntington gave an introductory address in which he referred to the permanent spiritual results of these services in former years. He then introduced Reverend Albert P. Fitch, Pastor of the Mount Vernon Church in Boston, who delivered an impressive sermon which was listened to with marked attention. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. Dillon Bronson, S.T.D., who then dismissed the audience by pronouncing the benediction.

On Tuesday, January 15, President W. E. Huntington was one of the speakers at a meeting of the Merchants' Club at the New Algonquin Club-house. The seventyfive members of the club who were present represented many of the strongest and most influential firms and corporations in the city of Boston. President Huntington sketched the careers of Isaac Rich, Jacob Sleeper, Lee Claflin, Alden Speare, and Edward H. Dunn, all of whom had been successful Boston merchants, and had left honored and revered names as founders or associate founders and benefactors of Boston University. President Huntington spoke also of the consideration which is now being given to such adjustments in the college course as will give the college student a more efficient preparation for an active business career. The special guests of the evening were President Huntington of Boston University, President Hamilton of Tufts College, President Hall of Clark University, and President Wright of Clark College.

The Commencement exercises will occur at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, June 5, in Tremont Temple. The address will be delivered by Bishop Daniel Ayres Goodsell, LL.D., of the Board of Trustees.

The Departments

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS.

The class of 1906 held a reunion on Saturday, March 30, as guests of Miss Lucile Gulliver, at her home in Allston. As most of those present are in their first year of school-teaching, the evening was enjoyably spent for the most part in a general rehearsal of "late experiences."

It was voted to consider as members of the present class organization all persons who were at any time enrolled in this class. A dainty luncheon was served, after which the class adjourned, to meet again on the Saturday before Commencement. The details and plans of this meeting were left to a committee consisting of Mr. W. H. H. Peirce, Miss Sarah G. Pomeroy, and Miss Annie R. Bessom.

The following members of the class were present: President C. B. Hill, Miss C. A. Bacon, Miss A. R. Bessom, Miss E. Cole, Miss R. H. Cole, Miss A. F. Dodge, Miss L. F. Evans, Miss E. L. Fall, Miss L. Gulliver, Miss E. L. Kaltenbrun, Mr. N. Kawasaki, Miss E. J. Murphy, Miss E. L. Paisley, Mr. W. H. H. Peirce, Miss E. M. Piper, Miss S. G. Pomeroy, Miss E. F. Skerry, Miss S. E. Tidd, Mr. R. N. Turner,

Mr. F. R. Willard.

The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women was held Sunday afternoon, January 19, at the home of one of its members, Mrs. Wm. G. Preston, 1063 Beacon Street, Brookline. The president of the society, Miss Mary H. Ladd, presided. After a few words of welcome to members and guests, the following annual reports were read: the secretary's report, by Miss Isabel P. Rankin; the treasurer's report, by Mrs. Francis B. Patten; and the reports of the chairman of the Beneficiary Committee and of the Loan Library Committee, by Mrs. Lyman C. Newell.

The report of the Beneficiary Committee was listened to with much interest, since its work of assisting needy students by loans and scholarships is the chief reason for the existence of this society. Nineteen young women students have been aided during the year 1906, according to the report of the chairman, who also read several letters expressive of gratitude from past beneficiaries. The reports were followed by the election of officers.

Miss Ladd then introduced the speaker of the afternoon, Dr. Benjamin F. Trueblood, secretary of the American Peace Society, who delivered an address on "The Peace Question," with special reference to the recent International Peace Congress at Milan.

The Board of Officers for the year 1907 is as follows: president, Miss Mary H. Ladd; vice-presidents, Mrs. H. O. Cushman, Mrs. Frank K. Nash, Miss Caroline Borden, Mrs. Arabella Howe, Miss Eva Channing, Miss Louise L. Putnam; directors, Mrs. Dillon Bronson, Mrs. George H. Earl, Mrs. James Geddes, Jr., Mrs. George Defren, Mrs. Frank Owen White, Miss Lillian M. Packard, Mrs. Lyman C. Newell, Mrs. Walter G. Garrett, Mrs. Albert Geiger; secretary, Miss Isabel P. Rankin; treasurer, Mrs. Francis B. Patten; auditor, Mrs. Herbert C. Clapp.

On Wednesday, March 13, occurred the last of the series of concerts given under the auspices of the Department of Music. The concerts, four in number, were given in Lorimer Hall on January 2, January 9, February 13, and March 13. They were attended by about 500 students and alumni. The following works were given during the series: Beethoven, Sonata in C-sharp minor; Chopin, Prelude in D-flat, Waltz in A-flat, and Waltz in G-flat; D'Indy, Quartet for Piano and Strings, Op. 7; Haydn, Quartet in D-major, Op. 76, No. 5; Liszt, Polonaise in E-major; Mozart, Quartet in E-flat; Mendelssohn, Canzonetta; Rachmaninoff, Prelude in C-sharp minor; Sauer, Étude; Schumann, Faschingsschwank aus Wien, and Quintet, Op. 44, for piano and strings; Richard Strauss, Enoch Arden; Tschaikowski, Andante from Quartet, Op. 11; Wolf, Italian Serenade.

The following artists took part in the concerts: Mr. B. J. Lang, The Hofmann Quartet, assisted by Heinrich Gebhard and Felix Fox, pianists; Mr. George Riddle; Miss Katharine Goodson, pianist.

year.

It is probable that a series of similar concerts will be given during the next college

Mr. Stratton D. Brooks, Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools, has recently been appointed to the Visiting Committee for the College of Liberal Arts. Mr. Brooks is a graduate of the Ypsilanti Normal College with the degrees of Bachelor of Pedagogy and Master of Pedagogy. He has also received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and Master of Arts from Harvard University.