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any year since they are in attendance. Students
were here from N.Y, Pa- Va- O- W-Va. Mich, N. Dak,
Purto Rico Japan. We hope to extend the range of our
constituancy. In the college classes there has been an
increase of a bout a dozen, but a slight falling off in the
preparatory department. Present indications are that
the summer term to begin next Monday will be
very well attended. The rooms in the Ladies Hall
have for the most part been occupied, but we have
not been able to put the price high enought to make the
receipt cover expenses. A number of male students
have been taking their meals with Mrs. Steward
and she has had more applicants than places.
This is however only an indirect benefit for the college.
Last Summer the Board made an appropriation for
Athletics, or perhaps speciffically for foot ball. No member
of the faculty knows how the money was expended,
but we know in a general way that there was
a deficit that was not easily made up. One
thing is certain that intercollegiate games are
financially irresponsible, Except in or near cities. Once
in a while a winning team may come out ahead
but not often. We have a Military instructor
and an instructor in the gymnasium. Virtually all
of the students have been provided for. Games that
are of interest to a comparatively small number
outght to be self supporting.
Several years ago the Board established a number of
fellowships to be held by post graduate students,
Who are to render service in the Various departments
to which they are assigned. For several years owing to
stress of finances the matter rested. I suggest that
the case be put in some what different shape. Those
Professors who have much apparatus to handle
cannot do their work alone. Here is also some special
service that can be rendered by members of the Senior class.
A little finanical aide often Enables a student to complete
a course, but for which he would be compelled to