THE PAST YEAR.

The year opened with unusually good prospects for the society. About fifty of the old members returned with the fall term. There was a large number of new students, many of whom had already heard of the Palladian society and wished to become members. The society has been somewhat conservative in adding to its membership, because we believe that the best work can be done when the number of members is small enough so that each one shall have adequate opportunity to appear before the society. The many who have become members during the year, have already shown themselves good society workers.

The Palladian lecture course has become an important part of our work. This year we secured Henry Watterson, of Louisville, Kentucky, who lectured on "Money and Morals," and George Kennan, who again spoke on "Siberian Exile Life." The Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Boston gave a most pleasing concert under the ausipces of the society. The P.G.D.C. secured Mr. Henry A. Clapp to lecture for two evenings. He spoke on Shakespeare in "Hamlet" and "Merchant of Venice." These entertainments have benefitted us intellecutally and financially, and have won for the society the enthusiastic praise of all who are interested in the University and its work.

Not as many special programs have been given this year as in former years, as it has been found that such extra efforts require more time and strength than can be spared from the arduous daily study. Several special programs were given, however, and proved very successful. The Alumni program was greatly enjoyed. To be reminded that such men as Professors H. W. Caldwell, and Laurence Fossler, and Congressman D. H. Mercer, were and always would be Palladians, renewed society enthusiasm.

The organization in the University of several new fraternities has led to the resignation of a few members, though other stonger members have refused urgent invitations to join. The effect has been to strengthen rather than to weaken the society.

In the graduation of the class of '93, the society will lose a number of members who have been during the whole of their University life, most faithful and energetic workers and patriotic Palladians. While regretting their departure, we can yet say that there remain with us plenty more just like them in all-around Palladianism.

On the whole, there are most encouraging prospects for next year's work. During the vacation the hall will be handsomely papered and other improvements will be made. We shall continue to live and grow.