all the new members have shown themselves to be strong students and good society workers.

On account of the financial stringency the Palladian lecture course, which had been so profitable and had attracted so much attention during the last two years, was given up for this year. In place of this was inaugurated a "home lecture course," as it may be called. The Palladians invited prominent members of the faculty to speak to them in their hall, and these lectures were made free to their friends and the students generally. The lectures were very well attended. They were very instructive and interesting and were highly enjoyed by all. The first program of this course was given in the fall therm. Prof. Caldwell spoke on "English Politics," Prof. Fossler read a paper on "The Larger Hope in Literature," and Dr. Geo. B. Frankforter spoke on "The University of Berlin." Two more of these were held in the winter term. At the first Prof. Fred Morrow Fling lectured on "Mirabeau, as an Opponent of Absolutism." At the second Prof. Ward spoke on "Naples from a Student's Standpoint."

The society has attempted little in the line of special programs and exhibitions during the year. The interest and attendance were such that no special attractions were necessary. But regular programs have been held every Friday evening, and much of the work of members showed extraordinary ability and scholarship. A good many new members were again admitted and a special new members' program in the winter term showed by an excellent entertainment and a packed hall that the new Palladians were of the highest rank.

Without neglecting any of the literary work, the society has increased quite markedly the social features. The association together of so many young people furnishes unequalled opportunity for social refinement. The Palladians have taken advantage of this. During the year four Palaldian receptions have been held at which the Palladians were "at home" to their friends. The first and second were held in the hall, which was especially decorated with flowers and colors; the third at the home of Mr. Ames, and the fourth at the home of the Corresponding Secretary, Miss Grace Thompson. Nearly the whole sociey was present at each and had a most delightful time. The palladians also made it a point to attend most of the University "events" in a body; going to foot ball games in tally-ho coaches, and accupying a row of boxes or certain portions of the house at concerts, oratorical contests, etc. Such parties were not distinguished for lack of college enthusiasm or of the richest pleasure. During the winter, too, the Paladian skaters formed a Palladian skating club which made a good many delightful excursions.

The year of society work was closed June 6th by a banquet bigven by the society to its members of the class of '94. This banquet was held in the hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. About seventy were preesnt, including a good many alumni; toasts were delivered, and the year was closed in an unusual display of Palladian loyalty and spirit.