Pach has just received for use in the studio a background which will be used in taking the pictures of the crews. It represents the floats at the boat-house in New London and gives a view of the river.

The next thesis in Philosophy 3 is due Thursday, May 1. Subject: "Must duty be expressed in categorical imperatives or is it possible for it to be expressed in hypothetical imperatives." This will be the last thesis of the year.

A new background is now being made for Pach, to be used in taking the positions of the nines, the foot-ball teams, etc. It represents the upper end of the college yard and takes in a number of the college buildings with Holworthy in the background.

At the last meeting of the Union for the year, last night, the subject of compulsory prayers were fully discussed, but not much new was brought forward. The secret ballot taken before the debate resulted 33 against the present system, 27 in favor of it. After the appointed disputants had opened the debate a ballot was taken resulting 20 in favor and 33 against the system, and the final vote of the house was 12 in favor and 22 against.

In an informal race between the freshman and Union crews yesterday afternoon, the latter crossed the line winners by about three-fourths of a boat-length. The freshmen pulled pluckily and in good form, although showing up rather poor at the start. The course was a mile and a quarter in length, from the Brookline bridge to the Union boat house. Included among the spectators were a number of prominent sporting men from Boston.