The first number of the Advocate appeared on Saturday. It contains the customary amount of reading-matter, both in prose and verse, all of which appears to be up to the usual good standard, although perhaps somewhat heavy in parts. Of the editorials two are most noticeable, one on "Bloody Monday," and the other on the recent stroke at New London, proposing a change in the manner of conducting the boating affairs of college. The scheme which the Advocate suggests is wholly new, but yet is worthy of serious consideration. There is an interesting sketch by Mr. Mitchell, and a somewhat lengthy article on Faust by Mr. Wetherbee. A full list of the freshman class with addresses is given, making a convenient directory for reference. The usual book-notices, items and brief close the number.