As the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of Columbia College approaches, energetic preparations are being made by the authorities of the college in order that the occasion may be observed with due form and ceremony. The history of Columbia is only a repetition of the later years of Harvard and of Yale, and shows the same improvement and growth. Although still known as a "college," the excellent schools of law, engineering, and medicine which Columbia possesses will soon compel her title to be changed to "university," a name to which it certainly has an undoubted right. Therefore in view of the gratifying progress which this rival 'university' of the future has made in the past few years, no pains ought to be spared by the able committee into whose hands the management of the celebration has been entrusted to make the coming birthday memorable in the history of the college. We who now have just completed our days of feasting and gratulation watch with interest the progress of our arrival in her rejoicings and wonder whether in the short time now remaining before the festal day, such preparations can be made as will lead to a celebration that will give satisfaction to the large body of alumni.