The University of Michigan has entirely done away with the marking system and has abolished all prize competitions and class honors.
So many members of the Lawrence Scientific school have applied for the use of the Cambridge Manual training school that it is thought that the university may fit up a similar school for the students.
Beginning today, the hour for breakfast at Memorial hall will be from 7.30 to 9 o'clock. If it is found that only a few men take advantage of the change, the hour will be fixed at the same time as heretofore.
The annual meeting of the Yale alumni took place at Worcester last Monday. Professor Ladd spoke of the recent growth of the university, to meet which he urged the speedy provision of larger resources.
The election of two directors for Memorial hall from the freshman class will be held at dinner this evening. The following men have been nominated: H. D. Denormandie, J. W. Richards, O. G. Villard, C. B. Pike. D. Normandie and Richards have with drawn.
It is proposed to start a school of music at Yale. The plan adopted proposes a new department with the requisite corps of instructors, apparatus, and a building not inferior to any of the great conservatories in Germany. President Dwight is heartily in favor of the plan.