The last number of the Advocate is by far the most readable since the '90 board took charge of the paper. All of the articles are short, and most of them bright and entertaining. The first editorial discusses the new regulation in regard to registration. After condemning this rule as a possible "sop to Cerberus," the leader closes as follows: "We admit the principle of the resolution is indisputably correct, but we protest against it as rank injustice unless it be accompanied by longer recesses." The system of special reports is next criticised as "carried greatly to excess," so that many are crowded into a short period, and thus "men are overburdened with work." In the last editorial an improvement in the elective list, as recently suggested by the CRIMSON, is urged. The "Topics of the Day" is devoted to a discussion of "The Hour Examination." The writer recommends their limitation to "the few very large elementary courses that are still given in the college."

The only story of this number is "A Strange case of Heredity." Although it is injured by a certain lack of unity, the plot is full of interest.

"Another Parable" is one of the best articles. It contains some hints to which we heartily recommend the attention of the "Seventeen Sacred Asses." "Some Specimens of the Fauna Harvariana" is written in a veiw new to the Advocate. It is full of satire upon the various types of Harvard students.

"A Member of the Annex" has not been particularly happy in her contribution of "The Slow Set at the Harvard Annex." The style is rambling and uncertain, and conveys no very distinct ideas.

The "Daily Themes" treat of a variety of topics, and are all well worth reading. "The Library" gives a possible clue to the success of Yale in athletics." "On the Cars" is an amusing sketch of a "fat fidgety old woman," and "A Beggar," one of the best, is full of pathos.